Women's Issues Midlife And Beyond
This past week my friend, Pamela O’Brien, sent the following: “Hi Gail, thought this would be a great piece for your newsletter. Thanks, have a great week.” xoxox Pam O I read the words and did indeed believe that it is worth sharing. For most of my life, I have always gotten along better with men. And yet, now that… Read More
Congratulations, again, to January’s silk scarf giveaway winner, Laurie Warner. Although Laurie was in a close, special election, race for District 32B Minnesota State Representative, she took the time to send me a photo of her wearing the scarf. Gotta love a woman who says what she will do, and then does it!
All of the girls whose names will never be known All of the girls whose choices were not their own All of the girls denied their share of the gold All of the girls, like cattle, bought and sold All of the girls who had to submit to a man All of the girls the boys could not understand All… Read More
“Beware of missing chances: otherwise it may be altogether too late some day.” –Franz Liszt “What is wrong with you? You killed it!” I looked at the blossom in my hands and felt baffled. Why was Grandma angry at me? An hour earlier she had visited the tiny garden I was semi-nurturing, studying my efforts…. Read More
You need chaos in your soul to give birth to a dancing star. – Nietzsche Pain. Happiness. Of late I’ve been thinking about pain and happiness more and more often. It seems natural to want more of the latter unless you’re into the S & M scene. Even then I guess the goal is happiness via pain. It… Read More
Who is gorgeous, classy, talented, and sassy? My February Silk Scarf Ambush Model of the month…Gerri Johnson Podrug! A sorta-kinda retired teacher (she subs a lot because everyone loves her), Gerri is a phenomenal photographer. I invite you to check out GR Photographic Creations– Fbme@photographic creations for her western, rodeo, and equine photographic images. You can also find additional images… Read More
When we die we leave behind us all we have, and take with us all we are. – Author Unknown Have you ever heard a story that not only left you breathless, but opened to possibilities? A story that touched upon long-held beliefs? I have, and it happened a few days ago. I was sitting at the chiropractor’s office staring… Read More
“I’m what is known as perimenopausal. “Peri”, some of you may know, is a Latin prefix meaning ‘SHUT YOUR FLIPPIN’ PIE HOLE”.” ―Celia Rivenbark Questions. As peri-menopause, or later, menopause, comes upon us questions arise. Where did my memory go? Why am I feeling like I want to bite my husband’s/partner’s/friend’s head off? What is the difference between a hot… Read More
“You don’t have to remind a flower when it’s time to bloom is near; it has been preparing for it all of its life.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo Commuting sucks. During this past week, I’ve spent hours getting back and forth to work in Minnesota’s legendary winter weather. One of the few saving graces is listening to audio… Read More
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