Julia K Cole

If you (or someone you love) enjoys such fantasy action adventures as The Hunger Games,    Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter then you're gonna really LOVE Children of the Luminaries! Click HERE to get an inside look into Children of the Luminaries with this Q&A Click HERE to read an excerpt from Book One ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Get ahead of Cyber Monday and order your copy of Children of the Luminaries Book One The Coming Storm Today! Available in paperback and KINDLE on  Create Space.  Click HERE  Or you can just click the book cover on the Right Hand side of this Blog.   *Please Note:  The Children of the Luminaries™ trilogy is an adult fiction/fantasy/adventure/action series

Today, I will share with you a few of the things I am thankful for.  These things come from my Things I am Thankful For list.  Which I do daily.   Why?  Because every day is a day of giving thanks.  Yea, laugh and mock if you will. I know how corny it sounds.  But it's my personal belief, my way of life and how I roll.   That's my story and I'm sticking to it. So why make a list?   Helps me from leaving anything out for starters.  More importantly, it puts things in perspective.   Having a literal list allows me to actually see how much there is to be thankful for.    Speaking of which, there is so much we all take for granted.  So much we don't even think about because we're so use to having it around.  You know like running water, indoor plumbing, electricity; having a stove and refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker.  A bed, a pillow, sheets and blankets.  To name a few.      And yes! ...

Did you know that... Common symptoms of depression not only include feeling sad, hopeless, or empty or having lost interest in the things that previously gave you pleasure. But other, less obvious symptoms also may signal depression, including: Anger, irritability, and impatience.  You may feel irritated and angry at family, friends, or co-workers, or overreact to small things. Sleep problems.  You may have trouble sleeping, or you may wake up very early in the morning. Or you may sleep too much and find it hard to get up in the morning.  Anxiety.  You may have symptoms such as anxiety, worry, restlessness, and tension. Anxiety and depression often occur together, even though they are two separate problems.   Crying.  Crying spells, crying over nothing at all, or crying about small things that normally wouldn't bother you may be signs of depression. Inability to concentrate.  If you are depressed, you may be forgetful, have tro...

  The Gratitude Gap™ happens when we fail to express appreciation for the goodness in our lives. The Gratitude Gap™  occurs when we show lack to no appreciation for the challenges, problems and pain that comes into our lives. The Gratitude Gap™ takes place whenever we show a lack of appreciation. * Lack of appreciation for things ... great or small; * Lack of appreciation of the painful things; * Lack of appreciation for anything and/or anyone we may dislike or causes us pain. The Gratitude Gap™ isn't about liking or loving everything and everyone. It's about showing appreciation for the gifts EVERYONE and EVERYTHING brings into our lives. Situations, words and deeds that enrich us in ways we never believed possible. No matter how painless or how painful they may be. Bottom line... The Gratitude Gap™ is about being thankful for every single opportunity to learn and to grow past our own short-comings. Gratitude strengthens our emotional, mental and spirit...

 Here are 25 signs that show you have nerves of steel: 1. You don’t yell or become easily angry. Even in the harshest stress factors, you choose to stay calm and you try to handle situations smoothly. You feel that by raising your voice, you’re lowering yourself. 2. You are open to feedback. You are not afraid to voice your opinion; neither are you afraid to take other’s opinions or feedback, whether they’re negative or positive. You rather welcome it so you can learn. 3. You apologize when necessary. You know well when you’ve made a mistake and you apologize, not worrying about losing face. You are aware that by apologizing, you’ll be the bigger person. 4. You are willing to adjust to bring improvement. Being a mentally strong person, you’re adaptable to change. You know that change is good for whatever condition you’re in. 5. You don’t limit your thoughts to just superficial matters You don’t just see things as they are. You look deep into matters and you rea...

A wonderful blend of science fiction, fantasy, action-adventure and spirituality, Children of the Luminaries will take your emotions on a wild and exciting ride.   Children of the Luminaries Book One:  The Coming Storm launches the epic journey of The Oracle and her mentor Demetrius as they set out on an adventure of any life time.  Their mission:  To find the Dark Lord Dagon and stop him from obtaining the ultimate power and becoming ruler of all worlds.     Children of the Luminaries launches you into a world of "what if" and "what could be" and leaves you asking yourself... Could it be? If you (or someone you love) enjoys such fantasy adventures as The Hunger Games,    Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter then you're gonna really LOVE Children of the Luminaries!* Children of the Luminaries Book One The Coming Storm  is available in paperback and KINDLE on  Create Space.  Click HERE  Or you can just click the ...

Want to do more to help feed and care fore homeless pets? Introducing the  KIBBLE  PLUS   Program!  For just  $5.00 per month , membership includes: DOUBLING your daily kibble donation from 10 to 20 pieces each time you play the trivia - for both dogs and cats PLUS  each month Free Kibble will... Add an additional 1,000 pieces of kibble to your donations Vaccinate one shelter dog or one cat - your choice Send a free gift offer from our partner, The Animal Rescue Site Click HERE to join the Kibble PLUS program

The Polar Vortex is making it's way across the nation.   During this time, the neighborhood cats seek a warm place.  Meaning under the hood of parked vehicles. So Please remember to TAP the hood of your vehicle before getting in.   DO NOT BLOW YOUR HORNS! Cats have very sensitive ears.   So PLEASE do not blow your horns.   Just TAP real hard on the hood of your car once or twice.  That will be enough to wake the kitty up and send him/her on their furry way.   *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Please pass this information on to everyone you know!  

STEP 1: GO BUY A TURKEY  STEP 2: TAKE A DRINK OF WHISKEY (SCOTCH)  STEP 3: PUT TURKEY IN THE OVEN  STEP 4: TAKE ANOTHER 2 DRINKS OF WHISKEY  STEP 5: SET THE DEGREE AT 375 OVENS  STEP 6: TAKE 3 MORE WHISKEYS OF DRINK  STEP 7: TURN OVEN THE ON  STEP 8: TAKE 4 WHISKS OF DRINKY  STEP 9: TURK THE BASTEY  STEP 10: WHISKEY ANOTHER BOTTLE OF GET  STEP 11: STICK A TURKEY IN THE THERMOMETER  STEP 12: GLASS YOURSELF A POUR OF WHISKEY  STEP 13: BAKE THE WHISKEY FOR HOURS  STEP 14: TEST THE LURKEY FOR NUMBNESS  STEP 15: TAKE THE OVEN OUT OF THE LURKEY  STEP 16: FLOOR THE LURKEY UP OFF OF THE PICK  STEP 17: TURK THE CARVEY  STEP 18: GET YOURSELF NUTHER SCOTTLE OF BOTCH  STEP 19: TET THE SABLE AND POUR YOURSELF A GLASS OF TURKEY  STEP 20: BLESS THE SAYING, PASS AND EAT OUT=2 Tappy Ganks Hiving!

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - McAfee, the computer security software company, has announced its annual  12 Scams of the Holidays  list for consumers to help them avoid unwrapping an online threat while surfing digital devices. Cybersecurity threats heighten during the holiday season as consumers unknowingly share personal data across their devices. The 12 scams include: You've Got Mail : Think twice before clicking links in shipping notification emails, and always verify the shipping company before giving out personal information. Deceptive Advertising : Beware of deals that are too good to be true as they could steal your personal information and ruin your holiday cheer. Chilling Charities : 'Tis the season to donate, but be wary of fake charities. Do your research and double-check the site URL. Buyer Beware : Check your credit card statements to make sure you don't have unwanted charges as a result of a point-of-sale breach. iScams : Today, smartphones act as a pho...

There have long been stories of near-death or out-of-body experiences but, as researchers at the University of Southampton in the U.K. wryly note, "objective studies on these experiences are limited." So they decided to investigate whether these claims corresponded with actual events. Their conclusion: It does seem to be possible for some form of awareness to happen for up to a few minutes after death, they report in a study published in the journal  Resuscitation . Beginning in 2008, scientists looked at 2,060 people who went into cardiac arrest (which they describe as "biologically synonymous with death") at 15 different hospitals in the U.S., U.K., and Austria. Of the 330 people who survived, about 40% recalled awareness while they were clinically dead. (The lead doctor tells the  Telegraph   that number could be higher if some of those people's memories weren't dulled by drugs or sedatives.) Of those, 46% had memories not commonly associated with ...

Every year, tens of thousands of dogs are snatched from streets and backyards in Thailand and tossed into cramped, filthy cages. With no food or water and barely enough room to move, many will suffocate, be crushed to death, or die from exposure. Shockingly, their torture has only just begun. These dogs are on their way to China or Vietnam, where many will be skinned alive or thrown straight into a vat of boiling water, and then butchered for meat. Will you sign Soi Dog's petition to Thailand's leaders and help save thousands ofdogs from a slow and agonizing death? With celebrities like Ricky Gervais and Judi Dench spreading the word over 500,000 people have already added their name to this petition -- and we've had some great coverage in international press. The good news is that it looks like it's all working. Soi Dog learned in recent high level meetings that Thai Government officials are strongly opposed to the dog meat trade and are concerned about ...

Depression isn't a dirty word folks.  And it's nothing to be ashamed of.  It makes my heart joyful to see  more and more celebrities stepping up and talking about their personal battles with this dis-ease.   I'm a big fan of Mr. Brady.  And my respect and admiration has deepened now that he has come out and made his battles public.   Read below. *~*~*~*~*~* Though we all know Wayne Brady as the upbeat comedian-turned-TV star of shows like "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and "Let's Make a Deal," the 42-year-old Emmy-award winner is now opening up to ET's Nischelle Turner about his debilitating depression. Brady admits he has secretly battled with depression for years and describes the harrowing emotions he's experienced. "People are like, 'Wayne Brady's always happy!'" he says. "No I'm not. Because I'm human." "Having a bad day is one thing, having a bad week is another, having a bad life … Yo...

And I couldn't agree more with Mr. Stein! What the White House is trying to do is racialize all politics and they’re especially trying to tell the African-American voter that the G.O.P. is against letting them have a chance at a good life in this economy, and that’s just a complete lie . . . I watch with fascination—with incredible fascination—all the stories about how the Democratic politicians, especially Hillary, are trying to whip up the African-American vote and say, “Oh, the Republicans have policies against black people in terms of the economy.” But there are no such policies. . . . It’s all a way to racialize voting in this country . . .  This president is the most racist president there has ever been in America.  He is purposely trying to use race to divide Americans. [italics added] Click HERE to watch video

I shutter each and every time I hear someone say..."your vote doesn't even make a difference." I'm sure these are the same exact people who hung on Mark Twain's every word.   “If voting made any difference they wouldn't let us do it.” ~ Mark Twain. Too many people took what Mr. Twain said in this regard as literal and not humorous as it was intended.  Allthough, I'm pretty sure Mr. Twain knew there would be people that would take it in the literal sense.  No doubt his way of keeping the power of the vote out of the hands of the truly ignorant. But the fact remains.  Your vote does make the difference! And in many ways...has. Now think about it for a minute. The power of the vote was granted to women, and later black people, through the voting process Yea, forgot about that!  Didn't you?    And here you thought voting didn't make a difference! There were many other ground breaking things that occurred through the vote.  Can yo...

Don't forget to set your clocks back One Hour tonight! Yea, it's that time again!   So remember...before you lay yourself down to go to sleep... Turn Back Those Hands Of Time!