Maundy Thursday: Are You in the Garden Today?
It seems like every year on Maundy Thursday that I have myself a WTF moment and know exactly how Jesus felt in the Garden of Gethsemane. My mother is terminally ill, and one of the winning lottery tickets was sold in the tiny town where I was born. So, I’ve had a lot of chats this week with … Read more
Christie Brinkley on Divorcing a Narcissist (PAS): “I Just Want Peace”
I just want peace. And every time I have any joy or any kind of success in anything, he has to try to destroy it. – Christie Brinkley Christie Brinkley has courageously brought the arduous battles of protective mothers into the spotlight. She was on the Today Show this morning with Matt Lauer to talk … Read more
Resistance to Change: Gauntlets, Hurdles, Obstacles, and Sabotage
Shannon Wilson knows a lot about resistance to change. I remain devastated that her brilliant Rights for Mothers site was removed from the Internet. It had a wealth of information and resources for protective mothers. Sometimes allies sabotage our best efforts. They’ve got their own agendas and self-interests. I have been a champion for change … Read more
Jodee Blanco: Turning Pain Into Purpose
The bully never remembers, the outcast never forgets. – Jodee Blanco Bullying. It’s everywhere: on the playground, in our boardrooms and bedrooms, and in the news. Jodee Blanco is a peer abuse (bullying) survivor who is making a difference. She is on a mission to teach us how to treat each other with dignity and respect. … Read more
Bravo, Rita Anita Linger: Raleigh, NC Is 3rd Most Optimistic City!
Who says one person can’t make a difference? ABC News reported tonight that 74.9% of the people in Raleigh, North Carolina believe their city is becoming a better place to live. This makes Raleigh the third most optimistic city in the country. How did this happen? RitaAnita Linger became the CEO of the Southeast Raleigh Assembly (SERA). She … Read more
Of Skunks & Narcissists
Don’t get into a pissing contest with a skunk. – Down home wisdom Skunks are cute. They look all cuddly and sweet. But, it isn’t smart to get too close. The same is true of narcissists. There’s no getting away without feeling like we’re drowning in a bad odor. The analogy between narcissists and skunks surfaced after I read … Read more
International Women’s Day: Connect and Celebrate!
Who inspires you to be a phenomenal woman? I hope it is the person you see in the mirror. You are phenomenal. We R-E-S-P-E-C-T ourselves and love the men who cherish and respect us. Sexy. I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman. – Helen Reddy The grumpy old men in the Republican party … Read more
Happy V-Day 2012: Celebrating Navigating Uncharted Water’s Third Anniversary!
Happy V-Day, dear readers and subscribers! Wow! It is hard to believe this all started just three years ago today. You all have changed and expanded my life dramatically. Thank you! Bless you! It is hard to imagine my life without the friendships and professional connections we have created, nurtured, and sustained. … Read more
