My letter to the editor of the Providence Journal Bulletin today.

Link at http://www.projo.com/opinion/letters/content/LT_younkinRDY_12-22-08_LBCLL7I_v8.90971ae.html

or read the text:

Marie Younkin-Waldman: More positive energy, please

01:00 AM EST on Monday, December 22, 2008

I agree with Martha Cruciani from Warwick’s Dec. 16 letter. The news everywhere, in the papers, on the radio and television, is becoming overwhelmingly focused on the negative: economy, crime, foreign affairs, etc.

Reading such material can dampen readers’ outlook for life in general and pull one down. Right now we need to bolster each other

If times are going to be tough, the tough need to get going by shoring up their energy and courage. My recent cable television show (Tea with Marie) focused on beauty, gentility and tranquility to search out the positive and the talent in Rhode Island as inspiration to others.

Perhaps The Journal could be a trend setter and establish a section of the front page as a “positive corner” to help readers try to keep a little balance in their lives and help us all move on with tranquility into this uncertain world.

MARIE YOUNKIN-

WALDMAN

Narragansett

The Providence Journal, Rhode Island's state-wide newspaper accepted my letter to the editor. Here is the link: http://www.projo.com/opinion/letters/content/LT_youkinRDY_11-27-08_IJC64IB_v7.3e32744.html .

If the link does not work, here is the text of my letter:

Marie Younkin-Waldman: A vote for love

01:00 AM EST on Thursday, November 27, 2008

The American people have shown their true color by electing Barack Obama president. It is the color of caring for our country and for the world. It is the color of hope for a new future. It is the color of honesty and courage. It is the color of acceptance and tolerance. It is the color of what is important in life. It is the color of love. May God bless and keep Mr. Obama and his family safe.

MARIE YOUNKIN-WALDMAN

Narragansett

An Amazing Transformation

The American people have shown their true color by electing Barack Obama for president.
It is the color of caring for our country and the world. It is the color of hope for a new future. It is the color of honesty and courage. It is the color of acceptance and tolerance. It is the color of what is important in life. It is the color of love.

May God bless and keep our new president and his family safe. 

My "This I Believe" essay on Public Radio

This is just to let you all know that I am going to be reading my essay about hearing loss and my philosophy tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22nd, on Rhode Island National Public Radio station, WRNI, 1290 AM or 102.7 FM. It will be aired at 6:35 AM, 8:35 AM and 5:44 PM. I hope you enjoy it!

You can also hear it on www.wrni.org after it is broadcast by clicking here

Keep beauty in your lives (no matter what!)

Marie

Here is a real fun video of my friend and neighbor, Elaine, and I doing a comedy song and dance routine for a local talent show. Take a look:

For fun, I created this song. Take a look:

My Bio - written in the third person

Marie Younkin-Waldman is a published writer. Her credits include: Regular columnist at The South County Independent, a Rhode Island newspaper, a book of essays Simply South County, Gentility Press. She is currently working on To Hear The Birds Sing, a memoir of how technology has changed her life and enabled her to hear. Marie has also had poetry published in the European edition of The Herald Tribune.

Marie recently completed a seven year stint as writer, host and producer of a Rhode Island television interview show, Tea with Marie, that focused on topics and talents related to beauty, gentility and tranquilty. She currently produces televison specials from time to time.

Marie lives in Narragansett, RI with her husband, Myron Waldman. She has four adult children and seven grandchildren. She is active in her church, book club and French group and loves gardening, singing and performing.