Inspiration | Insights | Perspectives
This year many companies have used the idea of being alone for Christmas as their central advert theme. But for me, Johnnie Walker blew everyone out of the water by featuring Brittany Howard’s mesmerizing performance. Enjoy. “You’ll Never Walk Alone” (originally from “Carousel” musical) When you walk through a storm Hold your head …
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Every piece of this is man’s bullshit. They call this war a loud over the land, but they made the weather and then they stand in the rain and say, “shit! It’s rainin!” Ruby Thewes from Cold Mountain as played by Reneé Zellweger I enjoyed the movie Cold Mountain and was impressed with Reneé Zellweger’s …
Often when we think of our rights, we think of legal rights, but everyone also has emotional rights. These emotional rights are the boundaries, respect, and consideration that everyone is entitled to receive and give in every relationship. Sadly there are a lot of toxic people who, in turn, create toxic relationships where boundaries and …
It’s not a secret that I’m over forty, (and possibly, maybe, over fifty). So, when I saw this cute and funny post from Women Over Forty, I felt an immediate love for Andy Rooney. Therefore, I accepted Women Over Forty’s invitation to reblog it. Women Over 40……. In case you missed it on 60 Minutes, …
Be a lady they said. Your skirt is too short. Your shirt is too low. Your pants are too tight. Don’t show so much skin. Don’t show your thighs. Don’t show your breasts. Don’t show your midriff. Don’t show your cleavage. Don’t show your underwear. Don’t show your shoulders. Cover up. Leave something to the …
Just a few days after a controversial departure from Pakistan, it was announced that Sharbat Gula had Hepatitis C and would be traveling to India for treatment. It seemed as if Sharbat, “The Afghan Girl,” was finally safe in a new apartment in Pakistan with her children when I heard this news. It felt as …
Sharbat Gula has returned to Afghanistan. She is safe, and I am grateful. I have been following Sharbat Gula and her difficult life story for a few years and her recent circumstances have concerned me a lot. Sharbat has returned to her native country amid a flurry of media and a special welcome greeting from …
Women who are addicted and in recovery face a very different journey than men. The issues that women face in this area need to be addressed separately and with care. A brief list of these issues is offered. By Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives.net
Is it possible to stay in your marriage through thick and thin without losing a part of who you truly are? How do you stop from building inner resentments over the years for all of those little things that we all have to give up or compromise on? Can it be done, and both of …
An examination of our society’s obsession with youth and how it is turning away and shaming older people. By Amanda Ricks
A fascinating look at Hilari Hamm Rogers from FB who has over 45,000 followers. Is she a marketing genius for a fiber diet supplement or just a cool woman who has a faithful following who love her posts? By Amanda Ricks
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We (especially women) must always remember to look after ourselves first. Self-care should always be our number one priority. Five ways to help ensure that we are practising self-care are offered. By Amanda Ricks
