Sunday Secret

I still read PostSecret every week. I haven't re-posted one of Frank's postcards here on my blog in a long time ... but this secret from today speaks to me. (Those faces though!)

Part of being happy is choosing to be happy.

Another part is protecting my boundaries.

Winging It

This image from PostSecret struck a chord this morning.

I am SO winging it!

Sunday Secrets: June 24, 2012

This particular secret hits very close to home.

 Sometimes my stitching is

 the only thing that helps me stay centered.

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. I find it to be an insightful sociological experiment.

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Sunday Secrets: March 18, 2012

I haven't had a Sunday Secrets post in 10 months, so thought I'd break the cycle.

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. I find it to be an insightful sociological experiment.

I could relate to the following two secrets from today's post:

The back of this post card read:

"My faith is evolving."

 

We know.

Sometimes we act extra happy around you

just to watch  you squirm.

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Sunday Secrets: May 15, 2011

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. I find it to be an insightful sociological experiment.

I could relate to the following two secrets from today's post:

It sucks that he picked alcohol over me and his daughters.

It ended up killing him.

We are thriving.

I didn't have the nerve back then

But I told him over 30 years later.

I still like him and keep in touch. 

We're like siblings now - only better.

Sunday Secrets: May 08, 2011

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. I find it to be an insightful sociological experiment.

PostSecret was full of Mother's Day cards last weekend. These were my favorite three:

When Julie was an infant, 

she saved my life as my marriage fell apart.

A sweet baby on my lap gave me hope 

when hope seemed lost.

My older daughters assure me of this over and over.

They're worth it.

Amen.

My mom taught me how to be a good mom.

Tomorrow would have been her 90th birthday.
Happy Birthday, Mom!

Sunday Secrets ... 2011

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. I find it to be an insightful sociological experiment.

I haven't posted any secrets for quite some time, so these twelve secrets are a conglomeration of various post cards that caught my attention from the last several weeks. No comments from me. I'll let the secrets speak for themselves as they spoke to me.

 

Sunday Secrets ... end of 2010

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. I find it to be an insightful sociological experiment.

I didn't manage to post any secrets for the last three weeks! This is a catch-up post. Here are my favorites, in no particular order.

I love this. Thirteen years ago,

my mom died between Christmas and New Year's Day.

The following year I gave her purple coat

to "Coats for Kids."

Wish I'd thought of doing this.

 After my parents died, I gave myself the same gift.

I have the same reaction.

 My adopted grandmother died this year.

I love you, Catherine!

I still send Christmas cards to some of my former beaus.

I've been happily married nearly 20 years.

I truly hope they are happy in their relationships, too.

(A couple of their wives ARE jealous ... 

I don't get it ... they won!)

On back: This pen is from the psych ward as well.

I hope this patient is healthy enough to know

to take the meds again should the need arise.

The help helps!

On back: happy new year

This was the first Christmas in a long time

that I didn't cry over those that won't forgive me.

I'm living the charmed life I dreamed.

I hope they are, too.

 

This secret brought a tear to my eye.

And this card made me laugh out loud.

Sunday Secrets: December 12, 2010

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. I find it to be an insightful sociological experiment. These four secrets made me smile:

My husband isn't quite that playful,
but his wife and daughters just might be.

There's nothing that teaches us
quite like the lessons learned
when walking a mile in someone else's shoes.

I'm pretty sure the example
of my sense of humor
helps my kids cope with stressful situations
all the time.

On Back: I hope you see this and wonder if it was for you.
I miss you

Sometimes a third party
is all that's left
as a way to communicate.

Sunday Secrets: December 05, 2010

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. I find it to be an insightful sociological experiment. Only one of today's secrets caused me to raise an eyebrow:

I'd think that shopping lists and receipts
would make for good fodder for a novelist.

The name Frank gave this postcard:
checkout.www.foundmagazine.com

I've read Found for a couple years now. It's fun.
Makes for a quirky gift, too.









They even have a "Dirty Found" magazine for those that enjoy a bit of extra steam in their lives.





Today's secret also reminds me of this book:
To-Do List: From Buying Milk to Finding a Soul Mate, What Our Lists Reveal About Us.
Browsing through this book is an interesting way to while away an hour.





There are FIVE PostSecret books that also make for great gifts. I've got all five, and just love them. My favorite just might be The Secret Lives of Men and Women

Sunday Secrets: November 28, 2010

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. I find it to be an insightful sociological experiment. These three secrets caught my attention today:

I like this idea, but I don't do it.
Am I too lazy?
Nah.
As long as it's kind, I just tell folks what I think!
I like to make their day.

Love this sentiment! It says:
I remember.
I care.
You're important to me.

There's more than one way to be raped.
I'm learning to take back the power.
I'm learning to stop trying to make things
have happy endings.
My favorite definition of forgiveness is from Oprah:
"Forgiveness is letting go of the hope
that the past can be changed."

Sunday Secrets: November 21, 2010

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. I find it to be an insightful sociological experiment. These three secrets tapped into memories today:

I stopped going when I got tired
of dealing with people
that would rather complain
than try to improve their situations.

I know a photographer who feels the same way.
(I didn't get an A+)

I had such a moment
over a meal at Souplantation.
(I told a secret!)

Sunday Secrets: November 14, 2010

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. I find it to be an insightful sociological experiment. I liked these two secrets today:

You go, girl! I like spunk.

Well said by the voice of experience.
Do pick a course of study that is right for you.

Sunday Secrets: November 07, 2010

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. I find it to be an insightful sociological experiment. This postcard touched a nerve.

I used to be envious of both intellectual women
and supermodels.
I'm still a bit self-conscious of my looks.
But I finally realized all those scholastic awards I won
were not flukes.
I AM smart ...
And some women envy me!
(I don't enjoy that feeling)

Sunday Secrets: October 31, 2010

PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard. I find it to be an insightful sociological experiment. These four secrets got a reaction out of me this morning:

Me either.
Especially social masks.

I felt that way 20+ years ago after my divorce.
Now I live a charmed life!

If only!
I WISH I had such confidence!

I'm lucky.
I heard this once before.
It wasn't kept a secret.
Thanks!