What makes a good neighbor? Kindness In words, in gestures, in patience, in compassion, with love. One blogger suggested we give our neighbors lots of chances to warm up and feel comfortable enough to wave. We just don’t know what others are going through. Lots of chances sounds generous and loving. I like picturing theseContinue reading “A Kind Word..”
Author Archives: andreatancrati
Try? Wait. What did Yoda say?
What could you try for the first time? I’m going to try for success. Im going to try out all these new things. I’m going to succeed at this new adventure. That. The blog, the book, the new East coast me.. I’m going to um…yeah… succeed! Give it all a test drive. Why not?
3 Ps
What principles define how you live? I’m dedicating this post to my best friend Wendi whose birthday was this month, but who passed away far too soon. I miss her everyday. She and I bonded over our individual quests to somehow figure out life. We read, we studied, we signed up, we listened. After herContinue reading “3 Ps”
Monsters?
What have you been putting off doing? Why? Shall I make a list? I’ll stick to this one project. I want to find a printer who can print as nice a copy of Beatrix as the printer in California did. Why haven’t I yet? I’m worried. Will it be expensive? Will I like the quality?Continue reading “Monsters?”
Who needs Neverland?
When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)? Usually I don’t I think my most grown up moments were when life got difficult. When my baby was in NICU. My first husband was sick. I had three little ones to care for. Later when I was a single momContinue reading “Who needs Neverland?”
$$$
If I had a million dollars to give away, who would I give it to? What a prompt If I had an extra million dollars… Let’s assume I’ve already given my kids and family members all a million or as much as they need, I have more than enough to be comfortable in my lifeContinue reading “$$$”
What if…
What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed complete and utter success I changed the question I was going to say the lottery., but never considered not winning a failed attempt. is it? If it is then sure, winning is kind of a success.. Or I would have a solo show in an artContinue reading “What if…”
Maybe This
What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself? This one might surpass the last one. Training for my first marathon was life-changing-hard as well. Getting myself into a good college helped my 17 year old self see herself differently at the time. I think having a big goal is good for me. PickingContinue reading “Maybe This”
Don’t we All
So today I went to yoga and no one else showed up. I got to know the instructor AND I got to have a private yoga class. Jaylene is a gifted restorative yoga teacher. She is also an artist. She gave me some good ideas. I didn’t realize that Etsy took care of postage. (theyContinue reading “Don’t we All”
Interesting
Who are your favorite artists? I enjoyed the responses to this question. I’m not sure if everybody has a favorite artist but the creative answers are 😎 awesome! My list might be too long and likely boring. But here’s one anyway…