Juliejordanscott

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• Good Morning, January 27, 2013: This is Julie Speaking

  

  Bruises from Yesterday I started the morning writing poetry in my head. When I got up from my longer-than-normal slumber I took my usual Sunday Morning drive... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Writing Prompt: Exercising the Power of Our Sense of Smell Creative Muscle

  

  Some people waste writing time by debating where, how, when and with what to write. Don't waste time! Just write! One of the most generous actions we can take a... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Imogene Cunningham: Artist, Photographer, and Mom Who Was Ahead of Her Time.

  

  Imogen Cunningham & her reflection I can’t help but fall in love with quirky elderly people, especially quirky people who live and create as fully as they are... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• This Sensational Life: What Direction Are You Going?

  

  This post was written in response to Rachel Payne’s Creativity Tribe and the “One Sensational Life” series. Through this series you may explore not only the... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• This Weekend I Am Thrilled to Be A Part of the Blogathon Bash, Winter Edition

  

  Today started brilliantly in a mastermind planning meeting with my friend, Kimberly Kirchmer Dinsdale. I followed that up with a trip to an estate sale – and... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Create Calm Amidst a Busy, Have-to-do, Chaos Filled Day.

  

  My daughter Emma took this when illustrating her perfect day to her friends. I am being wooed by the smell of pinon wood, giving me warmth and sensual pleasure... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 3 Simple Steps for Moving from Plan A to Plan B, Especially If You Don't Want...

  

  This photo is by Alex Bellink and was used via a Creative Commons license from Flickr.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/zbellink/4710655067/ Raise your hand if... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Freedom Will You Offer Yourself Today?

  

  My normal routine is to wake up excited to face the day and whatever creative endeavors rise up to meet me within the twenty-four house ahead. This morning it... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tickety Tockety Journeying Offety

  

  It is time, once again, for Stream of Consciousness Sunday. I had a long day yesterday, so I am praying for quiet time writing, creating and just being... with... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• #FiveMinuteFriday..... On....Cherished.....

  

  Each Thursday night (or as many as I can!) I hang out on line with a group of glorious people not only waiting for a writing prompt at midnight - but also... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Breathing a Slightly Different Life into Your Gratitude Practice in 2013

  

  Read on to discover how to use your gratitude lists (or whatever terminology you us) as writing prompts...There were many posts at the end of 2012 about making ... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• When You Discover a A Goal is Not Exactly About the Goal

  

  I’ve had a GoodReads profile for a long time, but this year I finally decided to use it, primarily to help me meet my reading list goals. Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Blah Blah Blah: I Pledge to Not Bore You as Much as I Bore Myself

  

  This is Wednesday. This is ROW80 Wednesday Check In. When I think about it, I don’t sincerely want to check in because then I will have to confess about how I... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 14 Keys to Jump StartYour Writing When Your Word Flow is Being Stubborn

  

  I know you can. I know you can. I know you can! I was excited to sit at my desk and write this morning, but when I logged on and puttered around a bit, I lost... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Daughters, Sisters, Beloveds.

  

  I waited a long time for my daughters to get along as famously as they do now. It took years and Emma feeling comfortable in her high school for her to finally... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Practical Approach to Honoring Yourself

  

  “Responsibility to yourself means refusing to let others do your thinking, talking, and naming for you.” Adrienne Rich One of my beloveds chronically gets... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Words + Love + Creative Nudges = Nearly Free to Make Art

  

  This was a take from a used book sale for charity. I literally get high from such events. LOL. I love books. I love illustration. I love children’s books. I lov... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Creative Every Day Check In: Playful Experimentation with the Dark #CED2013

  

  Dark Alienation: Mixed Media This week I spent a slice of time every day to create this mixed media piece called “Alienation” along the theme of “Dark” – the... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ten Top Ways to Create a Friendly, Supportive Environment So Your Teen & Her...

  

  Not long ago my teen told me her friends declared to her, “Your Mom loves you too much.” What I think they meant was, “Your Mom sure loves you a lot! (and I wis... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• #Row80 Sunday Check in Week One. The Facts & Figures of My Writing Week.

  

  I have no idea why it has taken me until so late in the day to write my Row80 Check In.  The way I am getting it done is I have told myself I cannot post... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION