One Grandma’s journey
June 13, 2010
This week’s reunion with my college roomate that I hadn’t seen in 39 years was really special. It has opened up a new avenue of friendship. I am hopeful to look up more of our college friends from Western Illinois University’s Corbin Hall. We were together on Super 2nd.
May 24, 2010
8lb 8 oz Zoe Grace Fisher was born at 11:49 am on May 24, 2010. she is perfect, beautiful, and healthy.
May 14, 2010
Sweet little girl with her Teddy sat with me in row ten. She was full of energy and wonder. Abbi and Teddy are both 9 years old. As she sat and watched me knit, she prepared me for my own grandchildren. Amanda is a day away from delivering # 3. So I changed my flight to arrive a week earlier than planned- today. So I will be doing everything I can to get this child out and making his or her way. Oma and I will be tag teaming as we play with Emily and Andy and help Amanda and new baby.
May 13, 2010
So after an inspiring, empowering weekend of attending Oprah – Live Your Best Life Events, and visiting some tourist spots and some “Manhattan” restaurants, I am released from the limitations of recovery from my total hip replacement, and empowered to engage in all that life can be. I am enjoying life here on this day in this moment. ”The animal and the angel in me will go towards what makes me happy.” Martha Beck
May 9, 2010
We have both had a wonderful time here in NYC celebrating our 19 year friendship and Mother’s Day 2010. I hope everyone is celebrating Mothers everywhere. Oprah and her team of celebrities and all of her staff put together a 5 star weekend. From the Reception on Friday through the Sunday Morning Walkathon there were sights, sounds and celebrities. There was inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbert, advice from protecting your money with Suze Orman, improving your health with Dr. Oz, decorating boldly with “Cutie” Nate Berkus, inspiration from life coach Martha Beck, great wisdom from Donna Brazile, and an easy plan for living a richer life with less stuff with Peter Walsh. There were book signings, live radio shows, make-overs, gifts, and flowers.
Oprah’s event at Radio City Music Hall was wonderful. She gave us inspiration through her own life story and told us through “What I know for sure . . . . .” is that each step along the way we can open ourselves to the energy and receive inspiration and direction. In our daily quiet times or in our struggles through centering and listening - we find our way. She gave us images of her life, from childhood to now and described how “What she knows for sure – was that God was always there for her and that she couldn’t get through it without Him. Be the best you can be through ever phase of your life and look for your path forward so you can be generous to others. Did I mention Hugh Jackman burst on stage to bring in the anniversary cake with the Rockets?
The Sunday morning walkathon was a success with all her celebrity guests – even Bette Midler and Jennifer Hudson. The charity event was very well attended with almost 10,000 women and men. We all braved the cold wind to end up at a Times Square Party with lots of free cupcakes!
Check out our pictures:
Lifeshops
Radio City Music Hall
May 8, 2010
10. Live Bold
9. Spring Flowers
8. It’s all about the details
7. Collections- your home tells the story of who you are.
6. What’s on TV
5. Edit, Edit, Edit
4. A picture is worth a thousand words.
3. Use the good stuff
2. Sleeping Late – thread count is a lie
1. Art – student art shows – frame art from books – kids artwork
May 8, 2010
Failure is a signpost to turn you in another direction. Oprah
The more you get lost in what you are doing, the more interesting you’ll become. Martha Beck
Remember that every no leads you that much closer to a yes. Suze Orman
Finding a solution in each probblem is what gives life it’s gusto. Martha Beck
May 7, 2010
You have already seen our beautiful and delicious deviled eggs. We also sampled two of their plates. The New Season Asparagus with Prosciutto and Parmesan Custard and the Buffalo Mozzarella with Marinated Olives & Chili. A diner at the next table also gave us a sample of the Spotted Pig’s signature – Sheep’s Ricotta Gnudi with Brown Butter & Sage. I lack the words to describe how good it was. So after a wonderful experience at a “Manhattan” kind of place in E.Village, we found our way to The Magnolia Bakery. Oh – the aroma – well, it’s a dessert bakery – what more can I say. We also sample their signature – Banana Pudding. And I think it smell amazing in there because they use sweetened Marscapone Cheese for their icing.
And as you can see, we found a cozy spot on the corner of Hudson and Perry for some neighborhood knitting. Many people stopped to chat as we were relaxing and knitting. It was great people watching!
