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Blog postI Would Have Loved You SoonerI ranted and ravedand wailed at the intro to Wheel of Fortunebecause that was our show.It was 15 yearsrunning from shadows, trying frantically to escape the hurtthat merciless death left behind.I face it now -the piercing cut of sorrow, trickling bitterness down cheekstense with pressures of life.No longer that girl,but had I known our story’s woeful, bitter end,I would’ve loved you sooner.
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Blog postOmg, I just tried to have a coronary! My kids were having so much (seemingly) effortless fun with their hoola hoops, I thought I should try.Twirl, fall, twirl, fall times twenty, quit.That was fun.Ok, appreciating sitting at my desk now. Fingers on keyboard... Writing novels, now that's a workout challenge that I am fit to meet!😊😉
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Blog postWhat's holding you back from being better, doing more, giving more, giving back, making a change, making a decision, standing up, paving the way, stepping aside, getting ahead, taking a chance, holding on or letting go?No one needs to tell you a thing. You already figured it out. You know what needs to be done. It's just about you taking that next step. So my #MondayMotivation is Go For It!Do it for your kidsDo it because you love him / herDo it because it's the right thing to doDo it because yo
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Blog postPoetry prompts Vol 1 by Jess Vaughn Writes1. Write a poem that includes the words: "If you want it, I'm here."2. I had a friend in Japan who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. She never flinched. Upon ending the conversation, her doctor left, himself feeling encouraged. What did she say?3. Remember the first day of school? Your preschooler begins kindergarten full of more confidence than you anticipated. She doesn't even wave goodbye. You sit in your car and stare at the school. What a
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Blog postI am sitting at the dining room window, looking out at the big empty field of red dirt that about seven weeks ago used to be a beautiful mini pine forest.Wondering what will become of it all now. Wondering where all the animals went. Sad that my little secluded section of the world has now been stripped bare and exposed to every passerby.I'm not happy with forced change in every situation - especially this one - but I do know that sometimes we must step out of our comfort zone and do something d
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Blog postI designed a book cover without having finished the book because I wanted the motivation to continue and to be reminded of why I wanted to write it.Sadly, these are conversations we must have with our children: how to respond to bullying, peer pressure, name calling, a stranger in the building, an eminent emergency of mortal proportions.We send them off each morning; we sigh internally when they come home. Despite the boisterous noise, the mess, the sibling rivalry and what all, the pictures of
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Blog postIt was a great movie line and admittedly brought me to tears as well. In actuality though, I find fault with the idea.In the case of Jerry McGuire, it was a guy (Tom Cruise) doing the talking, but all too often women believe they NEED a man to be complete. But if a person is not whole on their own strength, they have nothing lasting to offer in a relationship.Two people need to be fulfilled and satisfied with who they are individually, but find that the other person adds something or accentuates
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Blog postHey peeps! Yes, I'm still writing. The pitch at which (see still rhyming subconsciously even) I am formulating new ideas is incredible. Every day that I work on a manuscript, a book cover, some new material, etc., more ideas pop into my head and I have to jot down little notes to follow later.What are you working on? Even if you spend as little as fifteen minutes a day planning out your goals, filling in activities on your September calendar, or meditating on what you would like to accomplish, i
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Blog postHey folks! It’s been a busy few months and I just wanted to catch up and let you know I’m still breathing! Lol. I hope that it’s getting closer and closer to me writing full time. I am like a … Continue reading →
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Blog posthttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/michael-iji-open-house-2018-design-clothing#/ Hi folks, I am giving a shout out to my husband’s return to a brick and mortar store in Cary, North Carolina. So excited to see him back in business and out of my guest bedroom! We are planning … Continue reading →
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Blog postOriginally posted on Bordering Beautiful:
I am a 22 year old single mother of 3 kids under 4, (wow, what a mouthful). When I think of my recent adult life, for the most part, I am blessed. I have 3… -
Blog postI loved waking up early this morning because I had time to turn on the computer for work – the day job. Here in this article, Dean Wesley Smith hit so many great points. I won my first poetry contest … Continue reading →
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Blog postI finally did it! Well, let me first set your mind at ease and say that this title is not about self-mutilation. Ok, I finally did it! I published an approximately 115 page collection of poems that I am so very proud of.I keep telling this same story, but I will say it again: The title, as well as the title poem, were inspired by a question I heard as I flipped the television stations one evening and caught what seemed to me to be a girlfriend chat between Michelle Obama and Shonda Rhimes. The s
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Blog postI finally did it! Well, let me first set your mind at ease and say that this title is not about self-mutilation. Ok, I finally did it! I published an approximately 115 page collection of poems that I am so … Continue reading →
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Blog postHello friends, It has been quite a while. As usual, I am all over the place, writing here, writing there. I have no less than six creative writing projects going on, almost simultaneously. A collection of poetry, picture books, children’s … Continue reading →
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Blog postWe've talked before about pursuing your passion, finding that 'thing' that you do best and making that more than just a side hustle but a truly fulfilling career. Speaking personally, my goal (notice I didn't say 'dream' ) is to wake each morning with a smile on my face with the knowledge that I am waking up to write! Whether children's books, short stories, greeting cards, poetry or business writing for profit, this thing about putting fingertips to keyboard is something fantastic to me. The in
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Blog postThere will always be bumps and bruises along the way when starting a new venture. The excitement and newness of the idea provides great fortitude to keep going, despite obstacles that may (and likely will) arise. But as the days turn into weeks and the weeks, months and years, the energetic bursts and willpower dwindle. How is it possible to keep the positive momentum when business does not take flight the way it was supposed to – as it did in your head when you first thought it up? Sometimes, s
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Blog postPeople are asking what could have been done? It is something that we cannot even put into words. The pain in the hearts of people across the country and around the world is palpable. It hits us much like our speechlessness and shell-shock of 9/11. We cannot hide the emotion or the tears. Thinking about it all day, in the middle of a meeting or shopping at the grocery store. Shaking our heads in disbelief - again. It has been happening again and again, year after year, but there is nothing usual
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Blog postThere is that feeling you get when something is on your mind but you can’t quite define what it is. You seem distracted and work doesn’t give you that same fulfillment it used to. You find yourself sighing a lot, looking out the window, wishing you were somewhere else. But where: on the stereotypical tropical island in a Casablancaesque hotel? On the beach, falling asleep as the waves rush up to reach your toes? In a mountain hideaway, where your voice echoes through the canyon below? Where is y
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Blog postHave writing sprints. Close your eyes and type. Don't worry about spelling, punctuation or making sense. Just get your mind and fingers in sync and in shape to let the ideas flow.Listen to smooth jazz. It can give you a rhythm to type to and allow creativity to flow. You may just start writing words to those melodies!Get rid of the distractions! You cannot have techno-distractions. Turn off the television, the tablet and the cell phone.Close the front shades and park in the garage. If people kno
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Blog postWhen it stops being a dream and starts becoming a goal, we will take our desires seriously. That’s when we take that first step. Instead of talking, we will start doing.
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Blog postIn every memory of my life, there has been a poem, a story or a verse written to express my innermost quaking. I’ve been living exposed on paper for over thirty years, having started somewhere around third or fourth grade.Words drawn from the imagination are no different than preparing a traditional tortellini, lasagna or straightforward spaghetti. For it to be good, it cannot be rushed. It has to come in its own time, to be authentic and one hundred percent natural.The pages are simply the past
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Blog postAs I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted by my computer crashing… we are almost at 400 votes…. but what I was reflecting on is a lesson learned last weekend about the difference between envy and jealousy. Jealousy … Continue reading →
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Blog postSo what have I been doing the last year? Doing the 9-5 or longer and just trying to survive. Shake ups happening at work this month has led me to start my own business – #It’s So Personal! Professional Services, … Continue reading →
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Blog postI love similes. They say more in 5-10 words than a whole paragraph. They are like spice to a stew, or perfume to an evening out. They evoke images far beyond the range of words. Simile–the co… Source: 51 Great … Continue reading →
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Blog postAnother opportunity to make strides toward your goals. Interested in starting your own home business? UPS has an easy contest to get you on the road to success. Don’t forget to read their rules before entering. Below is the info: … Continue reading →
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