by Jennifer Miele Leslie | May 25, 2022
This past weekend, I sat in a coffee shop to write my very overdue story. It was a quaint, independently owned business where the workers and music had a distinct alternative vibe. (Totally my zone) Reclaimed wood, tin ceilings, fairy lights and cozy nooks surrounded... by Claudia Lucey | May 20, 2022
After three years of hobbling around on a knee that was clearly deteriorating, I made the (to me) bold move of having total knee replacement. It was not for lack of “sticking it out”–I used supplements, gels, exercise, anything to delay the inevitable. Finally,... by Jennifer Angarano-Ricci | May 19, 2022
Greetings, friends! This month the theme is “Nature”, and so many things came to mind, so I’ve decided to write about it all in poem form. Hope you enjoy. Great majesty of Nature Cathedrals of trees, creating an Endless cycle of life Birds, bugs, all non-human... by JB Boutelle | May 17, 2022
Hey Daily Feelers, Has anyone been to the airport lately? Man, you can get a ticket to almost anywhere for a good deal. But then you get to the part of the checkout where they ask how many bags you are bringing? That’s when the total jacks right up there. I have... by Nancy Fraioli | May 5, 2022
“The true profession of a man is finding his way to himself.” Herman Hesse My Soul is learning earthly habits…. It’s finding its true Nature and growing with ‘wisdom’ How many lives must my Soul live To capture and know its true desire What I wouldn’t... by Valerie Altman | Apr 28, 2022
I haven’t always struggled with Self Love. When I was a kid, I loved me for me. I loved who I was regardless of the name calling, teasing and bullying. I deflected with humor and honestly lived in my own little bubble and couldn’t care less what anyone thought of me.... by JB Boutelle | Apr 27, 2022
This month, we are talking about what makes us come alive. Well, it brought to mind one of my favorite books when I was a small child, Where the Wild Things Are. If you’ve skipped this one, here’s the recap: a tale of a boy named Max who runs away into the woods and... by Jennifer Angarano-Ricci | Apr 26, 2022
So, we meet again, Feelers… This month, we were given a theme of “What makes you come alive?”- and you know, I really thought about this, because each of us will have different answers to this question. There are so many different facets to life, in general, but... by Tiffany Reneé | Apr 20, 2022
“Ok, we’re diving today.” Instantly, I look at her. I try to read her face. I immediately give a thumbs up! As a mom, that’s what I’m supposed to do, right? Support and encourage. I could tell she was apprehensive. I was too. I could tell that she had big thoughts and... by Kristin Asadourian | Apr 19, 2022
Are You Truly Living? Some spend a lifetime on this planet and never entirely discover what makes them come alive. This is a large part of the self-discovery process. A journey full of excitement, struggle, and a tremendous amount of learning. Understanding our... by Anastasia Meininger | Apr 14, 2022
I have been writing for The Daily Feels for almost 4 years. Most of the people who read the things that I write are the people who witness my life firsthand, and somehow still care enough to read about it anyway. (Hi Mom and Dad and Cav. Hello Reesey, and hiiii Ansh.)... by Nancy Fraioli | Apr 7, 2022
Let the trees and flowers grow again in Ukraine Where the fields of golden wheat and corn have been Reduced to char and ashes By the order of a madman who sends iron guns and trashes All the footsteps of time He sets himself off; alone As... by Johanna Cascione | Apr 6, 2022
I was struggling with a topic for my blog this month. I have always had some seed of an idea that I wanted to elaborate on. This month, nothing. That is odd for me, because I have always had something I wanted to say, preach about or lecture... by Tiffany Reneé | Mar 30, 2022
“I was once afraid of people saying ‘Who does she think she is?’ Now I have the courage to stand and say, ‘This is who I am.’” —Oprah Winfrey There is something so beautiful about a woman stepping into her power, then standing steady, and choosing to define... by Jennifer Angarano-Ricci | Mar 28, 2022
It’s March. It’s now Spring. Did you think Spring would ever arrive? It’s Mother Nature’s little miracle to us! You may not think of it as a miracle, just a change of season- but I do- and when you believe in miracles, you begin to see them all... by Guest Blogger | Mar 24, 2022
Hello Everyone, and a warm welcome to you all! I Thank ‘The Daily Feels’ for publishing this blog and my friend, Julie Slater, for telling me about this publication! As a reader, I have gained a lot of insight and have read many words of wisdom through others’... by Valerie Altman | Mar 23, 2022
To be honest, this chatty chick had a hard time thinking of what to write this month. I know! Crazy, right? After thinking about it for a bit, I realized I wanted to talk about something that has a huge impact on my life and many other people’s lives…Invisible... by Guest Blogger | Mar 21, 2022
“God may not come when you want, but He’s always right on time” If I can sum up one simple, yet impactful quote that encompasses the many journeys and adversities of my life, THIS would be it! Hello my name is Mary Kim Farkas and I am the mother of a nine year old boy... by Kristin Asadourian | Mar 16, 2022
Sometimes to find the answer on how to move forward, we need to look to the past. It’s an opportunity to look again, see with fresh eyes and heighten our level of consciousness. And most importantly acknowledging historical patterns and behaviors presents us... by Claudia Lucey | Mar 15, 2022
Love(s) of My Life Someone who I am quite fond of was musing recently, “What if you turn a corner and bump into the love of your life?” I quickly answered, “Which one?” I don’t believe in the single love of my life–I know that this is a controversial... by Michael Strange | Mar 10, 2022
Did you miss me??? I missed y’all. A special thank you to the lovely/scrumptious Jennifer Boutelle for keeping the feels going and letting me write this blog. Everyday in life it is a gift. I learned that a long time ago and I try to remember this simple fact... by Nancy Fraioli | Mar 9, 2022
THE PLACE WHERE I LIVE IS MY MIRACLE… Silence all around me And it comes from deep within That’s what is known as peace It surrounds me One cannot buy it and it’s not for lease A calm that’s so serene A scent of orange... by Jennifer Miele Leslie | Mar 8, 2022
Once upon a time there was a Mama. All day long she would toil away at redundant home care activities that nobody ever seemed to acknowledge. When there would be a slight, second of awareness that something of theirs had been cleaned, fixed, or organized in any way,... by JB Boutelle | Mar 1, 2022
It’s March 2022. It’s supposed to be a month of remembrance for Women’s Rights and all the hero’s before us that made a way for us to prosper. Sounds glorious, right? Well, it would be if our rights didn’t come with an awkward growing phase on complete display for... by Jessica Reed | Feb 23, 2022
Dulce is my dulcimer, my Appalachian teardrop dulcimer. My wife got her for me for my 44th birthday (I recently turned 45, so happy Dulce-versary to me). At first, Dulce and I spent time together pretty much daily. In between Microsoft Teams calls, we pretended to... by Guest Blogger | Feb 22, 2022
Whether you’ve experienced an outstanding childhood or one that left you yearning for more, I am sure that at one point or another you promised yourself that you would do certain things differently when you became a parent. Many people cringe at the... by Tiffany Reneé | Feb 17, 2022
In August of 2020, while spending time with my family in Ohio, I started practicing daily affirmation meditations. Meditation has been an essential aspect of my self-care routine, but affirmations were new to me. I committed 21 days to speaking goodness to myself. I... by Jennifer Angarano-Ricci | Feb 16, 2022
Ahhhh…It’s that time of year…Valentine’s Day time… For some, it’s all hearts and roses, for others – it’s wearing black and denouncing love. Then for others – it’s just another date on the calendar. Whatever it is to you, I’m choosing to send you (yes,... by Kristin Asadourian | Feb 15, 2022
A blank page to many writers is a terrifying sight. It’s a journey into something unknown. We are not always certain where the words will take us and for this reason the emptiness can be trilling, intimidating, and overwhelming all at once. It’s a matter of possessing... by JB Boutelle | Feb 9, 2022
Hi Daily Feelers, I hope your month is off to a joyous start. Our theme on The Daily Feels is LOVE. Big shocker, huh? Meh. Typical. I know. However, if you read a few of the blogs thus far this month, you’d notice a pattern. There’s a lot of people questioning... by Jennifer Miele Leslie | Feb 9, 2022
My brain works differently than many of my peers. Not less than. Not wrong. Not “bad,” as some people have often suggested. Just……DIFFERENT. I process the world around me – sounds, smells, thoughts, and feelings in a way that neurotypical people do not always... by Nancy Fraioli | Feb 2, 2022
FISHING FOR LOVE LETTERS With their little hook And bated line with a letter They ask the fishes to help them make a book To make their Grandma’s life better Their Nonna, from Italy, could not hear And always had a fear ... by Valerie Altman | Jan 26, 2022
“Mrs. ‘Play it safe’, was afraid to fly. She packed her suitcase and kissed her cats goodbye. She waited the whole pandemic to take that flight, and when she got Covid she thought…” Oh Sh!t! There are probably so many stories like mine of people being so careful... by Tiffany Reneé | Jan 25, 2022
According to the Collins dictionary, new is defined: 1. ADJECTIVE Something that is new has been recently created, built, or invented or is in the process of being created, built, or invented. 2. ADJECTIVE Something that is new has not been used or owned by anyone. 3.... by Johanna Cascione | Jan 19, 2022
I suppose that was how it started. It was 1986 and my first job out of college was as a customer support person for New York Life Insurance Company. I must have been good at it, because I ultimately led a team of support individuals who catered to a... by Liv Mazz | Jan 18, 2022
I held in my hands all I’d ever wanted. I held in my hands the piece of paper that was the key to my independence. In front of the DMV doors, on the misty morning of my seventeenth birthday, I held in my hands, my driver’s license. The excitement that poured out... by Kristin Asadourian | Jan 17, 2022
The New Year is here and for some, there is absolutely nothing new and for others everything is new. A new job, new relationship, new home, or new outlook ready to define the start to 2022. Or maybe you are one of those people who does not desire anything... by Jennifer Angarano-Ricci | Jan 12, 2022
I have NO idea why I called this a Flock of New Beginnings: Maybe because it just sounded good to me? Maybe because I was thinking of that guy’s hairdo in A Flock of Seagulls? Or, maybe because each New Year comes in with the possibilities of new... by JB Boutelle | Jan 10, 2022
How’s everyone doing in 2022? Are you off to a good start? Did you make a few resolutions yet? Well, our theme this month on The Daily Feels is New Beginnings, so here’s my two cents for you when setting out on a few new ventures in the near future. Resolutions,... by Nancy Fraioli | Jan 6, 2022
THE NEW WORLD AND THE OLD HISTORY ABOUT THE MALOCCHIO, THE MEDAL AND MORE… 1. The two fingers, down, ward off evil; up, to curse or watch your wife, she’s cheating 2. The one in the middle, ward off evil 3. And on the end; the horned god Faunus... by Claudia Lucey | Jan 5, 2022
Finding Peace in the New Year Ever since I was a child, New Year’s Eve has held some special place for me. As a writer, I have loved the idea of redemption and the new beginnings that the New Year promises. And they are only promises, many broken before the vow leaves... by Jennifer Miele Leslie | Jan 4, 2022
“Please Cancel Christmas” (But Only the Stressful and Excessive Parts)” Every holiday season finds me, once again…..stressed out and lamenting the fact that there is too much expectation of mamas everywhere, when all that we really want is to spend time making...