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True Confessions: I Pierced My Nose

True Confessions: I Pierced My Nose
My first piercing experience began in the third grade via Spencer’s at the Mall. It hurt but was worth it. In my early 30s after a big breakup I got my belly button pierced which was painful too but was worth it at least for a while. I let it close up as it was... Read more »
By PatriciaBiesen,
Tuesday at 8:36 pm
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People are Beautiful No. 5: African American Women

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I’ve been wanting to do one of these collections on the beauty of African American women so I thought being Mother’s Day it might be a nice time to debut it. My Mom was not an African-American woman. Because of my own hair texture I get asked about my heritage all the time. I’ve always... Read more »
By PatriciaBiesen,
May 13, 2012 at 4:18 pm
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Colorganics Lip Tints Plus My Favorite Dating Article Ever!

Colorganics Lip Tints Plus My Favorite Dating Article Ever!
I noticed Colorganics Hemp Lip Tints at Whole Foods a few months back. I admit I’m not a perfect Saint when it comes to wearing 100% organic lip color 24/7 but I really like these. I’ve read that the average woman eats about 6 lbs of lipstick in her lifetime. Ewww! They have beautiful colors... Read more »
By PatriciaBiesen,
May 7, 2012 at 3:54 pm
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The Power of Your Word

The Power of Your Word
“Is Your Mouth Not Powerful?” The above is a question Iyanla Vanzant asked out loud in a lecture I heard a few years back. It reminded me of how powerful my “word” is. How I talk about myself is so important to my well-being. Yet I recall saying things out loud like, “I want to fall... Read more »
By PatriciaBiesen,
April 23, 2012 at 6:02 pm
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The Force Was With Me at C2E2

The Force Was With Me at C2E2
As an artist I’ve always appreciated comic books even though my own work looks nothing like that. Today I went to my very first Comic Book Convention. My inner girl geek thought it was really cool! When I was a child I loved Spiderman. I think children need heroes to get themselves through. I certainly did... Read more »
By PatriciaBiesen,
April 14, 2012 at 8:57 pm
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People are Beautiful No. 4: Plus Size Fashions

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Some of my fellow Pinners from Pinterest have made me aware of some beautiful plus-size fashions. I know its not always easy for plus size women to find fashions that are feminine and glamorous but these vintage numbers are knockouts!
By PatriciaBiesen,
April 9, 2012 at 6:18 pm
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True Confessions: I'm Getting Fit With a Mainstream Workout Program

True Confessions: I'm Getting Fit With a Mainstream Workout Program
I have to confess I don’t watch the Biggest Loser but I’ve come to love Jillian Michaels’ 3-2-1 program. Her format includes 3 minutes of strength training, 2 minutes of cardio and one minute of abs. My favorite sensual dance teacher and yogini Karma Neff turned me on to her Ripped in 30 DVD. I’m... Read more »
By PatriciaBiesen,
March 28, 2012 at 1:44 pm
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Mae West: A Body Image Icon

Mae West: A Body Image Icon
“I don’t like myself, I’m crazy about myself.” ~ Mae West I recently came to the point in my life when I really needed to adopt a spiritual badass. I needed to be inspired by a larger-than-life persona. Maybe other people prefer more serene spiritual guides but Mae West works for me. Why? She is... Read more »
By PatriciaBiesen,
March 21, 2012 at 5:23 pm
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My Top Five

I’m still on my “break”. I came to the realization that my life is really full (too full). So much of that fullness is self-imposed. I still need time to deal with MacBook crashing. I’m also spending some time contemplating my next move. I’m considering bringing back Eclectic Eating Chicago or Chicago Eats Allergy Free... Read more »
By PatriciaBiesen,
March 12, 2012 at 10:04 am
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Time for a Little Break

Last week I thought my MacBook died. It would turn on then turn itself off, not a good sign I’m told. There was no warning or anything. It hit me that life is like nature and sometimes things have to be destroyed in order to be re-built again. I will tell you what, I sure don’t like... Read more »
By PatriciaBiesen,
February 28, 2012 at 4:19 pm
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