Something To Think About. . . “The world is before you and you need not take it or leave it as it was when you came in.” ~ James Baldwin Heavy Fog Rolls Into New York City NY Metro Weather via Earthcam
Posts By: Mary Kate Cranston
The Notebook
I never know when I am going to read or hear something that I might want to use in writing a future blog post so I try to always carry a small notebook with me. On the times that I have forgotten my notebook, I have written notes on the back of envelopes, cocktail napkins… Read more »
Creative Encouragement
Each day is a new opportunity to find inspiration! People, nature, architecture, words, acts of kindness or even criticism can spark inspiration in me to go forward and think about my life in a new or different way. The world around us can serve to fuel the fire of our inner creativity or cause us… Read more »
The Magic of A Party
The Washington, DC weather on Saturday may have been rainy, foggy and dreary but it had no affect on the atmosphere inside one cozy house in Northwest DC where it was bright, warm and full of happiness. Was this house in some kind of weather bubble? Yes it was because it was the site of a birthday party that… Read more »
Dream A Little Dream
Here is something to think about ~ You have to speak Your dream out loud. ~ Kelly Corrigan To me the importance of this beautiful powerful thought is that when you speak your dream out loud, you start to make it real. It’s the first step in owning your dream and part of owning it… Read more »
Falling Can Make You Stronger
One of my sisters sent me the video posted below that’s about Moms and the endless, loving support they give their children. In the case of this video, it shows Moms and their budding athletes in the beginning stages of learning their sports skills and then the years of repetition, the unending practice, practice, practice performed by… Read more »
Hunk A Hunk A Birthday Fun
Today is a special day. It’s my birthday and it’s also Elvis Presley’s birthday. Uh, Thank you. Uh, Thank you very much! I’m not wearing a tight white jumpsuit today or gold wired sunglasses and I’m not wearing my hair slicked back. And I’m not suggesting that I can sing or act but I do find… Read more »
Hooked — A New Song from Pip
Yesterday was an absolute lousy day. I arrived home from work and was not feeling good about my little world but was also looking for a way to rid myself of those negative, counter-productive feelings left over from the office. While making dinner, I checked my email to see if there was some wonderful piece of news… Read more »
Kickstarting Change
Hey there! I hope you had a great and productive weekend or perhaps it was a weekend chock full of fun! Mine was full, but it was full of running interference for family members and in particular trying to understand the emotional needs of one family member. I keep reminding myself that life and it’s unpleasant… 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.
