Processing Emotions - again...

Against The Wind (Live) by Noah Cyrus listen here on SirusXM Coffee House 1 Mar 26
"Believe in your ability to fortify yourself today, despite what the world puts in your path." p. 67 March 4 Dear Friend
"Confidence us crafted over time, through personal connectionand practiced resilience." p. 67 March 4 Dear Friend 
Don't Let The Bastards (Get You Down)
Eternal Echoes by John O'Donohue is the perfect book for me to pick up again today. 8 March 2026
Florence + the Machine "Shake It Out"
Giver / Taker by Kacey Musgraves
"Happiness isn't dependent on your circumstances; It's a product of your relationship with yourself. It's the result of self-love and self-respect cultivated over time. It builds from a steady practice of contentment as you train yourself to look for the magic all around you, trusting it's always there." p. 65 Dear Friend
"I'm finally movingc changing my direction.  The Idea of it makes me feel Indestructible." p. 210
Justin Moore ft. Dierks Bentley listen here. Thank you, Christine M. Law
"Knee-jerk reactions and impulses, letting myself say [and do] whatever comes to mind..." p. 70 March 7 Dear Friend 
"Life will throw curveballs in your path, but if you stay open and curious,  those curveballs can become gateways to a new level of awareness and knowledge. " p. 67 March 4 Dear Friend 
"Make peace with who you are... " March 8, Simple Abundance 
Natasha Bedingfield "Today is Where Your Book Begins" March 6, 2026 page a day calendar listen, watch, and feel the song here 
"Ordinary moments that become extraordinary from a distance. " p. 145 Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah 
"Questioning everything, feeling assuredof nothing." p. 67 March 4 Dear Friend
"Release the relationships that harm your mental health..." p. 67 March 4 Dear Friend 
"Simplicity gains importance in our lives as we begin to make peace with ourselves...tge teal thing is finally ready to be revealed." ~ March 8 Simple Abundance 
"Take tiny steps toward your goals and dreams... follow through... Trust in yourself..." p. 67 March 4 Dear Friend
"Uneven steps, tender turns, and wild-hearted wonderings." ~ Helen Hallows' An invitation to be brave and vulnerable Mar 2
Video by Pam Zagarenski see "Z"
"We're All Alone" by Boz Scaggs Sunday, March 1 2026
"eXistenial question: who are you? p. 66 March 3 Dear Friend
"You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." J. R. Tolkien qtd. Part One Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah 


End of February 2026 More snow, and books :)

Accept Life's Little Nudges" ~ Dear Friend February 19
"Because pursuing your dreams is an act of Bravery in a world filled with doubt and criticism." ~ Dear Friend February 20
"Culivate a deeper understanding and perspective" ~ Dear Friend February 15
"Each Day Is A Gift...Embrace true, healthy positivity"  ~ Dear Friend
Fergie's "Big Girls Don't Cry" listen here
Gut Goes right back to February 2008
Haircut!! Yes! Yay!! Thank you, Patty 💇‍♀️
"It's Okay To Disagree" ~ Dear Friend February 16
Jamie, Edith, and June came into the library today! Sunday, 22 Feb 26 So glad I agreed to fill in
"Let Hope Move You" p.50 ~ Dear Friend
Our culture Often glorifies Our ability to multitask... making us feel scattered and overwhelmed... p. 64 Dear Friend
Professor Wormbog in Search for the Zipperump-a-zoo 
"Quiet settles in between us, turns awkward." p. 55 ~ Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah 
Reading... finally 📖📚
Snow ❄️ lots and lots of Snow ❄️ 🙄 
"Thundersnow Strikes Again" Thank you, Jim Cantore ☺️ watch here
"Unabashed love" p. 86 "Uncontainable "like a storm wave breaking over the beach." p. 139   ~ Comfort and Joy by Kristin Hannah 
Venture out... FriluftsliV Chapter 2 of The Scandinavian Guide to Happiness
"We are so accustomed to overextending ourselves and caring for others, but rarely do we take time to ask ourselves what we need..."
eXperiment with staying in the Present moment,  limiting attention to one thing at a time." p. 64 Dear Friend
You [Jackie Law] are worthy of care and compassion, and You never need an explanation for prioritizing Your well-being!" p.60  ~ Dear Friend
"Zipperump-a-zoo in Professor Wormbog and his search for the Zipperump-a-zoo" p. 54 ~ Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah 

February begins with a Brrr

Better Be Home Soon” by Crowded House listen here
Corner Thai Café in Westerly has yummy food and delicious fried ice cream
 2/13/26
Down By The Water” by Abigail Lapell listen here
E.Y.E.S. by Hannah Mangum: 
Friday night movie

Credit: Little Pine Learners
"Glory of Love" by Peter Cetera listen here
Hazlett's "Queen of the Season" listen and watch here
"Into the Night" by Benny Mardones 1980 ah memories dancing Michael at The Wreck
"Just Remember I Love You" by Firefall 1977 listen here
"Kiss Me" Song by Sixpence None The Richer ‧ 1997  The Way Home S1E5 l Listen here
"Listen and Learn" Feb 15 entry from Dear Friend by Michelle Maros 
"Mean Old Man" by James Taylor from the album October Road listen here
 2/13/26
Nana's Mystic GingerBrew Man - yum!
Percy the Park Keeper: A Classic Treasury by Nick Butterworth 
Quiambaug Cove,  Stonington 7:33 am Saturday,  January 31, 2026
Roberta and Tom Keena's for lunch and genealogy chat with Mom 16 Feb 2026 and also found out Michael Morrone has been facing medical challenges for sometime now.
"Sweet Life" by Paul Davis listen here
"This Year’s Love" by David Gray was in S2E4 of
"Uneven steps, tender turns, and wild-hearted wonderings." ~ Helen Hallows' February Newsletter "The Wild Path"
Valentine's Day
Wayland's Wharf in Winter Waiting 
Xoxo_bravo_girl_ posted this video of James Van Der Beek and his daughter shortly after his passing.
"You live, you learn / You love, you learn / You cry, you learn / You lose, you learn / You bleed, you learn / You scream you learn.." Alanis Morissette from The Way Home  Season 1 Episode 7
Zine prototype for hello (2026) from Han Samwich check it out here