Style, Fashion And How To Make It Work.
What we wear in our daily lives varies so much on our jobs, our taste, our budgets, our size, our access to fashion, our knowledge of new trends, our need for comfort versus style and so many more...
View ArticleYou’ve Got To Clean The House Sometimes. Here’s How!
The thing I hate most in this world is cleaning my house. Of course I love having my home nice and clean and clutter free, but my hatred of the process to achieve this is far greater than my desire...
View ArticleThe Greatest Story of Terror, Courage and Compassion Ever Told
The following story is one that is both horrifying and yet full of courage, compassion and hope. Award-winning Author Winslow Eliot first brought the story to my attention on her Facebook page (...
View Article4 Tips for Working from Home.
I think everyone who works in an office envies those that are able to work from home. They imagine that at home workers have the luxury of self-made schedules, lounging in their pj’s all day, taking...
View ArticleSuperheroes: Women In Recovery
Addiction is a huge issue not only in North America but all over the World. It affects men, women, and even children and includes the inability to stop using or participating in almost any kind of mind...
View ArticleAn Inspiring Woman Whose story Will fortify Your Journey
With my blog I am always searching for stories of women who are making a difference. Women who have found their calling and who are following their passion. I firmly believe that we can all learn and...
View ArticleEvading The Taliban For The Sake Of Girls.
“To evade the Taliban, Shabana Basij-Rasikh went to school disguised as a boy, taking different paths to avoid detection and covering her books to make them look like the Koran. Now at 24, she is on...
View ArticleLauren Hill And Her Wise Interpretation Of Love
Powerhouse Lauren Hill gave a talk to a group of students in 2000. During her talk she covered many topics but the one area which really caught my attention was her eloquent interpretation of love....
View ArticleAudrey Hepburn: 3rd Greatest Female Screen Legend But So Much More
British actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn has been ranked as the third greatest female screen legend in American cinema for such classic films as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Roman Holiday, and My...
View ArticleAngelina Jolie Makes Humanitarian Plea
Actress and director Angelina Jolie has penned a new op-ed for the New York Times, calling for funding and a humanitarian response to the refugees of civil war in Syria and Iraq. The mother of six...
View ArticleTrends: Women’s Ideal Body Types Through History
Promo photo, not from video The subject of women’s ideal body shape and size is always a hot topic and consequently causes a lot of controversy. However, what has been considered the ideal female form...
View ArticleThe Women of Kobane And Their Unique Fading Art
The wonderful story of the traditional practice of facial tattooing by the women of Kobane. A large array of photographs are included. By Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives
View ArticleThe Great “We Are Pregnant” Hoax: Featuring Mila Kunis
I have two beautiful teenage daughters. They are 17 months apart in age. So pretty much for the better part of two years I was either pregnant or recovering from a pregnancy while looking after at...
View ArticleLovely Little Girls Can Grow Up Into Vile Barbarians
I was so determined to have two little girls that I actually (successfully) researched and calculated to the exact day when each of my daughters should be conceived so that I could beat the odds and...
View ArticleI Had An Awakening
I had an awakening. Definitely an eye-opening ah ha moment. There’s something I really want and I’m willing to take a fake in its place. Flirting is harmless and fun Whether right or wrong. It may be...
View ArticleOnly The Other Will Know.
It’s late at night, the house is dark, a chill is present, and nothing is stirring except my laptop mouse. It creeps and clicks randomly so, sending special messages only the other will know. Secrets...
View ArticleHorrible Things Can Happen Even When There’s Love
My 16-year-old daughter, Boo is her nickname, my precious first born, has been trying to tell me something for a little while. Last night it all came pouring out in a screaming voice full of hate and...
View Article“No” Is Supposed To Mean No
Sadly the following quote is still in 2015 an accurate statement of women’s position in the world. This position includes everything from the most trivial to the most atrocious. It’s not fun or...
View ArticlePorn, Orgasms and A Sense Of Humour
Not being known for shying away from sensitive topics I am accepting a challenge to write this post. I am going to share with you a concise, back to basics, accurate lesson in women, their bodies and...
View ArticleVote To Delegalize Make-Up And Pantyhose!
I’m perpetually exhausted just being a woman. What I mean is a socially and culturally accepted woman. As time goes by I am more conscious of the amount of work that is required to keep myself up to...
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