Author Archives: Lynne

About Lynne

I am a wife, mother of two and a memoirist. I recently received an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Albertus Magnus College. I am a suicide prevention crisis counselor and volunteer coordinator for a non-profit with a mission to ending domestic violence. Pleasantly Settled was created to blog musings and observations from Pleasanton, California after I moved here with my family from Connecticut in 2012.

Bittersweet Milestone

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Lynne

With senior year looming, my daughter secured her license just one week before school started. As parents, we weren’t keen on letting her drive that first week, especially knowing the traffic craziness that happens during drop-off and pick-up on those initial days. … Continue reading →

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Throwback to Big Bird

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Lynne

When I finally got to shower this afternoon, I kept thinking about the tiny Golden book I enjoyed reading to the kids when they were little. It was called Big Bird’s Busy Day and it went through a day in the life of … Continue reading →

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Searchin’ My Soul

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Lynne

I saw the notorious dancing baby in a social media feed this week and was reminded of the legal dramedy Ally McBeal, that ran on t.v. from 1997 through 2002. I always got a kick out of the main character … Continue reading →

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Fleetwood Mac Inspires

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Lynne

As I was recently listening to the song Drift Away, the line “Gimmie the beat boys and soothe my soul, I wanna’ get lost in your rock n’ roll and drift away,” inspired an Aha moment. I had been writing … Continue reading →

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Gentle Yoga in the Park

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Lynne

What we want out of a yoga class in our twenties is often different than what we require in our fifties. We can’t always hold those difficult poses anymore. So I was looking for something a little easier on my … Continue reading →

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Springfield/Money/Loverboy Score Triple Play!

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Lynne

I never purchased an album featuring any of the performers whose concert I recently attended, but that doesn’t mean I’m not a fan. Most people of my generation have heard at least one song from Loverboy, Eddie Money, and Rick … Continue reading →

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Farmers Market Frolic

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Lynne

My husband and I appreciate the sunny weather in Pleasanton, allowing us to get our happy on by walking to the local farmers market. It’s a win/win for all…We get our exercise in — with a view of some funky … Continue reading →

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The Big Draw benefits the Arts in Pleasanton Schools!

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Lynne

I attended a cool event called The Big Draw today in downtown Pleasanton.  The Pleasanton Arts Council holds the celebration to raise funds for arts in the schools. Local businesses sponsor artists who create beautiful sketches on Division Street for … Continue reading →

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Sweet Rewards

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Lynne

Now and then, we all like to reward ourselves with a treat, especially after a difficult accomplishment.  As a kid, I would ride my bike to Brooks Pharmacy after delivering 42 Bridgeport Post newspapers, where I would buy myself a … Continue reading →

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Bridge School Benefit Show Reunites CSNY

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Lynne

Since we moved to California a little over a year ago, I’ve discovered numerous concerts at many easily accessible venues.  I have a cousin here who has become my concert buddy, so when the performance and timing are right, she … Continue reading →

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