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Sarah Lawrence Commencement Speech
I have seen your salvation; and it is you, staring back at yourself, your eyes windows to your heart ... Read more
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My Path to a Simple Life
The path to a simple life is not always so simple. Mine is filled with distractions and detours that ... Read more
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Savoring Everyday Moments
I love mornings. Morning is my favorite time of day. I rise before the sun and enjoy my coffee in ... Read more
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Open Mind, Open Heart
If you would to live the life you imagine, you must start now. "Begin challenging your own ... Read more
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Goodbye, Dr. Spock
I was bound and determined to learn from the experts. It just took me a while to figure out who the ... Read more
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Eye of the Reporter, Heart of the Novelist
I always wanted to write fiction . . . I only went into the newspaper business to pay the ... Read more
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You Don’t Have That Kind of Time
“Oh my God, what if you wake up some day, and you're 65, or 75, and you never got your memoir or ... Read more
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A Beast and an Anxious Person Walk Into a Bar
Every time I see that great Eleanor Roosevelt quote "Do something every day that scares you," my ... Read more
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The Simplicity of Tea
When I drink tea, there is only me, and the tea. The rest of the world dissolves. There are no ... Read more
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The Fabric of My Life
Cotton. The fabric of our lives. That’s what the ad says. My sewing room says otherwise. I had ... Read more
Random Reflections—One Woman’s Personal Journey

What Do You Say to a Naked Man?
Today I received a letter from my ex-husband. It came as quite a surprise. It’s been over five years since I last heard from him, and he was the last person I ever expected to hear from again. Yet, there he was, baring all … Read more
“Whoever said revenge is sweet never tasted the yumminess of forgetaboutit.” —Karen Salmansohn

Poems on Life, Living, and Love
—Inspiration for the Spirit—
you will find a heart on every page. Let each
be a reminder to keep your heart open, embrace each new day and the people you know, and live life to the fullest . . . doing things always in the spirit of love.










































