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Perelandra Q & A Sessions For Information

6/29/2026

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Here is a link to four previous  Perelandra Question & Answer Sessions, which are loaded with information about working with nature. It's the next best thing to having a chat with one of the Perelandra experts if you need help when the Perelandra team are unavailable. (Question Hot Line 1-540-937-3679 (WED 10AM - 8PM ET)
Next step will be develop a partnership with nature and getting information directly from that.
https://perelandra-ltd.com/blog/learning-library/online-question-and-answer-events.html
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We are in the midst of an extreme heat wave (but I thought 'climate change' and 'global warming' was a hoax' ?)
(I never thought that, by the way, you can pretend it is all you want, but it is here and has been here for some time. The folly of ignorant humans and we all suffer.)
I will be digging into my Perelandra tools to support my home and property (my "personal environment") when the weather is an issue. Thank you Perelandra, I am grateful to you today and every day.
Writing prompt: Write about what you need help with at this moment
Writing prompt: Can Perelandra help you with that?
https://perelandra-ltd.com/climate-change-balancer.html  Extra support for humans, animals and your environment.
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#Perelandra #climatechange #globalwarming #climatechangebalancer #support #environment #
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Yes We Can

6/26/2026

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My bathroom sink would not turn off all the way. There was a steady drip drip drip turning into a dribble. Only the hot water tap which gave me further uneasy feelings. A trip to Menards with a photo and measurements revealed that I needed to replaced the 1/4" value. This involved crawling under the stairs to shut off the water first. Under the stairs I discovered a heavy duty pair of tongue and groove adjustable pliers from the last time I needed to preform this task. They were perfect for replacing the value. Yay. The first time with the new value and water turned back on, there were little sprays of water coming out, so I needed to reinstall the value and tighten all the screws again. Not sure if it was right and afraid I was in plumber territory, I tried once more, turned the water on, and no water spraying!
What a relief!!
The unexpected result of this was that although I was exhausted, I felt empowered because of this accomplishment! That short lived burst of invincibility can see you through some things.
Writing prompt: Write about a surprise accomplishment?
Writing prompt: What happened afterward?

Today I am grateful for quiet and plans and animal friends and our little place in the world.

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#writingprompt #WeCanDoIt #Plumbing #Value #Pliers #Accomplishment #Water 
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New! More Heirloom Legacy Journals

6/22/2026

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Fishing Legacy Journals joining the Cooking Heirloom Legacy Journals
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Fishing Legacy Journals joining the Cooking Heirloom Legacy Journals
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A Rainy Day In Summer And Fairies

6/17/2026

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There is something about a rainy day in summer. My second favorite kind of rainy days, my very favorite being Autumn rainy days, of course. It's a cool grey rainy day and I LOVE it. I feel so energized by this kind of day.  I am reminded of the fairies in Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Coming of the Fairies' from 1922, with it's quaint photos of fairies. (I. bought my copy at the Theosophical Society's bookstore, about 45 years ago.. Quest Books was the place to go if you believed in fairies, along with other metaphysical books and discoveries. I believe I also bought my 'A Course In Miracles' books there too, when I was 19.. In those days Quest Books smelled of Sandalwood incense, just the right kind of smell for the bookstore.  We look at the quaint fairy pictures now and see how dated they are, but they still have charm. Rainy days and fairies and the scent of sandalwood..
I am grateful for the cool weather we are blessed with this week.
Writing prompt: Write about your weather, the good, the bad and the ugly.
Writing prompt: If you met a fairy, what do you think your interaction be like?

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#writingprompt #wordprompt #fairies #QuestBooks #TheosophicalSociety #RainyDays #ACourseInMiracles #Sandalwood #ArthurConanDoyle
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Checking in on Katharyne Shelton...

6/6/2026

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Katharyne Shelton has inspired me for years, and I am in awe of her creative mind.  Along with her partner Isaac Gonzalez they are creators of unique systems that reveal what we are capable of.
​And now, new from Katharyne: Smorgdashboard!  https://smorg.tangent.rocks?via=literaryfollies​
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"Smorg" will introduce you to parts of yourself you did not know existed before.  Prepare to grow as an artist, entrepreneur, curious or creative or whoever you are and wherever you may be.
Full, supportive thoughtful private Facebook group for questions and discovery. Find yourself here!
Smorgdashboard!  - Whoa! "The creator's dream" check it out: https://smorg.tangent.rocks?via=literaryfollies

Smorg is taking me far beyond anything I've known before - I'm learning about different inventors, creators and way showers and how their gifts, skills and talents can help me improve what I'm doing and what I want to accomplish in business, and in my every day life. 
Full, supportive thoughtful private Facebook group for questions and discovery. Find yourself here!
https://smorg.tangent.rocks?via=literaryfollies​
When the world seems uncertain and things feel unsteady, Katharyne and Isaac's tools will help steady you to step into the brighter future that is there for you.
Visit Katharyne's Gumroad store:
https://katharyne.gumroad.com/​
A free values matrix guide you can explore, find out more about yourself and what drives you. 
https://ksvm.net/guide
#KatharyneShelton #Smorgdashboard #KSVM #ValuesMatrix #Tangent #TangentTemplates #KDP #AiAdventures 
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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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  • THE LEGACY LIBRARY
  • FROM MY STUDIO
  • EXPERIENCE COLLECTION - GIFT BOXES AND SEASONAL PRESENTS
  • HOME, GARDEN, and PET CARE LEGACY JOURNALS
  • Literaryfollies Blog
  • MY MOON JOURNAL
  • KATHARYNE SHELTON, PUBLISHER ROCKET CREATIVITY + PUBLISHING HELP
  • POLE DANCE JOURNALS
  • STENO NOTEBOOKS FOR HOME, OFFICE & THE CLASSROOM
  • PERELANDRA CENTER FOR NATURE RESEARCH
  • FREE OFFERS & DOWNLOADS
  • BIOAGE BIOSUPERFOOD FOR HEALTH
  • HAPPY NEW YEAR JOURNAL/PLANNER
  • WRITING PROMPT JOURNALS
  • MOM/SHOWER/BRIDAL
  • LOVE, FRIENDSHIP, FAMILY, BRIDE, GROOM SPECIAL JOURNALS
  • GARDENING JOURNALS AND LOVELY LADIES
  • 'FOR MY COUSIN' JOURNALS
  • FOR GUYS + JOURNALS FOR GUYS
  • Especially For Poetry