“For Mãmae”

Miss M performed her first dance solo tonight entitled, “For Mãmae🩷” choreographed by Jazzmine Szyndler.   In the words of her beloved Nana Canada, “Words can’t reach it…”  But I’m gonna try.   Breathtaking Glorious Captivating Radiant Otherworldly   She literally took my breath away, as I know she will yours. See for yourself – For…

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“In life we vibrate. In death we echo.” -unknown

What will your echo be? As we enter a new year, I’ve been thinking a lot about this question. Immediately, I’m drawn to the echos of those who’ve already transcended. In listening to the whispers from their souls, the veil between my world and theirs thins. Terri Luanna’s “Big Idea”  hangs above my desk and…

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“To heal we must remember.” Joe Biden

    Wise words from our President elect on the eve of his 2021 inauguration, paying tribute to the then, 400,000 U.S. victims of the coronavirus.  Today, on Terri Luanna’s 9th deathiversary, many of us will heed President Biden’s advice, creating space to remember our beloved Graceful Woman Warrior. But never in a million years…

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Blog glitches & NYC

For some reason Terri Luanna’s birthday blog post didn’t automatically send, so subscribers received it manually (thanks to a friend who turned me on to his Geek squad!) Unfortunately, the formatting was off and the pics did not come through 🙁 I hope you take a minute to view it on the website cuz you…

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Tears amidst the joy…

The tears have flown unbidden today on your 49th birthday Terri Luanna❤️ Your effervescent spirit checked in bright and early, playing Pharrell William’s “Happy” song on my ride to drop off my grandson Mark. I quickly snapped a pic, sending it off to Miss M, Papai, and Auntie Cole along with a boat full of birthday…

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An Instrument of Grace

August 5, 1927 – July 3, 2023 Our beloved matriarch, the beating heart of our family, Dorothy Elizabeth Rubbicco, joined her cherished daughter, Jeanne, granddaughter, Terri Luanna, and love of her life, Peter, transporting across space and time to the other side. An instrument of grace throughout her life, her emotional legacy is lodged in…

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Waves

I felt compelled to visit your bodhisattva daughter today, on what would have been your Mom’s 75th birthday❤️ To wrap my arms around her and share the multitude of signs you and Mom sent, reminding us you are both here; transporting across space and time. Catching up on Miss M’s busy life, her joyful unbridled…

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Facing and Embracing

Terri Luanna… Oh how we miss you my love❤️ Facing and embracing this deathiversary day alongside your radiant, magnetic, incomparable daughter, the essence of your being was transported across space and time. She is a stunning portrayal of you, Terri. Living the questions you asked with such grace, innate beauty, and magnetism, it’s hard to…

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Miss M’s 13!

Impossible right?  I kid you not. Mamãe’s silly goose is officially a teenager❤️   Massive deal! So naturally, Miss M, Papai, and Sonia planned a marvelous celebration replete with friends, family, and of course, Papai’s infamous Brazilian barbecue. Given the magnitude of this momentous occasion, I spent weeks ruminating on choosing the perfect Mamãe gift…

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Happy Mother’s Day Mamãe❤️

A few weeks ago I received the following email from Cara Belvin, the visionary founder of empowerHER: Hi there Laurie! I wanted to send along a note to you this weekend with a thought + question! I know how much Terri loved NYC ( and how much you all do too) and we are hosting 2…

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