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Stuffing Feelings

Here’s Something To Feel Good About Today… I suffer occasionally from migraine headaches. They used to be more frequent but with proper diet, prescribed nutritional supplement and exercise they have lessened. Still when I have one I am totally incapacitated. My friend called today and when I told her I slept most of the weekend...

Beautiful Carmel

Marlene’s Mid-Life Diary Yesterday was a day for pleasure. We took a day trip with some new friends we met at the TV station and went to Carmel. One of the most beautiful places I have ever visited, the beach and the surrounding scenery was breathtaking. On the 17 mile ride up to Pebble Beach golf course, we stopped to see the...

You Are Not Alone

Here’s Something To Feel Good About Today… No matter where we are in our lives today; we can rest assured that someone else has been there too. While this may not feel like much consolation, knowing that they have not only survived but moved on to thrive, can help us to feel a whole lot better. You will never know how much you...

I Did My Best

Marlene’s Mid-Life Diary My Book Proposal is in the mail on its way to the NYC agent. It’s my baby and still like everything else I have to let go after a long labor of childbirth. I’m feeling relieved and anxious at the same time. What if they like it, what if they don’t? Fact is I did my very best and I feel good knowing...

Behind The Scenes

Here’s Something To Feel Good About Today… I tend to forget that things are always happening behind the scenes. I like to believe that I have control over my life, the truth is that I can only control my actions and let go. It’s like driving a car letting go of the steering wheel and trusting that your car will find its way...

I lost my keys today

Marlene’s Mid-Life Diary Totally distracted in Staples, I lost my keys; car keys and house keys included. I tried not to panic. Instead I searched the aisles, informed management and waited. After about a half an hour, I let go of struggling to find them and sat down and prayed. About 5 minutes later a smiling blonde cashier boy...