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Judy's - "James Joyce Stream of Consciousness"
Random thoughts, ideas, shared memories and happenings.

Getting to know me:
I am blessed with an over active enthusiasm gland and an appreciation of the precious gift of life.

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?!?


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 Wednesday, January 31

It seems that "Unknown Author" is as smart as Anonymous
Worry is like a rocking chair, it will give you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere.
Unknown Author

For peace of mind, resign as general manager of the universe.
Unknown Author


 Tuesday, January 30

Anonymous is very smart.
Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must be overcome first.
Anonymous



Life can change in a moment
We all know that our lives can change in a moment. Sometimes it is an accident, sometimes a diagnosis, sometimes it is winning the lottery, sometimes it is an unexpected reward or recognition, sometimes it is because we fall in love and sometimes it is the consequence of other people's choices, circumstances or even their indecisions.

When life throws us a rapid change, a detour in the direction our life was heading, it can be at the very least unsettling, at the worst devastating, and at the best inspiring even miraculous.

Today a dear lady is going in to have brain surgery and my prayers are with her, her husband and with their doctors.

In addition, others whose lives are entwined with mine are having to deal with issues of "what to do" with family members that are not in the best of health and who are having trouble living together, co-existing. I feel unsettled this morning because I am concerned that their circumstances may soon become even more tangled into my own life and their responsibilites may fall in my direction. I don't feel competent to accept the role and feel disappointed in myself that I am apprehensive about how the decisions made by others may ultimately effect my life.

I am trusting in God to give me wisdom to know what to do as the situation unfolds and the energy and knowledge to be of positive assistance when and where it is needed.

In just a few days, it will be time to celebrate one of my favorite holidays, Ground Hog's Day. I love this day. It is a reminder that everything changes and the cold bleakness of winter ultimately gives way to the beauty and newness of Spring. The short days become longer. It is a wonderful day to remind us that if we remain hopeful and maybe just a little bit curious and venture a peek we will find that life, although always changing, is a fantastic adventure and one to always enjoy each "present" moment.

Life can change in a moment so enjoy the heck out of the one happening right now. Here is smiling at you from sunny, chilly Florida and wishing you a most excellent day!


 Saturday, January 27

Gasparilla

Boats have been going passed my condo all morning headed to Tampa Bay and this afternoon's Gasparilla Pirate Invasion.

It is a day and evening of beads and pirates. Definitely wild and crazy on this chilly and sunny day. Argh!


 Friday, January 26

Warmed me up
We have had below normal temperatures today and yesterday. Winter has arrived in Florida. Happily the sun is shining bright today so that makes spirits still soar and keeps my solar batteries charged.

Last night I received a phone call from my grandson, Jake, he finally tried the Momentos in the Diet Coke experiement. He sounded excited and was having fun with his dad. It warmed me up.

My daughter-in-law, Shelia, had introduced me to author, Nora Roberts' books. I had sent her an e-mail that the one I listened to on audio tape, Angel Falls, was coming to television on Monday. She said she knew and was going to watch it if she remembers to tune it in on Monday. It warmed me up that we will be watching together despite the miles between us.

I hope you have experiences today that "warm you up."


 Wednesday, January 24

The Top Chef
Tonight as I sat at my computer the Top Chef television competition on Bravo kept me company. With the exception of sports, there aren't very many shows that I watch regularly.

I've seen a couple episodes of Top Chef and have enjoyed the various personalities. I confess that I am rooting for Sam to win and even more than rooting FOR him, I am rooting AGAINST Marcel. It is embarrassing to admit that I would feel like that but wow, is he full of himself.

In the past, I enjoyed the flavors of two other chefs...

It is over and Marcel continues to the finals and Sam has been eliminated. He was a very class act in his departure. At least he won $10,000.00 because he was a fan favorite, polled when viewers called in. I didn't call, happily many others did.

In this case, I don't think the best chef wins.


 Tuesday, January 23

Orchids - much more than I realized

I've always been a daisy lady and remain devoted to my cheery, durable white carefree flower BUT today I realized I have underestimated the orchid.

I have thought of it as a corsage flower given to impress fancy girls at proms or grandmothers on Mother's Day. I've thought it to be a very fragile flower.

This morning I received pictures from a dear friend who raises them. I was blown away by the numerous varieties there are. Each looked more beautiful and captivating than the last. I realize I have been a reverse snob and unjustly categorized orchids as froo froo flowers.

Now I am eager to visit the greenhouse and see them in full bloom. These tropical beauties are amazing and I am intrigued to learn more.

Here is a sampling of the pictures I received.


 Monday, January 22

Blonde Brownie, yummy
When a Toll House Cookie merges with a brownie, succulent results!

Today is National Blonde Brownie Day. It is fun to celebrate some of these strange but true, unholidays.


 Sunday, January 21

Exciting football

I am willing to bet that this year's Superbowl will be exciting. It will be a great way to cap off a Ground Hog's Day weekend celebration. Go Colts!


 Saturday, January 20

No eraser needed...
I love music. It can remind me of a time and place or situation from the past. It can inspire and invigorate me. It is multi-purposed. I have mentioned in the past that it would be fun to know what music would serve as our theme song or what might be playing as we go through our day-to-day life.

I think I became a fan of the music that provides the backdrop for movies and television when I noticed it as I watched the series Miami Vice. I know that whatever is playing behind my life's experiences would rarely be subdued.

I was thinking that if I ever wrote my autobiography I would probably use crayons. Just as the music that accompanies my life is probably loud and upbeat, the story of my life would need to be written in bold colors, even neon sometimes. I think I would write it on brown paper because that is more durable than regular stationary.

Despite the occasional less than terrific times, I would never want to go back and use an eraser to eliminate any of the experiences I've had and I wouldn't choose to use tracing paper to emulate someone else's life.

I have much left to accomplish. Many adventures yet to experience. I have a multitude of mistakes to learn from and many, many blessings and memories to cherish.


 Friday, January 19

It's in the stars
Okay fellow Aries, things are looking good.


Dear Judy,
Here is your horoscope
for Friday, January 19:

Taking a big step forward in your career can be scary as well as exhilarating. You're not quite sure you're ready. But who is? Take a few deep breaths. You've got what it takes to meet this challenge head-on.



Write, learn, rewrite, read, catch mistakes, rewrite, etc., etc.

In writing my sales and marketing book, I have learned that it is a process of evolution.

I am not struggling so much with the content as I am learning to have patience. Learning these lessons add frutration and value to this process.

The highs are spectacular when you accomplish a chapter or section and even the lows when work is a struggle are still invigorating. I am blessed to have this opportunity and I am excited to soon see the finished product.

It will be beyond awesome if the content eventually helps some entrepreneurs discover ideas that ultimately increase their company's visibility, sales and profitability.


 Thursday, January 18

Demotivators
For the fun of it visit http://despair.com/indem.html

I have been described as perky, upbeat, enthusiastic and would like to think that most of the time I have a positive attitude.

I mentioned the other day that I was having some difficulty remaining self-motivated. Happily I was the recipient of kind words and pictures to serve as inspirations when my motivation dips again.

I found the site I linked above and it made me laugh. It uses the same great pictures on motivational posters but have a distinctly different point of view. Enjoy.


 Tuesday, January 16

True, definitely!
"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing, that's why we recommend it daily. " Zig Ziglar

The biggest challenge I face is keeping myself confident and motivated that sooner than later I will achieve the goals I have set for myself.

Yesterday I had a great conversation with my son Tom and that certainly ignited my spirit. I always expect that feeling to continue uninterrupted but unfortunately motivation and confidence are not easy to perpetuate.

As I was working today, I found this quote. Duh! that is it. I have expected too much from my bouts of inspiration. Sometimes you just need to get another dose, than another dose and still another. I'm reassured by this quote because I was feeling disappointed in myself for not continually feeling self-inspired. Now I realize it is just part of the human condition.

You guessed it, that motivated me and I am once again back on track.


 Monday, January 15

Let Freedom Ring!
I was e-mailed this in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King. I hope you enjoy it.

http://www.funnygreetings.com/index.cfm?action=view&id=3556&scid=o



Mother Nature's fury

When hurricane's are approaching people prepare and hopefully evacuate if the storm is thought to be a category 3,4, or a deadly 5. This winter Mother Nature is taking lives with snow and ice. This morning as I type this blog, the news is reporting that 21 people have died in car accidents as a result of this dangerous weather.

It occurred to me that sometimes the devastation from earthquakes, ice, snow, torrential rain, wind, fog, and fires from drought conditions don't get much attention.

Today as I use electricity, am able to wash with fresh clean hot water, and drive my car, I will be thankful and not take it for granted.

Every person, in every section of our country and world faces the occasional fury of Mother Nature. It seems especially important to appreciate the days and nights that are free of weather complications.


 Friday, January 12

Interesting, hmm, very interesting
It is amazing that when you find something that was lost, it turns out to be in the last place you looked.

Car cleaned out $10.00
Big Gulp of Diet Coke to make me feel better $1.00
Finding my phone priceless!


 Thursday, January 11

Thank you Tyler. Thank you Madea.

Whenever I am experiencing a writer's block or am having trouble being motivated, I research people who stumbled before they succeeded, persevered despite naysayers, or excelled despite a past that presented numerous challenges and fearful moments.

Today I read about Tyler Perry. His childhood was marred by poverty and physical abuse. He was once homeless and lived in his car for six months. At his lowest point he even attempted suicide.

Today he is a recognized author, playwrite, actor and movie mogul. He has his own studio and will soon pilot a television sitcom.

I first encountered Tyler Perry when I went to the movie "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" it was hilarious. He portrays Madea in the movie. A large opinionated black woman who dispenses no nonsense wisdom. She says what others might only think.

Tonight both Tyler Perry and his alter ego Madea are inspiring me. Sometimes you just need to take a moment and peek into someone else's life to renew your own, "I can do it" spirit.



Lost - Where is it?

My cell phone is misplaced, lost, definitely missing. My scavenger hunt to find it is inhibited by the fact that it is turned off. The battery had run down and it turned itself off.

I thought I brought it into my condo with my papers and items from the car but it is no where to be found this morning. I have left a voicemail from remote and will search the car and all around once again. I think I need a remote beeper for it like I have for my car(smile).


 Wednesday, January 10

Sunshine doesn't mean warm temperature

It is a beautiful day here in Florida. The sun is shining and I decided I would start my day with my walk instead of waiting until later.

Surprise! I walked out the door and brrrr, it was cold. When I turned on the TV the windchill was 31 degrees. No wonder I was cold.

Some time has passed and it is now in the forties. I am getting ready to head out and try, try again.

I hope all my readers enjoy a warm wonderful Wednesday.


 Tuesday, January 9

Remembering special thank yous
I saw the movie, "Freedom Writers" it was good. I've liked some others that had a similar message a little more but none the less it was good. It was thought provoking or more accurately it stirred some memories in me. It reminded me of special thank yous I have been blessed to give.

Judy Genge in Wellsboro, Pa. was instrumental in getting me involved working with her to get the books upgraded in the school system. We worked with Mansfield College and thanks to all Judy's efforts were successful. It lit a passion in me. Thank you Judy.

My sons, Tom and Jim, knew I missed working with children when we moved to Erwin. Thanks to their efforts I was contacted to be a volunteer aid to Ms. Buckner and Ms. McKeithan. They had a split class and I was given the opportunity to help them. Within a few months I was assisting all the teachers in the Pod. Mr. Stultz asked me if I would like to continue full time as a Teacher's Aide. I said yes but was going to ETSU at night and would need to get paid. Presto I was a paid Teacher's Aide. Later my responsibilities expanded and I was even able to be a substitute teacher and worked with remedial readers. I was a sometimes phys ed teacher and art instructor. I loved these experiences, Thank you Tom and Jim.

Coach Charlie Bryant got me involved in the "Blue Devil Relays." In retrospect I can't believe I was given the role of coach. I was to coach the high jump and several races. Imagine me a high jump coach, as a girl I couldn't jump high enough to become a cheerleader and here I was a coach. Thank goodness the old adage that "some people do, others teach" holds true. It seemed to always be breezy during the Relays but nothing could dampen or distract from the fun and excitement. Thank you Coach Bryant.

During my adventures at Evans Elementary, I had an art contest. The students used chalks and the pictures were displayed under black lights. It is still hard for me to fathom that this show ended up creating a religious ruckus in the community. Apparently some of the parents thought it was totally inappropriate that drawings of the group "Kiss" were allowed. Mr. Frank Stultz, the principal stood up for me and the students. He told the community pastors and members of the PTA that we were inspiring creativity and not doing the work of the devil. Thank you Mr. Stultz.

Lynn Morebach was instrumental in getting me involved with the YMCA. I loved working with the children and the extra money during my separation and eventual divorce was welcomed and needed. Thank you Lynn.

Skip Oldham took a chance on me as a novice Travel Agent. I remember him telling me that he would need to hire someone with experience. I remember telling him that I understood but that I wanted to be a travel agent so I would need to apply elsewhere. He called me and said he wasn't sure if I would be a good agent BUT he knew with my bubbly personality he didn't want to have me working for the competition. It was the first time that I recognized that personality and attitude can make a big difference as you go through life. That has been a very important life lesson. My experience at Oldham Travel laid the foundation that led me to the various successes I've been blessed to experience in the Travel Industry and in corporate America. I am sure it is in large part responsible for my daring to write my sales and marketing book and launch my own business. Thank you Skip.

David Hallal became my mentor and dear friend. He asked me if I wanted to join the training program at Travel Agents International. I jumped at the opportunity but was unsure how successful I would be training adults. I loved working with children but wasn't sure how that would translate in an adult environment. I learned that adults have a shorter attention span than children. They are distracted by thoughts of what they have to do that day, maybe resentment at having to sit through a training class, or wondering about what they were going to do over the weekend. Life took their attention away. I learned that to be successful and make a difference the classes needed to be interactive and entertaining as well as informative. Learning this has made the biggest difference in my ability to teach. I no longer prepare a workshop around my pontificating but rather listen and learn as ideas are exchanged in an environment of involvement. Thank you David for being my teacher and my training partner. Thank you for taking the chance and believing I could teach adults. It is now my passion.

While teaching a 4 day workshop for Outside Sales Agents for Travel Agents International, my class taught me that I needed more than work in my life. Of all my seminars these gentlemen had one of the greatest effects on my life. I wish I remembered each of their names but sadly I don't. I remember one kind man was going to work with George Mason University and sell travel to the Alumni there. He and the rest of the group were enthusiastic students. I remember sitting with them after class one day and they were asking me about the places I had visited as a benefit of being in the Travel Industry. I had been on a couple of cruises but never had taken advantage of the opportunities afforded me. I had always chosen to work (I wasn't self confident and didn't want to lose my chance to teach because I was absent.) or used my time off to spend with my family. They inspired me to investigate my dream trip. I had always wanted to go to Africa. It was a dream I had since I was a little girl and one that I shared with my dad. This group ignited my desire to go. They gave me the confidence that I was an effective solo teacher. That I could inspire and teach techniques even if I wasn't teaching in tandem with David. Thank you gentlemen, teaching you was life changing and my adventure to Africa forever redefined me.

As a Trainer at RMH Teleservices I was exposed to a community of people whose paths had never crossed mine before. Some of the students were banded to limit their whereabouts because they had been in trouble with the law. Some had no intention of learning, they merely wanted to get paid for the training and would stay the minimal time to qualify. Others were there for a chance. One gentleman and his brother touched my heart. One man couldn't read. As it turned out part of his problem was that he couldn't see the screen. I got him a magnifying page so he could hold it up in front of the screen. His brother was awesome. It only took a little encouragement to get him to believe that he could make a positive difference in his bother's world by helping him to learn to read the screens. One of my most treasured possessions if a hand written thank you note written by them when I left RMH. I learned that no one should ever be judged by their economic situation, attire, circumstance or past. Until then I would have said I would never judge anyone by those standards BUT it wasn't until I was immersed in that situation that I learned it. Later as I worked at various venues I experienced judgement by people based on what I was wearing and what role I was assigned. I was able to have empathy and not get mad because I had walked a mile in those "first impression" shoes myself. Thank you God for putting me in that situation.

Throughout the various jobs I have had and experiences I've lived I have learned that I love teaching and learning how to remove obstacles so others can succeed. That is what gives me joy. As I watched "Freedom Writers" I remembered the many lessons I learned that have given me the confidence to be successful today as I launch, "Ideas Unlimited." I remembered the people and faces of those that believed in me and gave me a chance and those that said I made a difference for them. Not a bad side effect for the cost of a movie.


 Monday, January 8

A special treat

It may not equal a special treat for everyone but I love to splurge and get a fountain diet soda. Even though owning a bag of crushed ice, a sipper glass and a big bottle of diet soda provides the necessary ingredients to make one at home, I love to have one that was purchased somewhere.

Splurge, squander a little and presto you have a beverage that makes you feel special and quenches your thirst all at the same time.

Sometimes even the smallest indulgence can be a special treat. I hope you splurge and treat yourself to something special today.



Detoured
I was on my way to Tarpon Springs to see the Epithany Celebration and then got sidetracked.

First I went downtown St. Petersburg and had fun exploring the Saturday Market. There was music and vendors. People brought their whole families and even their dogs were allowed. It was a beautiful sunny, warm Saturday and I lingered and explored.

On my way to the interstate I decided to check out Home Depot. I had nearly $12.00 left on a gift card my son Tom had given me last year. I was hoping I might get some flowers to put out by my front door. All my beautiful plants on the balcony and the front door were casualties of a cold snap and stormy weather we had in November. I found two flowering plants; they look great and welcoming as they sit on a crate by my door.

By now my dawdling had eaten up most of the morning making it too late to continue to Tarpon Springs. I remembered that their was a "Bike Festival" going on in Plant City so I decided to drive out there. It was perfect weather for the top to be down on my convertible and feel the warmth of the sunshine as I headed up the road.

Oops, I guess I should have paid more attention to the article. When I arrived in downtown Plant City, I saw the banner announcing that the festivities weren't scheduled to begin until 5PM. What to do next? I could go home OR yes another detour.

I remembered that my son, Jim said my grandson, Jake wanted to be at Disney World for his birthday next week. Since that isn't possible I decided that I would go to Downtown Disney and buy him some things that would give him a Disney Day long distance.

Downtown Disney was still decorated for the holidays and crowded with lots of people stretching their New Year celebrations through the first week of the 2007. I had a blast. I get energized from all the chaos and seeing everyone enjoying their families. I found a couple of surprises for Jake and sent them on their way yesterday, Sunday.

Driving home listening to Dallas lose their game and enjoying the moonlight, I realized once again that sometimes the detours are more fun and exciting than our original plans. It was fun to play hooky all day. It left me revitalized and renewed to continue my quest to finish my book and launch Ideas Unlimited.


 Friday, January 5

Tarpon Springs celebrates 101st Epithany tomorrow.
Last year it was super cold and windy but I went and had a great time at the celebration. It is much easier to drive north to Tarpon Springs than to fly to Greece.

Tarpon Springs is a lovely Greek community where Sponge Diving and Tourism are the major industries. Tomorrow, thousands will overflow the small community as they watch the events that mark the baptism of Jesus.

Events begin at 8AM at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. After the church services are finished the traditional procession of clery, altar boys, children dressed in Greek costumes and cross divers will parade to Spring Bayou. There will be high school bands and choirs to provide music along the route.

Around noon the divers will jump into the cold water. and swim to the little row boats placed in a semi circle around the platform that reaches into the bayou. They will stand and wait until his Eminence Archbishop Demetrios blesses the water. A dove will be released and then a cross will be tossed.

Young men ages 16 to 18 will dive from their boats into the water to find the cross. The retrieval of the cross is considered a source of God's abundant blessings and grace. The boy who gets it will be carried back to the church for blessing and a festival of celebration followsThere is Greek food, music and dancing in the park and throughout the town.

I went last year and enjoyed all the special activities for the 100th Epithany. I look forward to going tomorrow. I end up walking alot and enjoy the atmosphere, the chicken slovaki and their incomparable pastry are beyond succulent.

Time to get back to work so I can play hooky tomorrow and head to "Greece" to join in this momentous celebration.


 Thursday, January 4

The disappearing sandwich.
I don't know if I was totally engrossed in writing my book or comatose..but I looked up and inches away from me was a raccoon eating my sandwich. I never heard him approach and he wasn't alone, he had brought his friends.

I screamed and we both froze and looked at each other. I walked away (actually I scurried, yes, I scurried).

After finishing my sandwich the raccoon and his buddies looked over at my papers. I can't be sure but I think they smiled. It was a smile of encouragement. As they turned and jumped down from the picnic table I think I might have heard one of them say to the other, "She's doing a good job, and the sandwich was tasty too."

I threw away the wrapping from my now devoured sandwich and gathered up my papers and books and relocated to an area I think was more raccoon free.

Just another day in a life that seems to contain one adventure and unusual experience after another. Sometimes it is fun to be me.


 Wednesday, January 3

Blunders, disasters, losses, failures, unfulfilled dreams, errors in judgment, wrong choices
Stop dragging around yesterday like a ball and chain.


Today is a new opportunity, a clean slate. It is never too late to write a new chapter to your autobiography. It is up to you.

"Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat." F. Scott Fitzgerald

"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." Thomas Edison

Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard in 1975.

The Beatles were rejected in 1962 by Decca Records.

Walt Disney's first cartoon production company, Laugh-O-Gram, went bankrupt.

Joan of Arc was illiterate.

Dr. Seuss's first book, "And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street," was rejected by 27 publishing houses, and Seuss considered burning the manuscript and giving up writing.

Elvis Presley's music teacher at L.C. Humes High School in Memphis, Tennessee, gave him a C and told him he couldn't sing.

"All great achievements require time." Maya Angelou

"Life..It tends to respond to our outlook, to shape itself to our expectations." Richard M. DeVos

Here is your blank slate. It is up to you to use a positive attitude to write on it. We can't always control our circumstances but we always have the power to choose how to respond. My New Year's wish is that each of us cast off the negative elements of our yesterdays that hold us back, learn from them and begin creating an amazing today and tomorrow.


 Tuesday, January 2

2007 - Listening
I heard the new commercial for Weight Watchers. They are using the word "After" as their hook. I realize I've hooked myself with that word for years...I'm going to do this or that "After" this or that. It has become an excuse, a reason for procrastination. I like that they are showing what happens if you take action and take the steps that result in your getting to "After". Instead of an excuse for waiting they use the term as an excuse for doing.

I heard a commercial for Coke yesterday. The lyrics create a happy positive feeling. It was written by Paul Williams.

"You give a little love
And it all comes back to you
(Da da da ra da da da)
You know you gonna be remembered
For the things you say and do
(Da da da ra da da da)"

I believe that what you give comes back to you and that you will be remembered for what you say and do. I had never heard the thoughts put to music before. It's a happy, feel good commercial. Everyone is being nice and showing kindness to each other.

I have enjoyed Kenny Rogers song, "the Last Ten Years." In listening to it, I think of the last 10 years of my life. The people who have come and gone in my life and the many changes and adventures. Today I found a terrific video of the song to share with you. I hope you enjoy it and that your next ten years are filled with extradordinary accomplishments and life experiences that are both fun and memorable. I know you make a positive difference by being uniquely YOU.

Click here: The Last Ten Years (Superman) by Kenny Rogers http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=742ce7405d713a77e0cfbea8c4541066.734038