Reflections – Joan T. Warren

Old Folks Rock

A random act of kindness. A smile. A hug. A meal. Flowers. Even more valuable—our time. Elders have much to say before they pass. They’ve lived through hell. And survived.…

Global Issues…

Come to the Table

15 Apr 202515 Apr 2025

“Time to eat!”-Mom Some nights I just want to pull my hair out when it’s time to think about what to make for dinner. You too? Last night wasn’t one…

Global Issues…

Celebrate Women’s History Month Together #celebratewomenshistory

27 Mar 202526 Mar 2025

Quick, name three women from history who made a significant impact your life today. Now, click comment below, and share who they are and how their efforts changed your life.…

Global Issues…

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS? OMG.

For a moment, put aside any preconceptions of what religious bias (for/against/otherwise) you may have. Just for a moment. Can you? Come on, give it a try. Leave the world…

Goodreads Reviews by Yours Truly

26 Sep 202426 Sep 2024

Friends, I read too. lol. I know, I've been writing so much this year ya'll probably think I don't read. I admit, it is hard to read when your mind…

Attempts at Humor…

Witty Comebacks

26 Jul 202427 Jul 2024

A few years back, I wrote a blog post or two (actually 14 so far) about humor (search my category called Attempts at Humor). But I'm just not that funny.…

Everybody Wants Something

16 Jul 202425 Jul 2024

Can I gripe for a sec? Everybody wants something! They said computers would make our lives easier. Spoken like an aging boomer, I know. But "back in the day," we…

Humane Parenting…

What Makes a Favorite a Favorite?

10 Nov 202310 Nov 2023

Question of the day, to you: What was your favorite subject in school? Your answer may vary depending upon the age that comes to mind. It may vary depending on…

Time. . .

Do you need time? It slips away. It’s of the essence. It marches on. It will tell. It heals all things. It is the great thief. It is not your…

DP challenge…

True Worth

Wordpress Daily Prompt: What's something you believe everyone should know?“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” (Proverbs 25:11) Ever purchase a product that looked…

A Kid at Heart?

Wordpress Prompt: What does it mean to be a kid at heart?For All Saints Day: November 1, 2023 Ideal, to be a child at heart. Delighted. Lighthearted. Venturing seas uncharted.…

Cost v. Risk Assessments

24 Oct 202324 Oct 2023

What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? As a teen I took plenty of risks. I bet you did, too. Crossing the traffic…

Are you akin to kindness?

@DenesiaChristine Captured this fallen beauty, 2023 It’s not news; as far as history traces our interactions, we humans have had troubles with one another. We get ourselves tied in knots…

My Road to Recovery

25 Mar 20237 Apr 2023

Coming Soon! Will add link when published! A 12-Week Guided Journal for Inner Healing Hey friends! New book by yours truly coming soon! Follow for updates on release date. Comment…

Some Cherokee Tidbits

3 Feb 20233 Feb 2023

A few years ago, I had the privilege to travel in and around Cherokee, North Carolina. My daughter and I chose to spend a morning at the Museum of the…

Global Issues…

Helplessness, Learned Dependency and the Art of Compassion

A few years ago, an older man in a wheelchair approached my husband, granddaughter and me as we walked across the street toward a playground. He started out as if…

2022: People of Earth Sharing Hopes, Dreams, Promises Against All Odds

We got our hopes up that 2021 would be better than 2020. That we could stop wearing masks. Get together again. Go on vacation again. But she wasn't so kind,…

“But it’s not COVID. . . “

This season, I've heard it again and again. I've heard myself say it. "It's not COVID" has become the new catchphrase. It means relax. It means don't worry. It means…

Serenity Prayer 2.0

16 Dec 202117 Dec 2021

A little update to the old standby, this prayer spilled from my heart one day. I pulled over to jot it down. Here it is, in case you might need…

All is not Sweet

Yesterday's violence at the US Capitol saddens me. My last post was for Old Glory. That glory, has it faded, or are we jaded? Listen to one side, it sounds…