tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.comments2023-05-31T06:11:13.060-04:00The Weary PublicistLaura Scholzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09279813681652339644noreply@blogger.comBlogger535125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-70169493204359957672010-09-13T11:30:13.613-04:002010-09-13T11:30:13.613-04:00What you are doing not only for yourself but also ...What you are doing not only for yourself but also for many other people with your marathon training is an inspiration. I can't wait to see your new "bomber" (that means sturdy and strong in the outdoor world) bod! You rock girl! Keep up the great work and congratulations!Genna Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05556561429390603912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-82418992918718273842010-09-12T20:44:42.191-04:002010-09-12T20:44:42.191-04:00I always feel proud of you (and your candor) when ...I always feel proud of you (and your candor) when I read your posts-- another completely familiar scenario to all of us blessed with two x's for chromosomes!! Cheese dip cheers to you, Laura. Rock those new blues and enjoy filling up the new open space in your closet!CLAIRE WATKINS, ASID ALLIEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101732474553142141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-41835572634794772742010-09-12T17:55:14.668-04:002010-09-12T17:55:14.668-04:00Love this! You've inspired me to change my wei...Love this! You've inspired me to change my weight goal. Before it was always "size this, or size that," but now I'm going for Size Healthy!Sarah Walravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09695583509059389757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-61916080923239505002010-09-12T16:04:28.607-04:002010-09-12T16:04:28.607-04:00You go girl! I think you look fabulous. It's...You go girl! I think you look fabulous. It's hard to get over the numbers though, isn't it? I'm even a "body image expert" but it's everywhere in our culture. We are bombarded. Just give me a call whenever you need a pep talk. : )Kathiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13458159184113916430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-35612660552456518812010-09-06T17:10:22.406-04:002010-09-06T17:10:22.406-04:00"freshly wounded and sad I still am." Th..."freshly wounded and sad I still am." That is so true and happened to me just yesterday. I have been separated and divorced for 6.5 years, thought it was all behind me, still see my ex, no worries but yesterday out of the blue I received a newsletter email from the solicitor who handled my settlement case. That was 6 years ago and when I saw that email and who it was from as I was still on his client list it shocked me. My heart started racing, my head felt light and I realised I still felt resentment about the settlement and divorce, that it wasn't all behind me. Sigh. And I think I'm just about to go through it all again with my current partner. I guess I'll have to save my cash and go away overseas for a year and eat pizza!<br /><br />Your blog is wonderful, thank you.<br /><br />Jennifer<br />AustraliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728577169026670107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-46083689838256265892010-09-04T00:20:55.872-04:002010-09-04T00:20:55.872-04:00I admire anyone who blogs without a pseudonym. It&...I admire anyone who blogs without a pseudonym. It's a mark I cannot attain as yet.Doc Häagen-Dazshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577427442824705257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-15802337517914212862010-09-03T05:59:10.100-04:002010-09-03T05:59:10.100-04:00Love this story, and chuckled to myself as I grew ...Love this story, and chuckled to myself as I grew up in a very opposite atmosphere. I went to a catholic elementary school and a letter went home that skirts were to be worn on Fridays by firls when we went to church. My mom (who grew up in Richmond, VA and went to UVA) told my elementary school principal (and nun) that i had to jump the fence to get to the school bus, and that she would put me in nice pants but not make me wear a skirt. And so started a life of wearing pants to formal events, jeans or khakis and flannel up through the first few years of my professional life (as a civil engineer)and no makeup. I loved your post - it made me smile as I thought and compared histories. It's all about being comfortable with yourself. Sounds like you are.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09261804501239651608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-43075718498334028112010-09-02T23:06:03.486-04:002010-09-02T23:06:03.486-04:00Remember the Seinfeld episode where Jerry thought ...Remember the Seinfeld episode where Jerry thought the guy became Jewish just for the jokes? I became a yoga teacher for the clothes!! Even if it's a day I'm not teaching, I'll most certainly say (even if just to myself), "Oh, I'm a yoga teacher." Woot Woot!!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917757401138723888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-26068160997683498082010-09-02T21:07:12.043-04:002010-09-02T21:07:12.043-04:00@Gini: Ha! I know--sometimes I come home from work...@Gini: Ha! I know--sometimes I come home from workouts and get so caught up in work until I smell something foul and realize it's me!!!Laura Scholzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09279813681652339644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-78226317377278046752010-09-02T16:18:22.225-04:002010-09-02T16:18:22.225-04:00I came to work in my cycling clothes this morning,...I came to work in my cycling clothes this morning, but I had to get out of them. Not because I was dressing up for someone, but because I SMELLED!Gini Dietrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11050436297536572106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-45626957860447296312010-09-02T14:29:22.989-04:002010-09-02T14:29:22.989-04:00Michelle, OMG---yes! The suits to FOOTBALL games....Michelle, OMG---yes! The suits to FOOTBALL games. We Southerners are a crazy bunch!<br />Twin Laura: I miss you. Bring on the loconomy awesomeness!<br />Kristen: I figured since you teach yoga, you'd understand. ;)<br />Flossip: We have to embrace the Southern belle when it make sense. But I love me some PJs!<br />Kelly: I love that you're commenting while watching Stacy and Clinton!!!Laura Scholzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09279813681652339644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-17690648342626905892010-09-02T12:29:07.355-04:002010-09-02T12:29:07.355-04:00Well said! I agree with all points and get so muc...Well said! I agree with all points and get so much more work done when I'm comfortable in what I'm wearing. <br /><br />And, I will admit that I happened to be watching Stacy and Clinton while I read this :)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940439987207285809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-49963927087974336532010-09-02T12:26:32.709-04:002010-09-02T12:26:32.709-04:00I can't stand being dressed up when I work at ...I can't stand being dressed up when I work at home! Somehow my grandmothers southern belle-ness did not fully extend to me!The Flossiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09244894194001940116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-91256164181032751822010-09-02T12:21:25.997-04:002010-09-02T12:21:25.997-04:00amen, amen, and . . . amen!amen, amen, and . . . amen!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917757401138723888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-21282045339310133532010-09-02T09:25:09.524-04:002010-09-02T09:25:09.524-04:00ha! I love itha! I love itLady Rogue, of rogueApron.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04178179985572455051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-45164564735236698282010-09-02T09:10:45.001-04:002010-09-02T09:10:45.001-04:00hear hear!!!! I grew up the exact same way. Went ...hear hear!!!! I grew up the exact same way. Went to an SEC university where we had on (sometimes) SUITS for football games! Ka-RAZY! I'm in a fairly relaxed office now, but truth be told, even as relaxed as this office is, I'd be WAY more productive sitting at home in a t-shirt and sweatpants. Cheers to you for living the dream, my friend. <br /><br />Michelle @Everyday CelebratingUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13954559867095032997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-31415477499216626522010-08-25T13:07:05.442-04:002010-08-25T13:07:05.442-04:00Miss you! And now I want good pizza...but there i...Miss you! And now I want good pizza...but there is no good pizza in BFE where I live. Also, I know you have a love/hate thing with EPL, but her second book, Committed, which is about making peace with marriage after a divorce, would likely resonate with you. :)<br />--DeenaAnastasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00849401299144054588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-79043916457216196082010-08-25T10:19:20.779-04:002010-08-25T10:19:20.779-04:00I LOVE this post Laura!! Thank you for sharing!I LOVE this post Laura!! Thank you for sharing!Kori Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04986272800620788404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-5633812815706595082010-08-25T08:25:55.780-04:002010-08-25T08:25:55.780-04:00For the first time in a very long time, I went out...For the first time in a very long time, I went out to a local pizza dinner last night, too.<br /><br />It was HEAVEN! Great conversation with friends/family, wine, and delicious pizza.<br /><br />Of course, this morning I am having oatmeal and fruit. It's all in the balance, eh? ;)Marisa Birnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17945909737147497606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-23986138905623557052010-08-25T00:04:23.232-04:002010-08-25T00:04:23.232-04:00Thanks for sharing your battles. I think we should...Thanks for sharing your battles. I think we should all toss the scales to be honest. I enjoy eating as well, but find myself passing up what I enjoy for things I don't so I can maintain a healthy "looking" image as oppose to "healthy" being.<br /><br />struggles.. ugh. Again, enjoyed the article. Keep 'em comin!Joshcazahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440119335055624616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-35304106450875356942010-08-23T16:43:09.206-04:002010-08-23T16:43:09.206-04:00Thanks for your heartfelt review. I think I'v...Thanks for your heartfelt review. I think I've read five different reviews in the larger media, but yours relates it to your personal life more directly than the others. I am no big fan of EPL, the movie, having been forced by my girlfriend to see it. But it is interesting how the movie is a type of mass Rorschach Test. Everyone taps into a different element in the movie. My girlfriend was not particularly interested in the relationships or the food or philosophy, but was there for the Travel Porn. I was grabbed by the food, and immediately insisted we go to a good Italian restaurant--not the easiest thing to do in Atlanta. And whereas Julia had a beautiful meal of Aspharagus, and other healthy vegetables and cheese, my girlfriend and I ended up at a Italian restaurant that opened with ten garlic rolls, and then the supersized pasta dish--Carb-Overload! And I finished by drinking too much cheap Chianti!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-92120795999107404462010-08-22T14:44:38.526-04:002010-08-22T14:44:38.526-04:00One word...Amen! I am fired up now. Far to many ti...One word...Amen! I am fired up now. Far to many times, I've had individuals tell me that my blog is not "professional" and yes it rubbed me the wrong way until a fellow blogger over at Wordpress, Revolutionary Paideia, told me with the toughest love possible, it's YOUR blog and YOUR brand. You own it. Again, Amen to this post and thanks for sharing.Pampered Sweet Toothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740713919266542398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-20431535093332748002010-08-22T10:24:35.644-04:002010-08-22T10:24:35.644-04:00Thank you for this post and for sharing. I am in t...Thank you for this post and for sharing. I am in the middle of a divorce. I've read the book and will soon view the movie. The challenge for me is when I have "one of those days" and try to pull myself out alone without reaching out to a friend to just talk about it. This post was needed as I want to thank you again for sharing.Pampered Sweet Toothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740713919266542398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-6690278021154158562010-08-18T22:35:50.539-04:002010-08-18T22:35:50.539-04:00First and foremost, I absolutely adore you. Your h...First and foremost, I absolutely adore you. Your honesty (especially on this subject) touches me in a way for which I'll never be able to thank you appropriately.<br /><br />I am ON the bathroom floor.<br /><br />I am dealing with the every day. With the inability to escape. With guilt. With deep, unmitigated sadness.<br /><br />I know that I won't always be here, but right now? It's cold. It's hard. It's harsh and sterile. And I won't be seeing that movie.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694253702889658311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4114789681546241498.post-84451431844275926762010-08-17T22:16:36.180-04:002010-08-17T22:16:36.180-04:00I love this post, Laura. Haven't read the book...I love this post, Laura. Haven't read the book, seen the movie, and I didn't know anything about your past, but now I know a little bit about all three. xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com