Jump Start Your Joy

Author: Paula

  • December 14: It’s a Miracle, a quote from “Boston Johnny”

    Day 14: Each of us has the potential to do great things ”Boston” Johnny Rhode is a 66 year old contestant on Season 12 of The Biggest Loser. In one episode, near the end of the season, all of the contestants come back to run a marathon. Johnny completed a FULL…

  • December 13: Free Owl Printable 2012 Calendar From My Owl Barn

    Day 13: Cute calendar to keep and share The blog My Owl Barn has an adorable Free Owl Printable 2012 calendar posted. You can choose from 45 different images to go with each month and customize it for yourself. What a lovely and generous free printable!! If you are creative,…

  • How to Make a Free Infinity Scarf

    I remember first spying jersey knit infinity scarves on Etsy a couple of years ago. I liked the ones that had several different strands of fabric, long and loopy. After doing a little research on jersey knit cotton, you learn that it’s the kind of fabric that doesn’t require any…

  • December 10: The Prayer of Saint Francis

    Day 10: Make me a channel of Your peace This is a video I made a couple of years ago, set to “The Prayer of Saint Francis,” sung by Cecilia. It’s one of my favorites. I needed to be reminded of this message as we approach Christmas. It’s so easy…

  • December 9: Helping Homeless Children, an Eye Opening Report from KQED’s Dave Iverson

    This morning on the way to work, I caught Dave Iverson’s Forum on our NPR station. The topic of the show was San Francisco’s homeless school children. I’ve got to say, the show really opened my eyes. Please, go listen. There are more than 2,000 homeless school children in San…

  • December 8: Losing Weight, Regaining Myself

    Day 8: Re-finding myself as I look at the reasons I’d gained weightAbout three months ago to the day, my family celebrated little Zoom’s first birthday. It was a lovely event. Family and friends came over for an elephant themed party. I owe you guys some photos of that party.…

  • December 7: Launch Yourself on Every Wave

    Day 7: Embrace the joy of jubilant moments “You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment.” – Henry David Thoreau As a child, I remember learning to body surf in San Diego with my family. There’s a science to getting yourself…

  • December 6: Free Christmas Ornaments or Focusing on What’s Important

    Day 6: Finding new ways to make Christmas traditions special with a 1 year old Zoom likes shiny things. He likes to grab them, to throw them, to put them in his mouth. I can’t stop him, he’s curious. I actually don’t want to stop him, it’s how he learns.…

  • December 5: Two Quotes to Keep Close at Heart and thoughts on Star Bellied Sneeches

    Day 5: Remembering to see the connectedness of our worldOn our little bulletin board in the dining room, we keep some quotes. The first one “We is a community, and they is a crowd,” was something I found in New Orleans when I went there with my mom. The second…