Monthly Archives: April 2016

International Dance Day

Posted on April 29, 2016 by lana1967

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then what is a video of such beautiful dancing worth? I’ve always wanted to be so graceful. Today is International Dance Day. Dance any way you can whenever you can. I wish … Continue reading →

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Survivor’s Guilt

Posted on April 28, 2016 by lana1967

I’ve been reading a lot about different kinds of cancer lately. My mother-in-law passed away from brain cancer (glioblastoma) on March 23, and my friend Lisa from Camp Bluebird (who was my roommate last October) died from lung cancer. Both … Continue reading →

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Writing Advice from a Pro

Posted on April 27, 2016 by lana1967

I asked one of my favorite writers, Patti Digh, a question today. She answered it quickly, which normally would make me feel stupid. Then I read her answer to me. I asked her what she does on days when she … Continue reading →

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Find the Art in Your Heart

Posted on April 26, 2016 by lana1967

This is a little more canned than I would normally choose for a video, but I found myself intrigued. I haven’t taken time for art without words lately. I’ve been reading, writing sometimes, and watching all kinds of movies on … Continue reading →

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Passion in Whatever Art You Pursue

Posted on April 24, 2016 by lana1967

I haven’t said much about musicians, because I’m not much of a singer. I’ve got a video that shows someone sharing his “passion, creativity, and courage.” Guess who? These beautiful songs show why we need art and music in our … Continue reading →

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To the People in My Life

Posted on April 23, 2016 by lana1967

I have lingered among every bit of Prince memories that I could access for the last two days. As a friend just mentioned to me, it might be veering toward wallowing. I accepted her words because I figured out earlier … Continue reading →

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Six-Word Memoirs and Other Short Items

Posted on April 22, 2016 by lana1967

I’ve seen these around, and I’d like to try one. Filled with fear, I love much. Today’s Daily Poem to act justly   to treat fairly or adequately   to show due appreciation for   to acquit in a way … Continue reading →

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Let It Go

Posted on April 13, 2016 by lana1967

I don’t do as much art as I’d like to, because I think it would be a different kind of release. The idea of a “scream of freedom” is something I desperately need.  I try as hard as I can … Continue reading →

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Healing Angels

Posted on April 10, 2016 by lana1967

I went to see Dr. Rosner on Thursday for a delayed 6 week checkup. (It was actually more like 10 weeks.) He looked at the CT scan I had gone to get before I came back to his office to … Continue reading →

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Acrostics

Posted on April 9, 2016 by lana1967

Heart opens Birds tweet Sweeter than the radio No barrier Creativity We Are the Stories We Tell and the Stories We Don’t Tell.–My Husband’s Sweethearts, Bridget Asher s Asher, Bridget (2008-08-19). My Husband’s Sweethearts (p. 225). Random House Publishing Group. … Continue reading →

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