Tag Archives: #WPLongform

It’s taken me weeks to get to this: Mandela. The irony of it coming on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday isn’t lost on me… though, some might argue it’s not ironic at all. Don’t ask Alanis Morissette about that–only … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 20, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 23 Comments

Warning: There are several statements in this post that may ruffle some feathers. I could say that I’m joking, but that would be cop-out. I am being playful, provocative, and definitely sarcastic, in many places, but I own the fact … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 13, 2014 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 63 Comments

Last night, an “Urgent Request” came from Hospice House, that they were short staffed today, and beds were full– That someone was needed for the 8am-12pm shift today. I am still home recovering and had given up my shifts there … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 31, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 34 Comments

In my Christmas Miracles post, I told you that I believe in all kinds of things: Magic, Christmas, Goodness… I do. However, I don’t I believe in New Year’s resolutions. I did when I was young, but after enough failed … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 30, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 49 Comments

I believe in magic; I’ve said it before. I believe that magic presents itself to us in ways that we don’t always recognize or appreciate, but it’s magic just the same. I believe in goodness. I believe it outweighs bad, … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 26, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 45 Comments

Tales from the Motherland Straight up with a twist Skip to content ← The Middle… Have to Laugh or I’d Cry… Oh, Right! I’m Crying Too. The Middle… The U.N. Full Assembly → Countdown to Holiday Spirit: Oh Baby, Call Me Ho, Ho, Ho! Posted … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 19, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 19 Comments

Talk about one extreme to another! My last post was on the wild and wooly world of New York City, and today it’s the epic beauty of the Pacific NW, and conservation. Keeping you on your toes! As I’ve said … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 17, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 14 Comments

Note: It took me all week to get around to writing this post, because my week was bat ass crazy! Not a minute to really write or reflect. So, I’ve spared nothing here. No part 1 and 2, as would … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 12, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 25 Comments

The title of this post is in no way to suggest that friendship, itself, is a slow painful death. However, the end of a good friendship is one of the worst kinds of deaths: slow and so horribly painful. Having … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 3, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau | 49 Comments

Thanksgiving: The New Black Friday

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Thanksgiving, in my mind it has always been one of the truly sacred days when virtually everything is closed and folks visit with family, chill, and eat un-Godly great food that can kill you. Arteries clog, gallbladder give out (mine … Continue reading →