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This very brief poem by Edna St. Millay has been quoted again and again, and heard by millions. I offer it in a musing for those few friends who might read it and see themselves in it. The real message is that a candle that burns at both ends has a shortened life. “My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends It gives a lovely light!” -...

What do you call a group of women friends? Some might snicker and respond: Trouble, Dolls, Babes, Ladies, Gals? Think about it. In the English language, there is no flattering word that describes a group of female friends. The name Chica Peeps fills that void and it is my intention that it become the household expression for groups of women that support and nurture each other. You've...

Are there Chica Peeps in your life? Chica Peeps: a group of women who anchor, guide and nurture each other, often through humor; a sisterhood of strength and support Two years ago my life collapsed around me. I had always been an optimistic, upbeat person, but had been betrayed by three people I loved. I had been broadsided. Little did I know that out of my greatest despondency was to come...

Chica Peeps One Year Milestone Give-Away! To celebrate our Chica Peeps One Year Milestone, we're giving away a pair of newly designed 'Chica-let' earrings!These AGED birds which so resemble our Chica Peeps logo, were unearthed (literally) a year ago. We've moved and grown so fast we've neglected to give them names.SUGGEST a name for each of our birds and the winner will be the proud owner of...

A few months ago, part of the long slate wall in front of our house collapsed. Ours is a brown cape that sits high along a busy route bisecting our Vermont town. The masonry is such a prominent feature that folks are inclined to describe our property this way: “Oh, that’s the place with all those stone walls.” Either that, or, “Oh, you live in old Judge O’Boyle’s place.” Mind you,...

Back in the day when kids put on play clothes after school and free time was not so structured, I had my best friend, Lizzie. Each afternoon till 5:00, when her family ate dinner (an hour earlier than ours), we were free to do all the stuff children did in the pre-daycare, pre-Elizabeth Smart, pre-Amber Alert days when you actually saw kids outside in neighborhoods riding bikes, playing...

Chica Peeps: a sisterhood of strength and support; a group of women who anchor, guide and nurture each other, often through humor Two Connecticut teachers, Velya Jancz-Urban and Jeanne Pedane, have extended an open call for short story submissions about female friendships to appear in an anthology entitled Who Are YOUR Chica Peeps? They are looking for true stories, written from the...

Thank you, Growing Bolder, for sharing this( new to me peice,) That Growing Bolder put together. That would have tickled Ruth silly. Ruth was a real believer in media and also radio we know, and to think she now has all this. I pray she can see this all you have done Ruth is still teaching and helping,wow. . I know Ruth would have said oohh you did a Great job, and you are so...

For the first time in 109 years, 9 months and 5 days, Ruth 1898 is not on this earth. The oldest blogger in the world quietly slipped away. Her mind was crisp and clear to the very end. It’s not often you can say a 109 year old left this earth too soon, it’s true with Ruth. She was sharp, quick-witted and simply charming. Things changed overnight. She awoke with a bad headache. She hurt to the...

I want to call attention to the Red Hat Society. It is great for the over 50 woman that enjoys socializing and having fun. I didn't realize that a lot of women had never heard of the Red Hat Society until I joined our local Mayberry Madhatters. When I would mention I was a member and how much fun it was, I discovered that some had never heard of it. The Red Hat Society began as a result of a...