This week I got some excellent advice from a friend I rely on for perspective and expertise. He said "Just deal with the facts, Nance" Now while I believe being emotional and passionate are my strong suit, sometimes the best advice in the world is to remove that aspect completely and just deal … [Read more...]
the 10 cardinal sins of on line dating
1. Thou shalt not post photos thinner or younger than thou art 2. Thou shalt not believe everything thou seeth or readeth 3. Thou shalt not include pictures with large stuffed animals, lizards, thine mother, thou wearing clown's nose or posing with life size Disney characters. 4. When thou … [Read more...]
piss me off- retention
I lost one hour of my life today trying to break up get a lower package with my internet provider. I am now super duper close with Nick in anal retention. Now while I felt your attitude changed when I said I am thinking of leaving you, Nick, I still want to help you with a few things- 1. … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- gimme shelter
People often ask me if I will ever marry again. My answer is always and immediately yes. If that sounds surprising because it didn't work out the first time I can't explain it. I just think it is the way I am supposed to live. And not because of some fairytale notion hangover from my childhood. I … [Read more...]
I see you through how I see myself
I was at a lunch today and we were talking about the bias we all bring into situations There are hardwired biases that we don't even know exist in ourselves and they pop in unannounced and without warning. They may be subtle or glaring but they are part of us. Without thinking I said " I am … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-survival
I am not a big Yoko Ono fan but I do buy this Fully 100% Completely Wholeheartedly Thoroughly Totally Yup. In all its forms. … [Read more...]
Remember these Valentines??
I have an amazing memory box. It's filled with all kinds of things from grade four right on up to my thirties. I'm not sure why some things were saved and others weren't but at least once a year I pull it out and howl (and cry) at the contents. Before my mom died, she pulled out a few things to … [Read more...]
love list
I read recently that listing and naming things we love reminds us to put them at the front of each day wherever and whenever possible. I am a lover of games so we played a game around this. Here is my abridged list. I invite you, my loved and lovely readers, to please list yours here too in … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday on Monday because I can’t wait – why we do what we do
" I paint flowers so they don't die" Frida Kahlo This is why we write too. I like what Anais Nin said about that- "I write to taste life twice" yup. exactly and sometimes too to make sense of it. … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-heart and head
As the winter winds litter London with lonely heartsOh the warmth in your eyes swept me into your armsWas it love or fear of the cold that led us through the night?For every kiss your beauty trumped my doubtAnd my head told my heart"Let love grow"But my heart told my head"This time noThis time … [Read more...]
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