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From my dear friend, reflecting on passages (and we've had quite a few this year.) "Those I have loved, though now beyond my view, have given form and quality to my being. They have led me into the wide universe I continue to inhabit, and their presence is more to me than their absence." -Rabbi Morris Adler Forgive me for going all Hebrew on you... my spelling may be terrible, my pronunciation rough, but the sentiment is all there, from Psalm 90 "Limnot yamaynu kayn hoda v'navi l'vav khokh'mo." In English... Teach us to treasure our days, that we may open our hearts to your wisdom. Amen.

Thanks for the terrific review for THE BARE MELCESSITIES... "Stripped bare, with nothing but her honesty and a delightful sense of humor, Melanie Lutz blazes a trail through divorce to a new life filled with joy. She bravely shares her hard-earned wisdom with candor, offering support and inspiration to keep going when the next step seems impossible." ~ Jo Carey, Events Coordinator, Bodhi Tree Bookstore ~ I love me a stripped bare reference! Buy a copy of The Bare Melcessities: Walking Out. Waking Up. Getting Bare. at Amazon .

Barbra Streisand's new album is out... Love is the Answer buy a copy for yourself, and your friends. Here's to life, with new Streisand music! Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about the Economy Ms. Streisand says she prays a lot that her voice will still be there. I think that's every artists prayer.

Since I'm unofficially a quarter Jew, I feel blessed to be able to participate with my Jewish friends and family in many of their ceremonies. Our friend Michael held a Spiritual retreat for Yom Kippur at Holmby Park in Bel Air today. It was a beautiful spot to cleanse the energy of the past, and rest in the oneness of spirit and community alongside the trees and the grass and the breeze all calling forth a joining, a unity and most importantly a clearing of that which we no longer have to carry. V'ahavta I'rayakha ~ and you shall have love in your heart, V'ahavta kamokha ~ for yourself and your friends, V'ahavta ani hashem ~ to create a world of hope and peace, I thought of all my friends, past and present, I thought of my family, I thought about the many people I have met as I travel through the world, I thought about a lot of things. But mostly, I thought about how grateful I am, grateful to be able to experience grace and humor and love, everyday. Each ...

This is a shout out to my friend Michelle! Tune in appropriately Southern dialect, very Daughters of the American Revolution, shaking fist in air... "FU men who aren't owning their crap" back to graceful, sweet, Southern airs... "Love you universe, for showing me the way!" I always try to remember when weighing some tough decisions. There's always an answer to any question, you just need to listen. "Candlesticks do indeed make a nice gift." Thanks Robert Wuhl! :Bull Durham written and directed by Ron Shelton:

We've been in the middle of a fall heat wave, where the nights have been dreamy, and sensual and filled with possibilities. Enjoy a little Dean Martin and remember "when you walk in a dream, but you know you're not dreaming, Senora.... That's Amore." The world is definitely shinning! If you are in Los Angeles this weekend, please enjoy the sweet Italian deliciousness of the Feast of San Gennaro !

Today's blast from the past describes exactly how I feel as I work away in Southern California's answer to the perfect Fall day... A hundred degree heat wave... Surf is definitely up!

Big Red Ball Graffiti The Bare Melcessities. Originally uploaded by Love Everyone They start so young! Thanks for sending along to www.thebaremel.com .

Dean, Frank & Judy! With a lead in of "Let there be Love," written by Lionel Rand and lyrics by Ian Grant to the fabulous "You're Nobody Till Somebody Till Somebody Loves you," written by Russ Morgan, Larry Stock, and James Cavanaugh. There's nothing finer. Check out the irrepressible Dean Martin, the king of cool, Frank Sinatra and super nova Judy Garland doing their thing. This is the very reason I love everyone!

"Tea for two and two for tea. me for you and you for me... Can't you see know how happy we could be." This lovely song from 1925's No, No, Nanette was written by Vince Youmans and Irving Caesar. : Doris Day sings Tea for Two: Great lyrics~ Just tea for two And two for tea Just me for you And you for me...alone- Picture you upon my knee Just tea for two And two for tea Just me for you And you for me alone Can't you see how happy we would be... Aghh... romance, and the simplicity of a cup of afternoon tea. It conjures warmth and compassion, one of our favorite afternoon rituals. Check out The Art of Tea at UCLA's Fowler. Simply delightful.

:The Bare Necessities has been viewed on youtube over 4.5 million times: That's some truth. Check out my book... The Bare Melcessities: Walking out. Waking up. Getting bare. at amazon.com or bn.com .

Melanie Lutz's The Bare Melcessities Beach promo from Melanie Lutz on Vimeo . :Melanie Lutz's The Bare Melcessities: Walking out. Waking up. Getting bare.: This was shot looking out across the great pacific ocean, and to me, what fall in California is all about! Thanks Mother Earth for all the help. You can buy the book at amazon.com or bn.com .

The Archive from Sean Dunne on Vimeo . A life's work. A beautiful vision. An unfinished story...

Backlash over Kanye at VMA... Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about the Economy Like we all haven't made some incredibly unsmooth moves... Don't get me started!

Keep your heart open.

Bare Mel Bookcase Originally uploaded by Love Everyone We love seeing all the ways people use their book cases. What's on your shelf... send us a picture and we'll post away~!

Beauty. Romance. Nature. Majesty. What was it again?

Angela Monet ~ "those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music."

This is the image that started the journey, ultimately becoming a chapter in my first book. The Bare Melcessities . Here's a tiny excerpt... "Unexpectedly my personal snap shot revealed tons. It was a final key to the locked personal puzzle. A key that allowed me to untangle and supplant my mania. I manufactured a self portrait, and it became a tool that helped me. The individuality of this step toward self understanding laid bare a truth. Your picture of yourself is not how others see you. I was not what I had been telling myself." To read more... buy the book. You never know how or when inspiration is going to strike. Always, look closer. :Hollywood Boulevard loves Melanie Lutz's The Bare Melcessities:

Hannah in the Pool Originally uploaded by Love Everyone It was an enchanted end of summer, filled with friends, family and some quality swim time.

There's no doubt, when you get out and about, the world is a most beautiful place filled with beautiful people. People who have something to share. People who are inspiring because they were inspired and carried it forward. These amazing people live and breath in the fabric of the worlds cities and towns large and small. We celebrate them... Tales from Mobile Mel will share some of the memorable stories and lessons learned from these extraordinary individuals. From doctors, to house cleaners, to bakers, and business men, to the homeless guy on the bus. Everyone has something to offer to the conversation. DOCTOR HEAL THYSELF ~ (FROM THE ISLAND OF KAUAI) In a small historic church on the beautiful island in the pacific one bright Sunday morning, a retired silver haired gentleman stood up during the sharing section of the service, and told a story. It was a simple story. A story of recognition and action. This stately man talked of being forced to retire from his medical practice, a ...

No Labor. All Love. Spread the word! lots of love, Melanie

:Melanie Lutz's The Bare Melcessities book release launch party: We kicked it off in high style! Thanks to Wallman Public Relations and all the ladies of the Italian Girls Night Out group for making it such a special evening! Let the sharing commence.... BUY A COPY The Bare Melcessities: Walking out. Waking up. Getting Bare. Copyright © 2009 by Melanie Lutz