Sticks & Bones
“Get over it, they’re just words.” “If you let words have power over you, you’re not strong enough.” “Rise above what they’re saying” Yeah right. I don’t care who you are or…
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On Banning the Word “Bossy”
The hot topic in my newsfeed this week is the new movement to ban the use of the word “bossy”. Some big names are supporting it- Sheryl Sandberg, Beyonce, Diane Von Furstenberg….
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The Worst Word
Driving home from school this week, my two were in the back when my youngest, Murmel*, piped up. “Mom, I wish I didn’t look out my window just now. I saw a…
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Countdown to 2014 Journal Prompt #7 – What word or phrase will you eliminate this year?
Have you ever caught yourself using language or words which minimize you or your intelligence? “I just think that…..” Do you apologize for having an opinion, or feelings on a subject? “I’m…
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