Turning The Page

Linda and I want to thank you for being a part of our Walking Through Life as Women community. We appreciate the time you took out of your day to read our life lessons blog posts and attend our women’s group meetings, both online and in person. Over the last 5½ years, we have shared … Read more

Dogs vs Cats

I once heard that owning a dog was like raising an infant while owning a cat was like raising a teenager. I’m not sure which is worse or better. Obviously, I had to make some behavioral comparisons to figure it out. So here they are…. Me coming home from a trip to Circle K for … Read more

The Beautiful Complexity Of The Mother-Daughter Relationship

The bond between a mother and her child is one of the most profound and enduring connections in the world. That bond can be tested over the years as the child grows. My only reference is raising daughters, which can be extremely hard. When we become mothers, we are not given a manual that tells … Read more

Critical Thinking

I was talking to a co-worker, the other day, when the subject matter turned to the 2020 presidential election. He claimed, unequivocally, that Donald Trump had won the election in 2020 and that Biden stole the election through the use of a massive and coordinated fraud campaign. Obviously, after I gave him the infamous Mike … Read more

Chewing

Due to a recent realignment of my jaw, I now have a point of contact between a lower tooth and an upper tooth that wasn’t there before.  What I discovered is the reason why we chew gum.  You may think it is because the gum tastes good, but oddly, that is only one of the … Read more

It Doesn’t Matter Anymore

Now that I’m older I find that I really have to pick my battles. Some things just aren’t worth battling over. What’s the saying — don’t sweat the small stuff. This is so true. I could probably write a list that goes on and on about what the small stuff is for me, but it … Read more

Keep Dreaming

Have you ever felt like your dreams are slipping away? It’s a moment that can leave you feeling lost, confused, and even defeated. We all have aspirations and goals, but life’s twists and turns can sometimes make them seem unreachable. However, it’s important to remember that dreams can transform and even find new avenues for … Read more

My Vision

I must say I had difficulty coming up with a topic for this month’s post. And, I find myself writing at the last minute. Hopefully, you will find my post both helpful and inspiring. I titled my post “Vision” because I’ve been thinking a lot lately about where I see myself in the next ten … Read more

5 Self-Care Tips For Parents of Special Needs Children (repost)

REPOST (We are reposting this amazing article and providing an additional link that provides even more information about pursuing personal goals and a step-by-step guide to successfully switching careers to show you that it’s never too late to make changes in your life. This was a must-read when originally posted and a must-read now.  Enjoy!) … Read more

Women Helping Others Advance

Did you know that Walking Through Life As Women has a women’s group that meets every 4-6 weeks? Our group started because Lisa and I wanted to meet with women face-to-face. Yes, we are empowering women through our blog stories, but we thought that we could make more of an impact by meeting some of … Read more