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Hysterectomy? Or No?

Bright and early Monday morn, I head to the doctor to discuss…
March 1, 2014/by Melanie Bates

An Ode to Sugar (From an Addict)

I've long had a love affair with Almond Joy pieces. Every night…
February 1, 2014/by Melanie Bates

Dear Women, Enough with the “I’m Sorry”

I went to the grocery store a few weeks ago. I needed a package…
January 19, 2014/by Melanie Bates

We’re ALL Crazy

I have a lot of theories floating around inside this noggin…
December 14, 2013/by Melanie Bates

8 Things I’d Rather Do Than Shop on Black Friday – 2013 Edition

Yup folks, it's time for my annual list of things I'd rather…
November 17, 2013/by Melanie Bates

Books, Happiness & “10,000 Hours”

I’m afraid to write this blog post. I’ve worked it, and…
November 4, 2013/by Melanie Bates

The Other Women…

I’ve just returned from an eight day trip wherein I was wholly…
October 20, 2013/by Melanie Bates

When the Magic Is Just Too Good…

Some fifteen years ago, when I was deep in the study of Native…
September 21, 2013/by Melanie Bates

Do It. Before You’re Ready

I just launched my website. It’s been hanging out there…
September 12, 2013/by Melanie Bates

Do You Feel Heard?

Do you ever just feel like no one hears you? As if you’re…
June 22, 2013/by Melanie Bates

There’s Not Enough Time (& Other Crackpot Illusions)

I’ve been thinking about time a lot lately. Specifically:

April 13, 2013/by Melanie Bates

The Arctic Tundra of My Soul

I haven’t had much to say. Maybe you’ve noticed. More…
March 3, 2013/by Melanie Bates

A New Way to Set “Resolutions”

Maybe it’s the Virgo in me, but I actually like New Year’s…
January 20, 2013/by Melanie Bates

10 Things I’d Rather Do Than to Shop on Black Friday – 2012 Edition

In the tradition of top ten lists everywhere, I'm instituting…
November 20, 2012/by Melanie Bates

The Power in Perimenopause – Part 2

This isn’t over. Me and this... menopause... perimenopause...…
November 11, 2012/by Melanie Bates

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