by Mary | May 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
“Chasing meaning is better for your health than avoiding discomfort.” – Kelly McGonigal “I never leave my house…” No matter how many times we hear these words from veterans arriving at our SongwritingWith:Soldiers retreats, it is always a...
by Mary | Apr 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
Who are your heroes? How can you emulate them? Today I write in honor of one of my heroes, my favorite author of all time, Gabriel Garcia Marquez. I rarely state a favorite of anything, preferring to keep the possibilities for unyielding love wide open. I find it...
by Mary | Dec 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
“I am standing here today because of SongwritingWith:Soldiers.” Sgt. Nikki Shaw shared these moving words as she introduced Half-Horse Town at our September SongwritingWith:Soldiers fundraiser, a song she co-wrote at a retreat with Darden...
by Mary | Dec 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
by Mary | Oct 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
I don’t think there’s anyone above age 5 who doesn’t have feelings about war. We are introduced to it in countless ways — by seeing footage on the news, hearing an ancient fable at bedtime, listening to a story about a relative who was a Veteran, the list goes...
by Mary | Sep 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
I love to look at this photo from our last retreat at the Carey Center in Rensselaerville, NY and remember so many good things… like the crystal blue skies and gentle breeze. And how, one by one the soldiers, songwriters, staff, and volunteers arrived, each noting the...
by Mary | Apr 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Songwriting retreat for veterans expands reach, impact Bob Woodruff Foundation, ASCAP Foundation, Lockheed Martin and more help SongwritingWith:Soldiers broaden reach and build community BELTON, TEXAS – Twelve active duty...
by Mary | Apr 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Sometimes I have to share links to projects I am especially proud of. Some you may have seen before — others are new and worth a look. SongwritingWith:Soldiers – The soldiers are signed up, 4 songwriters from Austin and Nashville, too....
by Mary | Mar 8, 2013 | Featured
Spreading HAPPY awareness – Director Roko Belic Author’s Note : I am thankful for much of the beauty in this world — from nature’s splendor to human innovation. One of my favorite things of beauty is the film, HAPPY. ...
by Mary | Jan 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
Feeling frazzled? Wondering how to keep up in this uber-connected world? Fear not. Sanity exists, and you can access it right now! Read this article! — Feel better about where you are now, what you have in your life…..and pass it on! The Medium...
