Tag Archives: Caregiving

I CAN’T LIVE IN THE PAST

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Judy

As my post title says, “I can’t live in the past, because something went wrong.” I am living in the present. There is no longer any “right or wrong” for me. All that matters for me is that there are quality moments for my mom – without pain!
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SOMEHOW I’M STILL PLAYING

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Judy

Peaches said, “Judy there’s a reason for all of your songs being rediscovered. Another way to look at it is that they were seeds. They weren’t ready to be planted a long time ago, and you couldn’t grow them until they were ready. Now those seeds can blossom, because you finally planted them during this magical time in your life. It is so beautiful that you can nurture and grow them now!”
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ALABASTER SEASHELL-PART 1

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Judy

If I ever decide to write another seashell song, I would have plenty of inspiration for new lyrics by looking at my list of keywords on one of my seashell illustrations at Alamy. I really did want to find an alternate word for “alabaster,” but I couldn’t find one I liked as much – even with this list! Continue reading →