I have written about Gabby Giffords in previous posts because she is a source of inspiration to me. She is the very definition of courage and resilience and lives her life with a great deal of passion. Despite being shot in the head over two years ago, she continues to move forward and remain in public life… Read more »
Posts By: Mary Kate Cranston
Possessions R Us
Though memories of a loved one who has passed on continue to be vivid and stored forever in a special place in my memory bank, isn’t it incredible when one single possession can have the power to bring back all the complications of your relationship with that person? For me, it is a red and blue knit… Read more »
Quietude
I am constantly reminding myself to chill out: when I am driving to and from work, when I am at work, or when I am in a situation where my expectations are not even close to matching up to reality. Add to the equation a traumatic event such as the recent bombing at the Boston… Read more »
Divorce v Death
I’m not sure why people compare getting divorced to losing a spouse. But they do. Hmmmmm. One of these things is really not like the other. Yes, both situations are the end of something, but one is final and the other is not. Both situations are traumatic and force you to assess your life and eventually rebuild… Read more »
Tax Day
Today is dreaded Tax Day which means that people in the United States must file individual tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service. Not to worry for those who aren’t prepared to file your taxes today. The IRS allows you to file an extension which gives you until October 15 to file. Thank goodness right? There is more… Read more »
Good Luck to Marathon Runners
Good luck today to my son and a great friend of his who are running a marathon in Richmond, VA!! It’s a beautiful day, perfect for being outside and running, and I hope their race is successful!! Hopefully, no one pulls anything or gets dehydrated. Stay strong runners! Your efforts are amazing!!!
The Very Cool Sela Ward
Sometimes on Friday evenings, I watch CBS’s prime-time hit series CSI:NY on television. I love crime shows and one of the other reasons I like to watch it is Sela Ward, an award-winning actress who plays a very cool, straight-to-the-point detective named Jo Danville. In real life, Ward is a busy mother of two children and a wife as well as… Read more »
A Heavenly Summer Wind
Happy Birthday Love today to a Special Person in Heaven. The Birthday Boy was an abrupt-on-the-outside, marshmellow-on-the-inside kind of a guy who was my husband and my friend for 17 years plus. He was an old school kind of Dad to five talented and fantastic children and took a HUGE amount of pride in his work as an award-winning reporter/writer…. Read more »
A Positive Attitude In Cancerland
I don’t always feel positive about all of the situations that life throws my way but I do feel very positive about life. Would I continue to feel positive if I were diagnosed with cancer? I would hope so! I would hope that my love of living, my love for my family and friends and my… 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.
