Monthly Archives: October 2010

Self-Confidence In Action…”Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death…”

Posted on October 29, 2010 by riverblue
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What We Can Still Learn from Mr. Rogers

Posted on October 24, 2010 by riverblue

Like many people who grew up watching public television in the late 20th century, I was very fond of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.  He was a dear, gentle man whose life mission and ministry was to teach children how important they … Continue reading →

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Ode To Autumn by John Keats

Posted on October 20, 2010 by riverblue

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eaves run; To bend with apples the mossed cottage-trees, And fill all fruit … Continue reading →

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Finding Happiness in the Suicide Room

Posted on October 20, 2010 by riverblue

As someone who was diagnosed with extreme clinical depression at age 17, it probably goes without saying that I’ve had my fair share of visits to various hospital mental wards.  The extremity of the situation that led to each stay … Continue reading →

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17 Ways to Love Your Body at BreaktheIllusion.com

Posted on October 19, 2010 by riverblue

Davey Wavey at BreaktheIllusion.com shared some excellent tips a few months ago about accepting your body’s appearance, such as:  Ask yourself: “If I had one month to live, how important would my body image be?”; Who do you admire most? … Continue reading →

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Knowing How To Fall

Posted on October 19, 2010 by riverblue

“My demon was my past . . . Just because you’ve gone through — or are in — bad times doesn’t make you a lesser person.  Any of us can mosey on along when times are good, but knowing how to fall … Continue reading →

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Nobody Likes Me, Everybody Hates Me, I Guess I’ll Go Eat Worms

Posted on October 19, 2010 by riverblue

I learned this song in the first or second grade; sometimes when I’m cranky I’ll sing it to pity myself and cheer myself up at the same time: Nobody likes me, everybody hates me, I guess I’ll go eat worms, … Continue reading →

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The Frightening Fellowship of Fangirls

Posted on October 18, 2010 by riverblue

So recently I was driving through the upper mid-western autumn countryside with two energetic prepubescent girls in tow.  The conversation stemmed across several topics of their interest, but what blew the roof off the vehicle is when our talk turned … Continue reading →

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