Mother. Writer. Aging Rebel. Eternal Optimist
From the monthly archives:
“One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes. In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And, the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.”
- Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962, American First Lady, Columnist and Lecturer
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In Part 1 of this article series I wrote about how I have struggled with my weight since I was a teenager. Part of this has stemmed from my dietary habits - I’m a sweet fiend who eats for many reasons other than to fuel the body - and the rest from a general distaste [...]
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I love food. All kinds of cuisine - Spanish, Thai, Italian, Turkish - and especially the international cuisine of DESSERT. Oh, how I love dessert.
As well as the taste sensations that food brings, for me it has added significance. Food is love. It makes me feel happy and secure, like everything is okay. I’ve been [...]
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This is a continuation of The Missing Baby
Clarissa watched the clock as if it was her enemy. Almost 10am and Scott still wasn’t up. She’d already hung out a load of washing, cleaned the kitchen and was on her second cup of coffee. She should have gone for a run, but she just couldn’t be [...]
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