Part 1, JoAnna’s reflections on grit, perseverance, lessons in self-sufficiency, and character traits passed down to her by her father. For better or worse. Editor’s Note: This story will be presented in 2 parts…
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Sometimes the only way to accept the aging process and move forward is to make peace with “what is” and send out as many condolences as you can. This is especially true when hitting…
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Cheney looks forward to library conferences & laundry while JoAnna prefers to look ahead to getting punched in the face, boxing. To each her own. I am such a late bloomer a friend once…
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I had something else in mind for this post but decided it was a better use of space–in the wake of the Weinstein debacle and other publicised cases of assault–to write about violence and…
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This is an excerpt from a piece written for a formidable woman I know. It came together in celebration of all the village vanguards, righteous warriors, soul survivors, and courageous charges in our midst.…
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“Either give me more wine or leave me alone.” – Rumi Dearest Rumi, I don’t think I could have said it any better. I’m currently in Europe where wine is like a religion. Not…
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Love isn’t an endangered resource. Trust me. If you want some you’ll have to dole it out until you’re almost running on empty. The only way to get is to open up the levies and give. Valentine’s Day.…
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culture & community relationships & love sisterhoodTribal Warfare (Because We Live In Interesting Times)
Interesting times call for an army. A company of warriors. New dynasties of champions. For while we have individual paths to follow we require a battalion if we are to throw off our chains. Like it or not we live in interesting…
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JoAnna suffers the realities of raising a new dog. Was it a mistake or will unconditional love prevail? The joys of training, learning, & forgiving. Having a new dog is somewhat similar to having a child,…
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What does a person from Canada look and sound like? Is there a set rule? Should you ask someone where they’re ‘really’ from? Let’s talk multiculturalism… Canada. America. The United Kingdom. Australia. South Africa.…
