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my member name: Sarah G. Carter
where I live now: Virginia
I joined Vibrant Nation in: May 2008

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Mothers in three dimensions - I love it. W... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Karen - Thank you for this - very interest... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Nancy - hi! I just stumbled into this conv... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

The Goddess of Mothers has smiled (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Sandi - Russ, who follows, not just nation... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Sandi - Good for you! I'm in too, whatever... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

My Fantasies on Ice. (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Donna - I checked the site, and they do lo... (2) from Sarah G. Carter

Sounds like you've got a good thing going,... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

How lucky you are! I'm picturing the whole... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Matriarch - I love hearing that your husba... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Sandi - Isn't it great! Who knew this virt... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Seawriter - I didn't know you were a Sarah... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

"Come laugh and dance and hug cats." Who could resist? I was off in a flash. (5) from Sarah G. Carter

Yes indeed - it's all about attitude! And ... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Great info - thanks! The bit about convert... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Fela - You say the word processing is it's... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

You are the best! I love the picture of yo... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

What a lovely message. "To forgive your ow... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Lady Wolf - Balance is exactly the right w... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

So, so true. I do understand the truth of ... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

You have a "song to sing" - what a wonderf... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Seawriter - Hello there, this is Sarah, yo... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Carol - What a wonderful post. It's really... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

I know, I know. And of course you're right... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Mermaid or whale: Which would YOU rather be? (6) from Sarah G. Carter

Lessons from the "Other Side" (5) from Sarah G. Carter

The diet devil: Tempted in the desert, or I have seen the enemy and it is me! Part 2 (3) from Sarah G. Carter

Divorce is a death. I doesn’t matte... (2) from Sarah G. Carter

DJ - I love Blues and Jazz! I'd go with yo... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

I am very happy when comfortably in my siz... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

OK - I get it, and do beleive you're right... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Hi! Welcome to Richmond! I left a about a ... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Tiger's Fall from Grace, and Brit Hume's dictum, "Tiger, turn to the Christian faith..." (3) from Sarah G. Carter

See, you already know what to do! Weird th... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Jane - I've done the tooth brushing trick ... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

I'm in Az because Russ has a condo so he c... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

lynn - I AM the heaviest one in the house!... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

The battle of the bulge restated: "I have seen the enemy, and it is me." (2) from Sarah G. Carter

Gloria - Your "eat what you want when you'... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Joanne - I wish you more than luck, I wish... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Cindy - that's a great story. My hat's off... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Marshall - you and Lisa (see just above), ... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Lisa - You sound to me like you're doing i... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

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Lorri - I know something about cleanses - ... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

It's funny how we, not to mention anyone e... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

I wan't so skinny I told to gain weight wh... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Laura - It is nice when the weather turns ... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

cjwinger - I just LOVE that so many of you... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Wanda Lee, you are just too cute - you mad... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

I got tired of the unhealthy stuff too - a... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

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Suni - I haven't read Schwarzbein, but I a... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Mary Jo - As I understand it, and have fel... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

It's so good to feel ready isn't it? Weigh... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Red - You're so right. You DO have to find... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Inner wisdom. Yes. But that's the thing, i... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Sharon - If I ever thought I was alone, th... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

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Ronie - Lord do I know what you mean about... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Meigler - Thanks for the reminder not to g... (3) from Sarah G. Carter

It's so great to hear your take on Vibrnat... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

How did this happen? I'm fat. Really fat, and thoroughly disgusted with myself. (69) from Sarah G. Carter

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I've had a dip like that - fabulous! I thi... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

I have no idea when it became the official... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Right you are Audrey B. It's the D word ag... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Yes! Rum works, or brandy, or any sweet fr... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

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It's Christmas! Indulge! Enjoy! Repent later! Because what would Christmas be without food? (6) from Sarah G. Carter

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Gammy - You're my kind of girl! (0) from Sarah G. Carter

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Dixie Belle - Yes it's possible - I DID IT... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Swapping paperbacks, what a great idea!&nb... (3) from Sarah G. Carter

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Femininity, a dusty old, out of fashion concept? Or, Southern belle strikes again (3) from Sarah G. Carter

Annie - well so far you definitely seem to... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

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Seduced by a monster called FACEBOOK! Can I tame the beast? (14) from Sarah G. Carter

Kare - This is lovely - really lovely. Tha... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Okay Carole - yours is the best. "The Vibe... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

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Confessions of a Southern belle (8) from Sarah G. Carter

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Yes, of course you're right. Beth is a bus... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Lucy - Yes, even crumbs of encouragement h... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Warning: Writing can become addictive. Handle with care. (3) from Sarah G. Carter

A lesbian car? Now there was a new concept (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Not only am I aware that my life is beauti... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Catherine - I LOVE my red boots!! Albeit w... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Hi Lynn! I should have known - I guess we'... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

"I SWEAR I wash my hair (almost) every day!" (4) from Sarah G. Carter

Amen to that! (1) from Sarah G. Carter

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"Getting out of our own way" is EXACTLY wh... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Patti - I suspect that the cathartic effec... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

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I know what you mean by "I've been trying ... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Vi, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. Y... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

But they can! Try it - just ask the questi... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

As I said, I don't believe in accidents. I... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Well of course you can't be totally unprep... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

The best way to start is just to start! Re... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Learning not to think (9) from Sarah G. Carter

There are times when its hard to deny what... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Wow. Your brother murdered his neighbors. ... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

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I love the idea of moving to "Podunk" to w... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Laura, I do see what you mean about the va... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

yakkity - Thanks for the information, it a... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

A book proposal? So here's what I know so far. (4) from Sarah G. Carter

Hi Lynn! Wow, 14 years ago the whole conce... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Now that I'm newly tuned into moose, I'm w... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Fetal position?? You mean I was in danger ... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Now I KNOW I'm not in Richmond anymore! (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Sarah Gayle Carter's journal (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Well, that's very encouraging! I really am... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Cherirae - At this point, a book signing s... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Melissa and Donna sound like quite the dyn... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Write a book - who, me? (journal entry 64) (5) from Sarah G. Carter

Kittty - it's not just our children, it's ... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Bekah - Isn't the laughing part grea... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

What a great story - thank you for sharing... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Patricia - You are a wonder and an inspira... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Leaving the tribe (journal entry 63) (6) from Sarah G. Carter

I know there is some difference of opinion... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Russ speaks (journal entry 62) (1) from Sarah G. Carter

I LOVE your attitude! Exactly what I'm tal... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

I just stumbled onto a great article about... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

The farm where Russ and I live is about 6 ... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

The fountain of youth (journal entry 61) (4) from Sarah G. Carter

Me either! As I said, I was happy in my me... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

The joy of eating (journal entry 60) (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Love affair with a bathtub (journal entry 59) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

A new kitchen for the barn (journal entry 58) (2) from Sarah G. Carter

Dear Debbie, I read your posting this mor... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Do-it-yourself obituary (journal entry 57) (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Thanks for starting this conversation, Car... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Breaking up with women friends (journal entry 56) (3) from Sarah G. Carter

As I said, I too now have lots of men as f... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Women friends, for better or worse (journal entry 55) (1) from Sarah G. Carter

OK - so now things are starting to clear u... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

I'm so sorry to hear your story - sounds l... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Hi Maria - you're absolutely right! ... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Marilyn, I would repeat what I just said t... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Dear Peggy B - Geez, i hear you and Oh Lor... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Failure to launch, part 2 (journal entry 54) (5) from Sarah G. Carter

Brilliant theory - smoking = nicotine = ye... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Is painful sex just a natural part of the aging process? (8) from Sarah G. Carter

Failure to launch, part 1 (journal entry 53) (2) from Sarah G. Carter

Ha! Yes - scratching and farting. It's not... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Did it really take eight years? (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Tami - I'm so glad to hear you've found a ... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Roses and cucumbers (journal entry 52) (3) from Sarah G. Carter

Margaret - You're right, I think there's m... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

I think you're absolutley right not to qui... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

First born (journal entry 51) (2) from Sarah G. Carter

donnagene - if you've read any of my jour... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

The visit, part 2 (journal entry 50) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Lisa, You're so right about how it would b... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

The visit, part 1 (journal entry 49) (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Now I've got it all - thank you for re-sen... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

You sound wonderful! I love your story of ... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Nadejda - Thank you for taking time to wri... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Growing down (journal entry 48) (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Dear Slightlygeeky - thank you for your re... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

The power of words (journal entry 47) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

onesheila - So sorry it's taken me so long... (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Mother hell, part 2 (journal entry 46) (4) from Sarah G. Carter

For inspiration, for courage to “fly... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Happy and sad (journal entry 45) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Fear and optimism (journal entry 44) (3) from Sarah G. Carter

Leaving home, part 2 (journal entry 43) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Leaving home (journal entry 42) (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Angels with crooked noses, saints with missing fingers, and a façade one dome short of symmetrical (journal entry 41) (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Ellen - all I can say is, "follow your nos... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Linda - I know EXACTLY how you feel! Here'... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Before and After: Redecorate your home on a shoestring budget (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Well, I know what you mean about having so... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Play (journal entry 40) (1) from Sarah G. Carter

When 50somethings move in together: How to merge households and stay sane and in love (5) from Sarah G. Carter

7 down-and-dirty home decorating tips from a former home furnishings designer (0) from Sarah G. Carter

A snoring solution and some thoughts on sex (journal entry 39) (2) from Sarah G. Carter

Dear Cherirae - Oh lord, do I know how you... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Margie - so great that you're enjoying my ... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Advice for finding a web site developer (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Cynthia - I know exactly what you mean, an... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Dear Trolleygirl - I'm glad you're enjoyin... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

This Russ character, part 2: My superhero (journal entry 38) (3) from Sarah G. Carter

This Russ character, part 1 (journal entry 37) (2) from Sarah G. Carter

Sarah Gayle Carter's photo album (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Mouse - I think you're right- your husband... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Searching for youth and designer shoes (journal entry 36) (3) from Sarah G. Carter

The precipice (journal entry 35) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

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Valerie - sounds like reading my story ab... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Ginger - You do need a break! Go "off camp... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

I love what you wrote. It's exactly what I... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Romance of a different sort (journal entry 34) (8) from Sarah G. Carter

Maria, OK - You're right, I think I need s... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Maria, I'm only here because Russ has a pl... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Lost in the desert (journal entry 33) (12) from Sarah G. Carter

Nancy, of course I remember you! I'm glad ... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Identity crisis (journal entry 32) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Home for the holidays (journal entry 31) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Christmas without Finley (journal entry 30) (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Winter in Maine, part 2: Breaking down (journal entry 29) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Winter in Maine, part 1: Trouble (journal entry 28) (2) from Sarah G. Carter

Patricia - I LOVED this! Of course it remi... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Blanca, As I read your posting I rememb... (2) from Sarah G. Carter

Before and after: The makeover (journal entry 27) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Kate - I just re-read the above entry. (So... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Snoring, sleeping together, and the whole can of worms, part 2 (journal entry 26) (2) from Sarah G. Carter

Snoring, sleeping together, and the whole can of worms, part 1 (journal entry 25) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Linda - Great to hear from you! I know exa... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

I'm thankful beyond belief to have been gi... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Unscathed (journal entry 24) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Dear Dr Coach Love, Thank you for your ... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

The invasion (journal entry 23) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Pixiecat, I certainly know what you mea... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

You're right, I didn't actually call my mo... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Better than ordinary: my mother, part 2 (journal entry 22) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

My mother (journal entry 21) (2) from Sarah G. Carter

Louise, thank you for taking the time to w... (0) from Sarah G. Carter

The bathroom (journal entry 20) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

The new normal (journal entry 19) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Packing for Maine, and a conversation with Squirrel (journal entry 18) (2) from Sarah G. Carter

Moving on with less ballast: the yard sale (journal entry 17) (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Two failed marriages, and no one to take care of me but me (journal entry 16) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Closing my office doors (journal entry 15) (1) from Sarah G. Carter

The price I have to pay (journal entry 14) (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Mother hell: When is it time for me? (journal entry 13) (3) from Sarah G. Carter

Someone to walk beside me (journal entry 12) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Meeting Russ face-to-face (journal entry 11) (2) from Sarah G. Carter

The relationship I've been looking for all my life (journal entry 10) (2) from Sarah G. Carter

Catching myself at my own games (journal entry 9) (0) from Sarah G. Carter

Finding love online (journal entry 8) (2) from Sarah G. Carter

Top 9 lessons about love and relationships (1) from Sarah G. Carter

Letting go of wanting, and the best-laid plans (journal entry 7) (1) from Sarah G. Carter

No infinite string of tomorrows (journal entry 6) (4) from Sarah G. Carter

How I became a dog portrait painter (journal entry 5) (2) from Sarah G. Carter

Like a pig in mud (journal entry 4) (2) from Sarah G. Carter

I want to reinvent my life (journal entry 3) (4) from Sarah G. Carter

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My crucible of failure (journal entry 2) (3) from Sarah G. Carter

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