Monthly Archives: July 2012

Why be a goddess when you can be a Warrior Princess?

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

So – I couldn’t decide what I wanted to write about today. Now – in theory- I could write more than a post a day. Writers do that. That being said, I think that today I am going to wear … Continue reading →

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Another Slap to the Face

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

Today I woke up (which, in all honesty people…is something I am grateful for everyday). And I poured myself a near gallon of coffee (don’t judge) And I sat down to stare at Facebook (again…don’t judge…I can’t process much more … Continue reading →

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The Hardest Day of Teaching EVER

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

Today was the last day of class for the summer session I was teaching. And as much as I like to bitch and moan about students, I think I’ll qualify this as one of my favorite overall groups of students. … Continue reading →

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The Restless Yogini

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

Today I woke up restless. Actually, I went to sleep restless. Something is off. I’m not sure what. Regardless of what it is, I’m restless. Ready to move on. Done with the present. Energized to take bigger and better things. … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Educator

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

I’m in this class right now. And, I’ll use the term “in” fairly loosely. I’m not really present emotionally, physically or mentally. Which, if you know me, is an oddity. I’m a nerd. One of the academic kind. Meaning, typically … Continue reading →

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ReHash The Past

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

I spent an excruciating amount of time re-hashing the past over the last year. You know, probably as a way to figure out how in the hell I got to where I am today…perhaps maybe trying to determine how I … Continue reading →

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Red Rocks Navy Seal and Life Lessons

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

I think I was actually standing on the top of the world the other day. Really. After blazing a trail through a rattle snake and cactus infested mountainside in Colorado, I found myself sitting on a rock that just happened … Continue reading →

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Parenting Gone Wrong(ish)

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

Disclaimer Specifically Written for Those Who Abuse a Writer’s Ability to Write Creatively and freely…you know who you are.  The following events are true. ..naked kids, flood, shit talk and cookie binge and sampling of alcoholic beverage by a women … Continue reading →

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Parenting Gone Wrong(ish)

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

Disclaimer Specifically Written for Those Who Abuse a Writer’s Ability to Write Creatively and freely…you know who you are.  The following events are true. ..naked kids, flood, shit talk and cookie binge and sampling of alcoholic beverage by a women … Continue reading →

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I Packed Mine…Hope You Packed Yours….

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

There is this close-to-ancient movie I show my classes every semester called “Pack Your Own Parachute” which basically tells you to take responsibility for yourself.  I am pretty sure I have written about it before…but, regardless…here we go again. The … Continue reading →

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