PTSD – One Word Wednesday
June is PTSD Awareness Month…
Learn what PTSD is, who is affected, and how treatment can help.
Visit the National Center for PTSD web site for information and ways to help raise PTSD awareness.
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06, 2014
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06, 2014
HOPE – One Word Wednesday
On Monday, I blogged about my hope of summer’s arrival and how encouraged I was when the only daffodil of the fifty bulbs I planted last fall came up.
Today I offer this wonderful quote from Anne Lamott to encourage you to continue to hope for whatever you’re seeking.
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04, 2014
Spring – Where is it?
If you’re like me, your weather outside is not looking or feeling like Spring.
The snow is hanging on. It comes in flurries and sprinklings on the ground.
The temperatures warm up as the sun rises, but too many days begin with numbers below the freezing mark.
Who feels like wearing bright Spring colors and hiding them under winter coats?
It’s the last day of April. Where are the flowers?
Here around me in the Rio Grande National Forest the green is hiding underground!
Rather than be depressed, I suggest:
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04, 2014
Criticism – One Word Wednesday
Monday I talked about readers writing book reviews. I only briefly mentioned critical reviews. Primarily because those who write negative reviews tend to be harsh rather than constructive.
Edie Melson came to my rescue with a perfect picture to demonstrate my point about criticism. 
So whether you are writing a book review or reprimanding someone verbally, be gentle.
Sandwich those tough words with praise.
I promise your criticism will be better received.
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03, 2014
Flowers – One Word Wednesday
Warm days and chilly mornings hold the promise of spring blooms.
I love this e.e.cummings quote and Edie Melson’s photo of the Iris.
I’m anxious to hear the earth’s laughter, aren’t you?
btw, some of you might have seen this post on Monday. :) That’s because I can’t read a calendar. Hope you’re enjoying Edie’s picture and cummings’ words a second time.
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03, 2014
Solitude – One Word Wednesday
Most of us have been held captive by winter’s hold for so long now. Too long.
We’ve been isolated. Stuck inside. Alone.
Consider Lord Byron’s take on solitude.
Thanks to Edie Melson of The Write Conversation for sharing her creative photo that so accurately portrays Byron’s words.
I believe Bryon suggests, rather than isolating, solitude stirs us to introspection, which in turn feeds our soul and nourishes our creativity.
Do you agree?
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12, 2013
Merry Christmas 2013
My friend and fellow blogger, Edie Melson posted this free image on her blog on Christmas Eve.
I thought it such a great reminder about the true meaning of Christmas I’m sharing with you today.
Merry Christmas to all,
Judythe
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07, 2013
One Word Wednesday – Storms
Storms.
They come in all shapes and sizes.
They’re not just about the weather.
Relationships can bring on storms.
Storms can also be about the times of stress and strain in our worlds.
Good storms like building an addition to our homes or moving to a new place.
Scary storms like a wildfire near your home.
Edie Melson shared this great graphic recently on her blog. I think St. Francis de Sales sums up the best way to address any storm, any time, any kind.
What do you consider non-weather storms in your world?
Do you have any secrets to share about weathering all kinds of storms?
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03, 2013
One Word Wednesday – HOPE
HOPE
With special thanks to Edie Melson for creating this lovely photo to share.
May HOPE sing in your heart the rest of this week.