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Checking in on Katharyne Shelton...

6/6/2026

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Katharyne Shelton has inspired me for years. I am in awe of her creative mind.  Along with her partner Isaac Gonzalez they are creators of unique systems that will shine in the years ahead. 
​New from Katharyne: 
https://ksvm.net/guide - A free values matrix guide you can explore, find out more about yourself and what drives you. 
To go into more depth, visit Katharyne's Gumroad store: katharyne.gumroad.com/l/16values?layout=profile
A
nd Smorgdashboard! Whoa! "The creator's dream" check it out: https://smorg.tangent.rocks
When the world seems uncertain and things seem unsteady, Katharyne's tools can help steady you to step into the future.
#KatharyneShelton #Smorgdashboard #KSVM #ValuesMatrix #Tangent
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Something New

6/2/2026

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https://sevensundays.com/ - Seven Sundays Cereal is a new-ish discovery for me - I loved the discovery of this delicious sunflower based cereal. Several of their products are included in the DetoxProject: detoxproject.org/certification/glyphosate-residue-free/certified-products/ but a couple of the cereals have been found to contain glyphosate. (Probably due to drift, since glyphosate has been given the go ahead to be sprayed everywhere by our unhealthy president, and sickly secretary of health & human services..
One online influencer took to social media and slammed Seven Sundays Cereal, despite the company showing how it has been trying to make good. All of a sudden hundreds of people suddenly are screaming glyphosate! glyphosate! this company lied to us!
Here's what I'm learning from this: how ignorant people will just accept someone online trashing a decent company. Ignorant people are not bothering to do their own research, or look up information and FACTS. 
Second case of people behaving badly, new to me: we've found a new park to walk at, near to home, the dogs loves it. Only problem the people who use the park are pigs. They leave garbage everywhere, food garbage, clothing, toys, plastic.. (The park is also being sprayed with glyphosate, so I've started bringing along a jug of water to wash my dog's paws after we walk...) I wonder how many fo the "hysterical cereal screamers also use glyphosate on their own lawns, or do their neighbors? But no, it's too easy to pick on a small company that does so much good...
My learning: that there are ignorant people not willing to RESEARCH and READ thoroughyl and get information and facts. And stop being so god damned piggy in a park everyone should be able to enjoy. 
I guess I learned that people are not as smart as I though. People are not as respectful as I thought. Maybe as I'd hoped they were...  The lessons continue, even at my age.
Writing prompt:  What's an old belief that you've discovered is no longer true? Or maybe was never true?  How would you change the world if you could?
Below is from the scroll on Seven Sundays Cereal page: 
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#WritingPrompt #SevenSundaysCereal 
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250 to 250 by Heather Cox Richardson

5/28/2026

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In honor of our country's 250th birthday, a very special YouTube channel created by Heather Cox Richardson, historian, and others. 250 to 250
https://www.youtube.com/@twofiftytotwofifty/featured 
Description from the page: A series of one-minute stories of the many people, places, and events that have built our country and remind us of the power of each person to make history. #WeAreAmerica250
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A Day For Encouragement

5/17/2026

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What do you do when It's one of those days when you should be patient with yourself?
How about some extra encouragement? 
We are experiencing our second of three days of 80+ heat and I resent it.
I looked around and appreciated the things I accomplished anyway, despite the heat: hoses set up, birdbath filled, even a lawn bag filled with clippings. Took all my supplements, and even got a finicky dog to eat. It's been satisfying to look back at all this. 

Writing prompt: Notice your accomplishments, even on, or especially on a trying day.
List them.
Writing prompt: What about a healthy reward?
 
This seems to be a good year - no, a GREAT year for the Columbine in my yard. 
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#writingprompt #wordprompt #Sunday #accomplishments #encouragement #myday #Columbine #purple  
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Looking Back and Looking Forward

5/9/2026

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Lately I've been enjoying listening to the old 'To The Best of Our Knowledge' programs, (fondly remembered as TTBOOK) that ran on WPR (Wisconsin Public Radio) for over thirty years.  
https://americanarchive.org/special_collections/ttbook will bring you to the archives. Programs begin in 2001. It's interesting to listen and muse about things being so different, yet things being the same..
I especially have a fondness for the programs with author interviews..
I've also been enjoying many creative projects. And walks in the woods and around the dog parks..
Writing prompt: Where are you finding your inspiration these days?
Writing prompt: What gives you energy, fuels your creativity, inspires you, in May of 2026?

Still enjoying Shooting Stars for a few more days!
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#writingprompt #wordprompt #Inspiration #projects #ShootingStars #TTBOOK #WPR #OldIsNewAgain
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Treasures Underfoot

5/1/2026

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Not sure if people know about wild ginger... Ginger root. I'm sure it gets walked past most of the time.
I like this idea that treasures are all around us, waiting to be discovered.
Ginger blossom: one single bloom just above the earth,
hidden beneath large soft curved leaves.
Writing prompt: What about a daily treasure hunt?
Writing prompt: Write about a found treasure. 
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#writingprompt #wordprompt #wildginger #ForestTreasure #ForestFloor #BlackForager
Someone good to know: 
@BlackForager on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQxuxfaQteA 
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Woodland Splender

4/13/2026

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I can not recall when I've seen the woodlands so filled with wildflowers..
Hepatica and Spring Beauties everywhere and I always think my Grandma Jean had a hand in creating so many blossoms.  If that is in indeed so, thank you Grandma Jean!
Writing prompt: Who are your 'Heavenly Helpers?'
Writing prompt: What did you notice today that you did not see yesterday?

Thank you Nature for this Spring time season.
​​Yellow Dogtooth Violets!! The woods are full of surprises!
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#writingprompt #Hepatica #SpringBeauty #DogtoothViolet #Nature #NatureSurprises #Wildflowers #SpringWildflowers 
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Spring Finally Arrives

3/21/2026

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Bees too! All of a sudden, there they are! 
Winter seemed an eternity this year, arriving before Christmas and the world was very different than the one we wake up to now..
New Year's eve seemed on the cusp of a bright and promising new year, sadly, one that I am still waiting for, and hoping for..
You'll hear from me when there is something to celebrate, and hopefully that will be soon.
​In the meantime, we'll take things one day at a time and are grateful for the small moments that bring us joy.
Writing prompt: How have you changed during the past month, or season?
Writing prompt: What changes are you glad to see or experience?

What might you see happening in the upcoming season?
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#writingprompt #wordprompt #crocus #bees #spring #equinox #newbeginnings #newseason #flowers
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Change And When We Hate It

2/19/2026

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We keep being told that change is good and that things are always happening for the better.
​Or else we used to be told that a lot..
It could make you feel rage and that would be appropriate at times. 
Perelandra ETS+ is a great stabilizer for those days, these days and every day in between.
Writing prompt: celebrate your every days, the beautiful small moments that you do seemingly have control over.
Writing prompt: Did you spend any time outside today? Nature is always there, ready to replenish you.
Today I am grateful for the realization that a lot of my online interactions (they're not really interactions) because they really are one sided) they are under the supposition that I hope I will change the minds of others about things.
When I realized I don't need to do that, it opened up a space in my life that was a very good thing. 
Here are our dear old friends, beginning to wake up:
It is cold out tonight!
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#writingprompt #wordprompt #onlineinteractions #snowdrops #hepatica #angry #PerelandraETS+ #natureisveryhealing #celebratethesmallmoments
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Legacy Journals, Pole Dance Journals, and Nellie Bly Journals updates,

2/9/2026

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I did not realized what a perfectionist I was until I found myself replacing pages in journal redos - I had forgotten a period at the end of a sentence. I edited the page, and then replaced it in the journal.
This is a good day to ponder what we spend out time on..
Writing prompt: observe where you spend your time today. Keep track. 
Writing prompt: Any surprises where your time went?
How much of your time is guided by your intuition, how much by instinct? When I consider which journal to redo, sometimes I'm guided by a recent sale, I'll look at the journal and think "Gosh, that can use a new cover." And off I go, into Canva, to do some creating. It's interesting to see how the colors and the choices I've made have changed over the years. The first journal I published was back in 2016, but I am especially proud of the Legacy journals, with prompts. I also am very proud of the Pole Dance journals, and the Nellie Bly updates. If only there were more hours of the day to spend on what we really love doing. What we really love doing. What we really love. 
How are you spending your time today?
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#writingprompt #wordprompt #time #legacyjournals #poledancejournals #Love 
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