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Carol S. Mann
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Bits and Pieces
“He knew everyone had flaws. People fell from grace all the time. But some people fell further than others.” From “Ferrelli’s Fall” (Creek Songs).
Tag Archives: Encouragement
Be Your Own Hero
In this day and age, I’m looking for anchors, things to hang on to when the seas get rough. You know, quick words of encouragement or inspiration to deal with the political chaos and power struggles occurring in our society, … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, Inspiration, Looking for Inspiration, personal essay, Reading, Writing
Tagged A Gentleman in Moscow, Amor Towles, Anais Nin, beliefs, challenge, core values, courage, courage of your convictions, Encouragement, everyday heroes, heroes, Hope, inspiration, LA Times, personal challenge, personal journeys, principles
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Keeping the Blogosphere a Beautiful Place
Have you ever had one of those mornings when, for some reason, you wake up in a bad mood? Or you wake up in a good mood, but things soon go downhill faster than a kid on a water slide? … Continue reading
This Thing Called Longevity
The April 28, 2014 issue of People Magazine has a human interest story called “Unbreakable Bond.” It’s about three sisters, each more than 100 years old, and their reunion – after not seeing each other for more than ten years. These remarkable women … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Looking for Inspiration
Tagged 60 Minutes, chance, Encouragement, Fanny Osbourne, fate, genes, Huffpost Healthy Living, human interest story, Lesley Stahl, life expectancy, longevity, medical advances, Nancy Horan, People Magazine, quality of life, Robert Louis Stevenson, Unbreakable Bond, Under the Bright and Starry Sky, will to live
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April, Her Many Faces …
If, as a writer, you’ve ever received a rejection letter (and who hasn’t), it can be a real downer. Almost as deflating is the polite and encouraging letter that states, “You almost made the cut. Send us more.” Almost? We … Continue reading
“A Little Trick of Laughing”
In the 1920’s and 30’s, overly sentimental poems with subjects like Mother, Love, Friendship, and Encouragement were popular. Copies of these poems were often put into small picture frames and hung in people’s homes. I suppose the best way to … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Inspiration, Looking for Inspiration, poetry, Reading, Writing
Tagged books, Encouragement, friendship, humor, inspiration, Laughter, literature, Love, Mark Twain, Mother, nostalgia, poetry, Richard Gersti, Tom Sawyer
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Written Beneath the Palms 