22. March 2011 by Marie Pinschmidt.

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.”

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22. March 2011 by Marie Pinschmidt.

April is fast approaching and, like most busy people, I wonder what happened to March - until I look at my calendar. It has been a busy time, tying up the loose ends to my memoir publication, and fulfilling other obligations. I’m now told it has gone “live”, meaning it is available for purchase by AuthorHouse.com. It will be in the hands of other book sellers and on the internet shortly. As was true of my three novels, I’m feeling a mixture of relief and apprehension about its release. We always think we fall short of our goal, and fret about how it will be received by the public.

This post is supposed to be about LOVE, however. Of course, there are so many different kinds of love - love of others, love of reading, painting, teaching, selling, and a myriad of other activities. Love is a difficult word to pen down the meaning.

I received an e-mail forward today listing some answers by children when asked “What does love mean?” Their answers are so much more to the point than ones we adults come up with - we tend to try too hard for an explanation instead of saying what is in our heart.

One answer I particularly liked was by six year old Tommy: “Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.” There is something to be said for hanging in there and allowing a love to grow stronger.

Another was by Elaine, age five: “Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.” Elaine is going to grow up to be an unselfish woman, and isn’t she lucky to have such parents?

A four year old whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the boy went into the man’s yard, climbed onto his lap and just sat there. When his mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the boy said, “Nothing, I just helped him cry.”  Often silence is golden, as in this case. Perhaps we should talk less, listen more, and just be available to help our friends cry. 

And now a description of romantic love by Karen, age seven: “When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.” What an image. I wouldn’t be surprised if Karen becomes a writer of romance novels.

I hope you’ve all found a love that puts stars in your eyes and joy in your heart. If you’re still waiting, don’t lose hope; cupid is extremely clever.

Unsure about the definition of true love? Read my novels and let me know if they helped.

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22. March 2011 by Marie Pinschmidt.

I just finished reading OF FLESH & BLOOD, by Daniel Kalla. This is another medically based story covering a century of love, loss and healing between two families brought together by the establishment of a renowned hospital and medical center. As in all families there was a great interest in maintaining the prestige of the operation as well as a few who did not feel bound by a familial interest. The conflict and personal stories of the characters kept this reader’s attention to the end. As in real life, circumstances altered loyalties and personalities of the main players. I recommend it to anyone interested in this type of family intrigue.

I also found RUSSIAN WINTER by Daphne Kalotay an interesting read in spite of being quite wordy. A mysterious jewel holds a life-changing secret in this tale of love and art (ballet), betrayal and the ever important redemption.

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