Celia Marszal-Iannelli
Celia Iannelli is a native New Yorker enjoying a second career — in 'retirement' — as a freelance writer. She lives in Jamesport.
Bits and Pieces
The ‘small stuff’ litmus test: Will it matter a year from now?
When something's driving you up a wall, do a quick perspective-check by asking yourself this question: Will it matter a year from now? Funny how the answer to that simple question sets it all straight.
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Exercise to keep fit and stay young
Exercise, no matter what form, is an essential part in keeping us young and happy, regardless of age.
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: When it went missing, we all lost out
As a society, we seem to have lost the ability to communicate and treat each other with respect and dignity — and we all suffer for it.
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The meaning of ‘friends’ in a Facebook world
Facebook, for better or worse, has added a new dimension to the meaning of the word 'friend.' Bits and Pieces blog by Celia Iannelli.
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Potholes in the road to tranquility
Trying to 'rescue' others or change them is a sure-fire way to complicate your own life.
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Prisoners of our own dissatisfaction
“Most people are as happy as they make up their minds to be.” So said our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. I agree with his...
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When one door closes, another opens: Learning to let go
Have you ever felt like you were straddling two worlds? Not in an extraterrestrial sense, but where one chapter of your life is...
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Yearning for a simpler time
Have you ever yearned for the good old days? I’m not talking about taking personal inventory, that’s a subjective question. On our journey through...
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Learning to accept that ‘it is as it is’
As far back as I can remember I loved the written word. As young child, when mom and dad announced “lights out,” I...
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‘Andare a vivere la tua passione’: Living Dad’s advice
Wow wee!!! I feel like a teenager (sans the pony tail) and here’s why: I have a brand new car — and not just...
