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July 17, 2010, 13:28
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- Category: Family (34)
- The Resilient Child by: Lu
April 8, 2012, 13:39
Article first published on Expatspost.com, The Resilient Child. Teaching PE last week, one of my kindergarteners (we’ll call him John) seemed unusually…
- Missing Jessica: Another Sad Missing Person's Story by: Lu
April 3, 2012, 20:37
Article first published on Expatspost.com, Missing Jessica. All too frequently, the evening news will highlight a missing child, teen or young adult.…
- Building Your Child's Self-Esteem by: Lu
January 22, 2012, 15:24
“An individual’s self-concept is the core of his personality. It affects every aspect of human behavior; the ability to learn, the capacity to grow and…
- Where Did You Go June Cleaver?: The Not-So-New Epidemic of Scary Stage Moms by: Lu
January 16, 2012, 16:15
What's Your Idea of the Perfect Mom? Watch the video above and hear what some people have to say. But is there such a thing as a perfect mother? Do you know…
- The Spoiled Child by: Lu
December 22, 2011, 10:15
Okay…I’ll confess…my new guilty pleasure is watching The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on Bravo. Is it the cat fights that hooked me? Maybe…
- The ADHD Child: Miracle or Madness? by: Lu
December 21, 2011, 11:52
"It's not my fault that the world is not keeping up with me..." In second grade, I was diagnosed with “hyperactivity” (now called ADHD) at Boston’s…
- Helping Your Teen Cope With Heartache by: Lu
December 18, 2011, 15:34
C.K. Kelly Martin’s book, I Know It’s Over, powerfully illustrates first love and how great a loss it can be for a teenager. Readers are moved by…
- Mother's Day: Just another day? by: Lu
May 8, 2011, 18:39
Article first published as Mother's Day on Blogcritics. American culture is funny; always assigning days on the calendar to celebrate special people. What…
- My Brother, the Secret Service Agent by: Lu
February 20, 2011, 13:11
Article first published as National Geographic Airing Inside the US Secret Service on Blogcritics. National Geographic will air it's program, "Inside the…
- Birthorder and family dynamics: How "niche" affects society by: Lu
January 21, 2011, 16:31
“Happy or unhappy, families are all mysterious. We have only to imagine how differently we would be described—and will be, after our deaths—by each of…
- Christmas Stories by: Lu
December 15, 2010, 09:21
Do you remember how magical the Christmas season was when you were a kid? This is the time of year that I miss teaching. My first graders loved listening to…
- Summer Vacation; leave the job behind by: Lu
June 13, 2010, 03:19
Don’t bring your job with you! Memorial Day weekend begins the savored summertime season. Barbe ques, swimming in pools, walks along the sea or just…
- Slow down the Wheel by: Lu
June 13, 2010, 03:04
“Every now and then, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work, your judgment will be surer…the work appears smaller and more of it can…
- Surviving Your Career by: Lu
June 13, 2010, 02:44
Working overtime is a normal practice in today’s job market. But who determines when burning the midnight oil begins to tip the scale to the “unhealthy”…
- Family Circus by: Lu
April 11, 2010, 00:49
Every August, my parents would load the family into our 67 Ford station wagon, and drive for an hour, heading to the Cape. My siblings and I would wrestle…
- The Garden Of My Childhood by: Lu
April 10, 2010, 01:24
Like the song in the video : "I had wanted it to last..." But summer, like childhood, won't last for ever. Enjoy those special moments while you have…
- It Should Be The Springtime of Life by: Lu
April 5, 2010, 23:25
Mark Harris - Find Your Wings From the album The Line Between The Two "I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams And that faith gives you the…
- Should we be blaming the kids? by: Lu
March 21, 2010, 22:44
Should We Be Blaming The Kids? Part I What do you mean Timmy needs to go to the well? Shouldn’t it be Lassie? ACT I Picture a beautiful, crisp, autumn…
- How do you communicate with your teenager? by: Lu
March 15, 2010, 16:23
"I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.”~Robert McCloskey Do…
- Yoga and it’s health benefits for children by: Lu
March 15, 2010, 15:45
"Humor is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility." ~ James Thurber Back in 2008, Fox News covered a story on a toddler, his mother and an American Eagle…
- It won’t be like this for long… by: Lu
February 17, 2010, 22:16
Dealing with the "Terrible Twos": • Did you ever have one of those Mommy days? This picture says it all! If you want to learn what I used to do with my…
- Divorce and the evolution of family by: Lu
January 15, 2010, 04:01
An article about family structure and change. Is the 1950's notion of "mom" really that different today? You decide.
- Parenting a bipolar child by: Lu
January 15, 2010, 03:26
You just got the news.You feel like you've been hit below the belt and you're struggling to breath, after that nasty sucker punch blind -sided you. You can't…
- Category: Education (6)
- One grandmother is making a difference in the lives of children by: Lu
February 15, 2011, 19:24
Article first published as Diane Sawyer's "American Heart": Cincinnati Grandmother Founds School for Children with Motor Difficulties on Blogcritics. “Imposs…
- Working with autistic children: Tips and resources for the new teacher or parent by: Lu
November 10, 2010, 14:22
Helpful tips, a list of resources and recommended reading for the new teacher or parent working with an autistic child.
- From a story The Teacher (A Powerful Lesson) by: Lu
June 19, 2010, 23:56
School's out for the summer... I used to teach middle school and before that grade school. I always marveled on the last day at how fast each year went,…
- Like A Drop Of Water… by: Lu
June 15, 2010, 16:50
Like a Drop of Water Like a Drop of Water is a website for the youth of the world to submit essays on what they and their home country can do to help stop…
- Shoot for the stars! How to Ace That Exam by: Lu
June 13, 2010, 17:17
How to score well on any exam Testing is the old, reliable tool that schools and teachers use to measure how well students are learning or how well instruction…
- Driven by distraction: ADHD in the classroom by: Lu
January 15, 2010, 04:07
Suggestions for parents of children diagnosed with attentional disorders.
- One grandmother is making a difference in the lives of children by: Lu
- Category: Aging (5)
- George and Pearl's final scene: A true love story by: Lu
February 6, 2011, 11:46
Article first published as One True Love Story for Valentine's Day on Blogcritics. Valentine's Day is only a week away and recently, while I was waiting in…
- How to communicate with those who are grieving by: Lu
November 9, 2010, 12:20
We feel helpless in the presence of someone suffering. The words “I’m so sorry for your loss” seem empty and meaningless but those are the words most of…
- When it’s more than a lost memory by: Lu
July 29, 2010, 10:32
This scene taken from "On Golden Pond", shows Walter, the main character, experiencing frustration, anxiety, and sadness after getting lost on the old main…
- Fridays with Francis; Caring For Someone with Alzheimers by: Lu
July 29, 2010, 10:23
(This is a true story, but the names and locations have been changed. Please watch the video by Rascal Flatts; it's a great song that describes the illness so…
- Mending Fences by: Lu
July 5, 2010, 13:08
When An Elderly Parent Misses His Estranged Child I've been thinking a lot lately about time and how fast it escapes us. Working with elderly clients, many…
- George and Pearl's final scene: A true love story by: Lu
- The Resilient Child by: Lu
- Category: Psychology & Culture (18)
Mental Health, Sociology, Psychology
- Was Nietzshe Right? by: Lu
January 29, 2012, 15:39
“That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger” is a popular phrase that Friedrich Nietzsche, the German philosopher, started. Many Americans have adopted…
- To Trust Or Not To Trust? by: Lu
November 5, 2011, 15:15
“It is impossible to go through life without trust: that is to be imprisoned in the worst cell of all, oneself.”~ Graham Greene We live in a world where…
- Where Does Creativity Come From? by: Lu
August 4, 2011, 13:49
“Creativity seems to emerge from multiple experiences, coupled with a well-supported development of personal resources, including a sense of freedom to…
- Positive Psychology: How to live a more fullfilling life by: Lu
July 31, 2011, 14:32
The mind and behavior, can be traced back to ancient Greece and Egypt. Theorists have introduced variant perspectives of “what makes us tick” and the focus…
- The Psychology of Writing by: Lu
July 31, 2011, 11:31
The sunlight filtered in through the bedroom curtains and my puppy began to bark. This was my alarm clock. I clutched my pillow and buried my head, wishing I…
- The Games People Play by: Lu
July 14, 2011, 19:05
Article first published on BrooWaha as "The Games People Play" John Lennon wrote a song about it; suspense thriller novels have been based on it; even…
- Gender Differences And Communication Styles by: Lu
July 7, 2011, 16:00
It's an age-old dilemma: Men and women speak "different tongues". Books have been written about the subject and television has spoofed the differences between…
- LOL: Laughter Is Good For You by: Lu
June 22, 2011, 17:22
Article first published on BrooWaha as "LOL: Laughter Is Good For You: Laughter is good for our physical health, mental health and social well-being"…
- Resiliency; It can be learned by: Lu
June 20, 2011, 13:55
(Love this video! --Great pep talk on the topic of resiliency) This article was first published on BrooWaha as "What Do The Boston Bruins Have In Common…
- The Psychology of Lying by: Lu
June 6, 2011, 10:32
Article first published as Lying is Alive and Well in American Culture on Blogcritics. "The Liar" was a short story written by Henry James in…
- How Do You Know When You're Dealing With a Narcissistic Personality? by: Lu
June 3, 2011, 05:56
Article first published as How Do You Know If You're Dealing With a Narcissistic Personality? on Blogcritics. The trauma therapist sat a few feet away from…
- The Power of Forgiveness; It's Actually Good For You by: Lu
June 1, 2011, 10:54
Article first published as The Power of Forgiveness on Blogcritics. In 2006, The Boston Globe reported a about a little girl named Kai Leigh Harriott. At…
- Cyberbullying: Cruelty at a whole new level by: Lu
January 8, 2011, 13:26
Merriam Webster defines a bully as “a blustering browbeating person; especially: one habitually cruel to others who are weaker.” As adults, we all have…
- The Heart-Brain Connection: Teaching our children to cope with negative events by: Lu
January 8, 2011, 09:42
I selected this post to be featured on my blog’s page at Culture Blogs. The Neuroscience of Social, Emotional, and Academic Learning Brain research has…
- Tis the season to be jolly? ~ How to bounce back from the holiday blues by: Lu
December 2, 2010, 14:52
Tis the season to be jolly? ~ How to bounce back from the holiday blues It’s in the air. That special feeling that only comes from the holiday season; where…
- EMDR: Kids call it magic by: Lu
November 2, 2010, 18:48
I recommend watching the video above. It's one man's story, diagnosed with PTSD, EMDR helped him recover. It shows a session of EMDR, illustrating how the…
- When It’s More Than Singing The Blues by: Lu
July 4, 2010, 21:48
Singing the blues In Jazz, singing the blues is entertaining. I got to watch a jazz band on Bourbon Street play when I was visiting Louisiana several…
- Little Boy Lost by: Lu
March 26, 2010, 16:40
related post: parenting a bipolar child
- Was Nietzshe Right? by: Lu
- Category: Motivational (7)
- Soholaunch Shines Their Light On Writers1stop.com! by: Lu
August 24, 2010, 11:14
Soholaunch is an awesome website builder for businesses and they just featured my business website for their blog. Check out the article written by Jay Zaffos…
- Maybe, Today... by: Lu
July 25, 2010, 15:07
“The mark of your ignorance is the depth of your belief in injustice and tragedy. What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a…
- “Ooh Child..” by: Lu
June 30, 2010, 12:49
“When Will It Get Better?” My Conversation with God I’m having one of those days. I can’t seem to get any of my writing done; just not in the mood…
- Why? by: Lu
June 21, 2010, 18:09
Who can forget the winter Olympics’ skating scandal of 1994? It was Jan.6, during the trials, when Nancy Kerrigan, Massachusetts’ hometown darling, was…
- It’s about NOW… by: Lu
June 8, 2010, 00:14
What we see depends mainly on what we look for. -Sir John Lubbock Is it half empty or half full? You hear that a lot, usually when someone…
- Thanks Coach!..I’ll keep climbing that mountain… by: Lu
April 29, 2010, 00:16
This post is dedicated to coaches everywhere... (especially my dad, former Boston College Coach and former coach for US Marines) "Football doesn't build…
- Faith by: Lu
February 17, 2010, 01:03
Let go of the Past ....Move On... Amazon.com Widgets Celebrate New Beginnings Rascal Flatts "I'm Moving On" I've dealt with my ghosts and I've faced all…
- Soholaunch Shines Their Light On Writers1stop.com! by: Lu
- Category: Reviews, News and Opinion (38)
- Book Review: Comeback-Overcoming The Setbacks In Your Life by: Lu
May 14, 2012, 05:54
Article first published as Book Review: Comeback-Overcoming The Setbacks In Your Life by Rick McDaniel on Blogcritics. Comeback: Overcoming The Setbacks…
- Book Review: Seven Ways To Die by William Diehl with Kenneth John Atchity by: Lu
April 23, 2012, 18:45
Article first published as Book Review: Seven Ways To Die by William Diehl with Kenneth John Atchity on Blogcritics. William Diehl was a New York Times…
- Happy Birthday Fenway Park: Boston Celebrates Fenway's 100th Anniversary by: Lu
April 20, 2012, 11:01
Published first on Expatspost.com; "Happy Birthday Fenway Park: Boston Celebrates Fenway's 100th Anniversary Fenway Park is the oldest Major League Baseball…
- Book Review: Freeing Yourself From Anxiety by Tamar E. Chansky, PhD by: Lu
April 7, 2012, 15:05
Article first published as Book Review: Freeing Yourself from Anxiety by Tamar E. Chansky, PhD on Blogcritics. According to the ADAA, anxiety disorders are…
- TV Review: Roseanne's Nuts by: Lu
August 22, 2011, 06:46
Article first published as TV Review: Roseanne's Nuts on Blogcritics. Rosanne Barr, American actress, comedian, Emmy and Golden Globe winner, talk show host…
- The Diary; The Old Chestnut Tree: Who can forget the Holocaust? by: Lu
June 10, 2011, 13:24
Article first published on BrooWaha as "Anne Frank: One Remarkable Girl" In 2009,I had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Netherlands, not once, but…
- The Meaning of Memorial Day by: Lu
May 30, 2011, 20:16
Article first published as The Meaning of Memorial Day on Blogcritics. Too many people think of Memorial Day as the weekend that kicks off the summer…
- Book Review: "Someone To Talk To" by Joyce Houser by: Lu
May 22, 2011, 14:46
Article first published as Book Review: Someone To Talk To by Joyce Houser M.A., MFT on Blogcritics. “Someone To Talk To; Understanding How Therapy…
- Reverand Andrea Raynor: "The Voice That Calls You Home" by: Lu
March 21, 2011, 19:05
Moving past the darkness I’ve begun my own book project that has taken on a life of its own. (That is why if you frequently visit my blog, you notice I…
- Born Under A Lucky Moon by Dana Precious; it tops the book lover's "must read" list by: Lu
January 28, 2011, 07:50
Article first published as Book Review: Born Under A Lucky Moon by Dana Precious on Blogcritics. Susan Elizabeth Phillips, the respected New York Times…
- Recession Proof Your Business In 2011 with the 2011 Weird & Wacky Holiday Marketing Guide! by: Lu
January 14, 2011, 11:45
Make 2011 Weird & Wacky Holiday Marketing Guide your business marketing calendar of ideas. My friend,Ginger Marks, is the CEO of DocUmeant Publishing Co,…
- Harriet Bronson: "Charlie & Me" by: Lu
December 30, 2010, 16:04
(The song in this video is a great one about moving on.) Book Review: Her late father described her as a young woman who was fiercely determined. She was…
- Gerald Blaine: "The Kennedy Detail" by: Lu
December 12, 2010, 13:17
“The Kennedy Detail-JFK’s Secret Service Agents Break Their Silence” was written by Gerald Blaine, one of 34 Secret Service Agents who protected John…
- Sal Richards: Inspirational True Story by: Lu
November 22, 2010, 13:29
The show must go on Article first published as Book Review: Behind the Laughter, Hidden Tears by Sal Richards on Blogcritics. Sal Richards, a successful…
- Lesson 1: Avoid Static by: Lu
October 1, 2010, 11:48
"The hardest lesson to learn was the least complicated" I’ve spent most of my life working in classrooms. Monday I have an interview with the Massachusetts…
- Move Over Aerosmith; Kingston 530 Just Landed by: Lu
September 15, 2010, 08:14
Finishing in the top 3 for Hard Rock Cafe's Ambassadors of Rock Battle of The Bands competition, it's no wonder The Boston Globe has named them "one of…
- Maya Angelou~ One Phenomenal, Creative Woman by: Lu
April 22, 2010, 20:21
"A woman who is convinced that she deserves to accept only the best, challenges herself to give the best. Then she is living phenomenally." ~Maya…
- Virginia Woolf: One Creative Power by: Lu
April 5, 2010, 23:03
"Odd how the creative power at once brings the whole universe to order.”~Virginia Woolf Virginia Woolf, born in London and named Adeline…
- Sometimes, Ya’ Gotta’ Get Out of Kansas by: Lu
March 9, 2010, 16:32
Following Twitter Just another yellow brick road, but Ashton Kutcher is the Wizard Looking for a rainbow? There are many colors to find on twitter and…
- Henry Beston by: Lu
January 11, 2010, 02:04
Henry Beston's Outermost House (1970s photo). (Photo by Nan Turner Waldron) "Nature is part of our humanity, and without some awareness of that divine…
- Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea by: Lu
December 28, 2009, 03:11
“What author comes to mind when you think of the ocean?” I asked some of my childhood friends this question and wasn’t surprised when they named Peter…
- Category: Writing (17)
- Top 10 Dad Blogs by: Lu
June 19, 2011, 10:25
I received an email from Tony Berkman, CEO of Blog Catalog. In it he shared: "In celebration of Father's Day 2011, I'd like to share our top 10 Father…
- Why are Personal Development blogs popular? by: Lu
March 26, 2011, 20:44
Carl Jung had an interesting concept of individuation and how we form our personal identity. He wrote that our self concept is formed at a very early age and…
- What's the motivation for writing?: Sharing personal stories in song or written works by: Lu
November 24, 2010, 21:26
What motivates an author to record personal stories in a journal? Why do some top artists sing their lyrics and admit there’s a personal story behind the…
- Resume Writing: How To & Resources by: Lu
November 14, 2010, 13:54
3TK8VPQAH3MT Resume Writing 101 The Silhouette's song, "Get a Job" was a #1 hit in 1958 but in 2010, people aren't singing. If they were, the tune might be…
- Resources for newbie writers by: Lu
November 10, 2010, 08:42
I’m no expert when it comes to blogging, but I have learned a few things over time and if you are new to blogging, this post will provide you with some…
- Book Store For Writers by: Lu
June 29, 2010, 14:03
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- WBO Magazine My article is : ” Article Writing-Write Like A Pro” found on page 17. by: Lu
March 12, 2010, 23:21
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- Thinking With Your Alpha Brain by: Lu
March 12, 2010, 01:31
Freud was one of the first theorists to talk about dreams and shared his belief that dreams were doorways to our subconscious. Carl Jung went further by…
- The Secret to a Book Proposal by: Lu
March 8, 2010, 17:54
The publishing process can be a NIGHTMARE. You spend years perfecting your manuscript. You take months researching the best agents and publishers in…
- Is it the end of the world as we know it? by: Lu
February 26, 2010, 00:42
Do you remember Alfred Hitchcock's radio show, and "The Night the World Ended?" (Watch the Hulu Video: Video of Hitchcock/Night the World Ended) It was…
- How to Write an Article by: Lu
January 27, 2010, 00:49
How to begin? I’m a writer and I still have to spend time scratching my ideas on scrap paper before I sit down with my laptop. I’m not an expert on “how…
- Emotional Writing by: Lu
January 20, 2010, 15:57
January 19, 2009 Have you ever read a chapter from a book and it made you cry? I haven't had that experience and that seems odd to me because my eyes will…
- Category: Journal (5)
- My Empty Bottle Shines A Blue Brilliant Light by: Lu
February 11, 2010, 23:58
My Empty Bottle Shines a Blue Brilliant Light "Inside my empty bottle I was constructing a lighthouse while all the others were making ships."~Charles Simic…
- Watch Out Picasso! by: Lu
January 11, 2010, 00:55
Why I write... Sensitive strokes, brushed with pen, create a story. Words, not paint, color the pages and launch new adventures. Why do I write? The…
- Road less traveled by: Lu
December 28, 2009, 17:44
December 28, 2009 8 am Dear Diary I couldn't sleep this morning, too many financial worries. Unemployed for 6 months now and I still can't…
- Did I Tell You The One About The Four Foot Entrepreneur? by: Lu
December 10, 2009, 19:33
Did I Tell You The One About The Four Foot Entrepreneur? THE BUSINESS PLAN: Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? I did a long time ago. My…
- Fa-La-La by: Lu
November 24, 2009, 17:48
It's Christmas for those with a paycheck... She can't feel the Fa-la-la.... It will be a numb Christmas.... ...no Fa- La- La for the unemployed...
- My Empty Bottle Shines A Blue Brilliant Light by: Lu
- Top 10 Dad Blogs by: Lu
- Book Review: Comeback-Overcoming The Setbacks In Your Life by: Lu
- Category: Relationships (16)
- Choose Inspiration: The search for healthy intimacy by: Lu
October 4, 2011, 10:03
“The longing for a destiny is nowhere stronger than in our romantic life. All too often, we’re forced to share our bed with those who cannot fathom our…
- Breaking Down Walls: Why do some people run from love? by: Lu
August 30, 2011, 07:23
Article first published on BrooWaha as Building Bridges “People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges.”~Joseph Fort Newton It’s a…
- BTW: Vulnerability Is Beautiful by: Lu
July 3, 2011, 19:06
Article first published on BrooWaha as BTW: Vulnerability Is Beautiful It was 4th of July weekend and plans were set. I suggested icecream; that was a…
- Finding Your Soulmate: Is it a myth? by: Lu
June 30, 2011, 08:36
Article first published on BrooWaha: Paris Anyone?-What's the right answer:Find a soul mate or complete yourself? Who can forget the all time number one…
- You're Broken?...Join the club! by: Lu
June 19, 2011, 10:47
Article first published as It's Okay - We're All Broken on Blogcritics. Bon Jovi Lyrics~"Everybody's Broken" “You’re feeling like a stranger, but all…
- Little Miss- She Finally Gets It by: Lu
March 18, 2011, 21:57
Sometimes, I have trouble letting go of the past. Even if it's moving on from a bad relationship, I can be stubborn like a little girl who refuses to let go of…
- Know Your Emotional IQ by: Lu
September 13, 2010, 22:52
Have You Met Her Yet?`~ Know Your Emotional IQ... "Life is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel." ~Horace Walpole My Funny…
- King Of the Castle: Dealing With A Controlling Partner by: Lu
July 18, 2010, 12:47
“If you want to sacrifice the admiration of many men for the criticism of one, go ahead, get married.”~ Katharine Hepburn Controlling Partners Relationshi…
- Missing You by: Lu
July 3, 2010, 17:07
I'm still missing you... They say time heals, so why isn't time helping me? We were best friends or so I thought. You turned out to be selfish with…
- A Few Words On Caring by: Lu
June 18, 2010, 22:32
"Forget your past my good bye girl... you'll find your home at last." ~ Song from "The Goodbye Girl", sung by David Gates A Few Words Of Caring... After…
- Kissing Toads by: Lu
June 18, 2010, 21:40
HEAVEN, HEARTACHE AND THE POWER OF LOVE!! “People named John and Mary never divorce. For better or for worse, in madness and in sadness, they seem bound…
- Remembering by: Lu
June 11, 2010, 02:31
I'm remembering...your smile...your love and your fragile heart...I'm remembering...
- Fool’s Gold by: Lu
February 18, 2010, 15:57
You hijacked my heart. I should have looked both ways. Panning in a stream that wasn’t real Just an illusion A fake love I believed…
- Falling For You by: Lu
January 15, 2010, 05:13
love letter
- Stepping on Cracks by: Lu
January 11, 2010, 02:32
What is it about the rain? Knocking on my bedroom window, like a desperate lover, begging for someone to listen to his sad song. Damn him for waking me! How I…
- One Night in Oz; Who wants to date a munchkin? by: Lu
December 30, 2009, 04:28
"The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast."~ Oscar Wilde Got good news today. Picked up some writing jobs and it even looks…
- Choose Inspiration: The search for healthy intimacy by: Lu
- Category: Inspirational (20)
- Life Interruptions: Curse or Blessing? by: Lu
December 24, 2011, 19:47
Lyrics by Rascal Flatts: "I'm finally content with a past I regret...I 've found you find strength in your moments of weakness...finally I'm at peace with…
- Ian Lawton: His Thoughts On Change and Chaos by: Lu
August 16, 2011, 12:13
"Change means movement. Movement means friction. Only in the frictionless vacuum of a nonexistent abstract world can movement or change occur without that…
- Cursing the Pendulum: Waiting is the hardest part by: Lu
July 12, 2011, 19:16
Lyrics to "For the First Time" by The Script: We don't know how we got into this mad situation Only doing things out of frustration Trying to make it work…
- Breathe by: Lu
May 4, 2011, 12:28
Remember to breathe I spent this gray New England morning sitting at my kitchen table with my laptop, drinking several cups of java, while editing a piece for…
- Between Hell and Hope; Remember-whatever it is, it's temporary by: Lu
February 11, 2011, 23:16
Article first published as Between Hell and Hope on Blogcritics. NOTE: I chose this video because the last scene in this tape reminds me of the last night I…
- Ross McCreery; Staying "Painfully Optimistic" by: Lu
January 7, 2011, 12:24
What is CRPS? CRPS/RSD stands for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. It’s a chronic neurological syndrome…
- Happiness is a choice by: Lu
January 4, 2011, 21:17
“Happiness is a conscious choice, not an automatic response.” ~Mildred Barthel New Year's Eve (2010) is now just a memory. Everyone has had time to…
- Do you believe in Angels? (Part II~Lou's story) by: Lu
November 25, 2010, 11:06
(This video shows actual footage of WWII. Lou was aboard one of these ships when he was shot at by the Japanese.) Make sure you read Part I first~click this…
- Do you believe in Angels? (Part I~True story, recalled by a World War II Veteran) by: Lu
November 25, 2010, 10:53
(This video is a funny clip taken from the movie, "Michael, the Archangel". Jean Stapleton is being questioned by Andie MacDowell on her "angel sighting"-Gotta…
- Success Demands Action: A genuine pearl in a virtual sea called the blogosphere by: Lu
November 24, 2010, 19:05
Allen Loomis: One Powerful Writer Today’s new media offers a variety of reading material that’s easily discovered with one mouse click, but searching for…
- The Art Of Losing by: Lu
October 29, 2010, 12:09
Lyrics from "I'm Alive" by Kenny Chesney: "So damn easy to say that life's so hard...Everybody's got their share of battle scars...As for me, I'd like to…
- What Is Home?~ Anon by: Lu
September 11, 2010, 22:44
What is home?~ Anon The music distracted me. I stopped fighting with my laptop and the windows 7 update disc to listen to the sound coming through my…
- Life is like a cup of coffee by: Lu
April 25, 2010, 01:24
Before you read this post, I invite you to watch the video and then you'll understand my message more clearly.... IT'S JUST A CUP... I was feeling sorry for…
- How to survive these hard times; Think like Socrates… by: Lu
April 4, 2010, 23:04
“Remember, no human condition is ever permanent. Then you will not be overjoyed in good fortune nor too scornful in misfortune.”~ Socrates Rate the…
- Starting Over by: Lu
March 21, 2010, 20:13
"To gain that which is worth having, it may be necessary to lose everything else" ~Devlin, Bernadette Searching for serenity Slowly strolling down a lane…
- Life Moves On & Master of the Rain Dance by: Lu
March 15, 2010, 18:03
"Life moves on, whether we act as cowards or heroes. Life has no other discipline to impose, if we would realize it, than to accept life unquestioningly.…
- Joan Zink & Nostradamus by: Lu
March 15, 2010, 16:44
“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the…
- A fork in the road by: Lu
March 8, 2010, 02:39
A FORK IN THE ROAD What do I do? Life Is A Fork In The Road is a book in the making by author, Don Shapiro. Fork, a term to describe a crossroad or period…
- Temple Grandin by: Lu
February 9, 2010, 17:41
Dr.Temple Grandin Dr. Temple Grandin is a woman all mothers of children diagnosed with Autism should learn about and get to know. She is living proof of…
- One Mother’s Wish by: Lu
January 28, 2010, 03:13
“I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake you know.”~Ernest Hemingway Starlight, Star bright; One Mother's Wish Do you…
- Life Interruptions: Curse or Blessing? by: Lu
- Category: Interviews (5)
- Not The Bad- Boy- Boston- Band From Yesterday: Kingston 530 Is Much Better by: Lu
January 22, 2012, 17:21
Article first published as Interview: Kingston 530 Launch Debut Album at Boston's Hard Rock Cafe 1/27/12 on Blogcritics. Later, the article been picked up by…
- My Interview With Stacey Tookey, Emmy Nominated Choreographer And Dancer by: Lu
October 13, 2011, 12:29
Article first published as Interview: Dancer/Choreographer and So You Think You Can Dance Judge Stacey Tookey on Blogcritics. Stacey Tookey, dancer and…
- Tony Berkman's Interview-What you need to know to avoid the slush pile by: Lu
June 11, 2011, 18:55
The Beatles~"Paperback Writer" Lyrics Paper back writer (paperback writer) Dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book? It took me years to write, will you…
- "Charlie and Me"; My Interview with Harriet Bronson by: Lu
March 3, 2011, 08:50
Article first published as Love, Loss and Moving On: Interview With Harriet Bronson, Former Wife of Charles on Blogcritics. This article also appeared in the…
- My interview with author, Dana Precious by: Lu
January 31, 2011, 18:32
Article first published as Interview: Dana Precious, Author of Born under a Lucky Moon on Blogcritics. Dana Precious is the author of Born Under A Lucky…
- Not The Bad- Boy- Boston- Band From Yesterday: Kingston 530 Is Much Better by: Lu
- Category: About This Author (3)
- About This Blog's Author by: Lu
November 5, 2010, 14:48
Originally from Cape Cod, MA, Lu graduated from Boston College with a BA in education. She earned her MED from Curry College and received Master Certificate…
- Category: LU Who? (2)
- Essence of Life Chronicles-in the "Top 49 Best Personal Development Blogs" ! by: Lu
February 12, 2011, 18:51
Essence of Life is listed in the Top 49 Personal Development Blogs Essence of Life Chronicles just got listed in the "Top 49 Best Personal Development…
- Category: Lu made the cover for Blog Catalog! (2)
- Blog Catalog's Online Magazine: Behind the blog... by: Lu
June 30, 2011, 14:41
Writing It Right the First Time was the article that graced the cover of Blog Catalog's online magazine yesterday. Theresa Hall interviewed me for…
- Essence of Life Chronicles-in the "Top 49 Best Personal Development Blogs" ! by: Lu
February 12, 2011, 18:51
Essence of Life is listed in the Top 49 Personal Development Blogs Essence of Life Chronicles just got listed in the "Top 49 Best Personal Development…
- Category: Essence of Life-in the top 49 Best Personal Development Blogs! (1)
- Essence of Life Chronicles-in the "Top 49 Best Personal Development Blogs" ! by: Lu
February 12, 2011, 18:51
Essence of Life is listed in the Top 49 Personal Development Blogs Essence of Life Chronicles just got listed in the "Top 49 Best Personal Development…
- Essence of Life Chronicles-in the "Top 49 Best Personal Development Blogs" ! by: Lu
- Blog Catalog's Online Magazine: Behind the blog... by: Lu
- Essence of Life Chronicles-in the "Top 49 Best Personal Development Blogs" ! by: Lu
- About This Blog's Author by: Lu
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