“Good writing is always about things that are important to you, things that are scary to you, things that eat you up.” —John Edgar Wideman It’s Father’s Day. It’s a tough one for me. My dad died 13 years ago. I woke up and read my email from the Writer’s Almanac. There was
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Write it down
On this day, June 14th, in 1942, Anne Frank began to keep her diary. It was one month before she and her family went into hiding. “The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because
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A Prayer
I read this at the Great Big Yes event in April and people have asked me to share it on the blog. It is a great prayer from a book called, “To Bless the Space Between Us”. Enjoy! May you recognize in your life the presence, power and light of your soul. May
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Enthusiasm!
I love enthusiastic people! I went to a spin class yesterday and the teacher was so nice and encouraging and enthusiastic! I was DYING – sweating, panting, drinking unbelievable amounts of water and every time I looked up, she was smiling and giving me the thumbs up. She would say, “Sue, you are doing great!”
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Remembering
Today in church, all the veterans were asked to stand in honor of Memorial Day. They stood and we clapped in thanksgiving for their service. This was so moving to me! It made me think about how the war(s) seem so far away. Since I’m not in the military and no one in my family
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Good Bye Oprah!
It sounds crazy saying it because I know she’s not really going anywhere. I know I’ll be able to read her magazine and watch her network. I may even see more of her since I don’t regularly watch her show anymore. I know it’s not cool to love Oprah. I don’t always love her. I
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Kumbaya
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. –Leo Buscaglia My mom introduced me to Leo Buscaglia when I was younger. Literally. He had written the
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Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day! I love to be called by that name…mother. Actually, it’s Mom to my kids. I love it in any form… “Mom, I’m home” or “Mom, can you pick me up?” or “Mom, can you help me?” or the not so exciting, “Mom, I don’t feel good”. On days when we are especially
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Bieber Fever
OMG! I have Bieber Fever! I saw the movie “Never Say Never” about Justin Bieber. It was A-w-e-s-o-m-e! And in 3D! Seriously, I feel 12 again. I was happy to see J.B. has talent. He is not just some pretty boy who fit the suit. (Like Greg Brady as Johnny Bravo) He plays the piano,