by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 26, 2024 | Abbe's Ruminations
Abbe’s Ruminations on Cork June 2024 Abbe in Portugal I wonder at my ignorance. I’m reminded that when we take something for granted a history of discovery, labor, and wonder lies behind the simplicity of what is considered basic. My most...
by Abbe Rolnick | Mar 30, 2024 | Abbe's Ruminations
The Little Prince I’m not sure when I first read Antioine De Saint-Exupery’s book, The Little Prince, but it has stayed with me since high school. This month, I re-read the fable and was struck with new messages. Somewhere along the...
by Abbe Rolnick | Feb 21, 2024 | Abbe's Ruminations
Abbe’s Ruminations February 2024: Both Sides Now Somewhere between getting ready to leave, reviewing my latest painting, brushing my teeth, and drinking a glass of my self-spritzed water, I lost the fob and key to my condo. I remember my Bubbie and having to hunt for...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jan 24, 2024 | Abbe's Ruminations
Abbe’s Ruminations January 2024 Friendship: A true friend combines respect, humor, honesty, love, and trust. Recently, I challenged myself to apply to a highly competitive retreat for women writers for 2025 acceptance. The application went beyond the ones I have...
by Abbe Rolnick | Dec 27, 2023 | Abbe's Ruminations
Welcome to my newsletter, Abbe’s Ruminations. I mull, contemplate, ponder – old and new experiences, finding what I call the joy and laughter of repetition or the abandonment to not knowing. Dear Geraldine, The year is 2023, and I’m going to be...
by Abbe Rolnick | Nov 22, 2023 | Abbe's Ruminations
Abbe’s Ruminations November 2023 Magical Suitcase Welcome to my newsletter, Abbe’s Ruminations. I mull, contemplate, ponder – old and new experiences, finding what I call the joy and laughter of repetition or the abandonment to not knowing. Travel,...
