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Author Archives: Linda
A DECADE OF READING
A DECADE OF READING Here is a list of some of the books I have read over the last several years, recreated from my Amazon.com order history. I know that I did read many more books during this time than what … Continue reading
BOOKS: 2012
2012 BOOKS I started out 2012 with this book, and then spent a good bit of the year reading all of these “Earth Chronicles” books: Twelfth Planet: Book I of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles), Zecharia Sitchin Then I … Continue reading
Quote for the Day
“In nature there are neither rewards nor punishments; there are only consequences.” –Robert G. Ingersoll
Dazed and Confused in the 21st Century
It seems my former blog was lost. No worries, it contained nothing really worth talking about. So, let’s try this again… And my thoughts today start with this: Q. Why is it that religion is so often tied to violence, … Continue reading
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Tagged politics, religion
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7/21/2012
I am having a problem and do not know what I should do: Dalton is living in a “box.” He is staying in his room with the door shut all day and on into the night; spending too much time … Continue reading
Posted in 2012, Onward & Upward, Ruminations
Tagged ADD/HD, children, ENVIRONMENT, family, relationships
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Moving Day
March 10, 2012 – Saturday. The day has arrived to move. My sister and I have been taking car loads over to her house on a regular, almost daily, basis. Most of the house is packed up, but we haven’t … Continue reading
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Tagged ENVIRONMENT, family, insanity, pain, relationships
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“Scattered”
I have started reading the book Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates and What You Can Do About It, by Gabor Maté. This is a wonderful and highly-recommended book on the subject of ADD/HD. Dr. Maté writes very clearly and … Continue reading
My House
My #1 goal and desire right now is to clear out this house and get rid of all the excess; to rearrange and organize it in a way which fits my needs and desires; to make it feel like my … Continue reading
To Thrive
“Surviving is important. Thriving is elegant.” –Maya Angelou Ever since I received this card with this quote on it, it has been my THEME. Surviving has often been difficult for me. TO THRIVE is my utmost goal. To Survive: … Continue reading
My Quality of Life Scale
My Quality of Life Scale I had an “epiphany” one day several years ago when all of this suddenly came to me crystal-clear. I was in bed, dealing with a bad tooth infection and ruminating on my life. And when … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity, ENVIRONMENT, goals, health, personal growth, philosophy
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2012 GOALS
I am creating my Goals this year along the lines of “My Quality of Life Scale,” which goes in this order: HEALTH I need to set and maintain regular Exercise schedule – to improve focus and combat depression and lethargy. … Continue reading
“Goals Group” 2011
On January 22, 2012, we had our annual “goals group” with Molly. In preparation for this day, we are asked to prepare: Something to place on the altar as a Witness of your Work and Intentions. A simple statement or … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, Annual Summary, Onward & Upward
Tagged ADD/HD, creativity, ENVIRONMENT, fear, goals, personal growth
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Dan Pink books
Towards the end of this past year, I read A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future by Dan Pink. I am not sure what led me to this book, but I was intrigued by the idea that creative skills and … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD/HD, books, creativity, nonfiction, philosophy
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2011 in Review
2011 Summary This has been the hardest year for me to summarize. Because it has been so ugly and distressing it has made me sick just re-reading about it all. The ugliness starts at the end of 2010 when it … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, creativity, ENVIRONMENT, money, pain, relationships
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12/21/2011
Winter Solstice What do I want to work on in this week’s Group? What difficulties and challenges do I currently struggle with? 1. MONEY. Why must I always battle with poverty and financial humiliation and distress? How do I change … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity, money, pain, personal growth
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11/6/2011
And I have come to a grinding halt. I have not done a thing these past two weeks but sit here, depressed. I’ve slept a lot, watched TV a lot; have only done what’s been absolutely required like getting Dalton to … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity, ENVIRONMENT, grief, magic, money, pain, spirit
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S.H.E.D.
This is a very good book about house-clearing; about our emotional attachment to “things.” I do not recall exactly when or where I purchased this – or even at exactly what point I started working with it, but I did … Continue reading
10/22/2011
I had a strange, somewhat disturbing dream last night: My mother was here. And my sister; they were talking together in her room like they used to. Dalton and his friend, Zak, were in another room playing, asking me if they … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity, ENVIRONMENT, family, goals, pain, personal growth
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10/17/2011
Here is when I first started my Blog. I only made a few entries and then ended up losing everything. But I didn’t really lose it, for here it is: 10/17/2011. This week started out with my feeling depressed, anxious, discouraged, frustrated, … Continue reading
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Tagged books, community, creativity, fear, serendipity
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Community Crawl
The Aqus Community Crawl I must write about Saturday evening’s entertainment: Community Crawl I missed the first stop, the Petaluma Bounty’s 4th Annual Bounty Harvest Party, at 55 Shasta Avenue, which was supposed to start the Crawl off at 5:00 and go … Continue reading
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Tagged community, entertainment, FUN, spirit
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Children’s Book Writers Conference
Children’s Book Writing A preview of the day-long Children’s Book Writers Conference… Designed for ~ Writers and illustrators interested in learning more about children’s books from published authors/illustrators and a children’s book editor/agent in a day-long intensive with sessions devoted to picture … Continue reading
“The Spark”
Take time to enjoy your new idea. Play with it and avoid too many thoughts of what it will turn into. Gather Kindling: Surround yourself with images you have made or images that help you write. Gather a vocabulary to … Continue reading
6/15/2011
(re the “Pause”) Well, well – and where am I now? I think that I am going through so many changes so much these days, it’s like I figure out who I am and what I’m all about – and … Continue reading
5/6/2011
There are some things on my mind that I want to address – perhaps with Molly. (1) About MONEY: But what is there to discuss? I am hanging in there; something will change for the better. A NEW THOUGHT: To … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD/HD, ENVIRONMENT, fear, money, relationships
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4/22/2011
ADHD THOUGHTS… Thinking about how, over these last few years, I have been learning how to “train my brain” to use my time wisely and be “intentional;” I have learned how to schedule myself to do certain tasks at certain … Continue reading
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