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Explosion of questions

mangoshin wrote 1 month ago: It has been slightly more than 2 weeks since I stopped working. If there is a limit on words to what … more →

Tags: Family

The purpose of this blog

mangoshin wrote 4 months ago: It suddenly dawned upon me that this is the LAST week in 2012! *gasp* It really is quite amazing how … more →

Tags: Life, Decisions

more $ = more happiness?

mangoshin wrote 5 months ago: According to a report, Singaporeans ( the highest) needs U$2.91 million to feel wealthy vs German (t … more →

Tags: Life

Who I Am... Figuring it out?

lalvare1 wrote 6 months ago: A question that has seemed to be ghosting me constantly over the past few weeks is the oh so angsty, … more →

Tags: Advice. Take at own risk., Rant, frustrating, identity, Who I Am., figuring it out, Who you are, Ponderings

The meaning of life and other questions2 comments

Fiddleheads DC wrote 9 months ago: Last week at the salon we were discussing the meaning of life, the existence of God, and the possibi … more →

Tags: Afterlife, Albert Camus, Daughter, death, Family, God, Meaning of Life, spirituality, Wisdom

Moving to Texas and...Well, Choose Your Own Title1 comment

cstrimel wrote 10 months ago:   Well, lookee who showed back up. Yes, it’s been a while friends. We’re finally ov … more →

Tags: Inspiration, Miscarriage, Exploration, confidence, Motherhood, Enjoying Life, living in the moment, Women, Superwoman

Sharing the Event of Mother's Day2 comments

cstrimel wrote 1 year ago: I may not be rich. I may not be successful. I may not be gorgeous. But I make a darn cute kid, as is … more →

Tags: Miscarriage, Motherhood, Enjoying Life, Women, Superwoman, MOTHERS DAY, happiness

Don't Forget Where You Came From5 comments

cstrimel wrote 1 year ago: As a little warning, this is a “Scarlet Letter” posting–one of my “getting p … more →

Tags: Home, Exploration, confidence, Fear, family secrets, Home, humility, Self Awareness

Sometimes You're the Windshield, Other Times the Bug4 comments

cstrimel wrote 1 year ago: I adore my child, which makes days like today incredibly hard. I was really doing well, thinking wha … more →

Tags: Parenting, Frustration

Sage Words from The Lorax

cstrimel wrote 1 year ago:   Our potential buyer’s home inspector came this morning (yes, 11:30 on a Sunday). Such a … more →

Tags: Art, Inspiration, Role Models, spoiling your toddler, Enjoying Life, Literature, Family, Dr. Seuss, The Lorax

Building Up and Tearing Down2 comments

cstrimel wrote 1 year ago: Out of the blue, a very old friend emailed me the other day. Some background here: I’ve been i … more →

Tags: confidence, Learning, Motherhood, Enjoying Life, living in the moment, Women, writing, Challenge

Insults, Nitpicking and Hating on Our Sisters3 comments

cstrimel wrote 1 year ago: A few days ago, a FaceBook friend posted a picture of Kate Gosselin walking the red carpet. I’ … more →

Tags: Beauty, Exploration, confidence, re-defining, Learning, Motherhood, Women

Enjoying the Moment1 comment

cstrimel wrote 1 year ago: I hate New Year’s Eve. I hate that the year is ending even if it’s been a less than stel … more →

Tags: re-defining, Fear, Motherhood, spoiling your toddler, Enjoying Life, living in the moment, Playing, snow day, Freezing my butt off

Why You're Probably a Role Model and Don't Even Know It2 comments

cstrimel wrote 1 year ago: When I was 17, my friend Joni’s mom pulled me aside and thanked me for being such a good role … more →

Tags: confidence, Role Models, Fear, Motherhood

Lobsters, miscarriages and mid-life crises1 comment

cstrimel wrote 1 year ago: As my first post, I think a little “about me” is in order. Taboo subject or not, I lost … more →

Tags: Miscarriage, Exploration, confidence

The Authentic Illusion

Judith wrote 1 year ago: Everything is illusion, the Buddhists tell us – our lives and loves, our fears and troubles, t … more →

Tags: Creative Writing, Inspiration, Power of words, teaching creativity, Teaching Writing, Creativity

I Give Up!2 comments

Judith wrote 2 years ago: No, this is not an announcement. I am not even thinking about giving up on my novel. In fact, revisi … more →

Tags: Creative Writing, writers support, Persistance, Writing Advice, Discipline, endurance

Musing with Aristotle

Judith wrote 2 years ago: For me, the older the better as far as reading tastes and research go. For my latest novel, I’ … more →

Tags: Creative Writing, Great writers, Inspiration, Practical Advice, Tips and Tricks, writers support, Writing Advice, Writing Technique, Great Writing

The Writer's Journey2 comments

Judith wrote 2 years ago: My son pulled a book from the bookstore shelf the other day that he thought might be good for my wri … more →

Tags: Creative Writing, Finding Your Voice, Inspiration, Power of words, Creativity, writers support


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