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Children of the Luminaries Trilogy Q&A

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What inspired you to write Children of the Luminaries? Actually, the entire trilogy is based on the stories my maternal grandmother used to tell me when I was a child.    So this is a tribute to your granny then? Yes, as a matter of fact, it is!  Granny was this incredible storyteller and I wanted to share with the world the tales she passed on to me.   The trilogy also serves to mirror our individual spiritual growth; to bring awareness to the various issues that are taking place around the world.  How we treat one another, the animals, wildlife, forests, our waters and the lovely creatures who call it home, our beloved planet itself. The entire story reflects how, if left unchecked, negativity grows and flows leaving only death & destruction in its wake. So What's Children of the Luminaries about?  The story itself surrounds a young woman known only as The Oracle and tells of her adventures and coming into her own...

Friday, February 10, 2023 -- The Day I told The Universe to F off (for the gazillionth time)

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  February 10, 2023 -- Friday  I'm just going to put it out there, I had a rough fucking night last night.  mmmmkay?  So if any of you are offended by the use of the infamous F word, or any other type of cussing, I strongly suggest you go and watch some kitten videos.  For the rest of you, hunker down, grab your favorite drink, snack, etc. This is going to be a long ass story.   Earlier today, I was prepared to go all bitch mode and share my experiences from this morning but I was in too much pain to be bothered.   Now that I have  calmed down a bit, I will share a few of my experiences from this morning. Sufficient to say, sciatica pain is a full on cunt whore.  PERIOD!  Just when I was convinced I was getting better, the pain doubled in my leg (I am now convinced my right leg is in cahoots with the sciatic nerve. Rat Bastards!!!).   Ever been in bed and you found that perfect position and everything from the bed cov...

Shelter Bowl 2023: Feed Shelter Pets

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Did you know that food is not only one of the most vital needs for animal shelters and rescues, but it is also their largest expense. Unfortunately, more money spent on food means less funding for other life-saving programs for the pets in their care. GOODS helps fill the gap, ensuring that pets waiting for their forever homes always have a full belly. Every dollar you donate goes directly to their programs to feed shelter pets, allowing shelters to put their limited budgets into other adoption programs and save more lives. To make a donation and help feed shelter pets all across our nation, please Click HERE Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience.  In the style of Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor ...

Until We Are Reunited

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  Today, January 20, 2021, I join my fellow patriots in saying NOT good-bye, but until we are reunited, to one of the greatest Presidents ever to grace the USA. Mr. Donald J. Trump. Dear Mr. Trump, you sir, have awakened the Spirit of 76 in us! Granted, there are many of us who carried, and continue to carry, the Spirit of '76 each and every day. But you Mr. President have ignited that spark in those who were too meek to speak up for themselves, too timid to defend themselves. Now these former meek and timid patriots are carrying the torch of that very flame of the Spirit of 76. We are so very grateful for this. In the short years you served this great nation of ours, you reminded each of us that the love we have for God & Country still lives on. To say thank you Mr. Trump doesn't seem nearly enough. But sir, know that we do thank you! We thank you for your courage. We Thank you for being our voice. We Thank you for making a stand against all odds and against so many enemie...

Good-Bye/Hello

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  Happy New Year Everyone! This year instead of making New Year resolutions, I have decided to go with a Good-bye/Hello list.    This is not an idea I can call my own.  In fact, I pinched it from a young man I have been following for a few years now.   His name is Alexander Wilson.  You can find out all about him by clicking HERE .  While you're there be sure to sign up for his newsletter!  It's crammed full of really great information! So...about this Good-bye/Hello list.  It is a list that is more in sync to what our soul and heart needs. Unlike resolutions which are basically something we want, but know deep down we're not going to get or believe we don't deserve.  And as a result give up within a few weeks.  Leaving us feeling worthless and defeat.  The Good-bye/Hello list, on the other hand,  allows us to come to terms, and work through, all of that not enoughness, undeserving, self-doubting freeze dried bullshit...

My Gratitudes: Monday, August 3, 2020

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I noticed something happening to me as I started my daily practice of gratitude.  All this anger started showing up.  Yea, you read that right!  Anger.  I started getting pissed off for no apparent reason.  Why?  Well, according to one of my teachers, Jeffrey Allen, this is what is known as a growth spurt.  😁  All those things we have kept shoved down, ignored and left unattended are now showing up to be acknowledged, addressed and released.   Makes sense. So the questions remain ... what am I so angry about?  Why did I feel the need to suppress them?  Ignore them?   The first thing that comes to mind is how I didn't grieve for friends and family that made their transition.  As I wrote that sentence I could actually feel the resentment swelling up.  I take responsibility as to why I didn't take time to grieve.  I was so busy holding everybody else up. (I chose that) I had to stand strong for everybody ...

My Gratitudes - Thursday, July 30, 2020

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"A day without laughter is a day wasted!" ~ Charlie Chaplin It has been said that laughter is the best medicine.  And I, for one, sincerely believe that.  I actually did a little research on this subject and discovered that there are actually physical, emotional and mental benefits to good laugh.  Many experts agree that laughter is a great stress reliever.  We all are very well aware as to what stress does to the body, not to mention your emotional & mental health.  Everything in the body gets all tense and tight.  But when you laugh, it actually induces a physical change in your body.  According to the Mayo Clinic Laughter can: Stimulate many organs.   Did you know that laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air?  It's true!  Laughter stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and it increases endorphins that are released by your brain.  Activate and relieve your stress response.  Laughter fires up and then...

My Gratitudes - Wednesday July 29, 2020

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It's often said that we take better care of our cars than we do our bodies.  I know that rings true with me.  Most of us have spent our lives abusing our bodies through over eating, eating unhealthy foods, over-drinking, drug addiction, not exercising, hating our bodies, etc.     The things we say about our bodies is just awful.  And if we're not saying it about ourselves, someone else is.  Yea, you can always count on somebody to fat shame you or say something nasty about the way you look.    While things regarding size and beauty has changed dramatically over the last few years,  the road ahead is still long and winding.   So why do so many of us have low self esteem?  Why do so many compare themselves to unrealistic pictures in magazines, TV shows, movies, etc?  A lot of our issues towards our looks and our bodies stems from how we were raised and conditioned.  Growing up with a relentless fat shaming fami...