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The House that Taught me Style

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Even as a busy child I knew there was something about my best friend’s house. My own house was comfortable and cozy, clean and styled in its way. A fairly typical country […]

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My Story, word sketches

Blog Hop Part 1: Peering into the Lit Window

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Whenever I’m walking down the street at night, I can’t help but look into the houses I pass–the light within standing out in the darkness so that you can see […]

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Inspiration, My Story

The Open Letter to Oprah: A Follow-up

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About 3 1/2 months have passed since I posted my open letter to Oprah. Many people have asked me for a follow-up, so here it is. My sincerest thanks again to […]

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My Story, Open Letters

Why I’m Signing the SEEK Safely Promise

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A big push at SEEK Safely, the non-profit organization my family began in response to my sister’s death at a self-help event, has been getting the self-help industry to adopt the […]

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Inspiration

In Defence of Aging

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Recently, I made my husband promise that he would support my effort to embrace a natural aging process rather than spending the rest of my life trying to look younger. He squeezed my […]

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Challenges, Commentary

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