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HOLD ON TO EACH DAY

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Judy

Today, every minute of my day was touching and carried meaning for me. Continue reading →

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YOU WERE THERE – PART 3

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Judy

It will be Mother’s Day soon and this is a tribute to my mother who continues to smile despite her dementia. Continue reading →

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Recent email update to my family and friends: This has been a most difficult time in my life. My eye problems have continued. In the meantime, I continue to work on a wonderful illustration project. I am thankful that I can easily see my large computer screen. My project is going well and is a godsend to my life. Continue reading →

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FINDING MY VOICE – PART 2

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Judy

For most of my life, I have suppressed most of my feelings. From the time I was young, I never felt safe expressing anger and preferred instead to shove it away deep inside. Also, since ending my marriage I have been numb with guilt. My inner voice encouraged me to sing because singing is actually a perfect metaphor for freeing myself. I could not achieve the vocal results I wanted, because I was afraid to sing loudly. It felt risky for me and I did not like to hear what I perceived as a harsh tone. It led to breathiness overall – I believed that it was prettier. Continue reading →