Category Archives: positive thoughts

How do you stay Positive in a Negative World?

Posted on January 27, 2023 by jjspina

There is so much negativity in the news on TV, newspapers and online. Everywhere you look something horrific is happening. I don’t want to reiterate what we already know about the terrible news we are inundated with in every direction. … Continue reading →

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What Will You and Your Children be Reading this Summer?

Posted on May 16, 2019 by jjspina

It feels like summer will never get here. This spring in New England USA has been rainy and cold. But we New Englanders are a hardy stock and know that if we just show a little patience summer will be … Continue reading →

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Goals for 2018 for Jemsbooks!

Posted on January 1, 2018 by jjspina

HAPPY 2018! This year in 2018 my goals will be high as in the past. I find that if I give myself a challenge I will try to rise up to it! I feel most people, if given a lofty … Continue reading →

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Posted on November 20, 2017 by jjspina

To all my American friends I want to wish you a HAPPY THANKSGIVING and a wonderful day to all those who aren’t celebrating Thanksgiving. Here is a poem I shared back in 2013 @ by Janice Spina. A Thanksgiving Poem: … Continue reading →

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Something to think about! – Stop putting restrictions on your Happiness

Posted on September 28, 2017 by jjspina

Please check out Sally Cronin’s fabulous blog. In this post she offers up excellent advice on how to be happy without putting restrictions on yourself. While you are there peruse her wonderful site for more helpful information on nutrition, eating … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous Flowers to Share!

Posted on April 25, 2017 by jjspina

When I saw these breaktakingly beautiful flowers I just had to share. Thank you to my friend, Steve, for sending them my way. Words can’t do justice to them. Do you think God will ever run out of ideas? Enjoy … Continue reading →

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Funnies to Start the New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2017 by jjspina

Here are some funnies to start the New Year! Hope you enjoy these fun doormats and get some chuckles. Thanks to my friend, Steve, for sharing them with me. Thanks for stopping by! Wishing you all a wonderful 2017 with … Continue reading →

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Autumn in glorious display!

Posted on October 13, 2016 by jjspina

On a recent walk with my husband I snapped these pics showing nature at its most glorious! The colors are breathtaking and almost too good to be true! The one above was in between the much needed raindrops. This one … Continue reading →

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Incredible Birds – Humming Birds!

Posted on August 18, 2016 by jjspina

I love these little guys! Every day I spend time observing them. They are sweet but quite feisty when other humming birds try to drink from their feeders. They will fight for their place. They are fascinating and entertaining and … Continue reading →

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Summer is Here and So Are the Roses!

Posted on June 27, 2016 by jjspina

SUMMER IS HERE AND SO ARE THE ROSES AND OTHER FLOWERS! Petunias, geraniums and marigolds! I love the summer, not because I could go to the beach or just sit out on my deck or take a walk and enjoy … Continue reading →

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