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Tag Archives: sacrifice

Hello…I am back

Hello…it’s been a long time since I posted…life changes I didn’t really want to talk about. But, here I am. Advice, please. I have two adult daughters…one who is now a practicing attorney and one who has one year ofread more »

Colon health after 45: What every Vibrant woman should know

Nobody likes talking about colon health, or fiber, or anything that has to do with that area of the body.read more »

Good Riddance to Valentine’s Day!

After nearly ten years of marriage, I finally convinced my husband that I wasn't tricking him by telling him I didn't want him to do anything for Valentine's Day.read more »

Questing Compassionate Love

When you visit my home, a bronze Quan Yin sits in her meditative pose atop a lotus flower.read more »

Tough decision

Sometimes it is better to get advice from folks that are completely removed from your situation so here goes.  I’m a mature woman with three grown sons.  I’m in a relationship with a man that I love very much.  I currently live on tread more »

Book Review: Desperado’s Wife by Amy Friedman

A BOOK TO OPEN YOUR EYES – AND YOUR HEART The fight for the underdog, the drive to defy convention, the risks, choices and sacrifices made in the name of love, the compulsion to salve a wound or save a life, the faith and hope required toread more »

Holidays and birthdays

I was raised to celebrate these occasions with gifts and cards, and if things were tight, moneywise, a phone call.  Still, as a mother and grandmother who sacrificed and always made sure my kids had everything they asked for- I am always hurt beyread more »

Sacrificed on the Altar of Love

My hair dresser and I were talking about men, specifically men that we loved against our better judgment and common sense. She said, “Sometimes you have to walk away even though you love them because you know before you ever get startread more »

Divorce After 50: 7 more ways to move past anger, grief, and negativity (especially when it’s coming from your ex!)

If you've read the previous post in this series, here are 7 more tips from members of Vibrant Nation, midlife women just like you who have survived, and grown from, their own late-in-life divorces.read more »

Comfortable AND stylish: possible?

Workwear, sportswear, loungewear, dresswear. I have to say that if the outfit gets increasingly uncomfortable as your day goes on, you are not likely to look very “vibrant,” and might get a tired, pinched look if your clothes are pinchread more »