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Judy's - "James Joyce Stream of Consciousness" Random thoughts, ideas, shared memories and happenings.
Getting to know me: I am trying to break lose of being a hostage "to what I should do." Do I have the courage to step across the threshold into the exciting world of possibilities?!? Please buy my book! Now available from: Amazon.com Barnes & Noble iuniverse.com Archives Inspirational people have visited my blogspot since 6/18/02. Thank you. 
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Tuesday, February 21
This looks like one of mine.
 I would love to learn how to sculpt sand. I do miss Noah, Hope, Jake and Jonah and getting to build sandcastles and play in the Gulf. When they are here it is so much fun! Posted by MzDaVinci @ 1:13 AM Monday, February 20
I have always believed in God.
I have never found a religion that has spoken to me. I have been so blessed to have Jesus in my life. It has been the single thing that has seen me through. I believe in being nice. I believe in sin. I believe in the power of forgiveness and understanding. I feel I am a work in progress but know that God always loves me. I have everything I need. I just need to get out of my own way. I don't just believe in miracles, I witness them everyday.
I carry a piece of paper in my wallet and refer to it often. I have had it there for many, many years. It is the reminder of how I want to live my life: “People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway. For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.” Some days this is easier said than done. I aspire to this behavior. Below is the video that was the catalyst for my sharing today. It appeared on my son, Tom's Facebook page and I wanted to share it. Most all my life I have kept my strong beliefs and faith private. I have learned from both my sons, Tom and Jim that sharing may help others to find the source of hope. Posted by MzDaVinci @ 9:50 AM Sunday, February 19
I have to confess it makes me a little uneasy (smile).
It is a bit disconcerting to have the doctor say, "You will need to take one of these little pills everyday for the rest of your life." Then I read the label on the prescription bottle "3 refills". Yikes!
Posted by MzDaVinci @ 10:29 PM Tuesday, February 14
Monday, February 13
Friday, February 10
Are they real or Memorex?
 In this world of technology, it is important to recognize that although "all" friends are important, family and the people whose lives have crossed our paths need at least as much time and attention as the hundreds that we have never met that "befriended" us on Facebook. Posted by MzDaVinci @ 10:02 AM Thursday, February 9
 "Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time". John Lubbock Posted by MzDaVinci @ 10:55 PM
I am so very excited!
 The updated version of Sell More will be finished this summer and it is expected that my hope filled cancer book will be ready for the publisher by Easter. Below is the notification from my publisher. It is exciting! Good day. We apologize for the late update but your electronic book is already available for sale in Amazon, Barnes and Noble and iUniverse Online Bookstore. We have included the screenshots and the links where you can direct your readers to purchase a copy of your electronic book. eBook Customer Service Team 1663 Liberty Drive Suite 200 Bloomington, IN 47403 Tel: 877.655.1722 email: ebookservice@authorsolutions.com Auto-delivered wirelessly It is also available through Barnes and Noble for the NOOK.  Or from iuniverse  More About This Book Overview Product Details Sell More, will do for your business what slow motion did for Baywatch; the ideas included will increase interest in your company. This results oriented book is filled with inexpensive techniques designed to attract new customers, entice them to return often and recommend your product or service to everyone they know. Whether you are just opening your business or need to stimulate sales, Sell More provides the remedy for drooping profits. Filled with proven strategies, Sell More is a practical resource to help you customize your sales and marketing plan. Learn how to maximize your visibility, sales and profitability with minimum expense. Judy writes in a fun uncomplicated style. She recognizes the ever-changing challenges that face today's entrepreneurs. She shares proven strategies that can easily be adapted to fit your unique circumstances and budget. The goal of this book is to serve as a tool that will help you achieve the thriving, profitable business you envision. Posted by MzDaVinci @ 9:59 AM Tuesday, February 7
Tonight it was time to re-read an important book, Silver Boxes. It is one of my favorites.
 Lately, it seems that words of judgement, hurtful words are being shared between people who truly care for each other. It is heart wrenching to witness. It was time for me to re-read, Silver Boxes. In the book, Silver Boxes, Florence Littauer shares stories, biblical quotes and humorous antidotes about the importance of becoming encouragers. That honest kind words are gifts (silver boxes) that can make a positive difference in a person's life. I love that concept. It is not for us to judge others. I know in my own life, a compliment, a reassuring word, or being remembered can transform my whole day. It can make a wonderful difference. At one point in the book she shared a story about a family that enjoyed the old song: Home, home on the range, Where the deer and the antelope play. Where seldom is heard a discouraging word, And the skies are not cloudy all day. The dad would laugh at how crazy a home on the range must be with all those deer and antelope romping through the living room. The children would laugh at such a thought. Then they would come back to the point of the song, it doesn't matter where you live, if you give encouraging words the skies are not cloudy at all. True enough, encouraging words can help disperse the clouds of self-doubt and concern. I have been blessed to have received encouraging words and need to be always mindful that words are powerful. Sometimes giving out a silver box is as simple as acknowledging a person's presence and saying hello. Thank you from the bottom of heart to all who have acknowledged my presence, never forgotten me, and encouraged me. May your skies be cloud free (except of course, for those white fluffy ones that are fun to watch as they change shapes and move across the sky). Posted by MzDaVinci @ 12:15 AM Monday, February 6
I can't resist loving this commercial.
Once you have been owned by a Great Dane, you understand Marmaduke and a commercial like this one.
Posted by MzDaVinci @ 10:55 AM Saturday, February 4
Thank goodness.
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