Posts Tagged ‘help’
Dear Darling,
I hear there is a lot of body angst going on whilst we’ve been holed up watching Netflix and buying the right face mask that perfectly encapsulates our personality. Some bodies have stayed the same, but facial hair has gone free-range (me). Some bodies have created a brand new shape (no judgment either way), and…
Read MoreCan I Pick Your Brain
Can I Pick Your Brain? The Fine Line Between Giving Back and Getting Paid The right connections in publishing can jumpstart your career and make the journey more enjoyable. But there is a fine line when asking for a favor (or a freebie) and networking. This panel looks at how emerging writers can gracefully navigate…
Read MorePatch-ing Up After Loss
Patch-ing Up After Loss I woke up today, looked in the mirror and found my estrogen patch had migrated from my ass to my elbow. Sometime in the night my helping hormone swatch decided to relocate. Seriously you guys, my estrogen patch is so well meaning; I’ve been scattered and angsty and I think it’s…
Read MoreSix Things I Learned About Grief
I learned a bunch of stuff this month. 6 Things to be exact. I hope you didn’t notice that I missed the January email. On the other, I kind of hope you did. Maybe you missed a word or two from me. Many of you know my dad died very unexpectedly and we moved my…
Read MoreWho are the Tall Poppies and Why You Should Care?
Who are the Tall Poppies and Why You Should Care? I was interviewed by my crabby brother, Ray, about who the Tall Poppies are and he cleared it all up for you. Ray: So, Ann – what is this flower group you put together and why do you spend so much time on it? I didn’t…
Read MoreThere Are No Others: a more excellent state of being
There Are No Others: A More Excellent State of Being…hard but true. Something happened that turned me from someone who cares about others to someone who cares for others [Tweet “Something happened that turned me from someone who cares about others to someone who cares for others”]; from someone who lends a hand when asked to…
Read MoreLess Hustle, More Joy
Less Hustle, More Joy. I spend so much time thinking about this idea it gets in the way of my Netflix streaming/binging. Here’s what I know. If the culture (looking at you Oprah, Victoria Secret, Martha Stewart) can convince you that you don’t have The Life You Want, that your pores should not exist, that…
Read MoreA Sneaky Secret About Maintaining or Losing Weight
A Sneaky Secret About Maintaining or Losing Weight Can you believe the balls in that statement, as if I know the secret? I mean really. But, I know one secret and it’s this–you have to be bold to fight against weight gain. Here’s the deal. If we’re talking about weight loss…and who isn’t these…
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