Note to Self: Challenge Yourself to Grow

I realize that as a middle-aged woman, I must make it a point to move my body. It’s just plain wrong for me to settle for a sedentary lifestyle. Sitting still is not going to work for me as I journey on this side of my timeline. That’s why I have made a commitment to...
Things Can Happen Accidentally On Purpose

Things Can Happen Accidentally On Purpose

I really, really, really hate admitting my addiction to Facebook, but it, accidentally on purpose, has a place in my life now. I use Facebook differently than when I first joined. It used to be a way for me to stay connected with my sisters and other family members. I...
Girls Want to Have More Than Just Fun

Girls Want to Have More Than Just Fun

So I have been thinking about the use of the word girl in my logo and wondering if it offends anyone.  I am real sensitive to issues like this, probably because of my background in diversity. The word girl doesn’t bother me despite the fact that I am as tall as...
Random Thoughts That Really Are Not Random

Random Thoughts That Really Are Not Random

I think that I already mentioned that I have been an avid journaler since the age of 15. It started while I was in a program for minority students called A Better Chance (ABC). I went to school and lived in a small town called Darien, Connecticut for 2 1/2 years. I...
The Conversation that I Dreaded Having With Myself

The Conversation that I Dreaded Having With Myself

Pushing forward GoneGirlGo is really challenging me to step up to the plate and move. I have never felt so compelled to do something in my life. I am truly amazed at how this unfolding movement is causing me to change my approach to life. I feel my speech getting...