Category Archives: Fear

Working in Circles

I haven’t written for a long, long time. Not like this, my writing of late has been academically focused due to two new jobs. But that is not the reason for not writing. That is the excuse. There are people … Continue reading

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Emily Post on Armageddon

It has come to my attention that the publishing world has neglected a growing niche market. It seems Armageddon is at our door on a monthly if not weekly basis according to Inside Edition, ABC, NBC, CBS, Astrology Chronicle, The … Continue reading

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Chasing Butterflies

Writing has not been something I have wanted to do or could have done for what feels like a very long time. It has felt like my head has been stuffed with cotton—like you would find in a new bottle … Continue reading

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My, people come and go so quickly here

That is what Dorothy said in the beginning of the Wizard of Oz and she was not only spot on but also a star. People do, we do, come and go quickly here. Today is the anniversary of my youngest … Continue reading

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The A Team

In mid-August I found myself getting double takes as I sat at an outdoor café table. It could have been the three feet of bare leg that was dangling, the bright white tee shirt atop my cutoffs, the rich red … Continue reading

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The lesser of two evils

That is what I am doing right now: choosing to write this article rather than work on a screenplay. The reality is I feel like doing neither, even a nap today feels like too much work. It is one of … Continue reading

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Life with new lemon scent and extra brightness built right in!

Finding a better mood, more lightness and laughter does not have to be difficult, suffering is an option. Being lighter does not have to be event driven like a trip, it doesn’t have to be expensive like a spa day, … Continue reading

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Pulling up Stakes

There are things that happen to us in the course of our lifetime that can affect the trajectory of our lives, leaving us forever changed. That is the nature of the beast; we are the balls in the Dukes of … Continue reading

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The Backcountry Take on Fear

I write about fear a lot. Partly because I have spent a good portion of my life not participating, not living a bigger life for fear-sake. The other part is I now work with folks as a life coach and … Continue reading

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I Would Give Up a Lung

The assignment was for each team of two to research their assigned organ and give an oral report. This announcement promptly caused my first panic attack, I was in 6th grade. Elyse Pector and I researched and wrote our report … Continue reading

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