Author: Nina Vallone

Neen is a writer by night, a mostly adoring wife and a mom of teenagers by day (and night.) She's on a quest to write about what she talks about: life, love and the pursuit of getting up after falling, repeatedly. Her passion of learning to live a mindful life lead her to teaching mindfulness classes around town. While living in the burbs, she constantly peruses city real estate so that when the kids are off to college, she and hubs can haul ass back down to the city.

Blessings of a sick day

by Nina Vallone, posted in gratitudte

Last week, I wrote a post called Gratitude breeds gratitude. The gist was, when other people feel, speak about and express gratitude, it becomes contagious. When my friends feel joy, I feel joy. When people are grateful, I not only feel grateful for them, I find myself looking for more opportunities to feel grateful myself. … Continue reading Blessings of a sick day

The postal worker made my day

by Nina Vallone, posted in gratitudte, intentional living, Uncategorized

The lady behind the counter at the post office made my day today. Sounds like a Pearl Jam song.. The morning was hectic. I handled all the normal business, the lunches, the getting ready, the last minute laundry before leaving the house. I needed to leave early to be sure I mailed an ever so … Continue reading The postal worker made my day

I’m Grateful for my Starbuck’s cup

by Nina Vallone, posted in Uncategorized

Red cup, white cup, green cup, blue cup. I'll take them all. I'll take my Starbuck's cup with a snowflake, a tree, a squirrel and menorah. As long as the message is positive, I really don't care about cup color or adornments. I do care about size. I mean, come on, we all know size … Continue reading I’m Grateful for my Starbuck’s cup