Archive for 2011
Rape and Alcohol: Let’s Talk About It
Without even stopping to think too much, I could come up with the names of at least ten women who have been raped. These are people I know personally. Given a few minutes, I could add extensively to the list. None of them reported the rape. There were a variety of reasons: shame, fear, embarrassment, [...]
The Perfect Woman
Once upon a time, there was an amazing woman. She had a fulfilling career and a loving family. Her house sparkled with cleanliness in the sunlight and her outfits were always impeccable. She smiled and was happy with everyone she met and she was always patient with her children. It was rumored throughout the kingdom [...]
Diana Asks: What Does Obesity Really Mean? Obesity Stats by Guest, Laura Crooks, YouBloomWellness
What Does Obesity Really Mean? Are we just getting “used to” this very serious problem? Obesity Stats by Laura Crooks Americans get fatter each year. We can be so accustomed to seeing overweight people we have lost touch with the problems associated with it. Carrying extra weight is not only uncomfortable but it increases the [...]
My Dad Died on Thanksgiving
My Dad died and I am practicing saying it out loud. I have to, so that I can make phone calls. I have been able to say it in emails which of course, makes sense. I am a writer. But, when I write it, I only get a little choked up. When I say it, [...]
Boxer Shorts and Menopause
This past summer, we had record heat. This coincided with the return of hot flashes. I had been given a reprieve for some reason since the summer before, but the hot flashes were back with a vengeance! It seemed as if they had to make up for lost time. My response to this, besides talking [...]
The Writing Life by Dr. Wayne Dyer
Guest Author: Dr. Wayne Dyer Are You a Writer? How can you get your message out to the world? People ask me about writing all the time. How does it work? How can they get their message out to the world? On the recent Hay House I Can Do It!® cruise, I spoke to the [...]
Waitressing, Story #1 from the Diana Life Archives
I have had many interesting experiences throughout my life. I have held over 30 jobs along my path. I am not including in this number, my earlier career as a teacher, or my current position as author, life coach, speaker and Mom. Waitressing is how I supported myself throughout my college years, which numbered seven. [...]
Withdrawal from Coffee…One more habit to break
I am entering Week 2 of the “Great Coffee Experiement.” I feel as if I spent the first half of my life developing unhealthy habits, and the second half trying to get them under control. This one is a tough one, because I do not want to give up coffee completely. I want to cut [...]
10 Tips for Mindful Eating
Do you pay attention when you are eating? I mean REALLY pay attention to your food, your meal, your snack? You may not realize how much stress this puts on your body when you don’t pay attention. Do you ever suffer from heartburn or other stomach ailments? Have you been gaining weight? Do you finish eating, [...]
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