Monthly Archives: October 2015

Dear Friend (at Mudroom)

Posted on 10/28/2015 by @LatelaMary

Supremacists – reflection by Mary E. Latela 10/28/2015 My sister on Mudroom, AddyeB, wrote a powerful piece on white supremacy which pours out like lava. She writes: “If only we protected Black girls the way we protect White fragility and … Continue reading →

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Pushy – No! Assertive – Yes!

Posted on 10/26/2015 by @LatelaMary

Pushy – No!   Assertive – Yes!  Mary E. Latela October 26, 2015 I read about the qualities writers should develop in order to be a good marketer. Yes, my Dad was in Sales, and he had a personality to go with … Continue reading →

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Why Am I Here …. It’s a Big Question!

Posted on 10/22/2015 by @LatelaMary

Mary E. Latela  October 22, 2015 School was my sanctuary – my safe place – and I loved it. I learned how to be sure that my teacher noticed me – no, not by mischief, but by raising my hand and … Continue reading →

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Bukowski and the Creative Peak!

Posted on 10/20/2015 by @LatelaMary

Comments Mary E. Latela October 20, 2015 My dear friend, @theneuroticblog posted some quotes from poet Charles Bukowski. Among them, I select the following as my favorite: “If you’re going to try, go all the way. Otherwise, don’t even start. … Continue reading →

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Mom ~ what just happened?

Posted on 10/19/2015 by @LatelaMary

Is it me or did the world flip  over today? Mary E. Latela, October 19, 2015 My brother called this morning to chat, and to remind me that this is also the anniversary of Mom’s death four years ago, because he knows … Continue reading →

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When Even the Sabbath is Gone

Posted on 10/18/2015 by @LatelaMary

Mary E. Latela Many wonderful people feel called to volunteer for Hospice. They are strong, wise, have supportive friends, and want to walk into the holy space, the thin space, where heaven and earth are so close you have a … Continue reading →

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Bookends NYTimes 10/18/15

Posted on 10/18/2015 by @LatelaMary

Mary E. Latela @LatelaMary Adam Kirsch and James Parker argue whether writers should aim for  timelessness or for “this moment in time,” the moment presence, which will bring timelessness as a by-product. Both perspectives miss the point. A writer writes. … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Me

Posted on 10/11/2015 by @LatelaMary

Mary Latela October 10, 2015 We always made our own birthday cards, and now the little ones are making their own. One rule is not to spell out or correct the work of a little artist. My little guy handed … Continue reading →

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World Mental Health Day

Posted on 10/10/2015 by @LatelaMary

Some  reflections on Mental Health Day by Mary E. Latela October 10, 2015 Today is World Mental Health Day. We hear the term “mental illness” every time a terrible crime is committed and we cannot logically explain it. However, degrees of … Continue reading →

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Mudroom Meditation

Posted on 10/10/2015 by @LatelaMary

Mudroom Meditation – What Are You Worth? Mary E. Latela October 10, 2015 “Come back when your vision is larger. Come back when you’re ready to build an organization. Come back when you’re ready to value your time and not … Continue reading →

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