tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post3939821203946504255..comments2024-03-28T17:39:34.611-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Word for the Year - 2020 Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75160532940639527822020-01-05T18:44:05.481-05:002020-01-05T18:44:05.481-05:00I need these words, too! I need these words, too! Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283679668845997329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49016331746858929032020-01-05T18:42:16.025-05:002020-01-05T18:42:16.025-05:00I need to do this, too! I need to do this, too! Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283679668845997329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34911859478251459352020-01-05T18:40:11.020-05:002020-01-05T18:40:11.020-05:00My word for the year is INTENTION. I feel like too...My word for the year is INTENTION. I feel like too much of what I do is a reaction to what has happened and I want to do more in controlling the narrative. I want to live more intentionally. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283679668845997329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88716282419439312852020-01-05T10:58:18.442-05:002020-01-05T10:58:18.442-05:00Hi Julia. Yes, Fibro is one of the possibilities. ...Hi Julia. Yes, Fibro is one of the possibilities. I definitely need a Cap shield! Thanks for the idea. :)Cathy Akers-Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04614155858703731761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57963164620129428192020-01-05T08:30:38.001-05:002020-01-05T08:30:38.001-05:00One at college, one getting ready to graduation hi...One at college, one getting ready to graduation high school.Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82715907989400562952020-01-05T06:00:19.328-05:002020-01-05T06:00:19.328-05:00I hadn't chosen a word for this year and had a...I hadn't chosen a word for this year and had almost decided to skip it until I read your post and all of the wonderful comments. I love focus and self-discipline and scaffolding because I need all of those this year for the writing and Bible teaching I plan to do in my off-work time. I've decided on MANAGE. I need to manage my time, my focus, my energy, my projects better. <br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement, everyone. I love reading this blog although I've never commented before. It's a nice little corner of the internet. :)Joy O'Toolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13383050105192413031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26787320554016211092020-01-04T23:38:44.333-05:002020-01-04T23:38:44.333-05:00More good vibes heading your way from me, Jennifer...More good vibes heading your way from me, Jennifer. Go for it!! Amanda Le Rougetelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975933690463168906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74121947434308579612020-01-04T20:08:50.701-05:002020-01-04T20:08:50.701-05:00Jennifer, more good vibes coming your way! There i...Jennifer, more good vibes coming your way! There is nothing more wonderful than steping into a bakery....Flora Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13289148096894506235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81428929783448721802020-01-04T20:02:29.999-05:002020-01-04T20:02:29.999-05:00Oh, I really like that! Thank you, Melanie!Oh, I really like that! Thank you, Melanie!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49422024068677994072020-01-04T20:01:36.177-05:002020-01-04T20:01:36.177-05:00Sending good vibes because I am all about the bake...Sending good vibes because I am all about the baked goods. Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88610013318652016832020-01-04T19:47:06.152-05:002020-01-04T19:47:06.152-05:00Julia, you are so right. After doing for my child...Julia, you are so right. After doing for my children and husband for years and years, and still doing for them, it's ridiculous of me to apologize for wanting to do some things for myself. I can't remember a single time my husband felt guilty about doing something he wanted to, or my kids for that matter. So DO BOLDLY it is. And, Danielle, I'm not opposed to doing trips by myself, and I do have some author friends in Englad I'm planning to meet up with, but when I squeal in delight at something, I like to have someone there. Hahaha! If a traveling companion for England doesn't work out though, I will consider going it alone.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66889419341077246522020-01-04T18:57:32.413-05:002020-01-04T18:57:32.413-05:00My word is PEACE. When I did the Color Code at wo...My word is PEACE. When I did the Color Code at work, I was mostly White/Peace. We certainly need world peace more than ever. I've always valued peace in my personal life, also.Sally from PAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649707016754971847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58368773132610440062020-01-04T18:45:25.102-05:002020-01-04T18:45:25.102-05:00My word is try. Try to be a better person, try to ...My word is try. Try to be a better person, try to be patient, try to do moreDarlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270913973874363548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65009366134991181642020-01-04T18:13:12.682-05:002020-01-04T18:13:12.682-05:00When you ask, you receive
Sending good vibes your ...When you ask, you receive<br />Sending good vibes your way and luck and courage. <br />Introverts rock, they can achieve what they want in their own time and way.danielle-momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02004302871652952720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30342745955163575412020-01-04T18:08:27.156-05:002020-01-04T18:08:27.156-05:00Self-fulfilment is not selfish, it is a requiremen...Self-fulfilment is not selfish, it is a requirement to live fully and to give forward.<br />The step you took to Bouchercon was only the first, you can do what you need to and what you want to.danielle-momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02004302871652952720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66513184794190652742020-01-04T17:49:13.618-05:002020-01-04T17:49:13.618-05:00Kathy, why wait for someone to visit England. DO i...Kathy, why wait for someone to visit England. DO it.<br />I went by myself in 2010 enjoying it a lot, visiting what interested me , taking the time I needed to take. If I had waited for someone to come, I may never have gone. GOdanielle-momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02004302871652952720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66607883547796035842020-01-04T17:26:07.723-05:002020-01-04T17:26:07.723-05:00All of the words sound wonderful! A relative'...All of the words sound wonderful! A relative's word is CURIOSITY. My word is CALM. I need to stay calm and carry on, with everything going on in my life!<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69359942955307852202020-01-04T16:31:54.659-05:002020-01-04T16:31:54.659-05:00Debs, thank you, I think Julia may be exaggerating...Debs, thank you, I think Julia may be exaggerating a little using "wonderful". Shame on her as a writer. Still I would be so happy to talk with you if you think it may be useful. Julia has my number. Also Jess and I live close enough that we probably could put something together if folk were interested. I know the tech is available. Just have to learn how to harness it for our needs.Celia Wakefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880208621796600180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75650782168392823942020-01-04T15:10:47.512-05:002020-01-04T15:10:47.512-05:00I think my word should be courage. Change is scary...I think my word should be courage. Change is scary for shy introverts like me.... but an opportunity has just appeared ( literally yesterday) that could potentially take me from my home bakery to a real shop on Main St. Not sure yet how this will pan out but I will take any good luck and good vibes anyone cares to send this way.Jennifer Poslusnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18223145946672258255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36019103737200036852020-01-04T14:32:17.067-05:002020-01-04T14:32:17.067-05:00A single word? So many of the ones already mention...A single word? So many of the ones already mentioned have struck cord in me actually, they have all caused me to stop and ponder... Trust, harmony, prepare, abundance, focus, gratitude, energy, focus, appreciate, scaffolding, renovation, renewal, patience, engage, strength, determination, listen, open, celebrate, health/bread, beauty, reduce, re-engage, prepare, do...<br /><br />As many of may know, someone used a sledgehammer on my apartment door 5 weeks ago. Whoever it was, didn't get in but living behind a padlocked gate is no way to live. I'll try to make a longer story short: More than 2 years ago I was supposed to find a home to purchase, it didn't happen but now I need to feel safe or maybe safer in my home. After waiting those 2 years for my mother's estate to finally be settled I can honestly start looking with more than a wishful dream. I think my word, selfish as it might sound, is SELF-FULFILLMENT. While I'm at it I could try reducing, listening, and just doing. <br /><br />DOING! No one believed I would ever go on a long distance trip that didn't have family at the end of it but last year I did just that when I went to Bouchercon. I've lived a very home/family based, sheltered, self-protective life, I decided to give it a try and I had FABULOUS time, only got a little nervous once or twice. <br /><br />So think I need a sentence instead of a single word for this year: I want to have a fabulous year doing my best to focus on my needs so I fulfill my needs and dreams. Deana Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093854261937772980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58376802705344088292020-01-04T14:29:08.922-05:002020-01-04T14:29:08.922-05:00Well, I've been thinking about this one since ...Well, I've been thinking about this one since earlier this morning. What a great thing, a word for the year! I've never done one before, but I'm inspired by all the comments. The past year has been one with a lot of changes for me, big painful ones that were very necessary but difficult. And a big-year birthday (50! my goodness!). So, I'm stealing from Joan's comment at the top and choosing Wonder. Also, I'm taking Amanda's word as well: Open. As in, head up, heart open. <br /><br />And for those who want to more easily say "No" to things in order to focus on what they do want, a short piece of advice. This came from the whiteboard in my department at work where we all comment on a question of the week. One week it was "What is the best advice you've ever been given?" Someone answered, "No is a complete sentence." Yes, it is. Best of wishes for the new year!<br />-MelanieMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17946905881136839301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23559325045767680932020-01-04T14:10:38.034-05:002020-01-04T14:10:38.034-05:00TRANSITION seems like an excellent word, encompass...TRANSITION seems like an excellent word, encompassing several other concepts like flexibility, openness and even enjoy!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14949870267652724452020-01-04T14:07:19.281-05:002020-01-04T14:07:19.281-05:00Edith, I love the Quaker approach to discernment. ...Edith, I love the Quaker approach to discernment. We could all stand to spend a little more time listening.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68961110266836136742020-01-04T14:05:44.376-05:002020-01-04T14:05:44.376-05:00It never ceases to amaze me how many of us women w...It never ceases to amaze me how many of us women will list a few things we want to do for ourselves and then apologize. Isn't it self-centered? Kathy, I'll bet cash money you won't find many men our age saying the same thing. I think your word should not only be DO but DO BOLDLY!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16211641849735156672020-01-04T14:03:36.423-05:002020-01-04T14:03:36.423-05:00TRUST is a powerful word, and one I've tried t...TRUST is a powerful word, and one I've tried to pass on to my children, David. Joshua 24:15.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.com