What Now?

Marlene’s Mid-Life Diary
I have had some pre-conceived notions of how events should fall into place. My expectations have often led to feelings of disappointment. So what now? Something about me needs to change because clearly I have no control of how events will manifest. I am willing to let go of my desire [...]

Connecting

Marlene’s Mid-Life Diary
As an artist, everything comes to life for me when there is a visual attached. I love a good story but when there are photographs or illustrations I immediately sneak a peek before I read any text. That’s why it’s so exciting for me to begin to post images with my blogs. Nothing [...]

Always Growing

Marlene’s Mid-Life Diary
Sept. 14th.
Part of what creates happiness for me is freedom of expression and the feeling that I am always learning and growing. I must be creative in all areas of my life or I feel stifled and passionless. I’m not sure if most people feel this way, perhaps they do but are just [...]

Forget Worrying

Marlene’s Mid-Life Diary
If there is one old behavior I’m willing to let go of once and for all its worrying… What a complete waste of time and energy. I realize more and more that there is limited space and I have decided to not fill it with something so useless…so I’m forgetting worry and remembering [...]

Reconnecting

Marlene’s Mid-Life Diary
Labor Day weekend was one filled with family and friends. My niece was married in Salem, MA and I experienced three full days of wedding festivities, complete with all the fun girly activities. Drove from Boston to NYC to visit friends and packed seeing most of them into two days. I must say [...]