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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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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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Mount Holyoke Commencement Speech
The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning 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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My Grandmother
My grandmother was a remarkable woman. She was tiny and frail, independent and proud. She cooked ... Read more
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Sincere Meditations
Slick packaging can't hide a disfigured soul or fearful spirit. Just ask the pastor of the Church of ... 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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Choosing To Be Happy
Everyone wants to be happy. Whether it comes from fulfillment in our work, contentment in our ... 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.










































