I’ve been reading The Gift little by little over the past two months. I picked it up at a used bookstore. I don’t typically fold down page corners, but have folded down so many in this book to remind myself of what struck me, I’m almost embarrassed. This poem reminded me of kind souls who …
Many people learned of Amy Krouse Rosenthal just recently, because of her viral article in The New York Times titled “You May Want to Marry My Husband.” Sadly, she wrote it as the end of her life neared. Who was Amy Krouse Rosenthal? A popular question, one she spent her life exploring, and one that …
I need to take my own advice & hold tight to my dreams. In good news, we finally have reliable Internet access at the house again, and a functional laptop, so perhaps getting back to the blog will be easier. Celebrate Poetry Friday with Irene Latham at Live Your Poem. Be sure to check out …
It’s Poetry Friday and you are in the right place!! The Round-Up is HERE!! As I am on the road for work, please allow Mr. Linky to gather your information in my place. My sincere thanks for the effort you put into your post and your willingness to share it here today! You rock! In …
If you need a bit of inspiration or encouragement coupled with a kick in the pants, The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch will do the trick. Originally a filmed lecture that became a viral sensation, the book expands on theme he touched on in his speech at Carnegie Mellon in 2007: achieving your childhood dreams. …