Category Archives: Holidays

Celebrating All Love, Not Just the Romantic Kind!

I am a big fan of romantic love.  A very big fan. And I’m all for having a day where we can celebrate those loving feelings. But… every Valentines I find myself worrying more about all the women who are … Continue reading

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How I Will Be Making My New Year Resolutions of Love

If both Hanukkah and Christmas commemorate moments where we remember that God intervened in our lives– be it by keeping a single-day of oil burning for eight days as the Jews rededicated their temple or impregnating a young woman to … Continue reading

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Earth Day, God, and Relationships

On this blog I talk about relationships. Almost every week (not quite as regular this month since I immersed myself in writing the final chapters of my book manuscript!) I write about how our relationships impact us, or how we … Continue reading

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The Role of Female Friendships on March 8: International Women’s Day

Tomorrow is March 8, International Women’s Day. Started in the early 1900′s, now dozens of countries from Afghanistan to Zambia celebrate this international holiday to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. I’ve written before about my awakening … Continue reading

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September is Women’s Friendship Month

September is Women’s Friendship Month. She says with as much gusto as possible. I go back-and-forth between championing friendship holidays and feeling slightly squeamish over them.  Much like one of Santa’s helpers admitting some ambivalence about Christmas,  it feels slightly … Continue reading

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Gratitude, Not Jealousy

Expressing gratitude, which all of November is always that for me, is a powerful practice when it comes to fostering new friendships. When we’re not grateful, we tend to be much more susceptible to jealousy, envy and competition. It doesn’t … Continue reading

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