Daily Joys and Simple Pleasures

What Did You Love Doing When You Were A Child?

mary anne radmacher — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:19:38 +0000

I loved singing. I sang sungs I'd been taught. I sang songs that sprang from my heart and experience that I hadn't learned anywhere but in my own soul. And that was a very long time ago. Now, decades later...I have the honor of collaborating with a talented and servant-hearted singer/songwriter named Ray Agnew. This piece was written for the American Kidney Association folks...and anyone who loves someone whose in pain or has a chronic illness will well understand the impact...

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My Social Media Compass Points

mary anne radmacher — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:40:21 +0000

I've engaged in research and conversation. I've contemplated my work and my words and their place at the social media table. These measures/questions the result of my reflection: Mary Anne Radmacher’s Social Media Compass Points Does it inspire, encourage, assist or make me laugh? Is it kind? If it isn’t kind, is it true (substantiated/sourced)? Is it generous? Can I share while also supporting my livelihood? Does it connect or divide (support community)? If it divides,...

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In Honor of Commander Hadfield and two peers hurling back to earth from space

mary anne radmacher — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:28:36 +0000

Did you know that the International Space Station is circling our globe, repeatedly? It's amazing science. I honor their accomplishments with poetry: For the Starman, Chris Hadfield how does this earth footed being comprehend the impulse to sit among the stars? there is a longing to shine among them, as if a part of my heart was long ago folded in to their heat and light. our nexus is understood in that stars are made by the sum of other parts. as am i. and, like...

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