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Basil And Josephine by F. Scott Fitzgerald

1/7/2025

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Let's go back a bit in time, and escape from the ridiculousness of 2025, for a bit. I believe I've written about this book before, I find it charming and delightful. The separate short stories are about two main characters: Basil Duke Lee and Josephine Perry. Josephine is a daring young flapper who gets into the terrible trouble a daring young woman could get into, in 1925.. Prepare to be captivated by the delightful worlds of F. Scott Fitzgerald creates in this book. 
Writing prompt: write about someone in a different time than the one you are in at this moment.
Writing prompt: Write one story or vignette about a female character, and then one about a male character. (Or other genders) How do they relate to their environment?
Today I am grateful for: introspection of seeing that I was a "perfect pill" today. (which is a fine Josephine-ism!)
Today I can give from my heart: allowing others to be perfect pills if they need to..

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#Writingprompt #FScottFitzgerald #Writer #Flapper #BasilAndJosephine #shortstories #BasilDukeLee #JosephinePerry #YouDarnFool #Josephine-isms #1928 #1920s #OneHundredYearsAgo #APerfectPill
Photo by Fair use: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=30671477006, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=30989112
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The End of Democracy ?

1/6/2025

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Writing prompt: The last time you had your faith crumpled?
Writing prompt: Surviving the djt presidency when thing s get really bad:
Today I am grateful for: time at the library.
Today I can give from my heart? I have to think about this. 
#writingprompt #NoLongerADemocrat #GoodbyeDemocracy 
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Zen Gardens and Sweet Pickles

1/5/2025

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Tomorrow we're supposed to be creating zen gardens​ at the library. I look forward to seeing other crafty library friends who sign up for these classes too. A new month, 10 degree weather and political hijinks are also on the menu. We'll see what tomorrow brings. These Valentines are from the days when I used to love scouting around the antique mall, finding treasures and surprises. These are all in  a lovely wooden frame that's been painted with silver paint. The images suggest the 1930s.
Writing prompt: January 2025 - any surprises so far?
Writing prompt: What will you look forward to this week?

Today I am grateful for heaters that keep the pipes warm. 
Today I can give from my heart: being open to learning something new.
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#writingprompt #sweetpickle #antique #valentine #1930s #hearts #January #cold #zengarden
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Making boxes

1/3/2025

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Library project: boxes. ​https://en.makercase.com/#/​
On this website you can specify box dimensions, number of sides, number of finger joints (joiners) for your box, whether or not your box has a lid.  You can use your box dimensions for any laser cutter or Glowforge, etc.  Tom reminded me of this website on my last appointment with him at the library. Thank you Tom! 
Today I am grateful for the Youtube community 'Ask The Spirit Guides' which is a new discovery for me, and one I'm really enjoying. Karen lives in Wisconsin and, I think because I'm in Illinois, I love her casual midwestern style. She uploaded a couple of videos this morning that were very nice gatherings. I am grateful for these connections this morning.
Today I can give from my heart mindfulness in watching what I am saying - words matter! Even if they are only uttered to yourself - they matter.
​Writing prompt: Being more mindful of your words may reveal things. How about some observation exercises?
Writing prompt: If your words were "casting spells," what spells are you casting? What spells would you like to cast? 
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#writingprompt #makingboxes #makercase #libraryprojects #wordsmatter #creativity #AskTheSpiritGuides #YouTube #lasercutter #observation
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Day Three of the New Year

1/3/2025

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Last night was my last appointment with Tom at the library. I have been reflecting for the past few weeks on the many projects Tom has helped me create using the library's laser cutter. Mostly cutting out wood, but a fair amount of etching projects too. The hour long appointments always flew by!
Tom leaves the library but goes on to new adventures, as we do in life.
Writing prompt: What brings you joy in expressing your artistic endeavors?
Writing prompt: How might you expand your creativity this year?

Today I am grateful for my new healthy food and drink creations being crafted by my Ninja blender.
​Today I can give from my heart: letting people know how much I appreciate them and spending time with them. 
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#Writingprompt ##crafting #creating #Makerlab #Library #newworld #whitebeanhummus #carrotapplesmoothie #blueberrybananasmoothie
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2025 - Day 1 - "Perelandra Day"

1/1/2025

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Happy Perelandra Day! Is a text I share with three other friends who celebrate Perelandra Day. It's not so much celebrating, but supporting Perelandra, which actually means supporting the planet. 
​ https://perelandra-ltd.com/biodiversity
How about allowing nature — the intelligence inherent in that nature — to join us in equal partnership to give us the input we need to make new decisions and live in new ways that have a strong, positive impact on our lives and our health, as well as the planet? ~ Machaelle Wright
https://perelandra-ltd.com/celebrating-the-power-of-the-individual
Machaelle continues: Perelandra is all about giving you the information and tools for creating just such a partnership for addressing every aspect of your life and work. In his 2007 speech on the acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize, Al Gore said: "It is time to make peace with the planet." To this I add, It is time to make peace with nature.
Writing prompt: You alone have the power to do much. How might you use that power today?
Writing prompt: A new year's new start?
Today I am grateful for my 'Perelandra" friends who care about the planet and actively seek ways to help.
Today I can give from my heart: acknowledge my gratitude to the planet for sustaining me and all that I hold dear.
Monks giving a new year's blessing.
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#writingprompt #2025 #Perelandra #MachaelleWright #PerelandraDay #Monks #Blessing #AlGore
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