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Julie M. Baker
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- South of Boston, MA
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Sorry so out of touch
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Started this discussion. Last reply by CJ Scarlet Mar. 27, 2009.
Resolutions for 2009
Replied Jan. 28, 2009
Resolutions for 2009
Replied Jan. 18, 2009
Julie M. Baker, Student of Gratitude, Writer, and Human Being
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Thanks for this reminder to focus on the positive as a way to be kind to myself.
On the other end of the day, I try to start with an affirmation/intention for the day that is positive. Today it was "I am beginning a new day and I will stay focused…
It's easier said than done but I try to shift my perspective to veiw the situation through their eyes, their pereception. As you have so well described, sometimes folks mean well but their actions become annyoying and even offensive to us till we re…
Great question, Julie! I had a different problem when my lupus was more of a problem. I looked fine and fit, but couldn't lift a cup of coffee or open a door. I hated asking for help because people looked at me like I was being lazy (or I perceived…
I have MS. When I tell people, they often respond with what I perceive as pity. They tilt their heads, widen their eyes, sometimes even well up a little, squeeze my arm, and say "Ohhhh. I'm so sorry."
I hate people feeling sorry for me so I am usua…
I keep hearing songs that remind me of my dad. "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" by Jim Croce was the first. I smiled when I heard it, remembering Dad in our house in California, dancing around the living room with a drink in one hand and a cigarette in the ot…
Thanks for this Julie. One of the fascets of Forgiveness is that it has inspired global energy andconnections.
You were certainly witness to an historic occasion Julie.
I have been active in politics on a number of levels and have opened myself to studying movements that run the full length of the political spectrum. It's my personal opinion that no one par…
Julie, just read your blog. Very touching. I'm so sorry for both your losses. I understand why the second one is harder and I am inspired by your courage in sharing and in moving forward with such clarity and perspective. Please be sure to share wit…
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- Tell us a little about yourself! Where you're from, what you do, what you care about.
- I'm from all over but currently live just south of Boston. I am a writer. I care about my two children, my boyfriend, my friends, the planet, liberal causes and politics, and helping find a cure for MS.
- How did you hear about the Kindness Cure?
- Hmmmm. I no longer remember. MS brain fart, age, or too much web surfing, I wonder. :-)
- Tell us about an act of kindness that transformed your life? (you could have seen, or done, or had done to you)
- When I participated in the Boston to New York AIDS Ride, it was not a given that I would finish the demanding course each day. On Day 3, there was a cold, driving rain, and I was about to give up. I remember crying and feeling sorry for myself and wishing for a cup of coffee. All of a sudden, I saw a woman in the road, blocking traffic to allow riders to cross the road into a Dunkin Donuts. She was shouting "Free Coffee." When I thanked the manager, he told me that the woman had come into the store and given him $500 to buy coffee for all the riders and that she told him to let her know when he ran out of money. Her generosity allowed me to keep going when I was ready to give up. I try to focus on the positive every day in my writing and my life. I blog at http://lazyjulie.blogspot.com
I truly have NOTHING to whine about
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I keep hearing songs that remind me of my dad. "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" by Jim Croce was the first. I smiled when I heard it, remembering Dad in our house in California, dancing around the living room with a drink in one hand and a cigarette in the other. In those days, he had a curly Afro and a mustache kind of like Jim Croce.
I keep passing his name in my email and cell phone address/phone books and remembering that he is gone. I miss him but I… Continue
I keep passing his name in my email and cell phone address/phone books and remembering that he is gone. I miss him but I… Continue
Posted on March 31, 2009 at 6:05pm —
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 12:55am on March 20, 2009,
Michael C. Dewey said… -
They are doing an awful good job of divide and Conquer. We have got to get together for the Future Begins Today.
- At 2:43pm on January 17, 2009,
Let The Day Begin with Mary Adams said… - I am new here and love the stories and inspirational messages that everyone has to offer. Thank YOU for being part of a Kindness Revolution!
Have a beautiful Now!
Mary Adams
- At 5:52pm on December 14, 2008,
CJ Scarlet said…
- Just checking in to see how you're coming along without your precious pepper. You must miss him very much. Know that you are in my prayers. xo, cj
- At 9:07pm on November 16, 2008,
Joy Ayscue said… - Hi Julie, Thanks for making the connection!
Shine On!
- At 7:58pm on November 15, 2008,
Sarah Peacock said… - Thanks Julie, I love your profile as well--what a great story! I'll definitely check out your blogspot.
- At 11:40pm on November 13, 2008,
Lisa Miles Brady said… - Welcome Miz Fashionista. :)
Rock the runway on Friday. Your fans here will be cheering you on!
- At 12:55pm on November 11, 2008,
Meagan said… - Thank you so much for joining us Julie! You are such a positive force and will definitely help the Kindness Cure spread! I'm excited to get to know you more and can't wait to hear more of your thoughts and opinions in the discussions. Thank you again... we're glad to have you!!
- At 11:55am on November 11, 2008,
Stephen Peacock said… - Wow, just noticed that you gave The Kindness Cure a little love on your blog http://lazyjulie.blogspot.com/ Many thanks!!
- At 10:56am on November 11, 2008,
Julie M. Baker said…
- Thanks for all the welcomes!
Diane--I was just talking to my boyfriend about how technology opens up my world! I love travel and meeting new people in person but the inability to do that as much as I would like (children, finances, health, work) doesn't mean I don't have the opportunity to explore!
- At 10:52am on November 11, 2008,
Stephen Peacock said…
- thanks for your comment/criticism of my profile. Admittedly my 'placeholder,' act of kindness needs to be updated and more personal.
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