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Advice… Maybe Not

By Robin WeaverIn my head, this month’s theme was Advice on Relationships.The actual theme is Tips on Relationships. Which is a really good thing,since nobody really wants advice. Nor does anyone actually  need advice (even fromNora Roberts or Michael Connelly).  Adviceis preachy. Advice is controlling.What we need is factual, relevant information so we canmake our own decisions.See what

Winter in the Butte wetlands Sutter County California

by Diana McCollumToday my husband and I took a drive to the Butte wetlands.  This is on the super migratory highway for water fowl. There is a park where you can take a slow meandering drive through the wetlands on dikes. You are not allowed to get out of your car or make loud noises or feed the water fowl. We saw Canadian Geese, Snow Geese, Swans, Hawks and all kinds of ducks. No hunting allowed

Some things stick in your mind forever...like good advice

 I say this to a lot of people: I don't like to give advice because I don't like to get it.Snarky, but true.That statement is true 99.99% of the time for me. Basically, most of the knowledge people have tried to impart to me over the years has been unsolicited. I don't think anyone likes that kind of advice. Or maybe I'm just different. LOL.There is one piece of advice that I received right

Best Advice for the ‘Dark of the Year’ by Sarah McDermed

Although the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year,happens just before Christmas, for me and millions of other people, the darkestdays of the year arrive a few weeks later, in January. We suffer from SeasonalAffective Disorder, or the milder version, “Winter Blues”. The lack of sunlightin the winter months triggers sadness, fatigue, sleepiness, lack of motivation,and depression.The

Winter Time

 by Diana McCollumWinter time to me is snow, rain, warm coats, gloves, hot chocolate or other beverage. Leafless trees, ice on roads.Curling up in a favorite chair with a book and that aforementioned hot chocolate or tea.Enjoy the pictures!How I dressed for my morning walk in Oregon!Prineville Oregon lake in winterWinter countryside.My go to in winter, hot tea and a good book! First winter in

The Promise of a New Year

 Hi, I'm Pippa Jay, author of sci-fi and supernatural stories with a romantic soul. And I do not make New Year resolutions. I've never really understood the whole making new rules for yourself on the turning of a day which most people inevitably break in the first week. But this year I did make some promises to myself. To spend a few extra minutes each day on self care, be it a bit longer

It’s a New Year – A Time to Dream Big, But Be Realistic: Learning to Take My Own Advice ..... by Delsora Lowe

SETTING GOALSJanuary is always thetime of year when we set goals and make resolutions. How many of those we keep throughoutthe year is questionable. So, my advice to myself for starting each new year,and keeping on-track throughout the year, is to start planning in November andDecember of the previous year.As I have often discussedin the past, I belong to two goals groups (one has a

HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

 HAPPYDR. MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

Encouragement for Trying Something NEW!

by Diana McCollumhttps://dianamccollumauthor.com“Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic.” — UnknownAdobe illustrator  “I realized something on the ride. I realized if I wait until I’m not scared to try new things, then I’ll never get to try them at all.” — Marie Sexton  “The most unfortunate thing that happens to people is that they

To Make Resolutions or Goals or Knot?

by Diana McCollum Each year up to now I’ve made resolutions. I’ve written them down, reviewed them weekly and by the end of February most have gone by the wayside. This year I’ve made up a motto which is tacked to my bulletin board by my desk. “Try something new monthly, work on goal list weekly, smile and be happy”. My goals list is for writing and personal goals. Those lists are also on my