Post #175 – Animal Affection with a Touch of Humor

I need a fishing rod Tastes like chicken saith the giraffe I thought they would look more like me I think I can, I think I can And the Guinness world record for most amazing Mom goes to . . . Let me help you They said they [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/29/post-175-animal-affection-with-a-touch-of-humor/

Post #174 – When Mom’s Trailer Burned to the Ground and a Poem

Mom wasn’t home that day but when she returned her home was in ashes. All her possessions vanished, along with irreplaceable family photos and memorabilia. I wrote my first children’s book when I was eleven with pencil and paper. It died in the fire too. Poor Mom. I [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/28/post-174-when-moms-trailer-burned-to-the-ground-and-a-poem/

Originally Posted on Boundless Blessing by Kamal

Originally posted on Boundless Blessing by Kamal. I tried to reblog but it did not work. So I copy and pasted it. This is an excellent post. Why Worry…………. There is an excellent ‘Irish Philosophy’ that says it so perfectly on the topic for today:  “Why Worry”.  In simple words it tells us [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/27/originally-posted-on-boundless-blessing-by-kamal/

10 Ways to Stop Child Abuse

BOYHOOD SHADOWS PROJECT 1. Act on your suspicions. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, trust your instincts. Suspected abuse is enough of a reason to make a report to the authorities. You do not need proof. 2. Be aware of unexplain...
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Post #173 – History and Unexpected Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving day is celebrated mainly in America and Canada. Much like the annual harvest festivals celebrated in other countries throughout the world.Thanksgiving Day was meant to pay our homage to the Almighty for this bountiful harvest. While the purpose and origin of the concept remain the same, the [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/24/post-173-history-and-unexpected-ways-to-celebrate-thanksgiving/

Post #172 – Dismantled – A Poem

Dismantled by my abusers Years of mental, emotional, and physical torture They thought they won So did I But within me a flickering candle of hope Ignited Extinguishing their power over me. Filed under: Encouragement, Poems, Poetry Tagged: author, inspirational, non-fiction, poem, poetry, positive thinking, writer
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/22/post-172-dismantled-a-poem/

Post #171 – Wildflower: a story of survival and resilience – Published

Finally Six long years of rewriting and editing, editing, editing, until my eyes burned. The tedious process was worth it. My book is now available on Kindle here: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_18?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=wildflower+a+story+of+survival&sprefix=wildflower+a+story%2Caps%2C158&crid=O87HMET7JW3O You can view the first few chapters on Look Inside. I would be honored if you would take a [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/21/post-171-wildflower-a-story-of-survival-and-resilience-published/

55 Little Known Facts about Human Trafficking

Fact Retriever By Karin Lehnardt, Senior Writer - Published September 20, 2016 Approximately 75-80% of human trafficking is for sex. Researchers note that sex trafficking plays a major role in the spread of HIV. There are more ...
http://www.slaveryshatterslives.com/2016/11/21/55-little-known-facts-about-human-trafficking/

Post #170 – Quiet Rest – A Poem

      There dwells a hole within my heart       Only one can fill.       An exquisite space,       So peaceful and so still.         A place of quiet rest,       All weights are set aside.       His love enraptures the emptiness       And fills the [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/20/post-170-quiet-rest-a-poem/

Post #169 – New Travel Photos and A Diagnostic Journey

It’s been a long two weeks or maybe a month. I have had several doctor appointments along with diagnostic and home study medical tests. A nocturnal pulse oximetry test, ultrasounds of legs and aortic region, x-rays, CAT scan, ugh. My cardiologist is concerned about my blood flow because [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/19/post-169-new-travel-photos-and-a-diagnostic-journey/

Post #168 – Soulful Creatures – Precious Photographs

Bear Hug Brown Bear and Cub Nap Time for These Precious Chimps   Wallaby Mama and Joey Native to Australia and New Guinea   Lion Cub Lovin Mama Mama Alpaca Kissing Baby Cria Native to South America Mama Kangaroo Hugging Joey Native to AustraliaFiled [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/14/post-168-soulful-creatures-precious-photographs/

Post #167 – Wordless Wednesday

Filed under: photography, Wordless Wednesday Tagged: Humor, photography, Uplifting, Wordless Wednesday
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/09/post-167-wordless-wednesday/

1 in 3 Girls and 1 in 5 Boys Are Sexually Abused Before The Age of Eighteen

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1 in 3 Girls and 1 in 5 Boys Are Sexually Abused Before The Age of Eighteen

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Post #166 – Lonely Romance – A Poem

The moon slept on that lonely dirt road As the clouds wept muddying the ground A Victorian house set at the top of the soggy hill My sweetheart’s home I drove in circles for hours wondering why she left me. Her graceful silhouette waltzes as a gentle breeze [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/07/post-166-lonely-romance-a-poem/

Post #165 – So, You’re Writing a Book Says the Cat

Professional writers are compelled to read   Give your characters dimension When your alter-ego changes your passages You finally got an agent! Everyone wants you to autograph your book Now that you re a famous author Sources: Deviant art and GiphyFiled under: Author, Humor, Saturday Morning Funnies Tagged: author, gifs, [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/05/post-165-so-youre-writing-a-book-says-the-cat/

50 Facts about Domestic Violence

Huffington Post Contributor: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/soraya-chemaly/50-actual-facts-about-dom_b_2193904.html Number of U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan and Iraq: 6,614: Number of women, in the same period, killed as the result of do...
http://www.slaveryshatterslives.com/2016/11/04/50-facts-about-domestic-violence/

Post #164 – Words of Wisdom from Ordinary People

To me, a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug. ~ Helen Keller “An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.”  ~ Martin Buber God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/04/post-163-words-of-wisdom-from-ordinary-people/

50 Facts about Domestic Violence

Huffington Post Contributor: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/soraya-chemaly/50-actual-facts-about-dom_b_2193904.html Number of U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan and Iraq: 6,614: Number of women, in the same period, killed as the result of do...
http://www.slaveryshatterslives.com/2016/11/04/50-facts-about-domestic-violence/

Post #163 – Words of Wisdom from Ordinary People

To me, a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug. ~ Helen Keller “An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.”  ~ Martin Buber God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, [ ]
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/04/post-163-words-of-wisdom-from-ordinary-people/

Post #162 – Celebrating 65

So, Sunday was my actual birthday (Medicare!)
https://nancyjeanwalker.me/2016/11/03/post-162-celebrating-65/