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Jude
I'm a silver-haired, word-filled, thought-filled, faith-living "passionista" who desires to inspire!
Interests: details. proofreading. editing. writing, singing, speaking, loving, friend-ing, walking, serving, being, doing, salting Hope and Light. Love to be a "cheerleader" - except without the skirt thingy...:)
Recent Activity
Yesterday I was responsible for an "estate yard sale" for my parents... both of which are in an Alzheimers' unit. Dementia- the evil beast that it is - took rational thinking and spent all their liquid assets before rational thinking... Continue reading
Posted Jul 22, 2012 at Adventures of a Passionista
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Sixteen and dressed in my first "dress-up" dress, arm in arm with a dad who had bravely ventured into uncharted waters (Daddy-Daughter Dance!) all for the sake of giving his little girl a great 16th birthday - we walked into... Continue reading
Posted Aug 11, 2011 at Adventures of a Passionista
...Judy M., Donna S., Janice R., Janice V., Paulette Y. , Kenita K. and countless other SLAYERS whom I adore. I found this poem and thought of you!!! With love and admiration... "CANCER SLAYER" by Sabrina Esposito, Vero Beach, Florida... Continue reading
Posted Jul 12, 2011 at Adventures of a Passionista
NWIN Law Enforcement Cops for a Cure will be heading to Chicago August 5 - 7 to walk - on purpose - 60 miles in 3 days. All for an amazing cause... The following is a re-write of an article... Continue reading
Posted Jul 11, 2011 at Adventures of a Passionista
"That's weird" I thought to myself, while rushing to make a medical appointment on time. "That lady is just standing there holding an empty dog leash but not looking for the dog and she's right in front of a clinic... Continue reading
Posted Jun 30, 2011 at Adventures of a Passionista
Struck by this quote today: “Sometimes a gal needs a vacation from who she really is.” Cedar Rapids (2011) Joan Ostrowski-Fox (Anne Heche) Initially, upon reading and dissecting it's intent, I pictured only wanton carrying-ons completely different than who I... Continue reading
Posted Jun 27, 2011 at Adventures of a Passionista
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Today: June 24, 2011 She was born June 24, 1934 Happy Birthday little Momma! I know when I arrive at your house, in a couple of hours, the birthday greetings will surprise you... and when we joke about how old... Continue reading
Posted Jun 24, 2011 at Adventures of a Passionista
A little over a year ago my life took a turn - it took many turns, actually, but one, in particular helped change the course of my future... I discovered a girl. She had just received the horrid diagnosis of... Continue reading
Posted Jun 22, 2011 at Adventures of a Passionista
My heart is heavy with the intensity of recent loss coupled with the poignant reminder that over the past 40 years of my 55, cancer has robbed me and our family of loved ones... It is an evil thief. Tonight's... Continue reading
Posted Jun 17, 2011 at Adventures of a Passionista
"So much work to do. So many more lives to touch. Onward and upward. Continue to look up - no limits." I received this encouragement this morning as result of fears being dissolved with the shocking revelation: I am very... Continue reading
Posted Jun 10, 2011 at Adventures of a Passionista
"a. The act of traveling from one place to another; a trip. b. A distance to be traveled or the time required for a trip." Journey. To say this has been an "interesting journey" thus far would imply that I'm... Continue reading
Posted Jun 8, 2011 at Adventures of a Passionista
Processing. Waiting. Wondering. Busying my mind. Processing. Researching. Waiting, waiting, is it Thursday (biopsy) yet? The ultrasound showed some normal stuff going on... which brings more into focus, and limits what can/ may/ may not "be". Waiting. I'm sure there... Continue reading
Posted Jun 7, 2011 at Adventures of a Passionista
It can create a little concern when you call to establish a new doctor / patient relationship and the nurse you speak with , upon hearing the issues/symptoms, asks you to hold, then returns to the phone and says, "doctor... Continue reading
Posted Jun 4, 2011 at Adventures of a Passionista
...but don't know exactly what... ...like when your body begins behaving in a way that is foreign to what you know of your body... For the past 5 years I have carried a "banner" of cancer awareness: honor your body,... Continue reading
Posted Jun 1, 2011 at Adventures of a Passionista
When Abby-Jill moved out of her "earth suit" into her HEAVENLY one and is now TRULY "dancing with the stars" , she left behind a world that was made far better by her contributions to it. I, for one, who... Continue reading
Posted May 27, 2011 at Adventures of a Passionista
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Mar 15, 2010