Category Archives: thinking

Is It Impossible? Maybe Not.

Posted on October 18, 2019 by This Woman Writes

By what age do we stop believing in six impossible things before breakfast? I’m not sure, but I do know that too many of us have not only stopped believing in, and reaching for, impossible things. We also give up … Continue reading →

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The Power We All Possess

Posted on October 11, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Most ordinary people feel as if we have no power. I’m not talking the “calm the wind and the waves” and “heal the blind” sort of power. Even the most delusional of earth’s mighty men and women know that they … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Trust Our Own Judgment

Posted on September 19, 2019 by This Woman Writes

It’s amazing — and sad — how little we trust our own judgment. Of course, it’s not unusual. We’ve been trained since childhood to listen to the teacher, follow the pastor, accede to the dictates of the doctor, nod at … Continue reading →

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So American — Assigning Value Numbers to People

Posted on August 21, 2019 by This Woman Writes

In the U.S., we pride ourselves on being a classless society, but we’re really not. We have our Hollywood idols, our political royalty, our Silicon Valley Influencers, and a selection of Instagram celebrities who are famous because . . . … Continue reading →

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Lies and Darkness, Truth and Light

Posted on August 15, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Lies thrive in darkness, and when the light shines on them, scuttle away like cockroaches. Continue reading →

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Peace and Quiet — We NEED These

Posted on August 1, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Some words go together really well, like “cookies and milk,” or “crackers and cheese.” Food aside, another fine pairings of words is “peace and quiet.” And while it’s possible to enjoy cookies without the milk, or crackers without the cheese, … Continue reading →