Category Archives: life lessons

Where Will You be in Four Years?

Posted on December 4, 2013 by thewritertracy

“I can’t do it!” “Yes, you can.  Just focus. Put your hands under her and pull, fast!” She was terrified.  I was yelling.  The two of us, in a panic, because we knew we there wasn’t much time. Dory, my … Continue reading →

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What to Do When the Well Runs Dry

Posted on November 25, 2013 by thewritertracy

Years ago, I started a gratitude journal.  I’m quite sure it was Oprah or Sarah Ban Breathnach, the author of Simple Abundance who inspired me (I couldn’t get that into the book, but appreciate it’s premise).   It lasted about two … Continue reading →

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No Need for Improvement…

Posted on November 19, 2013 by thewritertracy

As soon as he said it, I could feel my heart’s skepticism.  I wanted to believe him, but I was having trouble.  God couldn’t love you more.  I’ve heard it said before, in a variety of ways, but before, the … Continue reading →

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5 Keys to a Rich Life…Thanks Mom

Posted on November 14, 2013 by thewritertracy

My mom and me at Tavern on the Green in NYC; 2009 “Five things she taught you,” he said, “it can be anything.”  It was Mother’s Day and my brother was hosting the family get together.  Each of us were … Continue reading →

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The Day God Laughed at Me

Posted on November 6, 2013 by thewritertracy

I was headed up the stairs, ready to pop into bed and settle down with a good book; I was done with my day.  It was then that she came to me. My teenage daughter was having trouble with a … Continue reading →

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Learning to Live in the Present

Posted on October 31, 2013 by thewritertracy

We were at a local diner waiting for our food to arrive.  “Every time I go out to eat,” says my father as he looks around the restaurant; “people are staring at their phones.” I of course, was staring at … Continue reading →

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When I say no, I (don’t) mean it!

Posted on October 25, 2013 by thewritertracy

It all started last May.  One night after dinner my now eleven-year-old daughter grabbed my hand in hers, yelled for her Dad to “please come here” and urgently led us both to the basement. And there, in the center of … Continue reading →

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If Only Life Were Like an After School Special

Posted on October 23, 2013 by thewritertracy

In the last seven days I’ve dealt with illness, heartbreak, jarring news and some really unfortunate realities about life.  But I own none of it. I have one friend who got her heart broken by her husband. I have another … Continue reading →

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How to Accomplish A Goal, Your Goal; Any Goal

Posted on October 16, 2013 by thewritertracy

I’ve been writing about weight loss this week.  I’ve interviewed 9 women and am telling each person’s ‘How I did it’ story in a feature for Kit magazine.  It’s been inspiring, has caused me to pause and think.  Not about … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Where You Go, It’s Who You Meet: 5 Lessons Learned while Traveling

Posted on October 9, 2013 by thewritertracy

We’ve just returned from a wonderful trip to South Africa.  It is, a beautiful country to say the least.  And while I could write about all we saw and did, and maybe I soon will, today I’m writing about some … Continue reading →

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