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The Power of Love
So, you saw the title of this week’s blog post and took a break to google Huey Lewis and the News. Welcome back! I warn you in advance, that what you are about to read is a collision of my … Continue reading
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Tagged 1Corinthians 13, A Woman’s Place, children, Domestic Violence, faith, Huey Lewis and the News, love, passion
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A Bit of Brotherly (and Sisterly) Love
Saturday, March 23, 2013 I had the honor of witnessing an exchange of love in Rittenhouse Square in the city of Brotherly Love. My brother and now sister-in-law exchanged their vows in a Quaker ceremony surrounded by friends and family … Continue reading
My Love Affair with Wu-Tang and Sandberg
2013 is witnessing the collision of two loves… a little something old and a little something new – Wu-Tang Clan and Sheryl Sandberg. Hopefully you’ve noticed the Lean In craze. I’m not saying you have to buy into it (just … Continue reading
Struggle = Thankful + Strong
We are days away from the end of March – Women’s History Month – and it has been a glorious month of celebrating women. I am the mother of two girls – two future women. There is a long line … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness Month, Everyday Stuff, Women's Rights
Tagged A Woman’s Place, flourishing, strong, struggle, thankful, women, Women’s History Month
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Not Teddy Bears
Who doesn’t love teddy bears? They are usually cute, cuddly and come in all shapes and sizes. But are they what a non-profit needs? In December I read a blog on Inspiring Generosity written by Ken Mueller titled, Give Nonprofits What They Need … Continue reading
We should all be Trekkie’s
At A Woman’s Place (AWP), we celebrate Black History Month and Women’s History Month in February and March, by honoring one of the most creative men in the last century, Gene Roddenberry. Gene was not involved with the civil rights and women’s … Continue reading
Watch Me
This is dedicated to a dear friend who I will call K93. K93 is one of the good guys. (He doesn’t know that I’m writing this so I’ve given him a code name and if he cracks it, here’s hoping … Continue reading
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Tagged A Woman’s Place, capability, Empowerment, good guys, having it all, strength, voices
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Be the Good
This graphic showed up in my Facebook news feed one day and I thought, “I really love that.” (Though, Facebook really only lets you commit to liking something – love not yet an option.) So, I “liked” it. Being good … Continue reading
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Tagged A Woman’s Place, acceptance, Be the Good, forgiveness, good, honesty, Integrity
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I Dare You Not to Laugh
This works on my daughters every time. Nothing makes them laugh like mom daring them not to. When I follow it up with a smile and sly question, “Why are you laughing?” a big group belly laugh is guaranteed to … Continue reading
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Tagged A Woman’s Place, connection, energy, Global Belly Laugh Day, laughter, world peace
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Feeding the Good Wolf…Margaritas
This Cherokee legend was recently shared with me. An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. … Continue reading
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Tagged A Woman’s Place, bad wolf, Chreokee legend, good vs. evil, good wolf, gratitude, love, self-compassion
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