Origins of a Tarnished Southern Belle
As I mentioned earlier this year, we humans learn from the stories of others. Before the written word was accessible, we passed down our stories by singing and speaking them. Human history is recorded because people need to tell stories and people need to hear them ...
My 3 Rs for 2013
Happy New Year, Darling! Welcome to 2013! I often share pieces of my personal story here within the blog. Long ago I learned that people learn from the stories of others. It’s why we were read fairy tales and fables when we were children, because deep behind the...Love Your Life: Winter Solstice Rituals
We’re approaching the shortest day of the year, the Winter Solstice. The sun is setting earlier and rising later. The edges of the dawn have been soft and subtle with the most beautiful filter of clouds. A new morning ritual has emerged the last few weeks: I go into...
The Season of Gratitude
It’s that time of year again. We’ve rounded the corner towards the holidays and the beginning of a new year. In the United States, Thanksgiving is mere inches away. That means the season of gratitude has arrived! Amongst the advertisements for the hottest...
Releasing the Shoulds for The Holidays
How do you define and perceive the holiday season? For some, it’s an opportunity for holiday parties and time with friends, or an opportunity to spend time with parents, grandparents, siblings, and distant cousins. The promise of good food surrounded by love and joy...Once Upon A Time
Once upon a time, I did what good Southern girls are supposed to do: I got married young and created the appearance of the perfect white-picket-fence life. We bought a three-bedroom “starter home,” got a dog and a cat, and began to plan for children. When the...
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