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#HAWAC #Care Page for the newly diagnosed #TBI #brain injury patient.” by Janice Tindle
The WEGOHEALTH Activist 30 Day Writing Challenge, Day 26 “Time to use all your knowledge and experience as an HA! Create a “Care Page” for newly diagnosed patients. Pull together 5 of your own blogs that could help a newly … Continue reading
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#HAWMC #TBI #Writing ” I write, therefore I am.” by Janice Tindle
The WEGOHEALTH Activist 30-Day Writing Challenge, Day 20 “What has been the highlight of your health activist journey? We want to hear all about it, perhaps a conference, a podcast or meeting a fellow HA. What made this experience so … Continue reading
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#HAWMC #Beauty #Writer ” I am uniquely beautiful.” by Janice Tindle
The WEGOHEALTH Activist 30-Day Writing Challenge, Day 21 “Monday Motivation: What’s your life slogan? Explain what words or mantra that keep you going.” So if you have been reading all month, then you know that my mantra is, ” I … Continue reading
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#HAWMC ” Please Leave The Area Immediately!” by Janice Tindle
The WEGOHEALTH Activist 30 Day Writing Challenge Day 19 “Everyone has tough days, but how do you pull yourself out of the rut? Maybe you blog, repeat affirmations or listen to a favorite playlist. Write about what tools, tips or practices you … Continue reading
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#HAWMC The White Chocolate Swan by Janice Tindle
The WEGOHEALTH Activist 30 Day Writing Challenge Day 13 “What’s the best thing that happened to you this week? Maybe you got great news or maybe ice cream was on sale- write about it and relive it!” She was a … Continue reading
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#HAWAC “I think I can…I think I can…Getting in touch with my inner Little Engine.” by Janice Tindle
The WEGOHEALTH Activist 30-Day Writing Challenge Day 8 ” Little Engine Post. Write a list post with 10-15 lines that start each with “I think I can…” Write 5 lines at the end that start with “I know I can.” … Continue reading
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HAWMC Day 6 “Wonder Woman” by Janice Tindle
The WEGOHEALTH Activist 30 Day Writing Challenge Day 6 “Superpower Sunday! If you had a superpower – what would it be? How would you use it?” This is easy. Do you remember the Micheal Keaton movie “Multipilicity?” He wished for … Continue reading
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#HAWMC WEGOHEALTH Activist Writing Challenge Day 3 by Janice Tindle
The WEGOHEALTH Activist Writing Challenge Day 3 “Quotation Inspiration. Find a quote that inspires you (either positively or negatively) and free write about it for 15 minutes.” This is easy. ” I never give up.” – Janice Tindle For me, … Continue reading
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#HAWMC WEGOHEALTH Activist Writing Challenge Day 2 by Janice Tindle
The WEGOHEALTH Activist Writing Challenge Day 2 “Every great writer has their own process! What’s the blogging process look like for you? Do you set aside time each week to write or do you wait until the inspiration hits? … Continue reading
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Dear Lord, Please Grant Me Patience by Janice Tindle
Please grant me patience to deal with my brain, Because the world goes by like a loud freight train. Please grant me patience to deal with my heart, Because I can never seem to finish the projects that I start. … Continue reading
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This Blog just received a WEGO Nomination!
This blog was nominated for Best In Show: Blog! Whoo Hoo! It IS an honor to be nominated! Thank you! Here’s the description: “Whose blog do you absolutely love? Their writing is exceptional, their “voice” admirable, and their writing is … Continue reading
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The Power Of Life by Janice Tindle
The shadows cross at midnight and I am alone again, Behind a curtain of umbiguity I wait for the sunrise. The treacherous hours where my soul cries while the dewdrops form – And quench all new life from the parched … Continue reading
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The Little Diva by Janice Tindle
The little girl sat quietly at the window, her puppy sleeping peacefully in her lap. A phonograph record was playing loudly an opera by Verdi. She closed her eyes and envisioned herself as the soprano in a beautiful red velvet … Continue reading
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The Mosiac Of The Broken Mind by Janice Tindle
He asked me to take his hand and follow him into the deep, dark cavern of his soul. I hesitated, but he was alone and afraid to take the journey, so I paid the toll. I saw the valleys of … Continue reading
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Looking Back by Janice Tindle
I’d like go back to Before John Lennon was gunned down, Before the Beatles broke up, Before ticket prices were a days wage, Before record stores went under, And there was only one Main St. I’d like to go back … Continue reading
A Message For Those Who Have A Life Changing Disability by Janice Tindle
“I don’t think I’ll ever be happy again,” is the worst thing you can say to yourself. You WILL be happy again. Tell yourself that. You will. I promise. Maybe not all day long, but you’ll have moments. Everyday, do … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, Disability, dystonia, grief loss, hope, invisable disabilty, migraine, movement disorder, never give up, traumatic brain injury
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To Be Still by Janice Tindle
Oh! To be still- To lay down and not feel the war within, The muscles, like revving engines, Raring to go, ramping, ramping, and off! Off into a race to nowhere. The twists and turns, the dangerous road of pharma, … Continue reading
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The Storytellers /Written by Janice Tindle
I have always loved a good story. My love of storytelling began with my father and my grandmother. My father told me stories about his time in the South Seas during World War II where he was stationed in the … Continue reading
The Misunderstanding /Written by Janice Tindle
I have a traumatic brain injury and so I am misunderstood quite often. I am sure it happens to everyone. It hurts when someone misunderstands you, but it hurts even more when you apologize and they refuse to accept your … Continue reading
The Flawed, The Broken, and The Beautiful /Written by Janice Tindle
I recently found myself inspired by a bit of broken pottery. That pottery made me think about the value we place on inanimate objects. Who knows why a certain object has a special attractiveness to us. We see it, we … Continue reading
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Why Resale Shopping Is A Better Shopping Choice /Written by Janice Tindle
Someone made a comment about feeling bad about getting a deal at a thrift store. They felt they were taking advantage of someone else’s misfortunes. Perhaps someone died. Downsized. Had to move away or into a nursing home. All true. … Continue reading
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A Token Of Love /Written by Janice Tindle
“I’ll never take it off!” Mary Elizabeth giggled with delight as he put it on her wrist. It was the most beautiful bracelet she had ever seen. It was so well made, it looked like the real thing. But she … Continue reading
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Tagged family, heirloom, jewerly, jomaz, keepsake, love, marriage, romance, sentimental, tradition
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“I’ll Be With You In A Minute!” /Written by Janice Tindle
I was sitting on a park bench some years ago, enjoying a nice summer day while taking a break from a hospital visit. I don’t remember why I was there, but there was a lovely park across the street and … Continue reading
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The Chocolate Squirrel /Written by Janice Tindle
It was a warm, sunny Spring day. Easter had come and gone and the neighbors had all put their trash out for pick up. It was not uncommon for the crows to poke through plastic trash bags and this reason, … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, cherished moments, childhood memories, chocolate, humor, observations, Poetry, precious moments, reflections, sarris candies, sentimental, short story, squirrel, suburbs
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Dangle The Carrot /Written by Janice Tindle
You can dangle the carrot all day if you want;the smart bunnies will always find the land with the choicest clover. I have personally observed this in our own backyard. We have an organic yard, so bunnies in the evening … Continue reading
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Tagged amusing, animals, clover, gless, joy, organic, tales
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The Organic Sinner /Written by Janice Tindle
In the book, Critters: Adventures In Wildest Suburbia by A.B.C. Whipple, published by St. Martin’s Press, 1994, states on page 41, paragraph 3, that ” C. Merriam Hart, a Naturalist, reported that a squirrel hearing a musical instrument or recording … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, bible, blog, food, God, life, meat, Noah, organic, vegetarian, who's better paleos or vegans
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The Treasure In The Trailer /Written by Janice Tindle
In a monetary sense, she wasn’t a wealthy woman. She lived in a mobile home in a mobile home park. Not one a fancy one, just an ordinary one, with vintage and new mobile homes living side by side. My … Continue reading
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The Doll In The Box /Written by Janice Tindle
When I was a little girl, my Grandma had a China doll she kept in a box in the living room closet. It was a gift from her younger brother, Joseph. He had bought the doll when he was a … Continue reading
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The Curious Case Of The Disappearing Cough Drops /Written by Janice Tindle
The old man was sitting in his favorite chair in the living room watching the six o’clock news. He had been using oxygen since he was first diagnosed with emphysema and COPD. By his chair was a round side table … Continue reading
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The Caring One /Written by Janice Tindle
The light from the blue moon shone across the porcelain giving the bathroom an eery feel. He stared at his reflection in the mirror. There was an exhausted old man staring back at him. He was just fifty-three years old. … Continue reading
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The Power Of Politeness Is In The Word /Written by Janice Tindle
“My bad!” Have you been given this as a form of apology? How did it make you feel? Satisfied? Vindicated? Resolved? Did it seem sincere? Did it sound like any restitution was forthcoming? It is a feeble act of taking … Continue reading
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Tagged behavior, conduct, conversation, culture, editorial, enterntainment, inspirational, learning, life, manners, polite, positive, power, reflections, rude, society, spiritual, Word
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The Pittsburgh Chair /Written by Janice Tindle
No, it is not a seat on the symphony board or even in the orchestra. I’m talking about the chair that is put out in the street to save a parking spot. Iconic tradition. It can be found in a … Continue reading
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Tagged choices, family, honor, humor, obey, parking, Pittsburgh chair, respect, tradition
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Light To My Roadway /Written by Janice Tindle
I don’t know if you have ever had to try to get something from city government, but it can be a real headache. A simple request often has to go through a lot of red tape, meetings, and mounds of … Continue reading
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Tender Tears /Written by Janice Tindle
They sat on the sofa, side by side, holding hands. “I miss you”, she said. “I miss you too”, she answered. Their heads bowed together, as the tears ran down the two woman’s faces. “We have to find a way … Continue reading
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Tagged best friends, cherished moments, children, elderly parents, family, love, mothers and daughters, precious moments, sentimental, time
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The College Next Door by Janice Tindle
There were no hallowed halls, no marble floors or columns. No grand winding staircase nor high domed ceiling. No pendant chandelier nor moulded wood panels. But there were beautiful plaster walls and ceilings with plaster moulding. Inside those walls were … Continue reading
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The One Legged Visitor /Written by Janice Tindle
The front door was open and it framed my view as he came on crutches up the walk. My cousin Carol was behind him. He wore a green dress uniform. I had never seen a real soldier before today. His … Continue reading
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Cry Tomorrow /Written by Janice Tindle
I knew it was over. In the same way you know the end of the day is over. There was nothing I could do about it but watch it all disappear. Every laugh, every sigh, every whisper, every soft caress, … Continue reading
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Valerie; You’re Gonna Make It After All! /Written by Janice Tindle
Last March, I wrote a piece about America’s sweetheart, Valerie Harper, who had been given a terminal cancer diagnosis. Things looked grim. But not Valerie! She went on an unprecedented whirlwind of interviews and appearances, talking to her beloved public … Continue reading →