To My Children – or anyone who understands
Hi Guys! So, this is my way to say this to all of you in one fell swoop! This is life! You’re going to fuck up! Accept it…and move on! It is my call to action! There is no one…
Image Constipation
Image Constipation….it’s time to get over that shit! Last year was a time of acceptance but this year, the year to come is a time of momentum. So I have to start it off right. I, Barbara Ridener, confess that…
Letting go. But of what?
Yesterday, I was driving to work and thinking about all the wonderful things that are happening. Many opportunities are unfolding and many doors are opening. That feeling of possibility is one that I want to hold onto. I was driving…
My Year of Acceptance
Looking back on the past year, I realized that it had a theme. It was one of acceptance and love…but mostly acceptance. Of course, it was not the way that I thought the year was going to go! Last fall,…
One Year Later – Time to be real!
I can’t believe that I’ve had this blog for a year now! My how time flies. Can I be honest? It feels like I’ve been writing this for much, much longer….hmmm, that doesn’t sound like a good thing. Part of…
Stepping away from the hysteria – just a little rant!
What are we doing to ourselves? Seriously! I’ve been hearing about Black Friday for weeks. Start early. Don’t miss it. Get the deals early. Pre-Black Friday sales. Get your coupons. …and even a store map to strategically plan your attack.…
When did I become unrecognizable?
A couple of days ago I changed my Facebook picture. It was something that I didn’t think much about. But, the reaction was not what I expected. My new picture received no fewer than 50 likes. Really? It’s just my…
Is nothing really nothing?
I spent much of the weekend reading, researching, writing and thinking. Hmmm. Some would say that I didn’t DO anything. Actually, when I tried to tell someone what I did, I started with, “Not much.” The problem is that I…
What’s driving me?
Mercury is out of retrograde and yet suddenly I’m feeling a little … off. OK, if you know me, no jokes please. But seriously, things feel – not quite right. My inner control freak would love to know exactly why.…
Why do I need someone else’s permission?
Coming off of a whirlwind few weeks, where I’ve been pushing and pressing, where I’ve been stressed…but also relieved and thrilled…I hit the wall. SMASH! Yup! Ran into it head-on and full faced…and with both barrels. First, I came…