There is a lot of talk about living in the moment. Staying in the moment. Seizing the moment. I constantly remind myself to practice these ideals. Sometimes I achieve it and other times I don’t. But author Jeffrey Zaslow got the concept and seemed to truly live it. What an interesting and inspiring man! Please read… Read more »
Posts By: Mary Kate Cranston
Ash Wednesday
I hope everyone had a blast yesterday at whatever Mardi Gras event you might have attended for today is Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of Lent. You might have let the good times roll too much and are feeling some pain and discomfort today from too much alcohol, food or lack of sleep but the good news is that… Read more »
Vulnerability
Photo by Lee Gant Four people I know very well are bravely fighting cancer. Currently, each person has a different kind of cancer and each person is in a different stage of treatment. Through them, I have become more intimately aware of fighting this horrendous absolutely awful disease and I have learned a tremendous amount about developing resilience… Read more »
Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda
We’ve all played the game of “woulda, shoulda, coulda” and no one ever wins. If you weren’t with your loved one when their death occurred, you might be thinking about all of the things that would be different if you had been there. You’re thinking about how your present life might be very different if you… Read more »
Free Your Mind
When life throws unexpected changes at you and all the cards seem to have been thrown in the air, it could be an opportunity for growth. Initially, it may not feel like a chance for something good to happen, but with time, something unexpected may reveal itself. Once you start to feel as though you can… Read more »
Take Good Care Of My Heart
Courtesy of United States Postal Service Decades ago, the CEOs of florist, chocolate and card companies must have been having a long liquid lunch and launched the ingenious idea of launching a fun holiday called Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day happens to be one of those holidays that has never been a big deal to me because it always feels… Read more »
Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston & her daughter, Bobbi Kristina Whenever I hear Whitney Houston’s version of the song, “I’m Every Woman,” I feel better. It has everything to do with the way Whitney Houston’s fabulous voice sounds when she sings this song. It’s not exactly about the lyrics, it’s more about the melody and where she magically takes… Read more »
Audrey Hepburn
Dear Friends, We made it to Friday so let’s have some fun! Here’s a quote from the talented and classy actress, Audrey Hepburn: “I believe in pink.” ” I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner.” I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. … Read more »
SWF Seeks Replacement Husband
I found this touching and beautifully written story, SWF Seeks Replacement Husband, on Hello Grief (http://www.hellogrief.org/), one of the many blogs I follow. As I read it, I can sense the author gathering her inner strength as she transitions from widow to a single woman on the dating scene. It’s not easy out there and I give the author… 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.
