Too many women I know have stood or prayerfully waited for too long, thinking that they are doing the right thing, the good thing, even the God thing: NEVER SETTLE for anything less than extraordinary. If you are not in a relationship where EVERY DAY you feel loved, ADORED, cherished, and that it is made … Continue reading Never Settle
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Miss Them, But Do Not Ache For Them
Every morning you wake up with someone you love, take a moment to be amazed they are there beside you, be grateful you are alive to bear witness to another day of living and loving another human, be fascinated by this person who was vulnerable enough to wake up beside you-- be it one night … Continue reading Miss Them, But Do Not Ache For Them
An extra six inches…
"An extra six inches and free drinks for one year" she answered. I replied, "Well, who wouldn't want that!" ~Just L (September 18, 2018) Author's Note: I love a good double entendre and the perks of becoming a first class frequent flier.
No Brainer
When it came down to it, he preferred breasts over brains. And, I am too smart to compete with that. ~Just L (July 16, 2018)
When You Love Yourself
WHEN YOU LOVE YOURSELF, you are not too little, too much, or too late. You are more than enough. WHEN YOU LOVE YOURSELF, you celebrate simply being in the world. You will continually experience joy. WHEN YOU LOVE YOURSELF, you have compassion for others. You will always have enough love. WHEN YOU LOVE YOURSELF, healthy … Continue reading When You Love Yourself
Feeling Our Way Home
After this much time has passed, we are unsure our love will last. Your words I hardly recognize, whereas our eyes once mesmerized. Your touch feels automatic, unfamiliar. Our hearts separated by an impenetrable glacier. Your face is far from my outstretched hand; exploring your body as a strange land. Perhaps we need a map … Continue reading Feeling Our Way Home
NAPOWRIMO Day 28: Postcard to My Love from the Train
NAPOWRIMO Day 28: Postcard to My Love from the Train I am on the train now, my Love. I already miss how your neck smells. The way you look at me and whisper, "You are mine." Your laugh thrills. I forgot my book. I have only the memories of our time together to keep me. … Continue reading NAPOWRIMO Day 28: Postcard to My Love from the Train
Attraction is Whack
Interest does not equal commitment. Repeat to yourself until you understand this. And can act on it without falling. ~Just L (Goddess Wisdom, March 21, 2018) Author's Note: Attraction is a more dangerous drug than crack. Follow your heart, but take your brain with you.
Benefit of the Doubt
Are we really going to play this game, I stated? What game is that? He inquired. Where you lie and I lie down pretending not to notice, I said in a calm but direct tone. I am not lying to you, He began... What do you think, you have some women’s intuition? He continued confidently. … Continue reading Benefit of the Doubt
Love Has No Ethnicity
Yesterday, at SFO, while waiting for my daughter to clear customs, a man with a luggage cart stacked with clear-tape wrapped luggage, approached me and asked if he could use my phone to make a call to his wife. He showed me the handwritten number (I recognized it as a Bay Area phone number) written … Continue reading Love Has No Ethnicity
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