Stressed

With Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years just around the corner, we are all facing stress of some kind.
Hope this will help you. Have a wonderful and grateful Thanksgiving. A blessed Christmas, remember who we are honoring, and it is not ourselves. A New Year filled with hope for the future. Love your family, you may not have tomorrow. Prying everyone has a stress free season.



                                                                Stressed


     On Face Book you can learn so many things. There are hundreds of post a day. I try to watch who I am connected to. If language or content becomes offensive, I simply unlike them. I have that control.
     A few days ago someone posted, "stressed turned around is desserts." I had never realized that before and I liked it very much. It gave me a lot to think about.
     When we are stressed, often a friend will show up with a hot cup of coffee or tea and a piece of cherry pie or chocolate cake. What a difference that act of kindness makes. Our stress level is suddenly more bearable.
     The stress causer may not be gone, but knowing someone cares and that they are there for you, makes a world of difference. So next time you are stressed or know someone who is, reach out and turn it into a time for desserts. A favorite dessert, a cup of coffee or tea takes the stress level way down.
    Learn to turn stressed times into times for desserts with a special friend.

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A Winter Day

 I don't write a lot of poetry but once in awhile things just come together. At our December ACW meeting, we share stories about Christmas or winter and I was having a hard time finding anything to write. But, I have learned from our group that we can come up with something a lot faster than we think. All it takes is a word or a phrase to get us started. So I started by listing words that pertained to Christmas or winter. To my delight within an hour I had written 3 pieces and working on another. At least one I will share with the group next month.This is one that I wrote about winter. I'm not a fan of winter or hot summer time. This is alternatives to being out side in the winter cold. I'd rather celebrate winter in other ways. I'm thankful for the Ozark Chapter of American Christian Writers, for all I have learned and what I learn each month. When sharing and critiquing one another's work I find it to be very constructive encouragement. Find a group in your area even if all you do is journal.  You may find a writer hidden inside. Hope your day is beautiful and warm.
   


                                                              A Winter Day

                                           The wind, the snow, a cold winter day.
                                           Wrapped in a warm fleece blanket.
                                           Sipping a cup of hot coco and marshmallow cream.
                                           Watching the wildlife play in the new fallen snow.
                                           That's the way to celebrate, A Winter Day.

                                           The wind, the snow, a cold winter day.
                                           Dressed in warmth from head to toe.
                                           A cup of hot tea and homemade cookies.
                                           Our favorite games waiting for us to play.
                                           That's the way to celebrate, A Winter Day.

                                            The wind, the snow, a cold winter day.
                                            The table covered with a 500 to 1,000 piece puzzle.
                                            Family gathered all around, sorting the puzzle piece
                                            by piece, with lots of laughter and love.
                                            That's the way to celebrate, A Winter Day.

                                            The wind, the snow, a cold winter day.
                                            A good time to bake. Pecan pie, chocolate chip cookies,
                                            or a loaf of fresh banana bread. The fragrance in the house
                                            is a reminder of a childhood of long, long ago.
                                            That's the way to celebrate, A Winter Day.

                                            The wind, the snow, a cold winter day.
                                            The fireplace releasing its fire light and heat. Snuggled
                                            back in a recliner, with tissues ready when needed.
                                            Your favorite old movies ready to play.
                                            A beautiful end to this cold winter day.
                                            That's the way to celebrate, A Winter Day.
                                       

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