Category Archives: Random Thoughts

The Corrosive Power Of Ego

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

I believe that ego corrodes relationships, self-confidence, and feelings of self-worth. My ego used to run nearly constant unnecessary and harmful replays in my mind of instances that happened long ago that brought on feelings of shame, guilt, pain, and … Continue reading →

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Living Life Inside Out

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

One of the blogs I love to read is Charron’s Chatter http://charronschatter.com If you haven’t seen her blog, I recommend that you check it out. Her posts are witty and fun. Lately, WP stopped allowing me to “Like” her posts, … Continue reading →

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Without the Statues

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

Another response to a comment I wrote today reminded me of a story set in ancient Rome or Greece, where someone who had observed many statues of great leaders asked the current leader–who was widely considered to be one of … Continue reading →

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Baditude

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

Earlier today I was asked by a blogging friend if I had coined the word “Baditude”. I thought some of you might be interested in my reply: “Baditude” is one of several words that I think I coined and don’t … Continue reading →

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“All You Need Is Love” Isn’t True!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

While the Beatle’s song “All You Need Is Love” is a beautiful song and I WISH it were true, it simply isn’t. Maybe it seems that way for people who have many material possessions, but there have been times in … Continue reading →

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Blowing the Dust Away

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

At MaggieMaeIJustSayThis blog, she often asks interesting questions and invites readers to answer them. She recently asked: Dust love get dusty? Here was my reply: Love gets dusty… …but investing time together, finding things to laugh about together, finding things … Continue reading →

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A Great Gift I Gave to Myself

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

Last night I treated myself to a fun couple of hours with a great friend, getting some terrific exercise, while doing something we felt happy and proud to be able to do. And it was free. It doesn’t get much … Continue reading →

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“I Gave My Life To Become The Person I Am Right Now”

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

I just ordered the book “One” by Richard Bach and when the order was confirmed it came with this comment: “I gave my life to become the person I am right now. Was it worth it?” WHOAH! What an unexpected … Continue reading →

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WAY Too Much of A Good Thing!

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

On my wedding day 33 years ago I weighed 148 pounds and stood an inch shy of six feet tall. I wasn’t merely skinny, I was gaunt, despite gobbling up huge amounts of nutritionally horrible and calorie-laden junk food virtually … Continue reading →

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Being A Friend Is One Of the Most Selfish Things I Do

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

Dear internet friend Jan Beek recently kidded me in her kind way when I said I was selfish. I’ve learned that being selfish isn’t always a bad thing–as long as others are helped by my being selfish. Jan’s comments reminded … Continue reading →

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