Four Years of Living Dangerously!! Speak up and Speak out! Make your voices heard. Not everyone can march or demonstrate but we can utilize the Power of the Pen!!
Author: dancingpalmtrees
An African/Native American Queen, Wordsmith, Photographer, Free Spirit and Teacher.
Share Your World – January 23, 2017
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Share Your World – January 23, 2017
Do you prefer juice or fruit?
A difficult choice. Juice is more convenient because you can carry a bottle of juice with you and it is not messy to eat whereas with fresh fruit you’re peeling the fruit and creating a mess. On the other hand obviously fresh fruit is better because sugar is added to most juices unless you do home juicing of fresh fruit but that too is time consuming. So I’d say juice on the job ~~ fresh fruit at home.
Did you grow up in a small or big town? Did you like it?
Big Town. The Big Apple. Yes I Love it. When I was younger and my Maternal Grandmother and Aunts were alive I used to visit them in Dayton, Ohio. Talk about boring. No I could never live in a rural or suburban community where there is nothing to do and you must drive everywhere. Despite my complaints about the New York City MTA for Non-Drivers like me our Transit system makes New York an excellent place to live.
If you were to paint a picture of your childhood, what colors would you use?
All the Colors of the Rainbow because for me childhood was pretty much carefree. Red, Blue, Green, Purple, Orange… anything bright. It is only when I got to adulthood that things became murky grays and muddiness.
Ways to Relax List: Make a list of what relaxes you and helps you feel calm.
SLEEP!!!!!
Spending time with my brother Stephen who is an Awesome Autism Guy!! Hooray!!
DeBorah & Stephen 1961
Time with my cat Sylvester.
Sylvester Cat Yoga Pose
Sylvester Cat Yoga on the bed
Sylvester aka Undercover Kitty
Sylvester on Rumpled Bed
Sylvester in my old Laundry Bag
Sylvester Enjoying Palm Sunday
Sylvester Bright Eyes
Writing.
Photography in good weather.
Listening to music.
Watching videos/films/movies on Netflix and YouTube.
Going to any of New York City’s Botanic Gardens when the weather is good.
Hanging out in Central Park.
Spending time exploring the streets, places and faces of Harlem my Dad’s birthplace and where he grew up. Also one of the greatest and best Black History spots!!
Attending Cultural Events in New York.
Going to the beach even though I have not done this in years. With my work schedule virtually no time.
Visiting Museums other than the one that I work for!
Reading even though I’ve had to cut back because of problems with my eyesight.
Optional Bonus question: What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up?
Passed an exam and obtained a license required for my job.
As for the upcoming week perhaps I can go back to getting my B 12 shots. I had to stop because of meetings with my brother Stephen’s Group Home/Residence and his training center, then last Friday I had to take that professional exam. Since not receiving my B 12 shots I’ve noticed I’ve been more tired. Self-care is so difficult because with my long hours at work and caring for Stephen my needs fall to the bottom of the list. Of course as you all know I Love my brother Stephen more than anything so I’m willing to sacrifice my time for his. He is more important. I always wonder about these folks who talk about Self-Care. They must not work, be retired, or are self-employed or just filthy rich!!
Picture courtesy of Cee Neuner!! ❤
Woman’s March On New York
I was not able to be there but I salute all the people who participated!! We the People will make Our Voices Heard!!
Today was awesome. Protesting awareness of women’s rights, was just one of many issues being called out today. Being able to protest with my family was a great highlight of the day. My son held up until we broke from the crowd before hitting Trump Tower. Below are just a few images of many .
Women’s March – Around the World
Women can and will change the world!!
Happiness – a fervent pursuit and fleeting fulfillment
Happiness is temporary and conditional whereas Joy is eternal even in the midst of sadness and sorrow.
Sometimes we can appear to have it all but lack the one thing we desire the most: happiness. I recently ran into a successful friend who on the exterior seems happy, but within a short few minutes she let me know that she’s actually not happy. How often do we give off the appearance of happiness without having an ounce of it? Happiness cannot be bought or achieved yet it is a result of a purchase or an accomplishment. It is temporary but a necessary pleasure of the human experience. If only happiness could be a constant state of our existence then we would cease to chase it with purchases, achievements or experiences.
After much personal soul searching, I realized there are two types of happiness – the first is fleeting and the second is named ‘true happiness’ that is seemingly disguised as maturity. The first type of happiness is…
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