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  What to Do After Spilling Your Guts in a Memoir The ending starts a new beginning Bonni Brodnick · Photo by Author I just finished writing my memoir, “My Stroke in the Fast Lane: A Journey to Recovery. ”  I’ve been told that once you’ve written a boo k, there are feelings of  “What do I do now?” Is it despondency? A big let-down? Yes and no. When I have my wits together, I feel proud that the six years of the practically full-time writing project is f-i-n-i-s-h-e-d. That there is a book! With chapters! And Acknowledgements! Then I think back to the days and nights writing, and 24-hour obsession with the title alone. Does this work? Is this one better? What about keywords? Do I continue even though it’s flippin’ difficult after having a stroke? For inspiration along the way, I have a magnet from  Strand Bookstore  on my desk. “Keep Calm and Write On.” Okay. Fine, but . . . What do I do next? Writing Life Life Lesson 101 Shortform Stories Inspiration Written by...

I am thrilled that my interview with Phelps Hospital/Northwell Health appears in "Notebook Express,"  a  bimonthly newsletter to all of their incredible team members.  With Gratitude to All We Do At Phelps: Bonni Brodnick’s Stroke Story In January, author Bonni Brodnick, former rehabilitation patient at Phelps, returned for a signing of her memoir, "My Stroke in the Fast Lane: A Journey to Recovery" and to thank staff for the care she received. With reference to individuals and experiences mentioned in her book, she further reinforced the pivotal role Phelps played in her recovery during a recent conversation. Puja Agarwal, Carolyn Bossinas, and Dr. Binoy Singh provide supportive explanations for her cited treatments in the  attached article .

 Amidst the breathtaking stained glass windows at Westminster Abbey , this one stood out:  WE FEW. WE HAPPY FEW.  Stop to think about everything that graces your life. After the stroke, I am grateful for everything, including being here this very second, writing to you, and sharing my words. It's a miracle that I am here! I am surely one of the few.

Just back from a trip to London. This gentleman was too good to pass by. We started chatting and he immediately opened his jacket:  SOHO GEORGE . I picked one of the coolest dudes to talk with at the National Portrait Gallery.  "I design all of my clothes, which are made by my tailor, Tony Phillips. He does a  beautiful job," George said.  "May I take your picture?" "Certainly." He straightened his tie and took this wonderful fashionista pose. ("Must be someone famous," I thought. "He took this pose so naturally.") Came home to our flat and found this article in LDN NEWS , by Martin Elvery: "The 1960s London legend 'Soho George', 80, who still wears dapper suits and struts around the West End You'll see him wearing stunning suits around Soho, but there's much more to the man than meets the eye He's George Skeggs, AKA Soho George, a great grandfather who struts local cafes and bars decked out in his signature blu...

ARTS & CULTURE Local Authors. Local Books: My Stroke in the Fast Lane: A Journey to Recovery Bonni Brodnick  —  February 8, 2024     ‘With this book, I want to share the importance of staying motivated, persevering, and being a person with positivity, optimism, and grace.’ Photo supplied It was Easter Sunday morning. I was picking up my mother in Westport, Connecticut, to bring her back to  Tarrytown  for Easter dinner. This was the first time I was driving her to our house.  At 86, visually impaired and deaf in one ear, my two siblings and I put the kibosh on her driving. What if – God forbid – she had an accident and killed someone? The family couldn’t bear the thought of it, especially with my son getting married that year.     On the return to Tarrytown, my mother and I chatted about wedding plans. What to wear? Yep, I had the quintessential dress for a June afternoon country wedding. Even had the shoes: slingback kitten heels with di...