From the monthly archives:

February 2011

The advice from Katie Hesse, a very astute thirty-something summed up the current view of women in the workplace and existence of a glass ceiling: “It feels like the mantra of the old feminist guard. But I find largely that I’m not pushed into these stereotypes of previous generations. In my world as a woman, [...]

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Most young girls can’t wait to wear the evening gown for the ultimate date, the high school prom. There’s something about dressing up like an adult woman that sends a tingle down our spine. This rite of passage for me never happened and even as I sit here today, I feel a pang of regret. [...]

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Considering Our Upbringing and Set Values

by Karel on February 14, 2011 · 1 comment

This seems to be the month of considering our upbringing and set values. My parents were instrumental in teaching me that dignity is a precious element to my self-esteem. Many of us have had to face doing menial jobs in order earn money to buy food or clothe our children. Our work does not define [...]

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Raised With the Understanding …

by Karel on February 7, 2011 · 4 comments

I was raised with the understanding that I would marry one day and raise a family. I still recall some of my dating efforts and early on I began to wonder whatever happened to Prince Charming? Wasn’t our knight in shining armor supposed to ride up on an elegant steed, sweep us off our feet, [...]

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