Category Archives: ROW80

Soul-Warming Comfort Music from The Piano Guys: Titanium-Pavane

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Jennifer Jensen

It’s a down day today, and I needed a little (huge?) boost. That stirred up in me a wistful feeling of the time I spent watching shows at the Opry. Lo and behold, a friend sent a link, and I’m sharing it with you.  So enjoy some comfort music/inspiration/feel good sounds, compliments of The Piano Guys: OK, I can get on with my life now.  But as long as I’m here, it’s time for a quick ROW80 check in: Schoolwork:  a very difficult A.  I managed everything, but the load is increasing. Edits on Shimmer:  D.  School assignments took over. Hope to get back to it soon, but it may need to wait for Thanksgiving week. One blog post a week:  B.  I’m here, but only because it’s quick.  I did, however, take some time to spew thoughts on paper that may turn into later posts here, so that’s good. … Continue reading →

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Linkfest: Children, Writing Tips and Granny’s Health Plan

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Jennifer Jensen

I’ve been saving links to blogs I really liked, some new and some old, and it’s sharing time!  And not just blog links – there’s an ROW80 goal update at the bottom. Some heart-warming, life-affirming, thought-provoking, general feel-good stuff: Kids don’t just go to school, play, and do a few small chores – they can help in big things, too!  Leanne Sype’s son Sean has a caring heart, and a willing mind, as she writes in When Life Gives You Lemonade. Lynette Burrows shared a great post on keeping a child-like creativity.  It’s kept me thinking … a lot! Over on Bliss Habits, Dani Nelson continues that thought with all the positive things you get when you live Life with a Side of Silly.  Because what’s better than a smile?  (Ignore the giveaway at the bottom – it’s over.) Reading Pretty LIttle Liars got Emma Burkhart thinking about the friendships … Continue reading →

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Productivity and Cute Baby Animals

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Jennifer Jensen

I didn’t believe it.  You’re not going to believe it.  But I dare you to try! Matt Stopera over on BuzzFeed.com mentioned a study that proves* viewing pictures of baby animals increases productivity.  And then follows it with some of the cutest pictures ever.  And by golly, I actually got up and did the exercise session I had been putting off, and then came back to write this post – absolute, undeniable, irrefutable, incontrovertible proof that it works! So here are your instructions: Go to Baby Animals Scientifically Proven to Increase Productivity. Look at the pictures with a task in mind.  Try not to spend extra time with oohs and ahhs. Come back here and tell us how you felt and if you were more productive, or actually did the thing you’ve been putting off. (Of course, the science only “proves” that viewing baby animal pictures is better than viewing … Continue reading →

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Finding Balance in Life – Or At Least Not Falling Off the Beam

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Jennifer Jensen

There are wonderful blog posts out there about finding (and keeping) balance in your life. To exercise is a way to get in good health. Well, if you’re considering noom vs weight watchers for your diet and exercise goals, this is what you need to know. Blogs about attending to all the different parts of you; about not spending too much time at work at the expense of your family; about fulfilling your God-given role. This isn’t one of them. Me? I need lessons from blogs like those at the best of times.  And considering the last month or two, I feel like I should be changing the header of this blog from Reading, Writing & Real Life to How Many Balls Can I Keep in the Air at One Time?  Or something about pressure-cookers.  Or steam rollers. This semester has turned out to be really hard, partly because my … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funnies: Happy Hippo plus ROW80

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Jennifer Jensen

It looks like it’s going to be a happy, sunny Sunday!  Hope you’re all having the same lovely weather we are.  And to add some fun today, here’s a Happy Hippo that will have you rolling on the floor.  Yeah, I know – it’s a bit juvenile to start, but keep watching!   OK, now that your brain is primed, let’s continue with Scotland the Brave:   I needed these laughs, because the first half of the week wasn’t pretty.  Downright double-dog ugly, in fact.  Do I hear a “How ugly was it?” out there?  It was SOOO ugly that . . . Well, let’s see: My website went down Monday and piled another rocky block onto the already tilting tower of homework, writing, family, and other facets of real life.  After numerous clicks, reboots, links, etc., it mysteriously fixed itself on the stairs between my Mac and my son’s … Continue reading →

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