A Fond Farewell

After much consideration, we have made the difficult decision to bring Words of Wisdom to an end. It has been an honor to meet so many deserving Bloggers of Note and other wonderful bloggers of substance. However, interest in WOW has been waning in recent months and we are also finding it more and more difficult to maintain the level of commitment it takes to run it.

We have truly enjoyed our time as WOW's administrators. We sincerely hope, that through participation in WOW, you have found other like minded bloggers of substance. If so, we feel we have achieved our main goal.

Best of luck to you all as you continue your journey in the blogosphere. We are so pleased to have taken a small part of that journey with you.

Pam and Sandy

Simplicity, Frugality, Frivolity

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Today's Blogger of Note is Sofia's Ideas.

I was told that I was the type of person that could think of more ideas in 3 minutes than anyone could ever possibly execute in 3 years! As I look back on my life, and reminisce about all of the ideas I’ve had (both lost & tossed), I realize the one thing that's been a constant for me is writing. I guess blogging just seems like it might be a good fit.

Right now, I’m passionate about moving my family towards a more simple, frugal, and green existence... Hence, Sofia’s Ideas on Simplicity, Frugality, and Frivolity, all with an Eco-mentality.

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam


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Beautifully Imperfect

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Today's Blogger of Note is Beauty and Imperfection.

Take a daily journey into the beautifully imperfect inner world of a disillusioned former social worker, avid journaler, aspiring writer, art cinema lover, appreciator of all things beautiful, and sometimes whiner. As you read Beauty and Imperfection you may find some piece of yourself within my words; in those moments we have the opportunity to connect on a deeper level and support each other on this sometimes ugly, but often beautiful journey of life.

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam


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Happy Holidays

To: Our WOW Readers



From: Pam and Sandy

For the Love of Writing

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Today's Blogger of Note is Resonate.

Hello to all. What can I say other than I love writing, and started researching blogs specifically looking for original writes and poets about a year ago? Rather than give you my academic resume for a detailed history of how I arrived at writing. I hope the content of my Blog speaks for itself. However, I will say the focus of my blog has been poetry and shorter verse. I do touch on autobiography, philosophy, humor and other subject matter occasionally. I am currently looking for a publisher for a children's book and a novella. If I don't have any luck finding a publisher I will make the same leap that so many others fine writers have made lately and discover the self publishing process. Hopefully my blog continues to help me find and communicate with like minded writers, poets, artists, and along the way pushes me to produce a wider variety of good writing. I hope you are moved or inspired by my work. I hope to be moved by yours as well.

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam


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Embracing Imperfection

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Today's Blogger of Note is Imperfect People in Love with a Perfect God.

Imperfect People is created to encourage each other that none of us are perfect yet we know our creator is. Knowing the love of Christ can fill the void of "not good enough" in so many areas. We compare ourselves to our friends, our neighbors, and everyone we meet yet not one of us have it all figured out. It's time we celebrate our strengths instead of dwelling on our weaknesses. It's time to encourage each other and celebrate our friends triumphs instead of harboring jealousy.

What I write about...

• Embracing our imperfections and encouragement to take pride that we are all a mess
• Trying to make a difference in this world and put feet to our faith
• Being frugal because living simply allows us to give generously
• Imperfect people's testimonies
  
  

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam


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An Experiment in Spirituality

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Today's Blogger of Note is Pathway to Enlightenment.

I consider myself an average type of person (well, sort of). I have a great career, engaging hobbies, a loving wife, child, friends and extended family – it should be enough to live a satisfying life. But somehow, somewhere along the way, the voice in my heart called me along on a new pilgrimage, an adventure to discover who I truly am. As Carl Jung wrote, at some point in our lives “the glowing coals of consciousness buried deep within the personality begin to break into flames.”

My website is an invitation for you to come along on my journey to live with intention as I discover, by practice, trial and error, how to foster my body, mind, heart and soul through Sacred Disciplines. So please, pull up a chair – the fire is raging!

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam


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Writing from the Heart...and Soul

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Today's Blogger of Note is Stranger Than Diction.

I began my 'Stranger Than Diction' blog when I realized I wanted somebody besides me and my family to read my original story 'More Than A Feeling' whose characters are loosely based on myself, my husband, my son and his friends who are very much a part fo our family.

I hope you enjoy the mother-daughter team of Marianne and Susie -- as well as the O'Neil brothers and the rest of the cast -- and that you enjoy visiting the fictional southern California seaside town of Aigean Bay, Ca. in 1978.

From there the story will continue to evolve and we'll just have to see where these characters go in life.

Will 12 year old Susie grow up and realize her dream of one day marrying the much older Murphy O'Neil?

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam

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The Journey of Self Discovery

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Today's Blogger of Note is Inspirational For Women.

Andrea is a wife and a mother of four. For the last ten years both these roles have kept her very busy and at times has pushed her to the edge of sanity. She says the wisdom she has gained has been worth every moment. Inspirational For Women is a blog written for women so they may know that they are not alone in their struggles. Andrea's hope is that her readers will feel inspired to be the best version of themselves.

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam


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Coping Through Talking

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Today's Blogger of Note is Just Another Person Talking.

I’m just another person. I have depression and social anxiety disorder. I learnt that through years of counseling. I thought I was a normal person before. I thought I had a perfect childhood, perfect family and perfect me. Turns out that that’s not really the case. Visit my blog for more of my life stories!

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam

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A Natural Born Writer

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Today's Blogger of Note is Connecting People with Nature, Connecting Writers with Words

"Page Lambert is a horse whisperer for writers,” said Al Gore’s editor Leigh Haber. In 2006, Oprah's O Magazine called Page’s River Writing Journeys “One of the six great all-girl getaways of the year.” Page, an award-winning author, invites writers whose work is informed by nature to visit her blog.

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam


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This Mama Writes

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Today's Blogger of Note is Earth Sign Mama Writes.

I love to write. I’ve been writing my entire life. When my grown children introduced me to blogging, it was fabulous! It’s my diary, my complaint column, my chance to give kudos to people I love, and people I barely know. I hope you’ll enjoy reading my eclectic posts.

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam


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Unforeseen Circumstances

Due to unforeseen circumstances, today's BON was unable to be featured today. Unfortunately, it was too late to find a replacement. But not to worry, She will be here next week so you won't miss out on her terrific blog. And be sure to check back on Friday to meet another great BON.

In the meantime...

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From the Redwood Forest

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Today's Blogger of Note is The Gnarly Oak.


Betwixt the oak and buckeyes and redwoods of Northern California one can find Ryan Griffiths, pen in hand, interpreting the nature around him. His memories and observations within those great hills have influenced him and his ideologies immensely; he hopes his writing and poetry will ignite your spark of the gnarly oak.


Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam


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A Survivor with a Smile

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Note to All: Coreen was scheduled to be Blogger of Note on Wednesday. She was ready but we weren't. My apologies to Coreen and all who missed her Wednesday. But here she is today. Please go visit her. Sandy

Today's Blogger of Note is Velvet Over Steel.

Coreen is an Asperger Syndrome parent and advocate; a domestic abuse survivor and a single-parent. She has enormous compassion for others and is passionate about helping people grow and heal their lives like she has. Her writings are truly from the heart and soul of her own experiences.
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Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam


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Helping Others Through Helping Herself

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Today's Blogger of Note is Hope Despite Depression.

Depression has always been part of my life. I understand the depths it can take you, but I also experience joy when I defeat it. I openly share personal stories as I continue on this roller coaster life of mine while trying to figure out what my true purpose is.

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam


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Good Morning, Baltimore!

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Today's Blogger of Note is DennFinn.com

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam


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A Midwestern Girl

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Today's Blogger of Note is Claudia's Page.

Claudia, born in Kansas and now living in Missouri, has a Midwestern heart. She writes essays on reading, writing, tea drinking, friendships, and enjoying the simple things of life. Blogging allows her to experience a wide world while keeping body and soul rooted in prairies and plains of middle America.
Happy reading,

Sandy &Pam


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One Woman's Search for Meaning

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Today's Blogger of Note is The Year of Living Virtuously (Weekends Off)

When Benjamin Franklin was in his twenties, he devised a list of thirteen virtues he intended to master. In his dotage, he viewed his youthful hubris with affection, noting that “I was surpris’d to find myself so much fuller of faults than I had imagined.”


Teresa is in midlife and has no illusion that moral perfection is within her grasp, but she's long been fascinated by how virtue and vice play out in our daily struggles. Hence, her year-long meditation on the search for meaning in an ordinary life.
Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam


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Eight is Just Right!

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Today's Blogger of Note is 8aplenty.

My name is Sara Povich. I have been blessed with eight beautiful children! For years my family and friends told me, "you should write that down." Well, I have started to write that down. Please join my family in our crazy, whirlwind, never a dull moment life!

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam


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Her Trip From Atheist to Christian

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Today's Blogger of Note is Conversion Diary.

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam


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A Lover of Two and Four Legged Creatures

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Today's Blogger of Note is Rabbit Food.

"Having been a vegan for three years has enlightened me on nutrition, lifestyle and our furry friends’ plight that compelled me to start a blog on why I do what I do and where I post recipes and tidbits."

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam


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A Daughter's Point of View

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Today's Blogger of Note is Go Ask Alice...when she's 94.

I read a lot of blogs, and many of those I like are written by caregivers. They are invaluable to me and help me gain perspective on what it means to be at this stage of life where taking care of my mother is a big part of what I do every day. However, Go Ask Alice...When She's 94 is not so much about my experience as it is about Alice's. I like sharing stories about spending time with my mother because she's rich in character, dignity, wit, and the kind of smarts you need in order to get to your ninth decade and still find things in life to enjoy.

I hope you like finding out about Alice, her sisters, her friends and her impossible romance with the man she calls Mr. Fickle.

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam

PS Our sincerest apologies to Andrea for not having her BON post up and ready first thing this morning.

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A Global Perspective

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Today's Blogger of Note is Quoteflections.

Paul C is a retired educator and life long learner from southern Ontario, Canada. He saw the potential of the blogging genre three years ago and has shared almost daily posts since then. His perspective is shaped by a ten point global 'voice' you may see on his sidebar. Paul's topics are eclectic and cover relevant, interesting issues. Enjoy.

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam

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A Hard-Working Humanitarian

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Today's Blogger of Note is The Art of Being Humane.

Here is what Rue has to say about herself, her blogs and her mission:

I have a great passion for the arts and for people. I would describe myself as an artist, writer and humanitarian though I have a legal background and consult in issues relating to the build environment and sustainability

I showcase my photography and written work on my blog 'Passion in the Moments' where I am able to share 'My way of seeing' the world. http://ethos-photographic.blogspot.com/

Through creative expression I also seek to document and highlight the plight of the world's poorest people with a view to raise awareness and generate resources to aid progressive initiatives in these communities that would mitigate their suffering and improve their living conditions. I do this primarily through my blog; The Art of Being Humane.

Happy reading,

Sandy & Pam

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