Monthly Archives: February 2012

Domestic Warrior

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Francesca De Grandis

Between being a poet and feeling the world needs lots of changing, I’m compelled to make up terms, LOL. I’m not saying what’s right for others, but I personally need a term other than housewife. Domestic warrior works beautifully. Right … Continue reading →

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Calligraphy can be so useful!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Francesca De Grandis

Calligraphy can be so useful! I made this just for me, but then thought someone else might get something from it, LOL. **** If you enjoyed my absurd …um, I guess it qualifies as a picture poem (it was … Continue reading →

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Walking Between the Stars: A Weekend Spiritual Retreat, Pagan Style

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Francesca De Grandis

Walking Between the Stars: A Weekend Spiritual Retreat, Pagan Style Imagine a weekend where you are cared for spiritually, in ceremonies led by a shaman elder. Envision a pagan retreat! Ritual will range from peaceful to ecstatic to transformative to … Continue reading →

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See Beauty, Express Beauty, Adorn the Cosmos

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Francesca De Grandis

I calligraphed today’s blog. Continue reading →

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Share My Insanity—Reviews

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Francesca De Grandis

Midwest Book Review gave Share My Insanity a big thumbs up: “an inclusive call to improve one’s own life with its unique brand of humor, very much recommended.” Continue reading →

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A Rant about Whether Humanity Has Evolved At All

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Francesca De Grandis

Did ancient Romans eat popcorn? Continue reading →

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Finding Happiness during Difficult Times

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Francesca De Grandis

Mice invaded my kitchen, I just got food poisoning, and…I feel great. Continue reading →

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