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Live with Love in Your Heart

02/07/2012 10:34:00

It has taken me many years to realize I cannot control the actions of others, no matter how hurtful they may be. I cannot reside in the past.

I can however, hold on to my dreams and wishes. Some will come true and others will not. Life is bittersweet. There is joy and there is sorrow.

If my brother's death has taught me anything, it's that you never take anything or anyone for granted. You stand by your family. You nurture positive relationships with those that care about you. You live each day with love and kindness in your heart.

My brother once said, "I have so much love to give."

I echo his sentiment.

Imagine how great the world would be if we each gave a little more love, and less strife. We can control our own actions and how they effect others. We can choose to unleash fury or hold our tongues. We can choose our words wisely or say whatever comes to minds.

Sometimes silence is necessary, especially in those rare moments when your tongue is on fire, and you'd like to burn someone. LOL!

Peace and love to all.

Marie

Custom Cuteness

01/26/2012 09:14:00

Need a one of a kind gift? Looking for the perfect baby shower, birthday, valentines, or wedding gift? How about purchasing a custom piece of art? It's the perfect gift for the person who already has it all.

Unlike buying chain store art that is mass produced, my artwork is original acrylic on canvas. No two pieces are alike, and each piece is signed and dated. Simply contact me with the individual's name, your vision, and the size of the canvas for an estimate.

Know what else goes into each piece? LOVE

Bet those chain stores can't say the same. ;)

Prices vary depending on size but start at $25 + shipping

Illness Tickles My Funny Bone

01/14/2012 13:08:00

I have not been feeling well. For the past few months, my body has been spiraling out of control. I've been feeling fatigued, light headed, irritable, disoriented, etc. I can feel my iron being depleted over time. (My body doesn't absorb iron, so my iron levels are dangerously low.) I know without iron infusions, my health will continue to deteriorate. For now, there is nothing I can do.

Humor has always been my instant cure, so I created the comic blog "Little Miss Dramedy".

Enjoy! Feedback is always appreciated.

Much Love,

Marie

http://littlemissdramedy.blogspot.com/

The Big Splash

12/11/2011 09:20:00

One of my new children's books is called The Big Splash. The idea for it came from a baby shower invite which asked that everyone bring a book for the new baby. What a great idea! A book is both educational and fun. Reading is also something you can do with your child to create lifelong memories. I remember my dad reading to me as a child, although he usually fell asleep before me. His reading enabled me to memorize sight words, which enabled me to begin reading at an early age.

Okay, so now I had the problem of what to bring. I knew the mother loved penguins, but I couldn't recall a penguin book that I liked. So I decided, what-the-heck, I'll write one and dedicate it to the family. It will be an extra special gift, so I spent the next week pouring my heart and soul into The Big Splash.

The Big Splash is about a penguin (Pen) who looks slightly different than the other penguins and gets laughed at. To make matters worse, he's scared of everything. One day during a class field trip, the class pauses as they reach a large hill no one wants to go down. By accident, Pen slips on the ice and goes down the hill. He makes a big splash, not just in the water but also with the other penguins. Soon Pen realizes he's not that different after all. He never was. His fear kept him from making friends and being accepted.

I made The Big Splash available to fellow penguin lovers on Bookemon. I'm also donating $1 of every sale to autism research. Part of the reason being, I write and illustrate because I love it. And partly, because I have a story to tell.

Happy Readings!!! Enjoy!