tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68997356128829419962024-02-01T19:02:46.755-08:00My Words and MeUsing the power of words to change the world!
cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-81417908037447186312018-12-06T16:06:00.001-08:002018-12-06T16:06:39.641-08:00The Library<br />
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I can meet a perfect stranger, fall in and out of love in one day.<br />
I can see places I've never been before, whether near or far away.<br />
I can join with other readers or just sit by myself.<br />
Still, my chance to enter another world is there on a shelf.<br />
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I can find well known classics or books not known by all.<br />
And if i wanted to know my heritage, history books heed my call.<br />
I can learn a new language; find out how to get a degree.<br />
And I can keep up with the latest news at my local library.<br />
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I can surf the internet; research til my heart's content.<br />
I can make each visit special, more like a spectacular event!<br />
I can check out a video if it's something I want to see.<br />
And if I'd rather hear a song, I can just look for a cd.<br />
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I can photocopy or laminate items; there's so much one can do<br />
And fun, inspirational and educational events are offered too.<br />
If you question the importance of the library, just take a look and see<br />
How much of an impact this institution makes in each community!<br />
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cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-17657869982171581772014-12-14T18:04:00.002-08:002014-12-14T18:04:57.016-08:00December 14 2014<br />
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What a year in review. Looking back, I wonder what would I have done differently. What can I do in the future to bring a different outcome? The beauty of life is not living with regrets but rather learning from the past. The past cannot be changed but the future can! I vow to talk less and listen more, to continue to think outside the box. It's o.k. to be different. I will find things about myself to like rather than announcing all my faults. I will be good to me. I deserve it. I want to learn one new thing a day, and remember what I learned for future references. I want to keep in touch with family and friends and reunite with others I have gone too long not speaking to. And writing, my passion, will no longer take a back seat to everything else in my life. Did I make this same promise last year this time? Who knows. Well, I really mean it this time! What about you. What has this year taught you and what are you going to do about it!cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-62464392564195891442014-09-11T08:09:00.000-07:002014-09-11T08:09:04.753-07:00<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Recently, media has given much attention to the Ray Rice video. However domestic violence has always been a growing problem. With October, being domestic violence awareness month, even more attention will be shed on ways in which we can help control and hopefully end domestic violence on all fronts. "Breaking the Silence" contains stories and tips on ways of helping to defeat this continual epidemic as it threatens to break the family bonds within our society... Get your free ebook download today! Offer ends Saturday, September 13th....</span><br />
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Remember that January is Bath Safety Month. Watch for items or actions that may cause a serious accident during bath time. According to a survey by Consumer Product Safety Commission, an average of 370 people in the U.S. suffer bathtub or shower related injuries each day. Accidents include falls, slips, and hot water burns. People with limited mobility need to be extra cautious.</div>
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Excited about being a part of a new release by Sarah's Refuge, Inc called BREAKING THE SILENCE: VICTIM NO MORE. It includes stories and writings of domestic abuse victims and informational material about rape and domestic abuse. Also included is a personalized safety plan for anyone thinking about leaving an abusive relationship. The initial book signing is tonight but the message is ongoing: The best way to challenge domestic abuse is to stand up and speak out!cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-32420796365636123312013-02-17T20:09:00.000-08:002013-02-17T20:43:42.769-08:00The Secrets to Publishing Revealed!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since meeting Diane, I have been in awe at the magnitude of knowledge that she has displayed in publishing and promoting books while starting her own publishing company. For those who want to enter or excel in the world of publishing, she presents tips that keep it simple. Writers need to be given information that they can use. Diane is your go to person, not just because of her intense research behind her presentations but because of her real life examples of how these principles actually work. I congratulate Mrs. Wolfe in the book that so many have been waiting for. Finally, it is here!<br />
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cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-91230764542870862902012-11-27T21:55:00.001-08:002012-11-27T21:55:37.083-08:00<br />
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"I am a writer, a writer am I. </div>
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Why I am, why I started, I don't know why.</div>
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Untouchable, inseparable, my words and me!"</div>
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Although I've written all my life, it has taken me a while to understand the true power and weight that words carry. Many people speak, write, text, or email words not realizing their power is everlasting and cannot be easily taken back. As a writer, I think I have to be even more aware of where words can lead a person They can make or break a person's willpower or ability to get along with others. A writer, in order to grow, must learn how to write things that make a person not only read what is written, but feel what is being said. I guess my everyday secret prayer is for my words to continue to positively touch the lives of others....cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-79501218698737874892012-11-26T22:07:00.004-08:002012-11-27T21:35:07.673-08:00Many women allow themselves to remain in abusive relationships or to be treated unfairly because of low self esteem. If you are someone who needs to realize your true value, please listen to the words of this song I posted on youtube....<br />
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http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/entertainment/15465943/dallas-star-larry-hagman-dies-at-81-family/cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-38053596664452726012012-05-27T16:01:00.001-07:002012-05-27T16:01:24.847-07:00<a href="http://jesus-loves-you.org/?p=7173&utm_source=jly&utm_medium=email&utm_term=video&utm_content=hears&utm_campaign=5-25-12_2am">http://jesus-loves-you.org/?p=7173&utm_source=jly&utm_medium=email&utm_term=video&utm_content=hears&utm_campaign=5-25-12_2am</a>
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I'm thinking that a person shouldn't have to wait until they are this age or until insurance decides to cover it. They should be able to have surgery as soon as feasibly healthy. I'm glad this young lady gets to hear now.cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-53307294032693947712012-05-18T20:38:00.003-07:002012-05-18T20:38:17.812-07:00May is arthritis awareness month. <a href="http://www.whathealth.com/awareness/event/arthritis.html">http://www.whathealth.com/awareness/event/arthritis.html</a>cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-71087428928452792742012-05-18T20:33:00.002-07:002012-05-18T20:33:51.435-07:00I almost made it to the end of the April challenge. Oh, well, as Scarlett would say, there's "tomorrow" as in next year!cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-25097605360630769612012-04-22T19:42:00.000-07:002012-04-22T19:42:42.875-07:00S is for <b>"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious". </b>Yes, give me something that challenges me. Don't throw me the easy stuff. I want to know that I've done something that few people have taken the time to do. And, I want it to be impressive. O.K. Easy is good sometimes, but anyone can do easy. It is those things that surpass the ordinary that stand out in a crowd. What makes <b>"supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" </b>such a challenge? Is it just the spelling? Is it the fact that hardly anyone knows what it means or that there is no meaning for it? Or is the sheer power of how it sounds when pronounced correctly? We can learn a lot from this word. One, how to think and dream big. Two, how to face and conquer uncertainties and eventually overcome them. And the list could probably go on. cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-85475438968341069062012-04-21T20:25:00.000-07:002012-04-21T20:25:15.662-07:00R is for resilience. Resilient is defined as "<span class="ssens">tending to recover from or adjust easily to <a class="d_link" href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misfortune">misfortune</a> or change </span>" That is my watchword for the rest of the year. Go ahead and throw those situations my way. I will do just as I have in the past and bounce back. It may not be easy. I may shed some tears or lose a few winks at night but the outcome will remain the same. I know that there is a reason for all things and most things tend to work themselves out in time. No, I am not living in a fairy tale. There will continue to be some situations that will throw me for a spin as they would for anyone. However, for every problem, there is a solution. We may not agree with that solution or outcome but in the end, we realize that we cannot control everything. So, although some things do not go our way, we can fight back with the determination to move forward, not backwards.So here's to perfecting the advice to "get back up, brush yourself off, and start all over again!"cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-41111025345044279422012-04-21T20:11:00.002-07:002012-04-21T20:11:36.833-07:00Q is for questions. I remember a motivational speaker once said that one way to get the right answers in life is to start by asking the right questions. No question is too dumb. Questions help you to clarify the facts and often to learn something new. Questions can help you grow. No one should feel that they are above wanting to know more. Acquisition of knowledge is a lifelong process. And it all begins by asking questions!cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-64132529042893395382012-04-21T20:05:00.000-07:002012-04-21T20:05:16.458-07:00P is for positive. Yes, I want to stay focused on the positive. Many times, I see myself overcome by negative thoughts and pretty soon negative words follow. I then have to catch myself and say, "Stop. Don't do it!" I am also encouraged by those who continue to be positive despite the circumstances that surround them. It is very enlightening to see that there are some who can see the bright side of any situation. It is not always easy but it is possible. And knowing that when I remain positive, it can have a rippling effect on those around me. Yes, that is one of my mid-year resolutions. To let the positive thoughts overshadow the not so positive ones.cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-23559722992531535412012-04-20T18:42:00.000-07:002012-04-20T18:42:21.144-07:00O is for overwhelming. And yes, this has been an overwhelming week for I never would have thought that I would have fallen this far behind in the A to Z challenge. But I will not be deterred. I will make a commitment to not let the cares of life overwhelm me to the point that I am paralyzed when it comes to accomplishing my goals. An easy promise you might say. It is a challenge in many ways but nevertheless my desire to reach for my dreams seem to somehow always push me past potential obstacles that could lead me down the wrong path. As I look around me and see so many others who seem to be overwhelmed by the cares of life, I am more determined to not become a statistic to giving in to defeat. How do I describe myself? Overwhelmed but overcoming every step of the way....cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-53329252208960709272012-04-16T20:29:00.000-07:002012-04-16T20:29:43.631-07:00N is for "now." The time is now. Why do you continually put things off for tomorrow. Tomorrow should be left open for new opportunities. If I could improve on one thing, I would choose the ability to avoid procrastination. You may not accomplish everything that you set out to do. However you should be able to take the steps needed to move you to the next level.cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-54556116693439133052012-04-14T19:18:00.002-07:002012-04-14T19:18:41.438-07:00M is for......? Who would have thought that I would have begun getting "stumped" this early in the A to Z challenge. Let's see, music, no. Magic, no. Mystery, no. I know! M is for "Make it Happen." How much time do you have left on earth? Does it really matter if you live each day to the fullest? We often procrastinate, waiting for the "right" time and the right time never seems to show up. I often tell others, don't wait for good fortune to fall in your lap. Instead, make it happen! Life is a constant battle of the wills. So the question becomes, "Will you do this or will you do that?" I can't promise you that determination will get you everything you want but it will get you more than you will ever have without it. So do it for yourself, your family, and all those others who are waiting to be inspired by you. The world is exploding with people who are waiting to say, "If she can do it, so can I." cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-13949883100592987102012-04-12T20:35:00.000-07:002012-04-12T20:35:08.628-07:00L is for lyrics. As a songwriter, that is one of my specialties. I love writing lyrics that make people feel, think, and believe! I often struggle over a piece of music for days or even weeks to find the right words to bring the song together. It means nothing for me to continuously change a phrase or line until I feel that "ah ha" moment. Many people are fascinated with singers. I, on the other hand, am always fascinated with the writer of those lyrics. I often question, what a person must have been going through or feeling when they wrote the words. I also question how many people will eventually be touched by a phrase that they love because it explains exactly how they felt but were unable to find the words of their own. One of the lines from a song tBarry Manilow, "I write the songs that make the whole world sing... I am music and I write the songs!!!!!cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-64454255410126736112012-04-11T19:51:00.000-07:002012-04-11T19:51:49.827-07:00K is for keys! In the field that I work in, mental health, I am surrounded by locked doors. However, I am not overwhelmed by this fact because I have the key to get through most of the doors that I want to get through. And, in life, I am comforted by this same revelation. That is the fact that the sky is the limit to me as long as I have the "key" to open up the door to more and more opportunities. I know these "keys" are in my possession and I plan to use them to my advantage. Unlike so many who act as though they are bound by their insecurities, I am freed by the knowledge that I carry the secret tool that will take me to heights unimaginable!,,,,cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-68037485112472079492012-04-10T20:04:00.000-07:002012-04-10T20:04:26.693-07:00J is for jump. Jump into it! Jump into success. Jump into those habits that will get you there. If all else fails continue to move in the direction that takes you closer to your goals. Jumping means taking chances. Remember the first time you jumped into 12 feet of water after just learning how to swim? Many times when you jump, it's hit or miss. But that's the excitement of life. Taking chances without having all the answers. And believing when there's no real proof in sight. What if everyone was afraid to jump? Would we have all of the wonderful inventions and privileges we enjoy today? Just think. Someone has got to be brave enough to take the plunge. Why not you? Just do it!!!!!cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-3087416479347545932012-04-09T20:04:00.000-07:002012-04-09T20:04:24.867-07:00I is for ignorance. Usually I would try to stick with positive words on this a to z challenge. However, sometimes the negative words can have more of an impact than the positive ones. I think the definition of this word is sometimes misinterpreted and those who are truly ignorant are never said to be so and some who are called ignorant are not ignorant at all. Even God was concerned and knew the consequences of ignorance when he stated in Hosea 4:6, "My people perish for a lack of wisdom". So, who am I not to agree with the seriousness of this matter? And why do I even dwell on a word with such negative connotations? Because, with ignorance comes the burden of fear, hatred, and violence. When we don't strive to understand something or someone different than ourselves, we often turn to tactics that we later regret but can't easily undo. Where am I heading with this? LET GO OF IGNORANCE! Open your mind to the fact that you still have a long way to go in life and a lot to learn about others and those things around you. Things are not always what they seem. No matter how much education you have, you will never know or understand everything. So open your mind to listening to others and experiencing new things. Stop being judgmental and allow yourself to walk in another person's shoes. If you really open your mind to what someone else is going through, you'd really be surprised. Of course the world will never be totally rid of ignorance, but we all can go a long way in keeping it in its place!cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899735612882941996.post-26834308673526296652012-04-08T22:30:00.003-07:002012-04-08T22:30:44.287-07:00H is for healing. When you are a writer, many times you may feel confused about what to do with this gift if it is not as lucrative as you thought it was going to be. However, there are a select few who realize that there is a greater return than money for spreading words of inspiration. Greeting cards have become such an inspiration because of their ability to help a person to heal. As writers, we should never quit in our quest to write until one more soul is touched, one less heart is broken, and one more mind is challenged.cd suttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03364547677526631825noreply@blogger.com3