Tag Archives: Friendship

Are You PMS-ing?

When irritation begins to perk it’s ears at my emotional state, often one of the first questions I’ll hear from a particular friend is “Are you PMS-ing?” No, actually, I am not.  And, now my irritation is harder to ignore … Continue reading

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Guest Post: February 2011 Visiting Teaching Message: A Restoration of All Things

Guest Post by Spunky Note: I found little in this that inspired me in regard to the history of women. However, after some patience and work, I found a practical application that I could feel confident in sharing. In recognition … Continue reading

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Unfailing Words

“I’ll sit with you.” In essence, that’s all you have to do. That’s all you need to say. Sometimes we encounter a friend, ward member, or family member who is in so much pain, we feel like the right words are completely … Continue reading

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Guest Post: She Said

by Corktree Corktree is an emerging feminist struggling to find peace as she seeks truth.  She has three strong headed daughters, an infant son and a patiently supportive husband.   Aside from her family, she is passionate about science and … Continue reading

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Photo Friday: Lunch with a friend

by Jana I’m in New Haven today, and just met up with Brooke for lunch. I wish you could all be here with us! So to share the joy, here’s a photo of what we ate (split pea soup and … Continue reading

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The Prayer of a Stranger

by Jana Cross-posted from pilgrimsteps.com Upon waking in the recovery room from my recent surgery, I realized that I couldn’t breathe. I gasped and gasped, trying to scream to let someone know that I couldn’t get enough air. Soon a … Continue reading

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My Relationship With Married Men

By Zenaida I never, ever thought I would entertain the idea of hooking up with a married man. I had a coworker with whom I connected, and at first it honestly didn’t occur to me think of it as anything … Continue reading

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Why Do You Blog?

After reading Ziff’s posts on bloggernacle sites activity levels, I’ve been thinking about what kind of niche Exponent II has in the bloggernacle, and more personally, about why I blog. When I found the bloggernacle, through Feminist Mormon Housewives, I … Continue reading

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To Someone

God would be the first to agree that we should’ve been friends by now but there is always that awkwardness, really. Or, it is just me? Even our children sense it, their little faces with some knowing quality like lifting … Continue reading

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