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Curious Find: A List of Borrowed Books

April 20, 2021 jjranson

When I was seven, I received my school librarian’s “most books read” award. I love the library. Free reads every…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: Library, Reading, Thrillers

JumpStart to Better Mental & Spiritual Health

March 22, 2021 jjranson

Investing time in a new season reset Daffodils are blooming in my garden already. They may be dusted in snow…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: Meditation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Prayer

JumpStart to Better Health

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Logging food intake means losing weight The morning frost disappears, and I open windows to let in the fresh air…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: Better Living, Food Diary

The Five Love Languages: Reflections on Chapman’s Book

March 21, 2021 jjranson

How we give love should fit the recipient Dad opened the cabinet door and ran a finger over the plates…

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An Abbreviated Tale of a Happy Retiree

December 13, 2020 jjranson 1 Comment

Just the thought of retiring can send an individual into a tailspin. Questions about money, fears about boredom, lack of…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: #writinglife, Planner, Planning, Productivity, Retiree, Retirement, Writer, Writing

This Quitting Habit Can’t Sabotage My Writing Life

September 26, 2020 jjranson

No longer shall I be the queen of unfinished things Standing in front of a wall of yarn at Michael’s,…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: #amwriting, #perfectionism, #planning, #writinglife

Rock-ing the Neighborhood: There Were No Rules

June 9, 2020 jjranson

How I learned to let go of “my art” There’s a sign at my neighborhood entrance requesting painted rocks. The instructions…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: #writinglife, amwriting, good neighbor, personal growth, share joy

Goodbye, Unrealistic Expectations

May 23, 2020 jjranson

Decades ago, when my oldest daughter was still a toddler, I decided that I didn’t have it in me to…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: #amwriting, #celebraterecovery, #writinglife, healing, perfectionism, personal growth

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