Stilettos, Survival and Self-Assuredness
Like many women, I’ve often longed for the power to control the male gaze…for the proverbial cloak of invisibility when I want it, allowing me to avoid unsolicited comments
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Like a twin I almost absorbed in the womb, my misery kicks its little legs out from my chest when when
Hug it Out
When was the last time you hugged someone—not just a quick pat, but the kind of huge that feels like you really care about one another and are sending and receiving love? A great embrace […]
Good Fences
We can be good neighbors or we can attempt to opt out by building good fences. Our lives do take effort to maintain; we can take advantage of the magic bonds we make over the […]
What We Do With Conflict
Does the internet seem especially or predominantly harsh? Indeed, being on the Net makes us susceptible to critique. And even for those who have thick skin, rejection leaves a mark whether you acknowledge it or […]
Mind Over Matter: Substance Over Tech
What do you think of when you think of breakthrough innovation? Is it the sort of thing that creates a fundamental shift in the business, opens up a new sector in the marketplace, or changes […]
Disrespectfully Yours
Oh arrogant one, have you any idea how difficult it is to summarize this species? I know how easy it it to look at our history and shrug us off as monsters. Okay, […]
The Musician
In a nightly ritual, my sister used to lay transfixed on the couch for hours listening to the sounds as the piano came alive with music. She didn’t know she was listening to […]
I Was a Good Boy
Noise. Noise. I blink. Many voices. Bees buzzing? Laughter. Why? Music, loud. Chair, good. Soft. Squeaks when I move. Soft. She pats my paw. She smiles at me but I can feel she […]
About Self and Relating
The world we live in today is completely different than the one we lived in a decade or two ago…or perhaps it’s our viewpoints that have changed. I’m not a fan of changing […]
Emotion: Your Brain on Drugs
Love is neither an emotion nor a feeling; rather, it’s an attachment and state of mind. Love brings with it some of the most striking and powerful physiological changes a body can experience, which […]
Soccer Mom by Day, Dealer by Night
A good friend of mine is a mom with two kids and she sells weed in a state in which it’s still illegal. Before you begin your judgment (I’m sure some of you find […]
No Laughing Matter
Turns out, exploring the inner workings of humor is serious business. What is funny? Are there any aspects of humor that have and will continue to endure for generations and appeal to all […]
Reject the Diet Mentality
Between modeling and being a companion to Type-A men, I meet a lot of people who struggle with eating disorders. These folks aren’t in tune to their bodies, so they don’t know how to […]
Keep Cool and Mentor On
Most of us are aware that we don’t know everything, so we often seek out mentors. Social media offers a new way to get a leg up on that; we can digitally stalk our […]
Well-Being Indeed
Five easy ways to stay well are: socialize, exercise, focus, learn, and give. Consider the pleasure of sharing all five of these with another human, finding exactly the right mix and balance that […]
