I received an e-mail from a family member reminding us that the holidays are near. It’s time to gather together and share conversation, laughter and love. Yeah…right. I felt the muscles in my neck tighten as I worked my way to the end of the e-mail. Holidays can be stressful, but when you throw in family the [...]
Archive for October, 2006
Holiday Stress
Posted in Family & Friends on October 28, 2006 | 7 Comments »
Live in the Now
Posted in Identity on October 14, 2006 | 4 Comments »
I was conversing with a friend the other day, and she hit on a point that I have been pondering on since. She said that she lives in the future with little regard for the present. How many of us do that? Often life passes me by with no memories attached as my focus is on [...]
Dominance versus Respect
Posted in feminism on October 7, 2006 | 4 Comments »
A few weeks ago, I went on a date with a friend. As we approached his car, he reached out and opened the car door. He made sure I was tucked into my seat before he shut the door for me. Doesn’t sound like a big deal, right? It was for me. I had tears in my [...]
