Mary Frances

“When King Lear dies in Act V, do you know what Shakespeare has written? He’s written “He dies.” That’s all, nothing more. No fanfare, no metaphor, no brilliant final words. The culmination of the most influential work of dramatic literature is “He dies.” It takes Shakespeare, a genius, to come up with “He dies.” And yet every time I read those two words, I find myself overwhelmed with dysphoria. And I know it’s only natural to be sad, but not because of the words “He dies.” but because of the life we saw prior to the words.

I’ve lived all five of my acts, Mahoney, and I am not asking you to be happy that I must go. I’m only asking that you turn the page, continue reading… and let the next story begin. And if anyone asks what became of me, you relate my life in all its wonder, and end it with a simple and modest “He died.” ”

Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 2007

In dedication to Joe Mirabella, my grandfather (”Joe Cool” to others), who passed away quietly on May 8, 2008. He lived life full.

Just wanted to do a big Shout Out of THANKS to James Cook, who works with me, and who was the one who personalized my site.

The big smiling girl at the top is my daughter Brianna at the age of 4. That smile is definitely a guiding light in my day. He also added pics and changed my banner to orange (my favorite color - reminds me of sunsets on Hilton Head Island). Thanks so much James!

I have been very fortunate this past year to have two new people in my life - James and Greg Thibodeaux, my new business partner. We’ve started a new business called The Method Agency (I’ll talk more about that later), which we’re all pretty excited about. These gentlemen are kind, funny, hard workin’, family-oriented, highly authentic and keep me on my toes! How I have truly been blessed.

I totally dig Anthony Robbins and the resources, inspiration, tools he provides. Why not be inspired, eh? I recently was sent 12 Tenets - an uplifting flash clip that reminds me of what type of life I want to create. Below I re-listed these Tenets but I highly recommend checking out the visual snippet as there is nothing like seeing “inspiration” too - just sets one in the mood. Wishing everyone an AMAZING year!

12 Tenets for an Amazing Year video

1) Live a Life of Service

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi

2) Do Unto Others as You Would Have Others Do Unto You

We need lots of love to forgive, but we need much more humility to ask for forgiveness. -Mother Theresa

3) Be Kind

Life is short, be there is always time enough for courtesy. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

4) Be Remarkable

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars. - Les Brown

5) Seek Unity

Interdependence is and ought to be as much the ideal of man as self-sufficiency. - Mahatma Gandhi

6) Strive for Wisdom

Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life. - Immanuel Kant

7) Be Grateful

When you are grateful, fears disappear and abundance appears. - Tony Robbins

8 ) Think Critically

The world we have created is a product of our thinking, it cannot be changed without changing our thinking. - Albert Einstein

9) Be Brave

You must do the thing you think you cannot do. - Eleanor Roosevelt

10) Be Humble

Do you wish people to think well of you? Don’t speak well of yourself. - Blaise Pascal

11) Be creative

A creative person is motivated by the desier to achieve not by the desire to beat others. - Ayn Rand

12) Be Present

How wonderful is this that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. - Anne Frank