Monthly Archives: February 2012

Sex, Religion, Politics — Conversation, Anyone?

Posted on February 29, 2012 by This Woman Writes

Sex, religion, politics – funny how the most interesting topics are the ones we’re not supposed to address in polite company, that is, if we’re determined to keep things polite. While most of the time I am prosaically non-confrontational, I … Continue reading →

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The Grown-Up World of Make Believe

Posted on February 23, 2012 by This Woman Writes

Movies aren’t real. While ostensibly, most grownups agree on this, we frequently don’t act as if we do. It’s not so much that we look over our shoulders for zombies or vampires as that we gaze at our bathroom scales, … Continue reading →

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Trickling Economics

Posted on February 16, 2012 by This Woman Writes

Well, gosh Beave. Since everyone else is talking about economics these days, it’s time for me to throw my (gorgeous, handknitted) hat in the ring. While I do realize that I’m not a lettered expert in the subject, considering where the experts … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, blogging, Business, Christian, Culture, Current Events, Daily Life, Economy, Family, Growth, Humor, Job, Life, Lifestyle, News, Personal, Politics, Random, Relationships, success, Uncategorized | Tagged Bill Gates, budget, economics, insurance, taxes | 4 Comments

The Frugal Fanatic

Posted on February 9, 2012 by This Woman Writes

Saving money and living green are so cool these days. So why isn’t it cool when I do it? Sometimes this frugality thing goes too far. So says the Son and Heir, who is singularly unimpressed by the toys I … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, blogging, Culture, Current Events, Daily Life, Economy, Family, Green, Growth, Humor, Life, Lifestyle, Motherhood, News, Parenting, Personal, Random, Relationships, Uncategorized | Tagged frugal, green, money, plastic, saving | 12 Comments

Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 1, 2012 by This Woman Writes

Valentine’s Day isn’t limited to what marketers and merchants make it — we can shape the day to one that fits our life and lifestyle. Continue reading →