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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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 Thursday, March 27

"That's how you know."


 Tuesday, March 25

Happiness came in a size 7 1/2.

I love walking. It is more than my exercise, it invigorates my spirit. Yesterday I got a new pair of shoes. I had one pair that was nearly 5 years old that I wore when it was muddy or raining. I had another pair that was over 2 years old.

From time to time I would look at new shoes and try them on but the price tag always prevented me from making the purchase. I would rationalize that there were more miles left in the shoes I had.

But $29.99 was a price too good to pass up. Okay it was a style that is out of style but it is my style and the price was perfect. The shoes normally sell from $89.99 to $109.00. These fit great. In fact, I didn't realize that my current shoes had lost their gel and arch until I had the news shoes on my feet. They feel great.
Cinderella had her glass slippers; I have my


 Monday, March 24

Quotes that make me smile.
To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent - that is to triumph over old age.
Thomas Bailey Aldrich

You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing.
Michael Pritchard

Do not resent growing old. Many are denied the privilege.
Author Unknown


 Thursday, March 20

Happy 21st of March, the first full day of Spring.


"If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. I would go to more dances. I would ride more merry-go-rounds. I would pick more daisies." Nadine Stair
I was sent this quote with the complimentary caveat: "Judy, I was e-mailed this quote today and when I read it I smiled and thought of you. For as long as I have known you, this is the way you have lived your life. Happy first day of Spring."
Viewing daffadils in Tennessee, collecting hugs from my son Tom and family plus hearing from my son Jim and his wife Carol has made this a very nice "Night before Spring."


 Sunday, March 16

Happy St. Patrick's Day!



 Friday, March 14

It's all in the way you look at things.
Once upon a time a colleague said I looked at the world through rose colored glasses. Our employer hastened to correct her and said I look at the world with Kaleidoscope Eyes. That has always been one of my favorite compliments and has served as a reminder that each of us views circumstances from a different perspective. Different things color what we see and what we remember.
I have always been a fan of optical illusions. Here are two I think you may enjoy.

A landscape and a man with a beard.


Stare at the dot in the center of the circle below. Now move your head closer. It is magic!



 Thursday, March 13

Families come in all shapes and sizes. Each is blessed when connected by love.

I thought we would all be driving our cars in the sky, Jetson style by now. When I was growing up, it was fun to imagine the future of families living like the Jetsons.

The dad in "Father Knows Best" used to change into his sweater when he got home from work. My dad used to change his clothes too before he tried to catch a ten minute nap before dinner. Now it is often rare for families to sit down at the dinner table together at the same time each evening and talk about their day. I am not saying it was better then. It was just different. Now many dads work from home and families are on the go hurrying from one activity to another. Today's families squeeze alot into their 24 hours.


Families definitely come in all shapes and sizes.
The family. We were a strange little band of characters trudging through life sharing diseases and toothpaste, coveting one another's desserts, hiding shampoo, borrowing money, locking each other out of our rooms, inflicting pain and kissing to heal it in the same instant, loving, laughing, defending, and trying to figure out the common thread that bound us all together. ~Erma Bombeck


 Tuesday, March 11

In loving memory.
George Logan died this evening. He passed away peacefully in his sleep.

For many years he was a Tennessee State Trooper. He truly loved one woman throughout his life. His heart belonged to his wife and mother of his sons Ginny. They were married over 52 years. When she fell ill, George became a loving caretaker. It was a role we didn't think he would do well but he excelled. After Ginny died, George was given a blessed miracle when he became reacquainted with Bertha. They were able to share some precious time together before she died. In his last days he found companionship with a lovely woman named Betty.

He was a strong, determined, manly man cut from the same cloth as one of his heroes John Wayne. He will be missed.

Arrangements have not yet been made for his final resting place here on earth but I am sure that he is enjoying the welcome celebration they are having for him in heaven.



It's a terrific Tuesday. A day to celebrate. A Help Wanted Day.
I am thrilled that the time has changed and the days are lighter later.
My sister Wendy and niece, Caitlyn were here this past weekend for a short but wonderful visit. I love that my family is seeing where I live and sharing the experience.
Actually, there have been lots of visitors lately. Mickey Logan, Tanya Davis, Mark Prevost's Mom, daughter Jennifer and grandson Javin.
Why are there so many help wanted signs sprinkled throughout this post?
With so many happy experiences, why the "Help Wanted"? It is because I need to stimulate sales of my book,"Sell More." See the button on the side?

I need additional reviews. Several people have generously said they would post a review but unfortunately the life is so busy they haven't had time. I need help. This posting is just a reminder that I need help and would sincerely appreciate any positive reviews you might have to share. If however you don't care for my writing style or the content of my book, mumms the word (smile). Thank you very much.

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 Thursday, March 6

In an instant...
I definitely counted my blessings at the end of the day last night.

If the day had been portrayed on an etch a sketch I would have shaken it over and over again to make it disappear.
Thankfully, nothing totally horrible happened. It was just a day of disappointments and almost catastrophe.
The most unsettling part of the day was when a truck side swiped my car. Guardian angels must have been at work because it was amazing that I saw him. It was a blessing that when I ended up on the sidewalk there was no pedestrian there. It was a blessing that the lady driving behind me slowed down in time and didn't rearend me. It was a blessing that I was able to pull back off the sidewalk without hitting the lightpole. It was a blessing that I was able to get to the corner, turn and pull off safely into a parking lot. Thankfully a true catastrophe was averted.
I was stunned that the truck responsible drove away without even stopping.
With the exception of a few minor scratches and the possibility the alignment is out of whack, all is well. My shaking has even subsided (smile).
The truck's logo was prominent so even though I wasn't able to get the license number the driver was tracked down and is held responsible. My car is being checked out today.
All in all, yesterday was not my favorite day but it was certainly a very blessed day. In an instant life can change. Sometimes when it doesn't change it is the perfect opportunity to say a thank you prayer.


 Tuesday, March 4

Wishing you a day filled with possibilities.
Man is a creature of hope and invention, both of which belie the idea that things cannot be changed.
Tom Clancy


 Monday, March 3

There are reality shows and then there are real shows.
The trend over recent years has been "reality" television. Most of them do not reflect my reality in any way. Some shows are competitions where the participants are vieing for opportunities to show their talents and win prizes and opportunities that might catapult them in the direction of their career dreams.

Other shows are about helping. I especially enjoy these programs; "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and the new "Big Give." I watched Oprah's show yesterday and was impressed at the various innovative approaches the different people used to provide solutions for the people they were trying to help. Some did awesome and some didn't do as well but everyone that needed something got at least a little assistance to move in the direction of their dreams.

It is a postcard perfect Monday here in Florida and I am inspired to pay closer attention to the people I meet each day to see if I might offer them some assistance. It would be spectacular if everyone had a willing spirit and helping hands. Enjoy this Marvelous Monday.