This is a heavy and complicated topic to cover in this forum. It is also controversial, however I will try my best to explain my point of view on this important topic. I’ll start with my background—which I’ve mentioned in previous blogs in regards to my study of interest—which has always been women’s studies, namelyContinue reading “Letting Go of Ancestral Traumas”
Author Archives: Gilda Tavernese
Finally! Sexy Mom Jeans!
This is not a body shaming blog! It’s about the reality that most moms face after having children—the ‘pooch’ stomach. After two kids and two c-sections—and being well into my forties now—jeans with zippers and buttons just don’t cut it anymore. I want the comfort of leggings but the fit and stylish look that jeansContinue reading “Finally! Sexy Mom Jeans!”
Who Inspired You?
I remember going to job interviews in my 20s and feeling extremely anxious right before I’d walk through the door. I would tell myself to think of someone who kicked ass in interviews and often times my younger sister would come to mind, so I would channel her. Always being myself of course, but IContinue reading “Who Inspired You?”
Book Review: MY SON AND THE AFTERLIFE by Elisa Medhus, MD (and) MY LIFE AFTER DEATH by Erik Medhus
After my last blog about Halloween, namely spirits that have crossed over, I felt it fitting to follow it up with two fantastic books about love, loss, bereavement, spiritual reawakening and connecting to loved ones on the other side. I’m a little intimidated and humbled to shine a spotlight on these two books because theContinue reading “Book Review: MY SON AND THE AFTERLIFE by Elisa Medhus, MD (and) MY LIFE AFTER DEATH by Erik Medhus”
Unhaunted
The light flicks on They make their presence known The television blares in the darkened silence after the humans have gone to sleep They make their presence known The chairs scuffle across the floor creating a booming chaotic sound They make their presence known The bedroom door creeps open in the early morning darkness asContinue reading “Unhaunted”
What Do YOU Have On/In Your Nightstand?
One night as I reached over and opened the drawer of my nightstand to prepare my medication for the next morning—like I do every night—I looked in and saw a hodgepodge of random things. Suddenly, the thought popped in my head, ‘What do other people have in, or sitting on, their nightstand?’, because the thingsContinue reading “What Do YOU Have On/In Your Nightstand?”
What Matters Most
Clink clank Nonsensical chatter Background music fills the air Louder still The sound of children’s laughter Candles lit Turkey succulent Wine flows with ease like the conversation All that matters is what matters most In addition to being a gracious host All one can ask is to ask not once Just let it fill andContinue reading “What Matters Most”
Pedestals Are Meant To Come Crashing Down
There is no one on this earth that is without flaws—yet we have our idols, both in real life and in the world of social media. We can call them role models, idols, people we aspire to be like, or just people we admire. As a young child I remember really wanting to emulate SamanthaContinue reading “Pedestals Are Meant To Come Crashing Down”
Endings
Sometimes the time is right. Sometimes the time is wrong. Sometimes it’s neither one, it’s just time. The tears are long gone along with the hope of renewal. You put your best foot forward But it was your soul that they coveted. Don’t look back they can’t hurt you anymore Cross the street, leave theirContinue reading “Endings”
Cozy Wozy
It’s where toasty toes tickle And cold noses nestle Snuggle and squeeze Bodies burrow deep Forming a giant heap Where cold hands find their perfect spot As bodies entwine to form the perfect knot Lights set low and temperatures set high Ignore the outside, it’s no longer July Let it go, just say goodbye It’sContinue reading “Cozy Wozy”
Thoughts At F___ It Forties 