AOL Journals: Magic Smoke
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- Guest Editor's Picks -- March 7th, 2008
Hi journal friends old and new! I am Val from There is a Season. I want to thank Vishy from Magic Smoke for allowing me to be Guest Editor this week! Magic Smoke is a blog well worth putting on alerts! Again, thanks Vishy!
Who am I? I am a 42 year-old mom to a young adult son and daughter and a grandma to two boys. I live in central PA and love the area! I started blogging four years ago as an outlet for my pent-up feelings. I have always kept a paper journal since a young child, and when I saw the "create journal" icon I was fascinated. I typed a few entries and began to get comments. I was astounded that anyone wanted to read MY words. I still am to this day. Now I write for others as well as myself. I like to share my thoughts on my disabilities, my passion on mental health awareness, blood donation, feeding the hungry, domestic violence, taking care of one another, among other passions. as well as sharing fun, games and joy along the way! Reading someone's journal is like walking into their home and sitting at their kitchen table and sharing a moment in time. I value it.
Now on to my picks. I thought awhile about who I wanted to showcase. There are so many good journals out there!! I decided that I would introduce you all to five blogs that I have found inspirational as well as educational and perhaps even life-changing. I hope you enjoy these picks!!
* Tammy from Down Home has been a true inspiration to me since the day I met her! Although she isn't always feeling well herself, she makes sure that others are taken care of! She keeps numerous journals. In Down Home she shares recipes, facts, her life, and fun links! She has another special journal that has brought the disabled together in JLand - As I Am. They have been able to learn more about their disabilities and each other's. Tammy has done so much behind the scenes that she has truly inspired me!
* Kellen from Faith in Roman Catholicism is one of the neatest teenagers I have ever met! He has brought together different Christian faiths in JLand as even non-Catholics enjoy his blog. He fosters community spirit and education through his Journal Tournament. If you have ever played, you have certainly learned a few facts!! He has shared his journey through high-school and now college. Presently, Kellen is in a musical, Guys and Dolls, and is really excited!!
* John from too stubborn to die is, well, too stubborn to die!!! John writes with poignancy and wit. He is re-telling his experience with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, bone cancer and a subsequent bone marrow transplant. John has just celebrated two years. Happy Birthday, John!! His experience has inspired others to donate 274 + pints of blood!! If you would like to know how to donate in John's name, send me an email!
* Angie from Peyton's Water shares her life as a mom and a co-owner of a home business. She is sharing her weight loss journey with her readers as well as sharing her desire for others to donate blood. Angie started and now helps run The Giving Tree in JLand. This is a journal that mates a need with those who can supply the need. She also offers a discount in her sidebar for her readers.
* Rosemary from Inspirations is a Life Coach. She says she hopes people find "comfort, inspiration, hope, and love" in her blog. She makes inspirational posts as well as gives free life coaching assignments. A recent one is called Define Yourself. Rosemary is filled with wisdom and love.
I hope you enjoyed my picks this week and were able to find a new journal or two that just may change you in some way. Hugs, Val xox
Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:37:04 GMT - Friday Blogplugs - 3/7
Happy Friday folks,
* Indigo has started filling up her Christmas jar! You can do this too, to help someone in greater need than you.
A very busy week just went by. Let's see what we got for blogplugs..* Krissy's very last entry on John's birthday party.
* Indigo talks about how patience and love has restored good relations with her daughter. Good for you!
* Guido highlights a Breast Cancer fund raising activity, that Kelly (Kim's sister) is participating in. He also writes that next week the focus is on Prostate Cancer.
* Krissy reports that she has a health problem (a Pulmonary Nodule). Further tests need to be done to determine if it is malignant or benign. We hope and pray for the latter.
Contests!
* Weekly sentence with Val. This week's letters were APSTMS and the winners are here.
Lights, Camera and Action!* Marie's AOL Community Photo Challenge, beginner and advanced entries for the subject "March into Spring".
* Krissy's JLand Photo Shoot entries for the subject "Sights of My Town"
--Thanks again for the blogplugs this week. Don't forget to tag your best entries with "blogplugs". If you want to be a Guest Editor or have some interesting (or useful) blogplugs, send your submissions to JournalsEditor@aol.com and we'll review them.
~Vish
Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:32:42 GMT - Mountain Of KnowledgeIt was the first thing Man asked for. Before love, before sex, before shelter, even before eating, Adam and Eve reached for the “apple” from the Tree of Knowledge. Knowledge! Before they could move forward, they needed to know who they were!
My name is Marc, I am a clone of Adam. Like many before me, my hunger is for knowledge. At an early age I set off to climb the Mountain of Knowledge. I mused upon every element there, everything from the grains of sand to the setting of a giant sun. There is nothing too small or insignificant in creation. Thus, this journey has become a sacred adventure.
I have learned many lessons on that Mountain and have carried them back here, assembling them in my journal, "grains of sand". For the many who have stopped at my journal, I am thankful and gracious for your company!
While climbing that Mountain of Knowledge I have noticed many sets of footprints, yours! Each day many of you return here, leaving your insight, your images, your joys, your fears and above all, your purpose! As this week's Guest Editor, I am entrusted with the task of illustrating six journals (not fair, really). Six fellow journeymen, their hearts and minds wide open, leaving their life’s encounters for us to muse upon!
Mary,of "FrankandMary". Her heart is an open house for all people and all things. Her thoughts have a way of unifying the reader to affirm our commonalities. Her zeal for her commitments,the treasuring of her kinships provokes us to hit that comment key. Sadly, her “tip jar” is gone, so read and enjoy!
Marie of "Photographs&Memories", has captured the essence ofwhat makes life so sacred in her photographic journal. I view her photos, close my eyes and become boundless. I journey to a snowbound cabin, my feet suddenly ice cold. I am taken to white picket fence in a seaside town where I spent a weekend with my sweetheart. Her photos have us become more sensitive to the image displayed. Truly, an art of the artist!Martha, (Just visiting) has two journals running. Just Visiting, is appropriately named. She moves so quickly, with so much energy, it seems like she is just visiting! When she does stop, she brings a sense of renewal. She exhibits her self exploration through her challenges and confessions. No doubt, she has jogged the Mountain many times!Robin with Her "Tales of Trailer park princess" is just one of her six journals! She clearly brings her deep sense of compassion, hospitality and hope here. Imaginative, she explores and reveals the brighter sideof life!Indigo of "Ravens Lament", takes on giant meanings and threads them through the eye of a needle and then weaves a quilt of warmth. Her faith is extraordinary., living with obstacles and doubt, she uses them to carve a new direction for herself and you to follow. There is nothing more potent than Hope, and she serves up a healthy portion in each entry!Rebecca of In the "Shadow of the Iris". Has the art of making the reader receptive, because she holds nothing back in her observations. She becomes our eyes. Rebecca's appetite for climbing is voracious! She has brought enough material from that Mountain that belies her young age!. Her grace and gratitude is always evolving, strengthening her connection to her passions of living a deeper and fuller life! I can hardly wait to see what she will be writing in a few years from now.You now have some wonderful reading ahead of you! I want to thank the editor at AOL for allowing me this opportunity to feature a few of the writers who with their acts of kindness have made this world a better place!
As for me, I am heading back to that Mountain, the journey continues!
Peace and Blessings to all!
Marc J
Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:53:13 GMT - Friday Blogplugs - 2/29/08
Hey folks,
* Indigo recently found herself needing the "Domestic Violence Hotline" number to help a friend. She urges you to have it handy and has badges in her entry that you can display in your sidebar.
A short week for me as I was out with the flu for a couple of days. Just getting my bearings back. Off we go blogplugging..* Krissy wants you to know that she is still under the weather and hence not able to blog much.
* John's list of cool things starts off with Apollo 11, The Starship Enterprise, and Star Trek.
* Krissy writes about the games they played at her husband John's birthday party.
* Ken expresses his views on harassment.
* Sherry is preparing for a trip to the hospital and wants to thank everybody for their support and prayers. She also requested her friends from the weight loss group to fill-in during her absence.
* Sugar has some furry notes that needs to be posted VERY LOW on the refrigerator door.
* Dan reviews the show Lost: The Constant ..Season 4, Episdode 5.
* Sherry rants about parents not seating their kids in the shopping cart and strapping on the safety belt. In the past, she was witness to a child falling from the cart and having the ambulance called.
* Beth wouldn't trade her home in Nutwood Junction for anything. A very tranquil reading, I must say.
* Donna wants us to know that she has had it with winter and writes about her attempt to get her car out of her inclined driveway. Not fun! Please stay warm.
* Guido has formed a AIM group called J-land as a further means of communicating within J-land, allows the sending of group emails etcetera. If you want to be part of this group please send email to Guido. Details in his entry.
* Donna (this is a different Donna:)) has some more poetry for you this week.
* Sherry is hitting diet fatigue and has tips on how to get over that.
* gifdude writes about how he lost 45lbs and gained it all back. He is not a quitter though, he is trying again. Hope you lose it for good this time!
Contests R Us
* Weekly sentence with Val. This week's letters were TPIWIS and the winners are here.
Lights, Camera and Action!* Marie's AOL Community Photo Challenge, winners for advanced entries for the subject "Winter Blues".
In other JLand news...
* This week, JLand lost another one of its own. Irene, who had been battling cancer, succumbed to her illness. She had a journal called "Meet Me At The Breakfast Table". She will be greatly missed. May her soul rest in peace. Our deepest condolences to her family.
* And finally, one last item from me. Do you find blogplugs useful? Are people clear on how blogplugs work? Do you have ideas on how to improve it? Or how to improve the discovery of other quality journals? The best ideas generally come from users, hence we are asking you for suggestions. Please leave your suggestions, if any, in the comments section.
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Thanks again for the blogplugs this week. Don't forget to tag your best entries with "blogplugs". If you want to be a Guest Editor or have some interesting (or useful) blogplugs, send your submissions to JournalsEditor@aol.com and we'll review them.
~Vish
Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:51:01 GMT - Guest Editor's Picks -- February 22, 2008
Hello all you lovely J-Landers. I'm Pam, your Guest Editor for this week. I am absolutely thrilled to bits and extremely honoured to have been chosen, and I will do my best to showcase some great journal's.
For those of you who don't know me, I am a 38yr old mother of one, fabulous, funny and loveable teenage daughter, who, In J-Land Is referred to as "My Wee Treasure" much to her displeasure I may add! lol. I met my wonderful, future "hubby to be" 16 years ago, He was, and still Is, my best friend. He is known as "Mister Man". I am also a "Mamma" to my 3 beautiful cats, Purdie, Oscar and G-Cat, who Is a brand new addition to our family, since being abandoned.
I love my cats with a passion and one day, want very much, to have my own cattery for stray's and unwanted or abandoned cats. I first started writing my journal, Almost 40! In August 2007. I sat one saturday night, In sheer desperation, with my bottle of wine, just needing to reach out to any ears available! lol. I wanted to try and do something, that would get the publisher's knocking on my door, offering me book deals! lol. Oh God loves a tryer! If nothing else, I still have hope!.
I love writing and feel a connection with people here In J-Land, that I haven't experienced anywhere else! It's the strangest, yet fantastically uplifting experience, I have ever had, people, I have never met, saying things that totally lift my spirits and touch my very soul, and for that, I want to thank each and every one of you, who have taken the time and trouble to stop by my journal. Thank You all so very much. xx
Now for the best bit: It's time to grab a cuppa and enjoy some truly wonderful journal's:
My Guest Editor picks
caring and
sharing
Morton, Is one of life's true gentlemen. He cares for his mum full time and has been diagnosed with M.S. himself. I love his determination and attitude. He Is definately not one of life's "quitters". His shortcut's leave me In stitches, demonstrated in his entry "be my valentine".While he awaits the parts arriving to fix his tumble dryer he "discovers" that by spinning the drum and closing the door fast, It works!! and dry's the washing just as well. lol.
Amanda
and the Gang
Amanda, Is a very funny lady who spends a lot of her time at her allotment. As well as being a wife and mother she also has 5 cats and a beagle!. Living with the very painful condition Fibromyalgia, which, I noticed a few other J-Landers also suffer from, she battles on, to keep building up her allotment and has even taken up pottery. Amanda's down to earth attitude and wit, Is a real tonic. She may not post as regular as I would like, but I just know how much I smile, when my alert shows her name.
ISN'T
SHE GREAT!!
Yasmin, always seems to be able to put a smile on my face, she lives with her 2 cats Scarlett and Domino, and It's very clear to see, they are her, "little darling's". Yasmin certainly does have a zest for life!. Her travelling exhausts me! lol. Her fantastic ability to describe everything to a "T", Is a real gift. After reading her entry named "REMEMBER WHEN!!!!" I was taken back In time, to share In her memories of her first disco, what a brilliant read.
Boredom Eats Away At
Me
Jenny, a total music lover and No:1 Queen fan, Is 30 going on 18!! lol. Her journal leaves me In awe of the things she manages to do. All the gigs she attends, Her bike ventures and best classic line of all, was from her entry, "Work, NHS, Family and Friends" she describes feeling worthless, sitting In a meeting at work and decides to doodle away on her pad, It turned Into a Pirate Boat that she was so proud of, she took It home! lol. Her closeness with her best friend Trina Is heartwarming, they have so much fun. Jenny shares all her stories from every gig she goes to and makes you feel a big part of It all.
A Quiet Life......I
Wish
Carol, Is simply one of life's nice people. Although, she strikes me as rather shy sometimes, her motherly kindness and protectiveness shines through. I adore reading her stories, Her young son Adam who Is just 7yrs old had an accident a while back and burnt his hand quite badly. Carol got a terrible fright and I really felt for her, Even then, with so much going on, she was kind enough to pass on messages, that I had left for Adam and even took the time to mail me back his answer! How thoughtful. It was appreciated very much Indeed. I am happy to report, that he Is on the mend and healing well. Way to go Adam!. A
journey of another
kind
Jane, Is brand new to me, and yet she has made such an Impact. I came across her journal after popping along to wish her well on receiving an award, only to be sat, staring at the screen, In silence, as I read her story. Jane has been diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma and continues to put up an almighty fight. Her sense of humour Is astounding. I want to do more, but I can't, I remain helpless. A little support may help to ease the burden of such a despicable disease. Jane you are In my thoughts and prayers.Please stop by my choices and wish them well. There were so many to choose from, I have been sighing and huffing and puffing all week! lol. It has been a real honour. Don't forget to pop back next week for the next six picks!....and that my dear J-Lander's, bring's me to a close, so, Take Care wherever you may be.
Love Pam xx
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:48:25 GMT - Friday Blogplugs - 2/22/08
Hey folks,
* Winivere, gives us a detailed look, into how she manages her money.
I am blogplugging from sunny Seattle (yes!), where I am visiting family for the weekend.* Ken sees opportunities to help others everyday and challenges us to
move out of our comfort zone.* Indigo reminds us that words do hurt and urges us to use them carefully, especially when commenting on a journal whose writer is going thru some tough times.
* Guido has set up a journal about the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan at Madagascar.
* Krissy is recuperating after a bout of pneumonia and she and John are making an hour by hour list of what is needed to be done for their meds.
* Lisa provides us an update on her doctor's visit and the emotional roller coaster ride that it was.
* Sugar wants us to know that February is National Pet Dental Health month and has some additional info for you. She also has some tips to keep your pets warm.
Contests R Us
* Weekly sentence with Val. This week's letters were TCRABC and the entries are here.
Lights, Camera and Action!* Krissy's JLand Photo Shoot entries for the subject "My Pet".
* Marie's AOL Community Photo Challenge, beginner and advanced entries for the subject "Winter Blues".
Other "blog" plugs...* If poetry is your bailiwick, then do drop by Donna's journal where she has poured out her soul.
* Want to grow the perfect tomato ? Then say hello to Ray White who at 94, is perhaps our oldest journaler. He has had his journal for 4 years.
* Please stop by Paul's journal to say hello. Paul is a retired TV reporter, nee teacher, actor now wallowing in academia.
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Thanks again for the blogplugs this week. Don't forget to tag your best entries with "blogplugs". If you want to be a Guest Editor or have some interesting (or useful) blogplugs, send your submissions to JournalsEditor@aol.com and we'll review them.
~Vish
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:43:53 GMT - Friday Blogplugs - 2/15/08
Hey folks,
* Indigo pooh-pooh's the idea of putting aside one single day of the year to celebrate love.
A very gorgeous Friday here in Northern California. In fact, we have had spring weather the last week or so and I am enjoying it. Hope you all had a good Valentine's day. We have quite a few blogplugs to get to. Let's go get 'em.* Ken thinks aloud about the consequences of taking shortcuts in life.
* Marie narrates an excellent story about hot chocolate, a metaphor for life.
* Sugar shares some observations about boys and girls (the furry kind!) and a poem for them.
* Indigo talks about the art of the written word and how she has evolved as a writer. I am not doing justice to this entry, it's just a beautiful read.
* Krissy is disappointed that the party that she was throwing for her husband John, had to be postponed, because of a snowstorm. If only you had moved it to California :)
* Donna gets very emotional about the loss of her sister. Our sympathies are with you.
* Janna recounts a hilarious tussle between man and cat.
* Paul posts the next 10 movies of his top 100 best movies list.
* Tawnya does a weekly entry on her blog called Wednesday Hero.
* gifdude is excited about his Apple TV upgrade.
Contests R Us
* Weekly sentence with Val. This week, the letters are TCRABC (The chef roasted a baby carrot).
Lights, Camera and Action!* Krissy's JLand Photo Shoot subject for this week is "My Pet".
* Marie's AOL Community Photo Challenge, subject for this week is "Winter Blues".
* Marie's AOL Community Photo Challenge subject was "Love" and the winners for the beginner's challenge are here. The winners of the advanced challenge are here.
* Vicki's photo for the subject "red" - yet another photo challenge.
* Marie has a video showing how to do basic corrections to your photograph using Photoshop and another entry on Photoshop & Elements Tutorials.
* Marie lists another great site for photography tutorials.
From our kitchen to yours...
* Sugar, our resident Julia Child, cooks up a romantic meal.
In other JLand news...
* The Chat team is aware that the single sign-on does not work on the "Journals Chat" page when you use a standalone browser (works from within the AOL client). So, you have to sign-in again on the Journals Chat page. Apologies for the inconvenience. They promise a fix by the 1st week of March (their next release).
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Thanks again for the blogplugs this week. Don't forget to tag your best entries with "blogplugs". If you want to be a Guest Editor or have some interesting (or useful) blogplugs, send your submissions to JournalsEditor@aol.com and we'll review them.
~Vish
Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:45:31 GMT - Guest Editor's Picks -- February 15, 2008
Osiyo! (Hello),
Welcome to this weeks, Guest Editor Edition! I'm as surprised and delighted as you are to be the chosen guest editor. I'm a tad uneasy talking about me, but it seems requisite that I tell you a little bit about myself:
Raven's Lament began as a means to communicate my growing frustration of living in a world of silence, brought on by my deafness. Around the same time I was blessed with a hearing dog to aide me on my journey. Since those first few intrepid footsteps, my journal has evolved to be so much more than originally intended. I found within it's pages, I did indeed have a voice. That voice has been outspoken on Domestic Abuse, Animal Cruelty, Compassion and Empathy. My original premise stills stands strong, I invite my readers into my world to experience the life of a Native American Deaf woman through my eyes. Along the way I've encountered and befriended so many wonderful, caring people within these journals. Come sit by the fire, warm yourself and let me introduce you to a few of those individuals.....
"I Shaved My Legs
For This" I would be remiss if I didn't place this journal
on the top of the list. I still miss Kim and her inspirational words.
She drew people to her even before her battle with Cancer. I never knew
someone who fought so hard, with so much passion and love for all those
who knew her. Her journal is a testament to life and the challenges we
face to live it to the fullest, despite our battles.
Mary, was kind enough to remind us this
past Tues. would of been her 45th Birthday. Stop by and remember this
beautiful spirit and her
story......
In The Shadow Of The
Iris,
is
another thought provoking gem hidden among the
volumes of journals. Rebecca has become not only a friend, but a joy to
read. She is what I would call a "Tell it like it is kind of woman".
I've found her outlook on life to be an interesting
view. Grains Of
Sand ,
In his
journal Marc restores my faith in men. Not to say
there haven't been a few within the journal's realm that haven't made
me pause. This gentleman honestly has a deep understanding of life, the
lessons wherein, as well as that elusive knowledge on how a woman may think.
Whenever I get the pleasure of reading his thoughts, I walk
away somehow enlightened and
inspired......(((Reflections))),
Is written by Michelle. If there
ever was a woman who expressed such beauty of spirit it was her. Not
only does her spirit reflect in her words, but in her actions and
comments to those who have come to know her. You won't regret
encountering this wonderful woman. She knows how to make someone feel
cherished.The Long Climb Back
Up,
Is Linda's story. It's a journal about endurance, faith,
courage and a battle so many of us have faced. Linda is not just a
testament to weight loss, she is inspiring, funny, and in my book down
to earth. She doesn't just inspire you to lose weight, but to truly
challenge life on life's
terms.Nutwood
Junction, Is Beth's little piece of
Nirvana. In her own words describing her journal, she has said
"Anything can and will show up here". I'm delighted to say she
wasn't kidding. She has a fresh perspective on just about anything
under the sun. Boredom doesn't exist in Beth's world....an interesting
and thought provoking read
always.And that my dear friends ends this weeks "Guest Editor Picks". There are so many more I could of recommended and would of loved to do a review on as well. Never know, maybe someday I'll show up on these pages again. For now it's been a delight and a pleasure to be the this weeks entertainment.....
Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:47:24 GMT - Friday Blogplugs - 2/8/08
Hey folks,
TGIF (Thank God It's Friday!) -- time for a roundup of your blogplugs. We have quite a few of them this week. Without further ado, let's begin.
* Val has a new game called the "Weekly Sentence". Judging fom the number of responses, people seem to like it!. Update: They have the winners here.
* Krissy's JLand Photo Shoot entries for the subject "Old".* Marie's AOL Community Photo Challenge subject was "Love" and the entries are here.
* Jim, hopefully enjoyed his SuperBowl weekend. I didn't...my Patriots lost :(* Ken writes to say that a rose is not a rose...unless it is certified.
* Paul posts a list of 100 movies that he really likes. Go here to join the discussion
* Karen celebrates her daughter's birthday with a glowing tribute.
* Beth is back to her kindler, gentler self. Thank goodness! (just kidding)* Sugar has some furry treats for ya!
* Betty shares her old family pictures and encourages you to participate, by posting a link to your family pictures.
* Guido has created a shared journal, "call for support", to help JLanders who are going thru a tough time. If you know of any JLanders who are in need of some moral support and encouragement, please post an entry there. The community has been wonderful in rallying around folks in need.
* Guido has some great shared journals listed here, that he would like you to visit. Also, if you have a shared journal open to everybody please list it there.
* Speaking of shared journals, Make 'em Laugh is one that will have you ROTFL (rolling on the floor laughing). You can contribute too, but make sure you abide by Jeanne's guidelines (listed in the About Me section of the journal).
In the, other JLand news, department..
* Joe Manna's last day at AOL was yesterday, as some of you have read on his blog post here. Joe will be greatly missed. His new home is here. Not sure if we want another Joe to replace him! However, the show must go on, and we are still here for you.
* The Chat team has added "user generated chat rooms" to their Chat product. You can create your own chat room and invite your friends and family to it. Just go to http://chat.aim.com and look for the "Create Chats" tab at the top.
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Thanks again for the blogplugs this week. Don't forget to tag your best entries with "blogplugs". If you want to be a Guest Editor or have some interesting (or useful) blogplugs, send your submissions to JournalsEditor@aol.com and we'll review them.
And finally, a very happy Valentine's day to you all! You are the best!~Vish
Sat, 09 Feb 2008 02:12:35 GMT - Guest Editor's Picks -- February 8, 2008
Hope you all enjoyed the Super Bowl last weekend, that Big Easy readers had a fun '08 Mardi Gras, & that ALL everywhere have a lovely upcoming Valentines Day on the 14th!
Guess who's Guest Editor this week? It's me! WOO HOO! Doing a little happy dance! {{}}
Getting my 15 minutes of fame! LOL
So, TY Journal Editors. hehehe
I was totally surprised when Vish asked if I'd be willing to participate. ;)
I'm told I need to write a few lines about myself, then pick 5-7 fav journals. So, here goes:
My name is Sugar, from: MY BELOVED FURR BABIES, A LITTLE BIT OF SUGAR, PLEASE (private, email for admittance), SUGAR SHACK KEEPSAKES, From My Kitchen To Yours, PRAISE & PRAYER (private, email for admittance), J-LAND PET MEMORIAL, African Memories, & Honduras & Philippines Remembered. Many of you already know me, as I have several blogs in J-Land! :)
My main journal, & praise journal are private, but you can always email & ask for admittance... the others are open to all. I'm an over 50, over weight, retired nurse, minister, former worker with the homeless, & foster mother to abused children for many yrs. I'm a grandmother, with multiple health conditions, living with my Son & his family in MO now, altho I'm a TX gal orig. My 3 girls (dogs) keep me company.
I have been in J-Land a little over 2 yrs, & only started on a computer shortly before that. Must say that I have found J-Landers to be such nice people, & have made many friends here. Since I'm disabled & mostly housebound, J-Land means a lot to me. {}
So, visit any of my journals, you're bound to find at least one that sparks your interest.
I write about a little of everything, from my hum drum life & family issues, to my fight with Cancer, TN, OA, Depression, & my battle with weight... trying to keep an upbeat journal as I do so. My other journals are about my pets, recipes, graphics I make, religion... well, you get the ideal, I have a blog for it all. LOL
I'll wager when I was asked to write a "few lines" about myself, he never thought I'd write a chapter. hehehe :)
There are so many wonderful blogs that I read, it's hard to try & pick just 7...So, I'll just pop down a few that you may not have read, (unless you're a regular reader of mine, then you probably know these) in no specific order:1. Millies Meanderings (private but you may email & ask for admittance) lovely lady in the UK who has so much on her plate. just read her archives. now she's dealing with her teen dtr fighting throat cancer. yet both stay cheerful most of the time, they're warriors in a tough fight, but have the faith, hope, & courage to win!2. TNT i've known this lady from before she started a journal, we were in the same online weight loss group. she tells about her family life, posts jokes & poems, & her beliefs, you'll enjoy taking a peek.
3. I Shall Overcome writes about her everyday life, jokes, etc. she also came up with the journal to honor J-Landers who have passed away... J-LAND ANGELS4. My Day, My Interests great photos, you'll love browsing through her journal, it's so uplifting with the beautiful pics. plus some information on a few of her posts.5. My Brain Is In Pain this one is AC (adult content) for some of it, & at times controversial, but he's so funny!!! You'd never know he lives in so much pain, seldom mentions it. {{}} also, his aunt passed away this week, so leave condolences please.6. Me Thinks Too Much funny & entertaining as she talks about her day to day life. right now she has a broken leg, but she doesn't let that get her down! she's like the energizer bunny, she keeps going!@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@And last, but FAR from least...A fairly popular blog, so many already know of it, but I just had to add it...7. My Simple Rhymes like no other blog I read. i love her, she's a sweet online friend. this dear lady in the UK, journals about her life, all in rhyme. you'll love it & her. ;) She's been feeling "down" lately, so give her an uplift by saying HI.@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@7 already? GRRR I could've kept going! So many terrific blogs out there to be read! Many with lots of followers, & some with only a few. But each with a story!
If I didn't pick yours, know that I love each of those I read or I wouldn't read them! But I was only allowed 7, so I chose a few of the ones that the majority of J-Land might not know about.Well, there you have it, the powers that be...say only 7, LOL.
What are you still reading this for? Click on the links above & have fun reading & making friends! Remember to leave comments & your link so they can visit you. ;) And give them a "CONGRATS" for being an Editors Pick!Have a nice weekend.
Sat, 09 Feb 2008 02:20:54 GMT
