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Becoming Jessica..

3/10/2014

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Fletcher that is!

When I was a teenager, I watched the television show, "Murder She Wrote" with my grandmother. It became a ritual watching the show with her and following the adventures of author and sleuth, Jessica Fletcher portrayed by actress, Angela Lansbury. To be honest, it was Angela who first inspired me to become an author, ALL those years ago. In high school, I wrote for the school paper and when I graduated, I began to write in a daily journal. I have kept that journal writing practice to this day, some 25+ years later. After publishing a newsletter and magazine in the 1990s, I finally got around to publishing my first book in 2011.

I have always loved the show, "Murder She Wrote" and in the last few years decided to purchase the DVDs of the first season. I've watched the Pilot episode numerous times, but didn't realize the significance of that episode in my own life. My dream was to become Jessica Fletcher - to live in a small seaside community, ride my bicycle everywhere and know everyone in town. In 2011 I fulfilled that dream. I lived in the bayside village of Sausalito, California, rode my bicycle everywhere, knew practically everyone in town and had my book on the shelves of bookshops.

In 2013 I released my 5th book, It's Simply Serendipity: Four Steps to Manifesting a Life of Bliss, my personal story of transformation. Last year after the book came out, I was watching the Pilot episode of "Murder She Wrote" and noticed something that caused me to laugh out loud. The name of the theatre Jessica visits to question one of the suspects in her murder plot just happened to be named - The Serendipity Theatre. How's that for...well, 'Serendipity'?

One of my dreams is to actually MEET Angela Lansbury and to thank her personally for being an inspiration to one of my biggest dreams, becoming a published author.

Thanks Jess!

Cali


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Sue Kearney (@MagnoliasWest) link
3/12/2014 02:28:54 am

Cali, I love this! I too have had Jessica Fletcher as a role model. Being single and having solitary adventures and pilgrimages as I do, I often think of Jessica and increase my comfort around being who I am, and doing what I do.

Thanks so much for sharing this!
xoxox
Sue

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Cali link
3/12/2014 03:21:15 am

Thanks Sue. What I love is that Angela Lansbury continues to inspire. At 88 she continues to share her talent with the world. A beautiful role model for sure.

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Sheila Callaham link
3/12/2014 04:54:39 am

Hi Cali, what a lovely post! I love how you demonstrate how being mindful of one's passions leads us to where we really want to go. What a wonderful affirmation of Serendipity! Loved it!

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Cali link
3/13/2014 06:48:15 am

Yes Sheila. It's always fascinating to me to see how things are aligned all the way through the manifestation process.

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Kellie link
3/12/2014 12:39:20 pm

Role models are so important, even if they are fictional characters. I'm inspired all the time by anyone who pushes through life's challenges to see their dreams come true. In that, Cali, you are an inspiration, too.

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Cali link
3/13/2014 06:49:31 am

And you as well Kellie. I love the connections that our stories bring about and the kindred spirits we meet along our journey.

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marsha link
3/13/2014 03:49:46 am

Aw, Cali ,
Reading this post brought back so many grandma memories too. I love that the show planted a dream in you that did come true.
Thanks for writing.

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Cali link
3/13/2014 06:51:16 am

Thanks Marsha. Yes - my grandmother was one of my best friends growing up and I loved our times together. There are often moments that take me back to those beautiful memories.

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Linda Joy link
3/13/2014 08:47:58 pm

Cali, what a beautiful post and reminder that when we follow our bliss .. Doors open and synchronicities abound

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Cali link
3/14/2014 11:56:06 am

As yes Linda, and I find once we are truly in alignment with our purpose, the synchronicities multiply at a rapid pace. Fun to watch.

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