There are people in my life that I call my “foxhole people.” These are the family and friends that I would want next to me were I fighting a “war” involving a personal crisis and I found that I needed support to get through my “combat situation.” I know that these people would instantly jump into the foxhole with me… Read more »
Posts By: Mary Kate Cranston
10 Things To Make You Happier @ Home
Courtesy of Coastal Living Do you make your bed every day? Don’t worry. I don’t either. I know this sounds like a silly question but apparently if you do make your bed every day you are off and running to a better, more organized, happier day. I probably should smooth out the sheets and blanket… Read more »
Work Can Be Rewarding
Work itself is the reward. If I choose challenging work it will pay me back with interest. At least I’ll be interested even if nobody else is. And this attempt for excellence is what sustains the most well lived and satisfying, successful lives. ~ Meryl Streep I am a big believer in working hard. I… Read more »
The Secret of Life
I find it is important for the survival of the resilient spirits in my inner woman to make quiet time for myself. My inner woman is all about achieving personal peace and developing emotional strength. For me, the road to personal peace is found when I seek to quiet my mind and spirit. Usually ten to… Read more »
Pip — Beautiful Goodbye (Cover)
If you watched NBC’s The Voice this past season, then I’m sure you are familiar with the amazing singing talents of Pip. Pip, short for Phillip, was a finalist on NBC’s hit series, The Voice, and Adam Levine, lead vocalist for the Grammy-award winning pop rock band, Maroon 5, was Pip’s coach during the prime time competition program…. Read more »
A Young Boy’s Healing Message
Johnny Karlinchak and his neighbor, Elissa Myers Photo by Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post When I want to help myself, I do something for someone else. So does Johnny Karlinchak. When I’m busy and totally involved in helping someone else, I forget about what is happening to me. I feel as though I am building good karma… Read more »
Keep it Simple — John Wooden
I have no shame. I look for inspiration any place I can get it. This time I found it in a sports book. A guy in my office had this book sitting on his desk titled, “Wooden.” Hmmm, I thought, this name sounds familiar but I couldn’t place it. I opened the book and started reading about… Read more »
ER Awakening
I feel very lucky to have good health and after spending four hours in an emergency room Tuesday evening, I have renewed my commitment to doing all I can to preserve it. My Dad had an urgent eye incident and he needed immediate medical attention so we drove to one of the local hospitals here in Washington, DC… Read more »
God Bless The Child
Children are not small adults who can basically raise themselves. Children can be resilient but only to a point. Being the oldest of six children, having 35 first cousins and also being a mother has taught me that children are much smarter than we ever give them credit for, but that doesn’t mean that they understand all that is happening… 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.
