Guest Editor's Picks -- March 7th, 2008

Hi
journal friends old and new!  I am Val from There is a
Season.  I want to thank Vishy from Magic Smoke for
allowing me to be Guest Editor this week!  Magic Smoke is a
blog well worth putting on alerts!  Again, thanks
Vishy!

Who am I?  I am a 42 year-old mom to
a young adult son and daughter and a grandma to two boys.  I
live in central PA and love the area!  I started blogging four
years ago as an outlet for my pent-up feelings.  I have always
kept a paper journal since a young child, and when I saw the "create
journal" icon I was fascinated.  I typed a few entries and
began to get comments.  I was astounded that anyone wanted to
read MY words.  I still am to this day.  Now I write
for others as well as myself.  I like to share my thoughts on
my disabilities, my passion on mental health awareness, blood donation,
feeding the hungry, domestic violence, taking care of one another,
among other passions. as well as sharing fun, games and joy along the
way!  Reading someone's journal is like walking into their
home and sitting at their kitchen table and sharing a moment in
time.  I value it.

Now on to my
picks.  I thought awhile about who I wanted to
showcase.  There are so many good journals out
there!!  I decided that I would introduce you all to five
blogs that I have found inspirational as well as educational and
perhaps even life-changing.  I hope you enjoy these
picks!!

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Tammy from Down
Home has been a true inspiration to me since the day I met
her!  Although she isn't always feeling well herself, she
makes sure that others are taken care of!  She keeps numerous
journals.  In Down Home she shares recipes, facts, her life,
and fun links!  She has another special journal that has
brought the disabled together in JLand - As I Am. 
They have been able to learn more about their
disabilities and each other's.  Tammy has done so much behind
the scenes that she has truly inspired
me!

     * Kellen from
Faith in Roman
Catholicism
is one of the neatest teenagers I have ever met!  He has
brought together different Christian faiths in JLand as even
non-Catholics enjoy his blog.  He fosters community spirit and
education through his Journal
Tournament.  If you have ever played, you have certainly
learned a few facts!!  He has shared his journey through
high-school and now college.  Presently,
Kellen is in a musical, Guys and
Dolls, and is really
excited!!

     *
John from too stubborn to
die is, well, too stubborn to die!!!  John writes
with poignancy and wit.  He is re-telling his experience with
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, bone cancer and a subsequent bone marrow
transplant.  John has just celebrated two years. 
Happy Birthday, John!!  His experience has inspired others to
donate 274 + pints of blood!!  If you would like to know how
to donate in John's name, send me an
email!

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Angie from Peyton's
Water shares her life as a mom and a
co-owner of a home business.  She is sharing her weight loss
journey with her readers as well as sharing
her desire for others to donate blood.    Angie started and now helps
run The
Giving Tree in JLand.   This is
a journal that mates a need with those who can supply the
need.  She also offers a discount in her sidebar for her
readers.

     *
Rosemary from Inspirations is a Life Coach.  She says
she hopes people find "comfort, inspiration, hope, and love" in her
blog.  She makes inspirational posts as well as gives free
life coaching assignments.  A recent one is called
Define
Yourself.  Rosemary is filled with wisdom and
love.

I hope you enjoyed my picks this week and were
able to find a new journal or two that just may change you in some
way.  Hugs, Val xox