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FIND YOUR JOY! NOVEMBER 20, 2009 |
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Your job for today and the rest of 2009: Just breathe.
Abe Lincoln is attributed the quote: "With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh, I should die." Abe was a guy under a lot of stress. He knew the value of laughter.
No matter what is weighing on you, take a moment RIGHT NOW to breathe in deeply and slowly exhale. We all have our stresses and the holidays can magnify that. Open your mouth a tiny bit, lips parted, breathe in again. Blow out the exhale like you are making smoke rings. (Or blowing kisses like Marilyn Monroe.)
NOW you are ready to read the joy letter, and now you are ready to laugh. Or at least smile. That's a start. See where it goes....
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Words to ponder:
"We fear our light, not our darkness."
Go on. Shine brighter. | |
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For Giggles... |
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A precious little girl walks into a pet shop and asks, in the sweetest little lisp, between two missing teeth, "Excuthe me, mithter, do you keep widdle wabbits?"
As the shopkeeper's heart melts, he gets down on his knees so that he's on her level and asks, "Do you want a widdle white wabbit, or a thoft and fuwwy bwack wabbit, or maybe one like that cute widdle bwown wabbit over there?"
She, in turn, blushes, rocks on her heels, puts her hands on her knees, leans forward and says, in a tiny quiet voice, "I don't think my python weally gives a thit."
(Thank you, Minneapolis Arthur) |
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Words to Live By... |
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Pray for peace,
plant a tree,
and sing more joyful songs.
~Wm.Arthur Ward |
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Like to travel? Have a longing to see the Emerald Isle?
Tour Ireland with me.
Fellow writer and Irishman, PJ Francis, and his Irishwoman wife Helena will show us their homeland and give us the real scoop on all things Irish. (Well, PJ is quite a storyteller so I am not sure how real his stories are! But oh my, they're fun!)
March 13-21, 2010
$50 per person discount if book by end of November.
(They tell me that the weather there in March is better than Illinois.)
NO whiners or complainers allowed.
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Lyrics to love... |
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I won't ask for promises,
so you don't have to lie...
~England Dan & John Ford Coley
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Quote Junkie |
I have decided to be happy because it's good for one's health.
~Voltaire
got your flu shot yet?
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this week's picks... |
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Flick pick: Watch Glee on TV, Wednesday nights, and let me know what you think....
Book pick: The Female Brain ~ Louann Brizendine, MD
and always always always listen to music that makes you happy...
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Give happy a chance |
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Happy people make people happy.
~Gretchen Rubin
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It's a mystery.... |
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why tanning lotion does nothing for my legs, but stains the palms of my hands and between my fingers.....
why teenage boys can't remember to flush the toilet
why
All of the animals except man know that the
principal business of life is to enjoy it.
--Samuel Butler
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Word Nerd |
Phantasmagoria (noun)
Pronunciation: [f�n-t�z-m�-'go-ri-y�]
Definition: An exhibition or bizarre assemblage of images, usually, that constantly change.
Usage: The adjective is "phantasmagoric" or " phantasmagorical."
Etymology: A name invented for the optical illusions of the magic lantern first exhibited in London in 1802. The origin is hazy. It could be from Greek phantasma "apparition, phantom" + (possibly) agora "assembly, market-place." However, it might just as be a compound of "phantasma" with "gory" and the suffix "-ia," added to make it more haunting and authentic.
-Dr. Language, YourDictionary.com
I love six-syllable words! Way more fun to say PHAN-TAS-MA-GO-RI-CAL than phantasmic or fantastic or "Look at that constantly changing bizarre assemblage of images" or the more oft used, "wow, look at that." |
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HappyHappyJoyJoy Birthday Wishes to: |
Connie Kuntz (this past Wed) (40!) (shh)
Ben Willingham (also last Wed)(50!)
Tammy Lewis
Nicole Copeland
Pam Lyon
and anyone else this coming week!
(Send me your bday. Every month a name is drawn for JOY prize.)
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one more for Veterans
FOREVER THANKFUL FOR ALL VETS AND THOSE CURRENTLY SERVING
(Thanks to Randy Lape for sending.)
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What brings me joy lately.... |
> heated seats in the smartcar
> tidy spaces
> mental telepathy
> ponies (not really)
> registrations for the JOY luncheon
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Some days, we're just really tired |
(Thanks internet and reader Mary Hakala for the five fun photos used this week.) | |
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So....
get your thanks on;
reduce, reuse, recycle;
love all, serve all.
joyfully,
xx kelly
An email of cute pet pics making the rounds had this line at the bottom:
"Within the heart of every stray lies the singular desire to be loved."
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Parting Shot:
"Dancing with Myself" is one of my fave songs ever. Ugly Betty inspired me recently as she swayed to this tune, and the Glee arrangement made Billy Idol proud. (Billy and I talk all the time.) (Seriously, I bet Billy loves that his old song is getting airtime on two major network shows.)
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| JOY! |
When Life Stinks, It's Time to Wash the Gym Clothes is a great stocking stuffer.
Read excerpt here. Buy here. $10 - now that's a holiday bargain.
PRE-ORDER Kelly's new book, 365 Days of Joy.
A daily dose of inspiration/silly/substance for you and yours. $20.
Let me know if you want your copies signed.
20 seats left! JOY: A Luncheon
Thursday, Dec 3 ~ Noon - 1:30 pm
Briggs Mansion, 1244 E. State St., Rockford IL
Lavish lunch buffet, wit & wisdom (and surprises) from KellyJOYFairy
and time to snoop around the mansion.
Bring a friend and share the JOY!
or send to:
PO BOX 2324
LOVES PARK IL 61131
kel_epperson@yahoo.com |
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