Author Archives: Amber

A Letter to My Daughter

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Amber

It’s the closest I’ve ever been to someone, even though I’ve never looked you in the eyes. I believe you can read my thoughts and feel the depth of my love without ever having to speak a word. Though I … Continue reading →

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Epiphany to Cross the Finish Line

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Amber

I was standing on top of the escalators making my decent into the mall. My mind racing, as usual, covering every emotion, lesson and piece of advice I’d had over the last twenty months, analyzing, sorting and reliving until it … Continue reading →

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Naming Conventions

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Amber

I’ve never ‘really’ been a minority before. I used to balk at political correctness. I’m ashamed to say that I just didn’t understand the need to be constantly changing the names of the pigeon holes that we put groups into, … Continue reading →

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My Peace in the Universe

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Amber

I admit, I’ve dabbled. And while I don’t recommend going to a psychic, especially just ANY psychic, I find that in certain pockets of my life I’m drawn to the experience. My most recent reading came from a man, in … Continue reading →

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Taking Back the Silver Lining

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Amber

There was a time, when I’d be sitting on our white leather couch, too sad to be entertained by television and stare out onto the icy, snow covered lake. In my fantasy I’d gracefully walk across the lake, at that … Continue reading →

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We’ve Got The Power

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Amber

As women, we boast of a long list of collective strengths; intelligence, sensitivity, and multi-tasking, to name only a few. We brag about raising a family and holding down a job, at the same time, and somehow find the time … Continue reading →

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