My mother died on July 7, 2008. A year later I wrote the blog post below. My title at the time was "I wish I had a recording of her voice." The two … [Read more...] about What Grief and Loss Taught Me
Life & Deep Dives
5 Ways My Online Friends are as Valuable as My “In Real Life” Friendships
We are a species that craves community and friends and Facebook has allowed us to revolutionize where we find these things and how we satisfy that … [Read more...] about 5 Ways My Online Friends are as Valuable as My “In Real Life” Friendships
How To Manage Your Friend Lists on Facebook
I'm 53. You would think I'd know everything I'm going to know at this point. But, every single day I learn something new and I love it. Whether it's … [Read more...] about How To Manage Your Friend Lists on Facebook
I’m Not “Just” Anything…and Neither Are You!
I have a long history of using the qualifier "just" in reference to myself. I bet you do too. I just stay home with my kids. I don't have a job. I … [Read more...] about I’m Not “Just” Anything…and Neither Are You!
My Body: A Cautionary Tale
I haven't always been Fat. When people meet me for the first time, at over 300 pounds, and they learn that I was quite a normal weight, even thin, all … [Read more...] about My Body: A Cautionary Tale