inspiration – Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

Decision Time…

May 31, 2026

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in #challenge, #journal, blogging, disapointing, frustration, hope, inspiration, life as an author, nightmares, sharing interests

I almost deleted our website yesterday, as I was so tired of the endless struggling and getting nowhere. I knew something had to give, and thought it would be me. Still could be me, I suppose. I was quite prepared to struggle on, trying to make everything work, but sadly, this doesn’t seem…

Dreams of the Future…

May 30, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #journal, #Magic, #Meme, #Words, beautiful things, blogging, hope, inspiration, peace, Poetry, Quotes, sharing interests

I needed confirmation this morning, of a lot of things. This quote will do for a start!

A Job Too Far?

May 12, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #achievements, #challenge, #journal, #Weather, blogging, exploring, fun and games, inspiration, sharing interests

The garden tap has been leaking for weeks. I feel guilty every time I turn it on, and I have been desperate to get around to fixing it. The first thing I did was look for a replacement on Amazon, as ours might be beyond repair. I even ended up sending for two, but on…

Silent Sunday…

May 10, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #achievements, #challenge, #Fiction, #journal, #writing, blogging, disapointing, flowers, frustration, hope, inspiration, life in the raw, Writing

I wanted to be silent today too, as I didn’t want to share bad news anymore. I have been trying to relax, do what I can manage, pottering around at my own speed, which these days, is snail’s pace. I am terrified of falling again, and although I make sure to move slowly, there are…

Good Intentions…

May 6, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #challenge, #Fiction, #journal, #trees, #Words, #writing, blogging, bonsai, fun and games, inspiration, life as an author, promotion, sharing interests, thoughts, Writing

Sometimes I lie awake in the middle of the night and wonder what I am doing. I know what I think I am doing, but what am I actually accomplishing? Sometimes, I think writers are ill-equipped to step outside of their writing world to become successful businesswomen. I imagine you would need a severe dose…

Silent Sunday…

May 3, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #achievements, #Colours, #journal, #Magic, #trees, beautiful things, blogging, bonsai, disapointing, flowers, inspiration, sharing interests

I am still struggling to get my thoughts in order, and this thing in my head is not helping. I want to feel relieved that help might be on the way, but for some reason, my mind won’t rest. I must admit to allowing this, as I am too tired to argue with anything. Even…

The Appointment…

Apr 30, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #challenge, #journal, #Magic, #Promises, blogging, health, hope, inspiration, sharing interests, thoughts

a sunny hospital corridor… I had no idea what to expect at yesterday’s hospital appointment. I mean, they had already written me off, hadn’t they? Too old, too frail, not fit enough for surgery… All of my misgivings magically vanished the minute the doctor welcomed me into his office. He was a short, cheerful man,…

Bonsai Sunday…

Apr 26, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #achievements, #challenge, #journal, #trees, blogging, bonsai, fun and games, health, inspiration, life as an author, peace, sharing interests

For several weeks now, I have not been able to galvanise myself to do anything much. For some reason, my enthusiasm and also my duty of care has been missing. My brain has been trying to opt out of any enthusiasm for anything, and I have hated every minute. This has been a strange state…

Swan Song: Why I thought I wrote it…

Apr 14, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #achievements, #challenge, #Colours, #journal, #Magic, #trees, beautiful things, blogging, bonsai, hope, inspiration, peace, sharing interests

Swan Song: Why I thought I wrote it… I heard this title somewhere, a long time ago, and it stuck in my mind. I was thinking it would be a good title for the new outing of my Detective David Snow. So I went ahead and started the outline for Swan Song. I even made…

Whatever Next?

Apr 8, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #achievements, #challenge, #journal, #Psychological, blogging, frustration, health, hope, inspiration, sharing interests, thoughts

I didn’t think my life could get any worse, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. Since I collapsed, semi-paralysed last March, I have often wondered why that happened and why I had suddenly become so weak. Despite my colourful medical history, I have always managed to bounce back from some of the worst health…

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