Wow! Sometimes all you need is an unscheduled block of time and the patience of a friend to hold your hand while you learn something new. Whether we are ready or not, life brings us changes every day. Some put us on a new road and others can be annoying potholes and puddles. And then… Read more »
Posts By: Mary Kate Cranston
Daddy’s Way
I wonder what our lives would be like today if he were still alive? This question keeps rolling over in my mind as I stand in a stationary store, browsing through the Father’s Day cards, trying to find a card to give my wonderful 87-year-old Dad but also thinking of the emptiness of the day… Read more »
Great Personal Expectations
When I am feeling vulnerable from making a mistake or stressed out from a work project or just plain personally overloaded by my life, I try to find something that will feed my inner resources. Something that will feed my soul. If something goes wrong or becomes overwhelming or things in general don’t feel as… Read more »
I’m Still Here
I’m still here. These are words of determination and strength. They come from facing up to a cold hard truth about a new reality that life has given us to handle. It could be the loss of a loved one or an unexpected and tragic diagnosis, accident or attack. The person saying these words is… Read more »
A Lost Graduation
We all have sat through graduation ceremonies that we thought would never end. The reading of the names of the graduates seems to go on and on and I usually zone out until I hear the name of the person that I care about. Then I suddenly pay attention, take a few pictures and clap… Read more »
An R&R Weekend
This past weekend the weather in my part of the world was picture perfect and I took advantage of it by visiting my wonderful son who lives in Richmond and also helping my talented sister and friends sell their crafts at a local fair. Oh my goodness unplugged, unfiltered, unscheduled time just feeds my soul… Read more »
Dr. Maya Angelou
“Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told, ‘I’m with you, kid. Let’s go.’” ~ Dr. Maya Angelou … Read more »
Angry Grief Is Not Pretty
Angry grief is not pretty; especially the white hot, messy anger that Richard Martinez is feeling. Uncomfortable as it is to watch, everything Martinez is feeling is normal and human. He is expressing the rage and the sorrow he feels right now at the tragic loss 0f his son. We aren’t used to watching someone… Read more »
American Flags Flying Free
Memorial Day signals the beginning the summer. Time to uncover the grills, open the windows, plant some flowers, enjoy the warmer temperatures and find a place to display the patriotic red white and blue of our beautiful American flag. I love the design of the American flag and never tire of seeing it. Whether flying… 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.
