A potpourri of blog posts
I mentioned last week that I had been asked to share some reading suggestions with Writers Read. Here’s the post. So one of the fun things about my job is […]
Hunger for Justice
One of my students recently shared this prayer with me. She learned it in Nicaraqua, and thought I’d like it. It broke my heart open when I read it; it’s […]
The recession and body image
I’ve done a few workshops this month in addition to my regular Friday morning seminar on body image and so I’ve been thinking about body image even more than I […]
Air travel as baby labor
I loathe flying. Seriously loathe it. There’s a moment of sheer panic for me in every flight (if not multiple moments). So it comes as no surprise that psyching myself […]
7 months old and 2 months with us
For years, I have signed my letters to loved ones in just one way: you are loved. When I saw this onesie, I had to get it for my boy. […]
What writers read
I had a lovely invitation last week from Writers Read to share with their readers what I’ve been reading. The invitation came after Dr. Cynthia M. Bulik, an author they featured […]
Reflecting
So Mondays on Hijas Americanas are dedicated to reflection, self-awareness, self-esteem, identity (because all those things play into becoming our fully realized best selves; beautiful ‘us’es if you will). […]
What's your schedule like?
Schedule? Hmmm, here is how it sort of goes in picture journal form. Somewhere between 5:50-7am, baby wakes for the day. We bring to our bed and just let him […]
Making meals ahead of time
So, you have a new baby or a child on the way. Waiting is hard, absolutely, and finding time to be able to feed your family a nutritious meal once […]
April and May workshops
Are you in the greater Charlotte area? If so, I hope you’ll consider signing up for one of my upcoming workshops. Writing Your Life April 14, 2009 7:30 pm – […]