Category: Words
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Fake It Until It Happens
There is a story. It’s source lost in time. It goes like this. One day all villagers decided to pray for rain. On the day of prayer all the people gathered, however only one boy came with an umbrella. He had faith. Now we can’t all be like that boy. Sometimes situations make us doubt.…
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Give Me a Break
Last time I checked I was a human being. I am not perfect. It was not me who walked on water. Why then do I expect things to be prefect for me? I am not perfect therefore my life is not perfect. We are perfect in our imperfection.~ Megan Mccafferty I make mistakes. I eat…
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Where You Are is Just Fine
There will be bad days and that is okay. Allow yourself to feel whatever you are feeling. I tell my family all the time, everyone is entitled to their feelings. Yes even the bad ones. Anger, gulit, sadness, frustration are all valid. What you are not allowed to do is set up camp and stay…
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Be Different
It is better to be different than to be like everyone else. Seems to me the new trend is to be differently the same. All over social media people suffer the same aliments and post about it repeatedly. When did having anxiety become a social norm? Wait….Before you go all crazy, look, I know that…
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A Word to Use
My only regret for this past year is not telling more people “No”. There is nothing wrong with telling people No. If you are tired, if you just don’t want to or if the thing they ask of you makes you feel even just a little bit off course, say no. Compromising to be liked…
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Where Are You Headed?
There is only one way to live your life and that is your way. No one can tell you what to feel, what to think or what to believe. You have to decide that for yourself. No one can motivate you or teach you initiative. You have to motivate yourself to be better, to be…
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New Year, New Words
Starting Jan 1, 2020 Lori will write a short post right here everyday. It will be published at tea time, around three (CST) in the afternoon. Many of her readers have asked her to resume the “Thought of the Day” posts on social media. This will be similar. Regular blog posts will be published on…
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Do Not Hurt Yourself…
Striving for Perfection on Christmas. There are some things you do not know about me. There are some hidden things I keep tucked inside my soul. I do my best to be as transparent as a writer can be. I will answer any question honestly and often without sugar-coating it so the truth is easier…
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A Gift For You
Have You Read The Stories? Lori’s first Perdido Key Novel, We Will Get There ebook is FREE for a limited time! Tell your friends! Click here to get your copy!
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Books are a lifestyle, not a Business
We have been told that we have to treat this book publishing gig as one would any other business. We hesitated, because for us it is not a business, it is a way of life. In any case, we decided to take a look at what a writing business would look like for us. My…
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 