Volume One: Years 1997 – 2001 Tears, Lies, and Fresh Fruit Pies

Volume Two: Years 2002 – 2008 Pain, Persistence and Purifying Waters

WELCOME…

You have landed on the site for two volumes of life journey musings published in summer 2011.

To learn more, click on the categories across the top of this page…

1. You can read  excerpted introductions and a few poems.
2. You can read KUDOS from those who have appreciated both sets of poems and are willing to go public with their affirmation.
3. You can check out a little about me, the AUTHOR.
4. You can enjoy my very first radio blog interview, talking about these “musings”.
5. You can see what else I have been doing since 2008, by visiting  www.whynotdowhatyoulove.com.
6. And, you can visit Time for You, where I offer committed reflection time for those wanting to gain clarity and perspective about their life journeys.
7. Finally, you can always feel free to write me for any reason at martha@taketimeforyou.net.

 

SCHEDULE  OF  LOCAL  READINGS

When dates are confirmed for libraries and bookstores and other venues, you will find the dates at this location.  Or, call 532-2579 to schedule a reading, talk or program for your group or organization.

Gaylord Library in South Hadley  –  Wonderful conversation held on September 22, 2011

Odyssey Bookshop in South Hadley –

 

A PERSONAL PLEA….

I have been told that these books are particularly meaningful to reflective folks who live with chronic illness of one kind or another, or who have a family member in that situation.  I’ll add that I have also been told recently that these books are meaningful to anyone suffering a life setback, or any temporary disruption.

Although my particular diagnosis was one of MS, the books are not about multiple sclerosis. Rather they document the journey of one woman who, anticipating one kind of future, in my case a robust and physically active retirement,  ended up instead having to cope with illness and loss.  It’s a heroic journey, one shared by many, I believe.

My sense is that any association or group seeking to provide the company of honest expression to their patients, clients,  and helper staff, may be interested in acquiring copies.    The poems are wonderful prompts for support group discussions of all kinds.  You who are afflicted, are not alone.  Nor are you who are in transition and trying to sort out life’s ups and downs.  We are never without the power to choose how to play whatever hand we are dealt in life. Despair and powerlessness are temporary conditions unless we choose to make them permanent.

If you have such a connection to provide, please do not hesitate to call me at 413-532-2579 or email martha@taketimeforyou.net.  Complimentary copies are available for review.

I have always believed, and I still believe,

that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way,

we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value.

Hermann Hesse