Have I mentioned lately how incredible my tribe is? If not, let me say it now – my tribe is filled with wise, kind and incredibly talented women. This week you get a tiny window into the life of one of these amazing ladies. She is one of my constants and her words never cease … More The Beauty of Imperfection
Of all the things I thought I’d be in my life, human speed bump never made the list. Turns out it should have. This past year I turned 50 and a group of friends (The Lushes) and I went up to my family’s time share on Lake Chelan in eastern Washington. There were actually two … More Human Speed Bumps
Siss Boom Bah, Rah Rah Rah!!!! Cheerleaders. The mere mention of them often elicits a strong reaction in people. For some of us it conjures thoughts of crisp fall nights spent in the stands of the local football stadium as we watched our home team trample the visiting team. For others it brings back memories … More The Cheerleader
I love cold weather. Like REALLY love it. But I hate to be cold. It’s incredibly oxymoronic, I know, but it’s built into the fabric of who I am. Sweaters, coats, and warm pajamas all help me deal with my dueling desires. Honestly, I don’t know what I would do without a warm blanket to … More The Snuggie
The Bail Holder is that friend that either brings you back from the brink of certain disaster, or stands by as the lifeguard that will pull you out of the deep end when you start to flail. Allowing you to give into some of your baser instincts, without causing any permanent damage – or a … More The Bail Holder
In every well balanced Tribe, there is at least one younger, in either age or experience, individual. To borrow a term from Star Wars, a Padawan. And in every tribe, there is a Jedi that provides the wisdom and balance needed in any number of circumstances. Many years ago I had a baby girl, and … More The Jedi and The Padawan
There are four basic categories people find themselves in when it comes to the Partner in Crime: The Want Need/Want One They Have One They Are One They are Both 2 & 3 To the surprise of absolutely no know that knows me, I fall, definitively, into the 4th category. I have the great privilege … More The Partner in Crime
It had been a long, hard few weeks. I hadn’t really admitted to myself how difficult life had become and how trapped I was feeling. It happened so slowly that I didn’t recognize the signs and the shifts. The walls of my world were contracting and cracking, preparing to bury me under their weight. All … More The Truth Telling Friend
One of my greatest blessings in life is the myriad of diverse people that are in my social sphere. From all walks of life, backgrounds, belief systems, etc. I am surrounded by diversity and appreciate what each individual brings to my life. But I must be honest, I have a few people in my life … More My Tribe
Shannon R. Brown 