My friend organized a weekly walking club. We’ve met every Saturday so far, for about a month. It’s never the same crew. The walkers usually pair off in groups of two or three, as our athletic abilities vary. The path is intersected by a main road. Once we cross that road, we all seem to … Continue reading Walking Club
Author: Laura J Bembenek
Favorite and Least Favorite Word
It was easy to think of a few words that I dislike, some more than others. However, I decided to choose a word that is mainly positive to probably every female except me. Princess, /pɹɪnˈsɛs/, is a word that is from English origin, known to be from the late 14th century. It means daughter of … Continue reading Favorite and Least Favorite Word
Fat Shaming
Many overweight people are shamed into thinking they are not good enough to be around thinner people. You hear “I wish I could lose 10-20 pounds” more often than “I wish I could gain 10-20 pounds”. Can’t remember the last time I heard a ‘skinny joke’, but there are plenty of ‘fat jokes’ to be … Continue reading Fat Shaming
Soul Sister? Kindred Spirit? Unbiological Sister?
She's loud She's a talker She's a hugger She's a listener She's a light to you and others She loves Disney She loves ice cream She sends you flowers She'll call to say hello She'll watch your kids She’ll love on your kids She'll take selfies with you She'll text funny memes/gifs She'll drive you … Continue reading Soul Sister? Kindred Spirit? Unbiological Sister?
Public Speaking
Speaking in public has always been a challenge for me. I grew up in a house with a boisterous stepfather and brother. There was a lot of verbal and physical abuse in the household. I decided it was better to stay quiet and avoid being noticed, as I was never sure what may happen that … Continue reading Public Speaking
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