Friends Can Be Life Savers The most wasted of all days is one without laughter — e.e. Cummings A few months ago on a Sunday afternoon, one of my friends and I met up for lunch at a neighborhood place that is casual and comfortable or as we say, the restaurant was “cheap and cheerful.”. We… Read more »
Posts By: Mary Kate Cranston
Sharing Your Personal Stories
Hi Everyone!!! Cry, Laugh, Heal is a place where all are welcome, where the sad, silly and satisfying aspects of grief and resilience are explored. Everyone is welcome to join in and share their experiences about loss and trying to get back into the groove of living life. We learn from each other plus you never know when your story… Read more »
Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse was with us for only 27 years. But in that short time her artistic flame burned hot and bright even as she continually battled for control over her addiction to drugs and alcohol. Artistically she broke new ground, writing and recording bluesy, hard-rocking songs addressing heartbreak and her self-destructive lifestyle. Yet for her… Read more »
Harry Potter & His Parents
Hi readers! Today we have a guest blogger, Ryan O’Toole, a rising senior at Fordham University, and in the interest of full disclosure, my son: Isn’t it funny that there are words for people whose spouses die? A woman whose husband dies is called a widow, while a man whose wife dies is called a… Read more »
The Heart Behind Gilligan’s Island
The cast of Gilligan’s Island A good and very funny friend of mine, Annie Howell, loves, loves everything about Gilligan’s Island. She and her husband, Brad, and their two boys even named their dog, Thurston, after the lock jawed, elitist character marooned on the island, Thurston Howell III. I think everyone who watched the show identified with at… Read more »
Family Porch Time
I am painting the screened-in porch on our house and it is taking me a lot longer than I thought it would. This time around there is more sanding and it just seems as though there is more to paint. I had forgotten the amount of prep work necessary before you can even put the… Read more »
Eating and Grieving
I took a visit to the farmer’s market down the street from my office today and of course learned something new and good for me. ‘Cause that’s what farmer’s markets are all about!! The Summer 2011 issue of Flavor magazine features a cover story about Sam Kass, assistant chef at the White House. The story, written… Read more »
Solo to See Owen Danoff
In keeping with the many unknowns that you face on your journey to rebuild your life after losing a loved one, going out by yourself for social events is on that master list of things that is easier for men to do than it is for women. At least it is for me. It’s not like I never did anything by… Read more »
Bestselling Author Ann Kaiser Stearns, PhD — Save The Date
Although Widowed Persons Outreach provides help for those who are widowed, this October 19th, the 2011 conference is open to everyone! You may be a professional or helping a friend or family member through loss and want to deepen your skills and understanding. Or you yourself may be experiencing a loss. Whatever your situation, this conference… Read more »
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A blog about moving through grief by developing resilience, practicing wellness & finding the wicked funny side of life. Widow. Mom. Writer. Dancer.
