Having spent almost two years going to group grief counseling sessions, I am a big believer in talking about the dicey life issues troubling you. Whether it’s grief, drug or alcohol addiction, weight issues or marriage problems, talking can help because you are taking your issues out of the dark and shining light on them for everyone to… Read more »
Posts By: Mary Kate Cranston
Breathing
“Breathing in, I calm my body, Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is a wonderful moment.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh
6 American Optimists
Readers: start your engines! If you are anything like me, you probably have days when it’s just plain hard to get into gear and get going. To help you move it along today, here are six Americans (I am inspired by Gabby Giffords!) who told Reader’s Digest that life is better when you think positive and here’s… Read more »
An Emotional Box
As I continue to slowly reorganize my freshly painted bedroom, it is amazing the things I find stored under my bed. Last week I wrote about my long put-off decision to finally paint and reorganize my bedroom following my husband’s death. Now, as I pick and choose what I am bringing back into that room, I am dealing with some… Read more »
St. Francis & His BFF Clare
With the recent election of Pope Francis I to head the Catholic Church, people are talking about faith and religion with a renewed enthusiasm. I think people are filled with hope and that’s always a good thing. Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo! and the mainstream news outlets have been full of stories and comments about what changes,… Read more »
Public Tears
I’ve done it in the grocery store in the applesauce aisle. I’ve also done it while walking down 17th Street, NW and on the Metro platform at Farragut North. What have I done? Crying in public. And you know what? When I was doing it, I could have cared less about who I ran into or what… Read more »
Diane Von Furstenberg
You probably know of Diane Von Furstenberg from her infamous dress designs for women, especially her iconic wrap dress. Her dresses have been worn by First Lady Michelle Obama, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow. Today, Diane Von Furstenberg masterfully runs a global company, tastefully designing women’s fashions, along with fragrances, cosmetics and… Read more »
Wild By Cheryl Strayed
Tell me, what is it you plan to do With your one wild and precious life? ~ Mary Oliver “The Summer Day” From the moment I started reading the first words of the amazing New York Times bestseller, Wild, by Cheryl Strayed, I couldn’t put it down. It has truly been a long time since… Read more »
Making A New Bedroom
On the weekends, I like to try and organize myself.Sometimes I succeed in my de-clutter efforts and sometimes I don’t. During the work week, I have a very bad habit of throwing clothes and papers into piles. By the time the weekend rolls around, I know I have to deal with the piles and hang stuff up and… 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.
