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Villanova Commencement Speech
People don’t talk about the soul very much anymore. It’s so much easier to write a resume than to ... 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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Ten Tips for a Happier Life
When will you be happy? Will you be happy when you find the perfect partner, save up enough to take ... Read more
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Slow Down to Savor Life
I've been known to tell people that I'm so busy, I don't have time to breathe. It might be an ... 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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Choosing To Be Happy
Everyone wants to be happy. Whether it comes from fulfillment in our work, contentment in our ... Read more
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Exhaust the Little Moment
The year my mother died, I learned something enduring about life: that it is glorious, and we have ... 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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Breaking the Surface
I think you should get to have your true authentic healed whole self and buns of steel, but ... Read more
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Let Us Commence
The secret to success is simple—ignore your parents expectations, give money to the ACLU, and find ... 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.










































