Yearly Archives:: 2015

Baby, I Miss You

September 11th, 2015
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two hands one heart

 

“I miss you.”

It’s as simple and as complicated as a human emotion can be.

Today is one of those days when thousands of Americans, including myself, will set aside time to remember and honor an event that changed us as human beings and Americans.

It’s also one of those days when people around the globe will silently, angrily, tearfully and wistfully say, “I miss you,” as they remember a deceased loved one.

For today is a day when the nation mentally turns the clock back 14 years to September 11, 2001, that horrific day of terrorism attacks in New … Read More

Sweet Summer Stress Reduction

September 8th, 2015
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Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.                ~ Anne Lamott There’s a rumor floating around that summer is over but I don’t believe one word of it. Temperatures in Washington, DC are still hovering in the low 90’s, corn on the cob is still in season, along with awesome tasty tomatoes, and I’m continuing to wear flip flops to work even though the calendar says September. I admit I have seen a few signs that some kind of seasonal change is upon us such as leaves changing colors and falling off trees,… Read More

A Cup Of Healing

September 2nd, 2015
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  A wonderful friend recently gave me the hand made ceramic cup pictured above. Sometimes I keep it on my kitchen counter or the desk where I work on my computer.  And then sometimes I put it on my bedroom chest of drawers.  I like to move it around the house because there is something comforting about it’s handmade texture and it brings to mind the simple yet special things about life. Things that ease my frantic feelings when I am stressed.  Such as receiving an unexpected telephone call from someone I haven’t heard from in a long time or… Read More

The Glass Castle — Memoir

August 27th, 2015
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Author Jeannette Walls   I became aware of this amazing book in the same way that I learn about lots of good things: through my friends. I’m not sure how I missed this powerful story because The Glass Castle was published in 2005, received numerous awards and was a New York Times Bestseller for three years. But the important thing is that I did find out about it.  And once I started reading it, I couldn’t stop. The Glass Castle is a revealing story that I came to think of as Resilience 101.  I say this because when I read… Read More

Serenity – Fresh & Green

August 24th, 2015
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  I’m thinking this morning about quiet on this new Monday morning. Quiet while I gather my thoughts and remember my goals. Quiet while I center myself, hoping that my soul finds harmony. Quiet while I breath deeply and calm my thoughts. For today is a new day and I can choose to release within myself the power to become healthier; mentally and physically.. As today begins to unfold, I think about this inspirational thought from Thoreau that takes me to a peaceful green space:   “A single gentle rain makes the grass many shades greener. So our prospect brighten… Read More

Real Housewives of NYC

August 17th, 2015
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Real Housewives of New York City Carole Raziwill (left) and Dorinda Medley (right) Photo Courtesy of USMagazine Watching The Real Housewives of New York City is one of my guilty pleasures. I know.  I know.  It’s shallow.  It’s gossipy.  It’s Reality TV. But it’s fun. And sometimes the series surprises me with it’s ability to handle sensitive subjects with unexpected compassion and depth. Such as a recent episode which featured Carole Raziwill (journalist, author) and Dorinda Medley (entrepreneur, Manhattan socialite) deciding to travel together to London.  You might think given the usual content of RHONYC that they are traveling to… Read More

Loco For Tomatoes ~ Recipe

August 7th, 2015
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Oh how I love tomatoes! When I eat a ripe summer tomato, I feel as if I am feasting on the warmth of the sun, absorbing all of it’s healing rays and golden goodness. YUM, YUM, YUM!! Yesterday I was in search of these lovely red beauties and so I toddled on down to the farmer’s market that is located a few blocks from my Washington, DC office.  I find buying fresher food from the farmer’s market to be empowering.  It’s all about taking care of ourselves and what we eat.  How we respond to stress or a personal crisis,… Read More

Beautiful Kindness

August 3rd, 2015
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    When you live by yourself as I do, you learn how to do a lot of things for yourself. It just becomes second nature. I don’t like to bug people to ask for help, so my first instinct is see if I can do it on my own. When my husband was alive he was not really handy around the house so I took over some of the outside chores and I also took over the bills as his illness took away much of his energy. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not complaining; just explaining how a shifting… Read More

Atsa Nice

July 27th, 2015
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Hi there Resilient Readers! I’ve been off the grid for a bit and recently returned home from being on much needed vacation.  I must say that I absolutely adored every lazy minute of it! Photo By Ryan O’Toole Chances are you have or are about to have the opportunity to take some time off for yourself this summer and move into a chill out zone.  Whether we travel anywhere or not, we all need down time to refresh and renew ourselves. From the beginning of my vacation until the end, I was totally off my usual work/home schedule and my… Read More