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  • F.U.C.K. Yourself

    I was sitting with a new friend who was discussing her current lack of partnership when she said something to the effect of, ‘I need a good fuck’, to which I replied, “then Fuck yourself!” The words were out of… Continue reading

    F.U.C.K. Yourself

  • The Good Death

    The Good Death When I’m dying, I want it to be slow. Not slow like a hot Sunday service in an old church, Nor any Tuesday at a job that sucked my soul; But slow like watching sunsets rocking on… Continue reading

    The Good Death

  • Why Throw A Living Memorial?

    My husband turned 70 this week and the pre-Corona plan was to throw him an Honor Dinner (or Living Memorial) to celebrate his life. Now you might be asking what is the difference between an Honor Dinner and a birthday… Continue reading

    Why Throw A Living Memorial?

  • When People Show You Who They Are, Believe Them

    When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. People know themselves much better than you do. That’s why it’s important to stop expecting them to be something other than who they are. – Maya Angelou. This short little quote helped me understand the… Continue reading

    When People Show You Who They Are, Believe Them

  • The Woman In The Red Shoes

    A woman stated that when she sees a pretty woman, she compares herself and finds herself lacking. Her thoughts then spiral down from there. I know she is not the only one. I remember being like this. And in fact,… Continue reading

  • Hold Yourself Accountable, Guru

    I’m a little aghast right now. Fair warning, this will be a little rantish. I just witnessed a celebrity ‘relationship expert’ demonstrate the most repulsive behavior. I just can’t understand it. How does society at large give such credence to… Continue reading

  • Honor, Not Harm

    If you are following this blog you might have noticed a few false publications of this post. Electronics and I have a very symbiotic relationship. While I decided to pull this post altogether and cancelled the publication, the Universe usurped… Continue reading