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How many is too many?
Antsy. Pacing. Unsettled. I can’t stand how many shoes are in my closet. WHAT??? Did I just say that? Do I have a fever? What the heck is going on? I run down the list of the usual anxiety-producing suspects: Hot flashes? Nope, they have taken a vacation. Taxes? Nope, they’re paid. Health? Hmm, I [...]
Stop Pretending You Don’t Know
“Oh, my god! Mom, I think I just saw a whale! Yes! I see the tail! Oh my god! There’s the spray again!” I leapt off my cozy sofa to stand in front of the giant window in my living room, my eyes widened to see as much of the ocean in front of me [...]
Perfectionistas & Other Nightmares
Years ago I read that the Dali Lama told Oprah there is no such thing as “perfect” when she asked him what his perfect day looked like. She and her audience gasped then laughed at themselves. I’m trying to remember to laugh at myself often these days as I implement some new healthy habits. I [...]
Birthday Meltdown – Gurus, Contraception & Cigarettes
Somewhere between last week’s New Moon, Spring Equinox and my birthday, I got feisty. March 22 was a big day. I received an email from MoveOn.org requesting money to buy more airtime for a commercial. “What now?” I wondered, jadedly, clicking the play arrow to watch the video. Contraception One by one, four young women [...]
