And then today, I relish rediscovering last night, via a TMCHD hour television documentary, the music and life of Meatloaf: In and Out of Hell! When I was creating my soft sculpture people, Marli Originals, in my over the garage studio in the ’70’s and 80’s, I use to play my two favorite 8 track […]
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Price of Pork, Chicago Tribune–My Take
And then today, after reading the Tribune series…. I want to talk to my Dad. I grew up on a pig farm in central Illinois in the fifties. I recently read the series in the Chicago Tribune titled “The Price of Pork” in Illinois. The series was broken down into 4 major parts–cheap meat, […]
PETS–Animals Aiding Anxiety
The news is so grim. It eats away at me. Eighty-four dead in Nice, France and more critically injured. I’ve been to Nice. I’ve been on that street. What’s going on? Why? I am finding the best way for me to reduce anxiety and stress is to turn to nature. These are our pets. Ou […]
Oprah & Marilyn–Two of a Kind!
And then today…. I celebrate the 62nd birthday of one of my favorite people, my niece Marilyn. I’m always reminded of Marilyn’s birthday, because she was born on the very same day as someone else I admire very much–Oprah! Today they are both 62. We all know about the many accomplishments of Oprah and how […]
Top Ten Tips Selling Real Estate
And then today… I began reflecting on the fact that I am beginning my 29th year (yikes) in real estate sales. Recently, a young woman asked me about my job and if I would recommend it as a career for her. I became a realtor by accident. While we were expanding and remodeling our home, I needed […]
David Bowie, Joseph Cornell & More
And then today, I added a new page to my “Dead Rock Stars” journal. Also, I began a new art class last week with Laura Lein-Svencner and this class is called “Collage and Assemblage Boxes”. “Out of a drawer and into an art piece”is the idea, a style made famous by artist Joseph Cornell, […]
DEFINITION OF A SUCCESSFUL LIFE, Emerson
Definition of a Successful Life To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by […]
Labor Days Past–What I’ve Done for Money!
And then today…. I’m grateful for my work ethic as learned from my family while growing up on the farm. My dad encouraged resourcefulness and initiative. I think that’s why I’ve often been “self-employed” in so much of my work. Last Monday, Labor Day, I began to think back and list my lifetime of jobs. […]
AMAZING GRACE–A Pope for All
And then today…. I’ve been thinking about the Pope appearing on network television’s 20/20 program last night as he prepares for his visit to the United States. He took questions and gave heartfelt and comforting responses. He seems to be an answer to our prayers as he is so perfect for these times in history. […]
CROWDS–Desperation or Celebration
And then today…. I see the news story of the Syrian Refugees and I wince. It is now burned in my brain–the crowd’s desperation, the cramming into flimsy boats and trains and through bus windows. The beautiful children, the haunting expressions, the death, the hysteria–what can I do? I remember visiting the Holocaust Museum in Washington […]