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GETTING WILD IN IDYLLWILD

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Judy

I am relishing that I followed my own advice. Years ago, I remember writing this sentence on my blog: “My life became exciting, when I chose things that brought me excitement.” I’m so glad I was willing to try this experience. It really opened up many new paths for me. I also had four new songs in development, and that was huge! Continue reading →

Tagged acoustic guitar, composing, composing music, forest, Healing song, hiking, Idyllwild, inner child, lyric composing, optimism, original songs, performing, songwriting, Spirit Mountain, staying hopeful, survival, writing collaboration | 5 Comments

I TURNED MY LIFE AROUND

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Judy

For this post, I am sharing my feelings about something so personal that I’m amazed I’m able to do it. It isn’t easy to talk about being overweight and dieting. Continue reading →

Tagged artwork, change, creativity, diet program, expressing feelings, food illustration, fruit illustrator, fruit painting, hiking, Illustration, inspiration, Judy Unger, ketosis, label illustration, losing weight, memories, rediscovery, staying positive, weight issues, weight program, writing, young pictures | 9 Comments

SOMETIMES THERE ARE NO WORDS – PART 3

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Judy

There are no words to describe the love I feel for my children. And there truly are no words that adequately describe the pain of losing a child. Continue reading →

Posted in Grief Stories | Tagged acoustic guitar, children and love, comforting music, death of a child, grief, guitar, healing music, hiking, lovesong, lullaby, memories, mother and daughter, No Words, subsequent child after loss, suppressing feelings | 2 Comments

IN QUIET SHADE OF SYCAMORES

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Judy

Foraging was definitely a slower pace than simply hiking. Carol shared with Joni and a lot of her knowledge. There were many kinds of “greens” and certain ones were older and bitterer, even if they were edible. Here were the plants that we gathered to create the most unbelievably, delicious salad: Miner’s Lettuce, Chickweed, Sow Thistle, Dandelion, Mustard, and Fennel. I have to be honest; I was wary at first. Would the fennel impart a taste strong enough to make the salad taste like licorice? Would mustard greens be bitter? My wariness melted away with each bite. The greens were juicy, sweet, and flavorful. Continue reading →