Julia K Cole

The level of stupidity keeps growing.  And sadly, it's reaching an all time high as Hollywood performers attempt to share their not too well thought out unresearched opinions.   Seriously people, just stick to the script and nobody will get hurt! Stupid Is As Stupid Does .   And nobody does stupid quite like a certain "actress" from my home town of Louisville, Kentucky.   In fact, she can't open her mouth without something totally ignorant falling out of it.   Honestly!  That girl has the worst case of hoof in mouth disease  I think I've ever seen! Her latest utterly stupid proclamation:   Gluten - Free Diets  the 'New, Cool  Eating Disorder '  Really?  Wow!  This coming from a person who once considered becoming a doctor.    Aren't we all glad she chose to be just another no talent brainless Hollywood clone instead!  Seriously dodged a bullet there! And don't even get me started on the painfu...

Failure. It can be quite an obstacle. Do you ever wish you'd done things differently? Or worry about failing again? I'd like to support you in reframing what failure means to you, with 3 suggestions: 1. Feel the feeling underneath the failure. Beneath your anger, frustration, or embarrassment about failure is often a lot of sadness. If you believe you failed, you may feel that you didn't get to meet your potential. Sadness is connected to that belief. You can't fully receive the gifts of the present moment with that sadness underneath it all. Allow yourself to feel sadness for a path you didn't get to take! Experience it.  2. Let go of the label. When something happens contrary to what we expect or desire, we often call it failure and then judge the experience as bad or wrong. But what would happen if you released that judgment? See what it feels like to say, "That's what happened and I'm still okay." 3....

Prevention 1. Increase Communication Initiate discussion about your children’s social and online lives on a regular basis. Ask specific questions that generate meaningful dialogue (e.g., instead of “How was school?,” try “What is lunchtime like at your school—who do you sit with, what do you do and what do you talk about?”). Make sure that your demeanor communicates genuine interest and openness as opposed to the desire to control or invade privacy.  2. Monitor Behavior Observe your children in different settings by volunteering at school, participating in extracurricular activities and being watchful during social gatherings. If you notice that your children are overly aggressive, vulnerable to peer pressure or exhibit other behavior that troubles you, talk to them about  your concerns and redirect the behavior. Be vigilant about the warning signs associated with bullying behavior (e.g., social withdrawal, fear of attending school, avoidance of or preoccupation with tec...

Hi Everybody! I just signed the petition " James Leprino: Stop Sickening Animal Abuse at World’s Largest Pizza Cheese Supplier " on Change.org. It's a very important issue regarding the cruel treatment of their cows. Will you sign it too?  You can click HERE or copy and paste the link below http://www.change.org/p/james-leprino-stop-sickening-animal-abuse-at-world-s-largest-pizza-cheese-supplier?recruiter=46770324&utm_campaign=signature_receipt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition

I am so pleased to announced that I have finished the first draft of the next installment of the Children of the Luminaries trilogy... Children of the Luminaries Book II: Training Day .  (does the happy dance) Now comes the hard part...Editing!  The goal is to get Book Two out in physical publication Spring 2015!   Wish me Luck!!!!  oy!  Haven't gotten your copy of the first book?   Children of the Luminaries ~ Book One: The Coming Storm is available in paperback and on KINDLE on Amazon.com! Just Click HERE

16 year old Tyler Brandt’s supervisor created and required him to wear a name tag labeled “GAYTARD” while he worked at a Taco John’s restaurant in Yankton, South Dakota. Tyler was intentionally humiliated in front of customers and coworkers to the point that he felt he had no option but to quit his job. No one should have to face slurs in their workplace – no boss should be allowed to label their employee with insults. This is why the ACLU is representing Tyler with his charge of discrimination against Taco John’s - but it's time they also apologize to Tyler and publicly speak out against discrimination and bullying in the workplace. All corporations, including Taco John's, have a responsibility to ensure that their franchises understand that discrimination is unacceptable and illegal. Will you sign to stand with Tyler and demand an apology from Taco John’s? Let's call on them to take a public stance against discrimination and bullying in the workplace, so no one e...

​ In my humble opinion, I believe everybody should write at least one book and publish it!   No, it may never be a number one best seller.  But at least it was written and it was put out there for all to see and enjoy.  And that's an accomplishment you can live with! I was talking to a co-worker the other day about Children of the Luminaries.  She mentioned how she always wanted to publish a book herself.  Naturally, I told her to do it!   Sadly, she said she could never do it because no one would ever read it.  I then gave her the advice that was given me many years ago.  Never write for others.  Always write for yourself.  Write what you would like to read.  Write about the things you enjoy!  And if others read your work and discover they like it and enjoy it, then you have doubled your blessings!   Wise words from the one and only, Ray Bradbury! Of course then she told me how s...