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Women Need Women:They Teach It at Stanford…

Women Need Women:They Teach It at Stanford…

February 22, 2017 By Gail

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

Filed Under: Sharing Tagged With: Women need women

Laurie Warner Selfie, “Love the scarf!”

Laurie Warner Selfie, “Love the scarf!”

February 17, 2017 By Gail

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!

Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: congratulations, silk scarf winner

Life Lesson # 84: The Day Grandma Got It Off Her Chest

Life Lesson # 84: The Day Grandma Got It Off Her Chest

February 15, 2017 By Gail

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

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: hope chest, Lessons, speaking up as a woman

The Flower: A Withering Life Lesson

The Flower: A Withering Life Lesson

February 8, 2017 By Gail

  “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

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: Life lesson

Chaos In Your Soul…The Odd Truth About Why We Need It

Chaos In Your Soul…The Odd Truth About Why We Need It

February 1, 2017 By Gail

  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

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: growth, happiness in midlife, Pain

My February Silk Scarf Ambush Model…Gerri Rose Podrug!

My February Silk Scarf Ambush Model…Gerri Rose Podrug!

January 31, 2017 By Gail

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

Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: Gerri Podrug, Silk Scarf Ambush Models

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