I admit up front that I’m arriving late to the party that has been going on ever since the release of American country singer Lee Brice’s memorable hit song, “I Drive Your Truck.” It’s hard to believe but I just recently discovered this poignant and healing song that was awarded Song of the Year honors at the 47th… Read more »
Posts By: Mary Kate Cranston
Greeting A New Day
Bodega Bay Coast By Michael Flick “Just take my hand, lead, dance with me… and I will simply follow the blueness of the water, the white waves rolling free… where the earth beneath my feet and stars make my heart whole again… in long and priceless moments of shared solitude…” ― Oksana Rus
Grief in ShondaLand
Every week when I join fellow Gladiators to tune in to Scandal, ABC’s groundbreaking hit series created by the multi-talented award-winning writer Shonda Rhimes, I anticipate seeing fast-paced cutting edge programming about political corruption, espionage, murder, all kinds of sexual affairs and even some weird and bloody torture. It all feels very forbidden and unpredictable… Read more »
A Lady From Spokane
She was a rabid Washington Redskins fan, she took pride in her well-kept hairdo and manicured fingernails, and she loved to have a good stiff drink with a cigarette. She was also a cancer patient and a kind soul who would help you in any way she could. Sadly, yesterday morning, I received a phone… Read more »
Baby Tenacity
One of my sisters became a grandmother this year and I now look forward to receiving short videos from her of the precious time she spends with her granddaughter. I never get tired of watching this little bundle of energy! We haven’t had a baby in our family for many years since the youngest of… Read more »
Believe Something Good
It’s been a long week. Five full days of flat out working, thinking, planning, creating and sometimes worrying. Does this sound like the way your week unrolled? Or maybe your week was more exciting? Either way, please join me in a big shout out to the end of the week: HAPPY FRIDAY!! Little by little,… Read more »
Heralding October
Even though my heart is really not into it, I know today that I must turn the page on my calendar and greet October with open arms. I know I have to do this because October wants to stay and get comfy and has no plans to go anywhere at all. Don’t get me wrong,… Read more »
I Am A Hopeful Sinner
So early yesterday morning I found myself sitting in church once again mentally going over the week that had just past. I was happy to be quietly sitting in my pew and even happier that the priest who was saying Mass was someone I enjoy listening to. As the familiar and comforting celebration of Mass… Read more »
An Effortless Way To Warm Your Soul
Mother Nature may be transitioning us from the warmth and abundance of summer into the cooler and shorter days of autumn, but local farmers are still offering us the bounty of their summer work. Yesterday at the Farmer’s Market near my downtown Washington, DC office, farmers were still selling peaches, zucchini and my personal… 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.
