Out Front » Robyn Vie-Carpenter: Gal on the Move

Glamorous vs. fun: In Colorado, why choose?

Robyn Vie-Carpenter — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:54 +0000

Transplants from all over bring their city lifestyle to our slower setting. We are creating this wonderful, vibrant, integrated community here, and I am really proud to be part of it.

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Dressing for the adventure

Robyn Vie-Carpenter — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:00:33 +0000

Airports are without equivocation the best place to people–watch; folks are coming and going to and from all corners of the world.

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Color me still

Robyn Vie-Carpenter — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:00:15 +0000

Even when we go on vacations, expecting a time for rejuvenation, we tend to be active, planning our trips around things to do. But in my case, it’s only when I spend time doing a lot of nothing, alone, that I really feel the most rejuvenated.

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I’ll party for a good cause!

Robyn Vie-Carpenter — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:00:08 +0000

Parties are something that is not only fun, but often for the benefit of the community.

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Get over your embarrassment about asking for help

Robyn Vie-Carpenter — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:00:53 +0000

The heart of embarrassment is the fear of being judged: we think someone is going to think something about us. We think that if we lack something – some knowledge or ability to do something on our own – it’s considered a weakness. It’s as ridiculous as it sounds.

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Of love and bondage

Robyn Vie-Carpenter — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:00:56 +0000

Every relationship is unique. Every relationship requires concessions – you are willing to do whatever it takes to show your love, and your partner will do the same.

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Learning to let the drama go

Robyn Vie-Carpenter — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:00:39 +0000

I love being a lesbian. Every day is an adventure through the emotional ups and downs of the women of my community. But we must collectively admit that we can be incredibly dramatic. When I get on a plane, leaving behind people and things I would have been involved in, I get the opportunity for perspective.

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Being Jody Foster

Robyn Vie-Carpenter — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:00:13 +0000

For Jodie Foster and probably many others, 'coming out' is mostly for actual circle of friends and family, not the general public.

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What’s in a name: Should a lesbian feminist take her partner’s last name?

Robyn Vie-Carpenter — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:00:15 +0000

One of the first things that people started asking when I announced I’ll be getting married this summer was whether I plan to change my name. My last name, already, is hyphenated because my father took on my mother’s maiden name attached to his. Over the years it’s been a source of pride for me. I always that it was cool that my dad loved my mom so much that he didn’t want her to be the only one to change by getting married.

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Gal on the move: Sing your song

Robyn Vie-Carpenter — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:00:41 +0000

Many people struggle with the understanding of what they want to be when they grow up. I am not only speaking of my young friends; age matters not when you have challenges in life. Some believe it can be reduced to a one-word answer: doctor, lawyer, teacher, chef, electrician, nurse, journalist, minister etc. That is [...]

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