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Letter to my inner child: trusting myself

October 16, 2016

Hello, Little Betty. We meet at last. Even though you’re my inner child and have been with me forever, this is our first real conversation. Honestly, I had NO IDEA […]

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Inspiration for the week (or longer)

August 13, 2016

This week, I rediscovered the pleasure in talking less and saying more. So instead of blathering on for hundreds of words, here are barely 300 words — plus a few […]

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How my dad’s forgiveness freed me from perfectionism

July 23, 2016

I used to to think that sex and finances were the toughest topics to write about. This post beats them both because I struggle so deeply with unresolved daddy-daughter issues. […]

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A book that might save your life, or, Back Pain: Part II

April 10, 2016

For the past two months, I’ve been miserable. Severe coughs, headaches and back aches made me feel like a frail, old person. I was so scared. But then, a little paperback saved […]

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Reflecting on fear, back pain, new projects & the healing power of poetry

March 26, 2016

Ouch. Ouch. Easy, girl. Earlier this week, wrenching my back led to three, solid immobilized days in bed. Even though I’m up again, recovery is slow. The back is tender. So am […]

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36 questions to find love (even for singles)

February 14, 2016

I’m usually a grouch about V-Day because the commercialism gets on my nerves. But a kinder, gentler me found a free and lovely way to share a wonderful hug with […]

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5 reasons why being in a Chinese family is murder & ways to break the cycle

August 1, 2015

Jennifer Pan’s parents pushed her to be the perfect daughter. But once she grew up, she hired hit men to kill them. Her story is about more than girl gone […]

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