Tag Archives: relationships

10 toxic personalities and why you should avoid them

Posted on July 9, 2017 by terriponce

We’ve been around all of them. People who use you. People who manipulate you. People who judge you or suck the life out of you or gossip about you (and everything else they hear). The thing is, on the surface … Continue reading →

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12 Must-Read Books That Will Change Your Life

Posted on June 18, 2017 by terriponce

Great fiction books can take you to other worlds and take your breath away. But great non-fiction books can literally change your life. While I’m an avid fiction reader, I devour self-help books. Books on Buddhism. Meditation. Yoga. Travel and … Continue reading →

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When the Passion Fades (aka, when authors fall out of love with their characters)

Posted on January 22, 2017 by terriponce

I’m going to let readers in on another little secret about authors… Sometimes, writers fall out of love with their characters. Much like a real life romance, things authors used to love about certain characters can often become a-n-n-o-y-i-n-g. Especially for … Continue reading →

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Clearing the lenses — looking at things differently

Posted on October 19, 2014 by terriponce

Over time, I’ve found that expectations –and who we are and where we came from– color how we look at people. It also can make for some not-so-pleasant reactions toward others. It never ceases to amaze me how we can … Continue reading →

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