FRIENDS Music By: Elton John Lyrics By: Bernie Taupin I hope the day will be a lighter highway For friends are found on every road Can you ever think of any better way For the lost and weary travellers to go Making friends for the world to see Let the people know you got what… Read more »
Posts By: Mary Kate Cranston
Hanging Out in the ‘Hood
I saved a lot of money today. I didn’t do any shopping. Even though today was Black Friday, I didn’t walk into one store or visit any websites to shop or buy anything. I just wasn’t up for being sucked into the great vortex of shopping madness that now occurs on the day after Thanksgiving. … Read more »
Mucho Thanks!!
Happy Thanksgiving!! The classy and world famous Rockettes Are you watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade yet? To me, it’s not truly Thanksgiving until I watch The Rockettes perform their incredibly precise dance numbers and their infamous kickline. Then, of course, there are the numerous marching bands, celebrities lip syncing popular tunes and the huge balloon animals…. Read more »
Jamie Lee Curtis
Hello faithful readers! Remember in 2002 when Jaime Lee Curtis revealed in a national magazine what she really looked like without help from make-up and hair assistants and more importantly, air brushing? Maybe you don’t, but I do and I thought it was one huge courageous move for women everywhere. Besides her acting and writing talents, I applaud… Read more »
Owen Danoff Covers Lonely Boy by the Black Keys
Just for fun, please check out the latest recording from the very talented Owen Danoff who is on his way to being recognized as a major singer/songwriter. The below YouTube video Lonely Boy by the Black Keys is covered by Owen Danoff. Love his energy and his voice!!!! Click below and enjoy:
The Month of Thanks
A Bowl of Hot Smashed Spuds…YUMMMM As we ready for that time of year when we traditionally pause and give thanks, this year may be hard for some to find a reason to be thankful. If you recently lost a loved one, a holiday celebration can exacerbate all the jumbled up feelings you are experiencing and trying to understand…. Read more »
Changing Up Thanksgiving?
A Thanksgiving Cookout? Most people don’t want to try something new for Thanksgiving dinner. They usually want the same food that has been served to them at every Thanksgiving dinner since they were a child because it’s comforting and to them, it defines Thanksgiving dinner. It’s all about tradition. Not that there is anything wrong with tradition. But life can… Read more »
Bridge of Love
Photograph by Philippe GaravelIn Paris, lovers fasten padlocks to the railings of the Pont des Arts bridge. The couple then tosses the keys into the Seine river below, symbolizing their eternal love. Happy Friday everyone! The following quote is from the last paragraph of the novel The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thorton Wilder. I’m… Read more »
One Special Date; Two Memories
My niece is getting married this Saturday and everyone in my large boisterous family is looking forward to getting together and celebrating this wonderful occasion. Months and months of preparation have gone into planning this special day and I think my sister will absolutely have a fit if it doesn’t all go off perfectly! No… 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.
