Tag Archives: community

What Would Dory Do?

Posted on November 17, 2016 by lana1967

I decided that to be able to tell you about the book I planned to, I needed to re-read it. I haven’t finished it yet, so I’ll put that review/dystopian scary crap off until tomorrow. Tonight I finally watched Finding … Continue reading →

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Walking a Fine Line

Posted on February 15, 2016 by lana1967

The heart carries all the love a person needs, And it can grow larger and fuller while more love comes into my life. The Grinch’s heart grew three sizes When he learned to give and be in a community. Please … Continue reading →

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Daily Words Are Doing Me Good

Posted on February 10, 2016 by lana1967

I have a life It’s not a bad life; Though it could be better. I love where I live I love the mountains I only wish I could get out of the house more than I do I want to … Continue reading →

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February 1–Oh, How I Hope for a Reset!

Posted on February 1, 2016 by lana1967

Why isn’t life as easy to reset as a computer? Today is February 1, and I’m trying to figure out how to feel better after getting my shunt put in. I do NOT remember feeling this crappy when I was … Continue reading →

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International Day of Acceptance

Posted on January 9, 2016 by lana1967

Most people with disabilities know about the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, even though it’s not widely acknowledged in the public awareness. Have you heard about the International Day of Acceptance, though? It’s one of my … Continue reading →

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My Voice Doesn’t Need to Be Published By The Mighty to Be Mighty

Posted on December 23, 2015 by lana1967

  I hate to jump on bandwagons, but you might have heard all the kerfluffle that’s floating around about the website that tells the stories of people with disabilities–The Mighty. As a disclaimer, I need to explain my involvement with … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons from My Friends the Minions

Posted on December 11, 2015 by lana1967

I just finished watching the Minion movie for the second time. The first time, I just laughed at it. Y’all know by now that I love those guys, so I wasn’t looking for any kind of message, just laughs. The … Continue reading →

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Telling the Stories of My Heart

Posted on December 6, 2015 by lana1967

A friend in my  writing group told me that I’ll find my voice by telling the stories of my heart. I have so much in my heart that I don’t know where to start, but I know that what I’ve … Continue reading →

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Creativity Needs Some Kind of Community

Posted on December 4, 2015 by lana1967

Sometimes I don’t get out very much. I got lucky the past couple of months to see favorite authors in the city, but in a sense I’m still homebound. When I’ve spent too much time alone, I find that there’s … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Your Inspiration Porn!!

Posted on November 30, 2015 by lana1967

” Let’s talk a little bit about “inspiration porn.” If you don’t know what that is yet, and you clearly have been living under a rock if you haven’t heard that phrase, Wikipedia gives us a matter-of-fact definition. The term … Continue reading →

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