Author Archives: Carolyn
The Fork in the Road
A few weeks ago, I had a conversation with a friend about retirement. During the conversation, it was clear that the person had an idea of what they wanted for retirement but as concrete as it should have sounded, to … Continue reading
Is It Really Submission?
How often have we heard that only weak women are submissive? Growing up, I always believed that a woman had two choices when it came to how she presented herself to the world. The first choice – she could be … Continue reading
Life in Pieces of Storytelling
“If others tell us something we make assumptions, and if they don’t tell us something we make assumptions to fulfill our need to know and to replace the need to communicate. Even if we hear something and we don’t understand … Continue reading
If the House Smells like a Dog, Wash the Dog and Other Things I Sometimes Forget.
Wash the Dog The other day, the grands and I walked in the house and I asked, “What the heck is that smell?” I began checking the kitchen sink, garbage cans, and other places that might have some leftover tidbit … Continue reading
The Test Results are Back and We Need to See You…
As everyone knows, once a female becomes a woman, it is time to begin the embarrassing, annual visit to the gynecologist and I am no different. I make the appointment and dread the visit. This appointment is rarely one that … Continue reading
Life in Pieces of a Plan
I have always been a bit envious of people who are able to save money because this is not a trait that I was given. I try to save money but before I know it, it is gone. I used to … Continue reading
Dating – How do you do it?
After being single for 18 years, I have been in a committed relationship for almost a year. I have spent a lot of time thinking, “I am definitely not doing this right.” I also think, “I wish I had dated … Continue reading
Life in Pieces of What I Know Right Now
I have noticed a number of articles on various websites that address the topics “What I would tell my XX year old self” or “What I have learned in my XXs” or “What I wish I had known in my … Continue reading
Daily Prompt: Promises
via Daily Prompt: Promises ersonal priorities are altered to ensure that another’s needs are met. emain aware of what I say and do. pen communications so others feel comfortable to ask for help ake promises not only to others but … Continue reading