21 Wednesday Jan 2015
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Dear Friends,
I will be taking a brief hiatus to take care of my mom, who fell and broke her elbow, during the ice storm we experienced on Sunday. My family will always come before all else, and as such, I will devote my time to her. While the words will still flow, sharing them will have to wait.
Thank you for your continued support. I’ll see you soon 🙂
~Dorinda
09 Friday Jan 2015
Posted in My Thoughts, Poems, Poetry
How do we deal
With all of these Sorrows
In a World so Filled
With unknown Tomorrows
The Color of Red
That fills the Streets
In a World that’s Facing
Unknown Defeat
We hang our Heads
In a Silent Prayer
Hoping away
Destruction, Despair
That Love finds a Way
To Better the Earth
That those who Destroy
Will Understand Worth
And Banish the Days
That fill us with Strife
Replace them with People
Who Value our Life
Those who bring Love
To a World so Unsure
Who Show us the Courage
We Need to Endure
©2015 Dorinda Duclos All Rights Reserved
26 Sunday Oct 2014
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Truth is, it’s no joke. I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Along with that comes the daily blood testing (my fingers are rebelling) and all the “you can’t have this” and “watch your carbs”. You have to understand that telling me to “watch my carbs” is like cutting off both arms and legs. I am a carbaholic. But, cut them I have. However, I absolutely refuse to eliminate them from my eating plan.
I guess it was inevitable. My paternal grandmother was diabetic, my dad was and my mom is. Genetics is not on my side. However, I refuse to let this dominate who I am. I am in control. And I say “TAKE A HIKE, GET LOST, GO AWAY!” So this is my next journey in this thing called life. I refuse to allow any illness to take over my being. I have fought all my life, from my birth, a major car accident (in which the officer on the scene said he was only dispatched for fatalities. I told him I was sorry I ruined his day), to being diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis, an illness that completely turned my life upside down. But here I am, still standing, stronger than ever and more determined to rid myself of these evil entities.
I guess you’re wondering why I am telling you this. It’s like this. If you’re following my blog or reading on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, etc, then you’re already on my journey with me. The ups and downs of my writing are a reflection of me. And you’re along for the ride. Buckle up, it may get bumpy.
If you have Diabetes and would like to share your story, tips, etc, please feel free to leave a comment. I would love to know how others handle their condition. Thanks!
Dorinda
For more info on Diabetes, please visit: American Diabetes Association
For more info on Transverse Myelitis, please visit: The Transverse Myelitis Association
13 Sunday Jul 2014
Posted in My Thoughts, Poetry
I decided to take a small break from writing, yet I find myself doing just that. This time I had my camera so I could document all that I have been missing.
I spent yesterday enjoying life….
I watched the snap dragons open sleepy eyes, a blast of color filling my garden.
I listened as a cardinal sang its sweet song upon my fence.
I looked up and basked in the glow that warms the land.
I cooled down with the cold, creamy goodness of frozen confection
I relaxed, breathing in the air surrounding me, taking it all in, not wanting to let go
I watched as the Sun tucked herself in for the night
I sat before the glowing embers of fire, contained within, leaping out
I marveled at the brilliant orb, a Supermoon, filling the night sky
And I contently laid my head upon my pillow, in hopes of awakening to greet a new day
I took time out from my busy day to simply enjoy and to thank God for all the beauty that quietly surrounds me, but I fail to admire because I am too busy doing everything else.
31 Saturday May 2014
Posted in My Thoughts
Last day to enter! #Giveaway Win a Night Owl Poetry t-shirt!! It’s easy to enter, just follow the link below. #poetry #NightOwlPoetry #tshirtgiveaway Winner will be chosen sometime tomorrow (June 1, 2014). It could be you!! But only if you enter
OK calm down, I didn’t say wet t-shirt contest!!! Actually, it’s not a contest at all. It’s my way of saying thank you to all of you who are supporting me through all my crazy ramblings. If you’d like to wear one of my t-shirts (pictured below), read on.
I’ll run the giveaway every couple of months. Tell your friends! (Previous winners are not eligible to win again)
Here’s the shirt, front & back, one size (lg) Alyssa not included.
Art work is ©2014 Jonathan Duclos All Rights Reserved – exclusively for Night Owl Poetry.
Here’s how to enter:
Giveaway opened to US & Canada residents only
1. All you have to do is comment, under this blog post, with your first name and last initial so I know who you are (you can log in with WordPress, Facebook or Twitter) for a chance to win a Night Owl Poetry
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