Category Archives: Family

Home Is a Treasure That No One Can Buy

Posted on September 2, 2019 by This Woman Writes

“I feel at home here.” When someone says this, most people instantly understand what they mean. They feel welcome, safe, accepted, free to be themselves without judgment or criticism. They are surrounded by people who love them, things that matter. … Continue reading →

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Are We Truly a Divided People?

Posted on August 29, 2019 by This Woman Writes

We are an agitated people. Surrounded by media, saturated with “news,” inundated by commentary and analysis, we begin and end and live our days in an atmosphere of fear and anxiety, us versus them, right versus left, and this right … Continue reading →

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How Many Friends Is “Normal”?

Posted on August 23, 2019 by This Woman Writes

When we live too much in the imaginary world of TV, movies, and social media, we start to believe that fantasy is reality. Take friendship, for example. In the land of myths, six to eight young, attractive, witty men and … Continue reading →

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Little Things Really Do Make a Big Difference

Posted on August 5, 2019 by This Woman Writes

It is natural for human beings to want to make a difference in the lives of others around us. For all our issues — we can be selfish, greedy, envious, arrogant, proud, angry, and petty — we also possess good … Continue reading →

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Children Have Something to Teach Adults

Posted on July 31, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Children see the world differently — and adults can learn from their viewpoint. Continue reading →

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The Power of Doing Nothing

Posted on June 21, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Busy, purposeful, efficient, enterprising — these are words of excellence and worth in American culture. When you think about it, the U.S. doesn’t actually have a culture, unless you consider going to work, thinking about ways to get rich, spending … Continue reading →

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Insist upon Living Your Life

Posted on June 14, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Time is a precious gift. And while most of us feel like we never have enough of it, we can be determined to spend what we have wisely, and well. Continue reading →

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Are You Important?

Posted on June 12, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Important people get their portraits painted. That way, we get them on postage stamps (once they’re dead), or buy a print of their face to put in our home. And there are always the history textbooks and pop culture magazines, … Continue reading →

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Movies Aren’t Real — But Life Is

Posted on June 10, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Real life doesn’t look like the movies. It looks real and deep and genuine. Continue reading →

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Choose Wisely Who Influences You

Posted on June 6, 2019 by This Woman Writes

I remember the first time I ran into the word, “Influencers.” Something about it provoked a reaction of distaste, this idea that some complete stranger expected to shape the minds, beliefs, development, and character of others simply because they spoke … Continue reading →