My father asked the above question several years ago while he was delivering an “exhortation” – as he calls it, at church. He and I revisited the subject yesterday when I shared my “List of 20 things to do.” It is my desire to redeem the time, I’ve wasted entirely too much of this precious… Read More If Not Now…When?
Several years ago a coworker suggested I watch “Elizabethtown”, which is an American romantic comedy written and directed by Cameron Crowe, starring Orlando Bloom (Drew Baylor), Kirsten Dunst (Claire Colburn), and Susan Sarandon (Hollie Baylor). It didn’t get raving reviews, but I adore it. In the beginning of the movie, Drew gets fired and dumped… Read More I Need to Start Living, so I Created a List of 20 Things to Do
Finding inspiration for this week’s post was a bit difficult. I admit that when I first started this blogging thing I had fears of running out of things to write about. Each time I post something I hope it is found interesting and well written. But, what I desire most is for someone to be encouraged… Read More Not Caring if People Don’t Like me Doesn’t Make me a Bad Person; Changing so They Will Does
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” is one of the biggest lies ever told. I learned to use the phrase in hopes to combat the hurtful words of children. I recall reciting the above idiom while I fought back tears from what someone said to me. In most… Read More Is Fat Truly a Bad Word or Have We Been Taught to Believe It Is?
Don’t get me wrong, I am all for expression and sharing opinions – I do it too. But, I just don’t get a lot of the so-called plus-size problems. I realize we all have different perspectives on life and experiences. However, I saw a lot of the same “problems” listed on more than one blog… Read More I Don’t Get the “Plus-size Problems All Plus-size Women Understand” Lists – So, I Created One
“Don’t be afraid to shine. Your light can encourage someone else to do the same.” – The Buxom Beauty Last week I attended a training course for work that involved those dreaded “team exercises.” I consider myself to be a people person and I have no issues with working as a team – well, at… Read More I Eat Wings With a Knife and Fork
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Why should I be concerned about how another sees me? What will the approval of another provide for me? Will it increase my knowledge? Will it increase my bank account? What will it give me other than the satisfaction of knowing you… Read More What Would it Profit?
When I received an email from Hulu announcing the addition of the Golden Girls as a viewing option I got excited. I recall watching the show as a child and enjoying it. But, it wasn’t until I was much older that I started to enjoy the show at a deeper level. I am quite fond… Read More Dear Diary, Am I Likeable?
From polyester leisure suits to bell bottom jeans and every thing else in between, trends in fashion have changed numerous times through the years and they will continue to evolve as long as the earth keeps turning. Even though I am a member of Generation X, I am drawn to the vintage fashion of the 1950s.… Read More Embracing the Curve: B.B.’s Guide to Dressing Curves
“You found that online didn’t you?…I can never find anything online!” I cannot begin to tell you how many times I’ve heard the above statement. The world of online shopping can be a bit scary. Will it fit? Will it look like the picture? Is it well-made? Will it even show up? If you decide… Read More I Got It Online: Crushing Those Online Shopping Woes!
