Author: nicole

I remember two things from the end of my grandfather’s life. I was a very little girl, but I remember his eyes and I remember his stories.

His eyes were normally blue, but on this final visit, they were almost turquoise. They were extraordinarily bright, shining, a little damp-looking, and not exactly focused on the people or things in his nursing ... Read More

Brilliant Subway Art Saying #8: One small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.


Brilliant Subway Art Saying #7: The first step to getting what you want is having the courage to get rid of what you don’t…


Brilliant Subway Art Saying #6: Small acts change the world.


Brilliant Subway Art Saying #5: When you stop chasing the wrong things, you give the right things a chance to catch you.


Brilliant Subway Art Saying #4: Don’t believe everything you think.


Brilliant Subway Art Saying #3: You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.


My 16-year-old niece, Kate, has had severe health problems since the day she was born. She has never had a pain-free day in her life.

Two years ago, she spent a month at the Mayo Clinic learning how to cope with the pain. The doctors had come to the realization that the pain wasn’t leaving, so they needed to teach Kate ... Read More

Brilliant Subway Art Saying #2: You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.


All of my favorite sayings seem to be showing up as subway art. I can’t take credit for any of the brilliant sayings, but they sure are fun to share. Here’s Number 1: Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says “Oh crap, she’s up.”