Category: Personal Experiences
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Is Failure a Part of Progress
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How Many Times Do I Have to Try? Hey Reader, At 59, I’ve found myself asking, “How many times do I have to try to get this right?” More often than I’d like to admit. It’s a question that constantly nags at me, maybe in the stillness of a late night when I’m trying to… Read more
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De-fogging – An Encouragement
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“Keep pushing forward, even when the path is uncertain, for greatness awaits those who persist.” – Martin Luther King Jr., Speech at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church (1957) Faith in the Clearing When life feels clouded and sorrow, confusion, or weariness settle like fog over your spirit, remember this: God is not absent in the mist.… Read more
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Some days are like…
Are you in the climbing mode? I am busy climbing a tough mountain, so many overwhelming things to overcome, like going through piles of notes, sorting things out by categories, and searching which folder I saved my last story. Okay, I am breathing slowly, I am praying, but I still want to scream! 😱 I… Read more
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The Any Day Journal – 11 The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone of Covid-19 Hi Readers, I am sharing excerpts from my journal, The Twilight Zone of COVID-19. These reflections capture moments of resilience, humour, and humanity during an extraordinary time. This isn’t about returning to the past; it’s about exploring how those experiences shaped us and the lessons we learned. The Twilight Zone… Read more
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The Prophecy of Metal Monsters
Previously titled: Counting the Cost of Artificial Intelligence-Edited February 2026 I call it Artificial Technology, Man’s Intelligence.–jjf A Rant The Prophecy of Metal Monsters I feel stuck in the chaos of modern life, forced to play the role of ringmaster, trying to manage a flood of digital challenges. New apps keep popping up everywhere, crowding… Read more
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Mathematics of Love
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I will revisit this post…stay tuned💛 Time to lift the stress… Okay, dear readers, I couldn’t resist; I toyed with my words and landed on ‘Mathematics of Love.’ Indulge me, and see if you can add a line or multiply the fun (but please, no division!). Winking emoji here…lol Mathematics of Love Love plus love… Read more
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Another Yearning- Dreaming of Home
Dreaming of Home A free verse or prose on my thoughts, woven together from my journal. – jjf /1 I stand atop this frozen hill, where I’ve learned to bury my ache, I’ve dropped each pang, a heavy stone into the well of my silence. I wait, shivering, for a flicker of hope to pull… Read more
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A Pun of Trouble
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“A Pun of Trouble” reflects the personal challenges and resilience faced in times of adversity. I draw from my own experiences to connect with and inspire those who have encountered similar struggles. The title is a play on the word “trouble,” highlighting both the difficulties encountered and the subtle, nuanced meanings that life’s challenges can… Read more
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A Daughter’s Tribute: Farewell to Our Father
(The original title is An Elegy For Our Father; I left out his name for public posting.) With a heavy heart, I reach out to my online community, where I feel safe and supported. I regret to inform you that my father passed away on the 18th of February, 2025. The enormity of this loss… Read more
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Stricken Souls – A Poem
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Stricken Souls Grief is an unwelcome companion that has intertwined itself with my life. Four friends of mine have been taken far too soon: one at the hands of her partner, one suddenly without warning, one by the relentless grip of cancer, and another by the ravages of COVID. Each loss has carved a unique… Read more
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