I Desire to WANT You!

For many women (and shall I say it…men too) they want to desire and be desired.  They rarely desire to want and be wanted. That would expose their sweet spot. ME As I was taking a Vegan Enchilada dish out of the oven, I heard my dear Seester exclaim, “I have to hurry up andContinue reading “I Desire to WANT You!”

Don’t Let Money STOP You

You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you. Dave Ramsey My name is Linda and I am a recovering “Wanter of More”.  Yes…you heard me right. More energy to enjoy the sun. More rest in my cushiony bed.  More hugs from family and friends. More cocktails withContinue reading “Don’t Let Money STOP You”

Healing in the REVEALING

Vulnerability…is more often a strength than a weakness. Vulnerability is strength—peacemaking, ice-melting, soul-restoring. Gregg Lavoy I adore talking to my niece and nephews.  It is an entertaining treat of laughter AND a healthy dose of revelation whenever I get on the phone with them.   During a recent chat with my eldest nephew, he disclosedContinue reading “Healing in the REVEALING”

They want your GUIDANCE rather than your expectations

Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open, takes break from tennis. CNN Sha’Carri Richardson used marijuana legally in Oregon, now out of Olympic 100-meter race after drug test. ESPN These two banner headlines within the last 60 days inspired this week’s post.  Two of my Sistas in Arms were splashed across the headlines.  I cried.  TheseContinue reading “They want your GUIDANCE rather than your expectations”

EXTEND More Grace to YOURSELF

Not successful enough…organized enough…confident enough…funny enough…slim enough…talented enough…experienced enough…disciplined enough…thoughtful enough…capable enough…worthy enough. Linda & every woman in the world According to a recent report from Lorman Research, women make up more than 50% of the United States population and nearly half of the total U.S. labor force. Despite this, women continue to be underrepresented,Continue reading “EXTEND More Grace to YOURSELF”

Arrested Development Part 2

When last we left our heroine, she and I were celebrating her daring decision to move out-of-state; away from the home, family and friends she’d ever known in her young 30-something life.  She was seizing the moment to pursue the new and now what’s. Unlike the majority of stories I’ve heard and my own personalContinue reading “Arrested Development Part 2”

Arrested Development

Some of us look grown-up but aren’t.  S. Rufus Have you ever openly and honestly admitted unto yourself how utterly unaware you were of how to handle the ‘fill in the ____________ blank’ matters in your life?    Is it just me or have you ever realized you were simply unprepared or ill-equipped to dealContinue reading “Arrested Development”

The Real Daddy ISSUES

Fathers are being celebrated this weekend by their children, spouses, and friends.  Sadly, Father’s Day weekend is not automatically a time to celebrate.  We have arrived at a point that dads “must earn” their holiday.  A recent statement made by Christina Wyman, author of the forthcoming novel “Jawbreaker” helped put the celebration of our parentsContinue reading “The Real Daddy ISSUES”

Sadness, One Year Later…

Sadness is an emotional pain associated with, or characterized by, feelings of disadvantage, loss, despair, grief, helplessness, disappointment, and sorrow.  As of the writing of this post, I will be honoring the one-year anniversary of my sister’s passing on June 11, 2020.  Like many of the millions of Americans who lose their loved ones inContinue reading “Sadness, One Year Later…”

What’s in Your WORD Salad?

The tongue is the only tool that gets sharper with use. Washington Irving YOUR words have life. Gentle words bring life and health, a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:4 Robert Fulghum is right; “All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten”.  I recall my kindergarten class with colorful chairs, toys andContinue reading “What’s in Your WORD Salad?”