“Good times and bum times, I’ve seen them all and, my dear, I’m still here.” ~ From the Broadway musical, “Follies” Most of you are aware that December 31st is a double-whammy for us strange ones who also claim that end-of-the-year-ing as their birthdays as well. I’m one of them. And this one’s a biggie … Continue reading "I’m Still Here!"| Words from Cara
Loving Billy… “They, who have suffered so much at the hands of humans, never lose the ability to forgive, even though, being elephants, they will never be able to forget.” ― Daphne Sheldrick, An African Love Story: Love, Life and Elephants I was a docent at the L.A. Zoo some thirty years ago, where I … Continue reading "What Loving Billy The Elephant Over The Years Has Meant"| Words from Cara
I'm focused right now on the theme of something that resonates deep within my soul: "HOME." The post Home appeared first on Words from Cara.| Words from Cara
Author and motivational speaker, Cara Wilson-Granat, shares uplifting lessons gleaned from 20-year correspondence with Anne Frank’s father. The post Tree of Hope – Press Release appeared first on Words from Cara.| Words from Cara
As we now celebrate the Paralympics, I want to highlight one of the most remarkable Paralympians and heroes you will love as much as I do. Nick Scandone is a legend among those who knew and idolized him. I was honored to co-write his incredible story after Mary Kate Scandone requested my help. Mary Kate … Continue reading "Nick of Time – a Champion Paralympian" The post Nick of Time – a Champion Paralympian appeared first on Words from Cara.| Words from Cara
I was interviewed by World Class Performer website about my new book, Tree of Hope: Anne Frank’s Father Shares His Wisdom with an American Teen and the World. I hope you enjoy reading it. Source: WorldClassPerformer.com Where did you grow up and what was your childhood like? Did you have any particular experiences/stories that shaped … Continue reading "Interview: Short Life Lessons" The post Interview: Short Life Lessons appeared first on Words from Cara.| Words from Cara
“If it takes the entire army and navy to deliver a postal card in Chicago, that card will be delivered.” ~ Grover Cleveland I’m feeling nostalgic today. Oh for so many things but in particular? The postal service. One of those forever foundations of our lives that we could always depend on. Up until this … Continue reading "The Mail" The post The Mail appeared first on Words from Cara.| Words from Cara
“The smile beneath the mask—or how to communicate emotion while most of our faces are covered up.” I’m doing all I can to accept the new normal of mask-wearing 2020. Don’t get me wrong. I believe in all the life-saving reasons. I really do. Thing is, along with trying to breathe while dealing with a … Continue reading "An interview with Jesse Wilson (“The Mask Guy”)" The post An interview with Jesse Wilson (“The Mask Guy”) appeared first on Words from Cara.| Words from Cara
“The reason people think it’s important to be white is that they think it’s important not to be black.” ~ James Baldwin It was in the mid-Fifties when I took a cross-country trip with my family and stopped at a gas station somewhere in the South. I was around ten years old and, parched from … Continue reading "My Musings on why Black Lives Must Matter" The post My Musings on why Black Lives Must Matter appeared first on Words from Cara.| Words from Cara
“Sometimes I need only to stand wherever I am to be blessed.” ~ Mary Oliver Happy International Women’s Day! I love this Mary Oliver quote, (well, I love just about ALL Mary Oliver quotes) but this is a reminder that wherever I am there I am in a place of feeling blessed. Just to be … Continue reading "How Soup and so Much More Made Me What I am Today!" The post How Soup and so Much More Made Me What I am Today! appeared first on Words from Cara.| Words from Cara
