An important message from Donna Jodhan

As part of my contribution to promote positive power, I will be posting positive messages to my personal Facebook page at www.facebook.com/donnajodhan

and invite visitors to check out my online store at www.donnajodhan.com

along with my subscription libraries.

Hi there and hope everyone is continuing to muster up their positive power. For today, I really want to zoom in on our abilities to take matters into our own hands and we can do this by realizing that the best way to do so is to take a step in the right direction.

Trust me when I tell you that it is much easier than you think.

You may be thinking that given the present Covid times, it may not be that easy; but no!

Let's follow the example of those enthusiastic young musicians who are using their talents to entertain residents of long-term care homes!

They are helping to put smiles on the faces of our seniors! So let's keep it up! Let's keep reaching out!

And my quote for today?

"The best feeling in the world is finally knowing you took a step in the right direction. A step towards the future where everything that you never thought possible, is possible."

Author Unknown

Across the miles!  Reconnecting with my friend Mary in England. My friend Mary's photo was taken in  her sister's garden. She was sitting on a small bench near her pond with some fish in the pond and surrounded by the colour of flowers.

Expecting and waiting: Waiting to see Mom

For better or for worse, or should I say it like this! There is nothing for me to do but to wait to see my beloved Mom. The last time I saw her was in early January 2020 and seven months later, as we travel through August, I am still waiting to see her and be with her!

I have to settle for hearing her voice across the miles when we chat via phone. As often as we can my sister-in-law, Gayle, arranges Facetime sessions so that Mom can see me. In addition, I now get friends to take photos of me at home and then I email them to Gayle so that she can show them to Mom.    

For the most part this is working and thanks to technology this can help to cushion the lack of in person interaction. It has always been the tradition for me to spend the summer with Mom and in July we would spend 10 wonderful days in sweet Saint Lucia! Unfortunately, not this year!

So, I need to keep telling myself ‘when’ instead of ‘if.’ It's the only thing that will save my sanity!

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advisor, wishing you a terrific day!

If you would like to learn more about me as an author then I invite you now to visit http://www.donnajodhan.com

There you will not only learn about me as an author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids, with their wide eyed smiles and infectious laughter, is secured forever.

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A wonderful person: Thanking Nadia

With so many of us struggling to keep our hair in orderly fashion because of the Covid lockdown, it was really a gift from Heaven, so to speak, when my hairdresser Nadia helped me out by cutting my hair almost two months after the lockdown began.

This is what I call unexpected kindness and understanding during these hard times. Nadia knew that for me it would be extra difficult, given my limited ability to keep my hair on track, so she took the time to sanitize her salon and then called me to come in. I was the only one there.

Nadia worked quickly. First she sanitized my hands, made sure she cut my hair, then sanitized my hands once more. The entire session took no more than 20 minutes.

Thank you so much, Nadia!

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advisor, wishing you a terrific day!

If you would like to learn more about me as an author then I invite you now to visit http://www.donnajodhan.com

There you will not only learn about me as an author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids, with their wide eyed smiles and infectious laughter, is secured forever.

Follow me on Twitter @accessibleworld and @author_jodhan

And like me on Facebook at

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For better or for worse: A changing world

Gosh! The world has certainly changed over the past few months and it was oh, so very unexpected! It has changed for everyone but for me I now need to readjust the way I do things.

Much more wiping down of surface areas around the house. More care not to touch too many surfaces when I leave the house. Walk with hand sanitizer and wear a mask each time I go out.

I limit my out-of-the-home outings to just one per week to only get what I need. My home office remains the same.

Yes, it is indeed a changing world and I just need to get used to it. Must check on friends and neighbours much more now and the important thing for me is to only share info when it can be verified.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advocate, wishing you a terrific day!

 

If you would like to learn more about me as an author then I invite you now to visit http://www.donnajodhan.com

There you will not only learn about me as an author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids with their wide eyed smiles and infectious laughter is secured forever.

Follow me on Twitter @accessibleworld and at author_jodhan

And like me on Facebook at

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An important message from Donna Jodhan

As part of my contribution to promote positive power, I will be posting positive messages to my personal Facebook page at www.facebook.com/donnajodhan and invite visitors to check out my online store at www.donnajodhan.com

along with my subscription libraries.

Hi there! So far and so good; we're doing just fine and we need to keep up our spirits!

However, we need to continue to think positive and to find ways to remain so. We need to tell ourselves that we are going to defeat the unseen enemy much sooner than later! So, let's work together to do just that!

Here's my quote for today:

"What are the things that you can't see that are important? I would say justice, truth, humility, service, compassion, love... They're the guiding lights of a life." Jimmy Carter

The Caribbean. Aerial view of The Island Of St. Lucia. 

St. Lucia is considered the most beautiful island in the Caribbean Sea, and is generally considered to have the most breathtaking beaches in all the Caribbean.

My subscription libraries contain very valuable tips on home and garden along with yummy recipes for the culinary enthusiast! I want to help make your at-home isolation experience as pleasant as possible.

Thank you and stay safe.

Challenges for everyone: Dealing with Covid-19

It came upon us so unexpectedly. Not sure if I could say that it sneaked up on us; maybe we were caught napping and now here we are! Already having had to spend months in self isolation and not sure how much longer this is going to continue.

For me, I can only say that it is a mixed bag of everything. No big need to complain but just hoping and praying that so many others can weather the storm. I run errands with Stephanie once weekly where we both wear masks and take all of the necessary precautions. I do my best to ensure that our weekly routine is well-organized and not too lengthy.

My home office continues to hum along as I have been working from home for several years now so this is not anything new for me. I have placed myself on a strict daily schedule of working, exercising, staying away from the snacks, watching my daily doses of cooking shows, and limiting my newscasts.

I usually take some brain breaks during the day and then I make sure to spend a bit of time on the phone to catch up with friends. So far so good and I top off my day with calls to Mom to check on her.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advisor, wishing you a terrific day!

If you would like to learn more about me as an author then I invite you now to visit http://www.donnajodhan.com

There you will not only learn about me as an author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids, with their wide eyed smiles and infectious laughter, is secured forever.

Follow me on Twitter @accessibleworld and @author_jodhan

And like me on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/donnajodhan and at www.facebook.com/authordonnajodhan

This was long overdue: Recommitting to my piano playing

For me, I think that this is a very long overdue commitment and one that embarrasses me at times. I have had two of the finest electronic keyboards in my home for many years now and yet I have never taken my commitment, or rather re-commitment, seriously enough.

So hats off to the Covid for having encouraged and driven me to make good on my recommitment. This is probably a tongue in cheek comment on my part for lack of a better comment.

So I'll do my best to commit to 3 times per week. I'll practice my scales and finger exercises and then follow this up with playing my easy-going pieces at each session. Not sure where this is going but the important thing here is that I'll get to enjoy some well-needed down time each time I play.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advisor, wishing you a terrific day!

If you would like to learn more about me as an author then I invite you now to visit http://www.donnajodhan.com

There you will not only learn about me as an author but you will also gain insights into my campaign against bullying and why I strongly believe that you need to consider joining me in order to insure that the future of our kids, with their wide eyed smiles and infectious laughter, is secured forever.

Follow me on Twitter @accessibleworld and @author_jodhan

And like me on Facebook at

www.facebook.com/donnajodhan and at www.facebook.com/authordonnajodhan