Discovering our true selves in midlife.
About Maryanne Pope
Why I Love ‘Schitt’s Creek’
I suspect “Schitt’s Creek” found its way into my life, heart and mind at the perfect time…personally and professionally.
I suspect “Schitt’s Creek” found its way into my life, heart and mind at the perfect time…personally and professionally.
Share the Load
“It’s not the heavy load that breaks you, it’s the way you carry it.” – Lena Horne
“It’s not the heavy load that breaks you, it’s the way you carry it.” – Lena Horne
Suicide Prevention—Get the Help You Need BEFORE the Hope Runs Out
A friend of mine took his own life last week.
A friend of mine took his own life last week.
It’s a Strange Time to be a Police Widow
The time for significant change in society has come.
The time for significant change in society has come.
‘Educated’ Book Educated Me
A great book---such as this---can bring us to our knees in gratitude that the story we are reading is not our own.
A great book—such as this—can bring us to our knees in gratitude that the story we are reading is not our own.
Beware of the Beliefs Beneath Your Thoughts
Are you holding on to a deep-rooted belief that might be doing you more harm than good?
Are you holding on to a deep-rooted belief that might be doing you more harm than good?
Learning From Moments of Betrayal
The uncomfortable questions asked in "The Bridges of Madison County".
The uncomfortable questions asked in “The Bridges of Madison County”.
The Silent Treatment – When Silence Speaks Louder Than Words
What is the difference between giving tough love and being a jerk?
What is the difference between giving tough love and being a jerk?
Beware of Faulty First Assumptions
Life Lesson #74 from my Retriever.
Life Lesson #74 from my Retriever.
Why Difficult Times Help Pave the Way to Appreciate a Better Future
Ahhh…the quirks of being human.
Ahhh…the quirks of being human.
Perseverance – Lessons Learned From an Epic Hike
Perspective is everything.
Perspective is everything.
Push the STOP Button – Get Off the Conveyor Belt
Regardless of who we are, or what we do, we ALL need a break now and then…jump off the old treadmill for a bit of a breather.
Regardless of who we are, or what we do, we ALL need a break now and then…jump off the old treadmill for a bit of a breather.
Coincidences – Spiritual Connection or Statistical Probability…or Both?
What are your thoughts on coincidences?
What are your thoughts on coincidences?
Lessons from ‘Fight Club’ for the Struggling Small Business Owner
Time to bring back balance.
Time to bring back balance.
My Funny Father
When the mind goes but the sense of humor stays.
When the mind goes but the sense of humor stays.