A Calming Thought For The Day. . . Autumn Ivy by Ogata Kenzan Even as it envelops me it is not mine, this autumn: that wind blowing through the pines, I regret how it makes them fall – the leaves, the scarlet leaves of ivy.
Posts By: Mary Kate Cranston
Pip’s New Song: Who Cares
Exciting News: Pip, who was a finalist during the second season of NBC’s The Voice, yesterday released his long-awaited debut single, Who Cares. I know you remember him because Pip has a beautiful voice, he was on Adam Levine’s team and he is the one who wore the bow ties. You have to give a listen to Who Cares… Read more »
Remembering Sept. 11th
One of the reflecting pools at the World Trade Center memorial site in New York City Eleven years ago today, on the crisp and clear autumn morning of September 11, 2001 in New York City and Washington, DC, people went about the business of getting ready to lead their lives. In both cities, people were unaware… Read more »
Break Away
I go to nature to be soothed and healed and to have my senses put in tune once more. ~ John Burroughs, American Naturalist Instead of spending my Saturday morning doing the usual routine of reading the paper and attacking chores, I got in my car and drove out of the city. I needed to… Read more »
Still I Rise By Maya Angelou
Oh, Maya Angelou, you are one talented and wise woman! Her poem, Still I Rise, tells us about what it means to face life’s difficulties with courage and patience. Staying committed to walk your journey and refusing to give up is not easy, but as long as we can take that first step and reach… Read more »
Riding The Rollercoaster
Dear Readers: Just as you may find yourself on an emotional roller coaster, so do I. I have days, just as you do, when things don’t go well and I feel as if I am treading water or even going backwards a bit. Writing and sharing with you the ups and downs of daily life… Read more »
Owen Danoff & Mike Squillante — Train Cover “50 Ways To Say Goodbye”
My Labor Day weekend was productive and I hope yours was too! I only wish it had been longer. . . I had lunch with a great friend, visited with one of my sisters and then later went home and decided that I needed to declutter. I started with the book shelves and was ruthless. I found about… Read more »
A Mellow Summer Breeze
Oil Painting By William Merritt Chase Happy Saturday My Wonderful and Faithful Readers!! It’s Labor Day Weekend and that means that some of us are recalibrating and getting ready for the beginning of a new season. Chrysanthemums, pumpkins and school supplies are already pushing their way into the stores. What’s the hurry? It may be the first… Read more »
You Say Tomato…
I can’t resist the red deliciousness of ripe, juicy summer tomatoes. . .plus, they are sooooooo good for you, body and soul. Tomatoes are considered a superfood because they contain a whole series of anticancer nutrients, such as lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant that can help protect your body against degenerative diseases by neutralizing… 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.
