Tag Archives: Love

50 Shades of Self-Acceptance

Posted on February 5, 2015 by

I have double standards. What’s good for you is not necessarily what’s good for me. When I am talking to a friend or co-worker I am all about encouraging them to see the many shades of experience that color our … Continue reading →

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When people show you who they are believe them

Posted on September 9, 2013 by

  I was watching Oprah one day many years ago when I first heard her share the very wise words of her dear friend and mentor Maya Angelo: When people show you who they are, believe them. It can not be any … Continue reading →

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The Bachelorette

Posted on July 27, 2013 by

The Bachelorette Yes, as embarrassed as I am to admit it, I am part of the Bachelor-Nation. I rarely miss an episode due to the pure enjoyment I get from the eye candy of shirtless men competing for the attention … Continue reading →

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Last Day On Earth

Posted on July 11, 2013 by

“You told me you would never leave me.” She said quietly But he did. She reminded him of the commitment he’d made to her. Not just on their wedding day; one he repeated many times over the following years. He … Continue reading →

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Oops I Did It Again…

Posted on July 9, 2013 by

  Oops, I did it Again… Yup, I did it again. I went out with someone I met on Match.com but this time it was a real date. And by real date I mean dinner and movie. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Missing You

Posted on June 25, 2013 by

I miss the touch of your skin. I miss knowing that you were mine and I was yours. I miss that certainty I felt in our coupledom. I miss the routine of our Saturday errands and lunch after. I miss … Continue reading →

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The Story of Us and other Random Poetry

Posted on June 23, 2013 by

Us Hands Touching / Lips lightly grazing Me. You —Us Together Ours souls touch / Meet in the middle Become One Your face / the stubble rough against my palm The scratch is good / soft is the moment Love … Continue reading →

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