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JOY spreader and Happiness Club regular Dottie writes:

"WOW! I did it. I don't care for the cold weather or the snow, but after you mentioned that we should make snow angels - I thought why not. (When the neighbors call the men in the white coats to come get the old lady out in the snow, I will tell them to call Kelly.)

Thanks for all your ideas. Back in July, I went to the park and swung and screamed like a little girl. Now, snow angels. What's next?!"

Are those not the most perfect snow angels you have ever seen??!! THANK YOU, DOTTIE!

She asked: What's next? I will tell you.

FREE HUGS!

If you want to give or receive, come to CherryVale Mall at 3 pm this Sunday, December 12. Meet spot is lower level hall next to Barnes & Noble. I will bring a few extra FREE HUGS signs. Feel free to bring your own. (Nonlocals, join us in your neighborhood with this movement.)

Questions? Contact me.

We all have something to give.

free hugs

(Photo artist: Melinda Pope)

(Hand model: Kelly Epperson)

Words to Ponder:

The biggest disease the world suffers from in this day and age is the disease of people feeling unloved. I know that I can give love.

Diana, Princess of Wales

JOY DROPPINGS

What brings me JOY lately....

Text messages from BoyWonder#2: "Mom, do you have the book The Crucible?" "Mom, do you have a bubble pipe?" "Mom, do you know where my Charizard card is that I had in kindegarten?" (FYI- Pokemon is retro cool already for teenage boys.)
My lemonade pitcher shaped like Mr. Kool-Aid.
Invitations to colloborate with some fun creative people. 2011 is gonna rock! Literally!
Decorating my tree. I can tell you where every ornament came from. Come on over, it'll be like those boring vacation slide shows that never end. "And this one we got at the Tower of London....")
Customer service young people at Best Buy. Note to self: When you buy the Black Friday specials, measure the space available for a new fridge first AND you should know if your current gas range also has electrical hookup.
My little willy internet stick. Our internet was down for days, but I stayed happily afloat in cyberspace.
Furry boots from France.
Pink Plaid boots from Target.
Photo shoots

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What I like about ME

JOY Journal= daily joy droppings, quotes that speak to you, books you want to read, movies you want see, songs that grab you, things you want to do, AND "Things I Like About Me." The greater your self-confidence and like of self, the greater your level of happiness. What I like about me...

* I get awesome love gifts. (I suppose that would be a "what I like about YOU"!)
* I am a rich, rich girl.
* I enjoy being cola-free.

Birthday Love

HAPPYHAPPYJOYJOY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO:

ESTHER BOLEN

WAYNE POPE

JOAN SONGAILA

KURT HASENSTEIN

CURT GOOD

AND to

ALL who are celebrating this week!

(Send in your birthday. Each month a name is drawn for a JOY prize delivered via snail mail.)

Sage Advice

"Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny."

Read that again. It all starts with our thoughts.

Kelly's newspaper column -

Take the Wheel

Kelly's blog for healthyrockford.com -

FREE HUGS

Lyrics to Love

My funeral song: Having a party Sam Cooke

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You tell me December is stressful, frenzied, and busy AND that you want MORE from me. Okay....

This week's HBMS (Hair Brush Microphone Songs):

Song Sung Blue Find a something to strum strum strum.

Grab a paper towel tube and sway your head. Sam - Olivia Newton-John

No microphone (or expression) required: How Deep is Your Love. Bee Gees

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Listen to "Having a party" again!

WORD NERD

kenspeckle \KEN-spek-uhl\, adjective:

Conspicuous; easily seen or recognized.

dictionary.com and JOY Spreader Kathy Batskall.

Kelly in pink Santa hat, furry France boots, fairy wings, and Free Hugs sign will be kenspeckle at the mall this Sunday. (I like KellySpeckle instead.) (Kelspeckle?)

As always, I wish you weal.

HAPPINESS CLUB, LOVES PARK, IL

First Thursday every month

6:30 - 8:00 pm

North Suburban Library, 6340 N. Second St., Loves Park

ALL are welcome. Free. Fun. Functional life training.

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Living with loss? Join the virtual community to share the journey this holiday season at www.tomzuba.com.

Quote Junkie

"A hunch is creativity trying to tell you something." ~Frank Capra Did you know: "It's A Wonderful Life" is a film that didn't do well in theaters and the studios thought Mr. Capra had lost his touch? Did you know: the movie is based on a short story called "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern?Did you know: I have never seen the film in its entirety?

Planning ahead...

ITALY!