Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Bloom Where Planted

Bloom Where Planted

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

9/29/2018

My favorite part of the movie ‘You’ve Got Mail’ happens after Kathleen Kelley's quaint little bookshop closes. By letting go of her store after big bad Fox Books moves in on the Upper West Side and takes over, she begins to flesh out the rest of her life, all the nooks and crannies of her heart and soul. And just like an albatross with wings widespanning, her life begins to really take off only after truly letting go. Kathleen does this with style, grace, and still, an open heart. It may be just a movie for some, but there is a staggering amount of wisdom throughout this cinematic fairytale. I am thankful for this sweet reminder. After all, who doesn't love it when the imperfectly perfect and the cynical capitalist collide with such coursing chemistry?

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My name is Elizabeth, and I come bearing gifts. I have a story to tell, you see. Several stories, really. I joke that writing is cheaper than therapy, and it is true that writing has been life-changing for me in so many ways.

I want you to feel free to click the YouTube arrow to play the music while you're indulging yourself here. Go ahead, put it on loop for the time it takes you to read the entire passage. I promise, you won't be sorry. Why, I listen on loop as I write these memories, these scenarios, these monumental lessons of my life. You know, so I can feel the music inside of me. It is my belief that we, all of us, have memories linked to the things we love most: Beauty, Food, Scent, Touch, and Sound.

With this blog, it is my intention to honor those memories through the five senses. We will explore together a little bit of art, food, smelly-goods, tactile pleasures, and melodies that take us allllll back, all the way back. I invite you to come along for the drive, so to speak, because I have lots to talk about. And of course, as someone who wants to be your friend, I want to know how you feel, too, because in kindergarten we learned that this is how a friendship works...give and take. Are you with me?

Alrighty then. Let's Do This!

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