May 19, 2013

Japhena Says: What Did You Say?

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*Hello and welcome to Japhena Says! Communication is the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs. How many times have you been in the midst of a conversation and are confident that the information you are disseminating is fully understood?  You are clearly expressing yourself, verbally or nonverbally, yet [...]




Japhena Says: When Common Shouldn’t be Common

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*There was a time when divorce was so uncommon, that one didn’t speak much about it for fear of being ostracized from events, churches, and popular organizations; not to mention trying to save the children from embarrassment. Then there was a period where it seemed to be the thing to do. Everywhere you turned someone [...]




Japhena Says: Who Am I?

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*Who am I? Unconsciously you ask yourself this question every day. Do you know the real importance of your path along the way? Many Things affect you that are rarely thought about. They cause you to enhance yourself or else they inflict doubt. Many times you often feel as though you’re singled out; but if [...]




Japhena Says: Who Am I?

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*Who am I? Unconsciously you ask yourself this question every day. Do you know the real importance of your path along the way? Many Things affect you that are rarely thought about. They cause you to enhance yourself or else they inflict doubt. Many times you often feel as though you’re singled out; but if [...]




Japhena Says: My Life is not for Me

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*A mother recently said to me, “My Life is Not for Me;” my response…and whose fault is that?” More often than not, it appears as though life: work, children, obligations, suffering health, appointments, exercise, school, commitments, family, pets, church the list is endless, keeps us moving in the fast lane. The problem arises when you [...]




Japhena Says: Back To The Basics

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*How many of us remember Mr. Rogers.  It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood…a beautiful day in the neighborhood … won’t you be mine, won’t you be my neighbor? Popular words and phrases these days seem to be …community, neighbors, and connecting.    If we all made a concerted effort to really get to know our [...]




Japhena Says: From Dusk To Dawn

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*You’re reading or listening to Japhena Says where I share my thoughts, ideas, and opinions on what I see, hear and feel. I’m Japhena-Kay and my subject for today is From Dusk to Dawn. It’s approximately 6am, and while taking a brisk, 3 mile walk, in the crisp morning air, with my husband, he turns [...]




Japhena Says: BFFF – Best Face Book Friend Forever

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*You’re reading or listening to JAPHENA SAYS, where you hear my thoughts, ideas and opinions on what I see, hear and feel. Today I’ll be sharing a few thoughts about Face Book…yes FB, I never thought the day would come when I’d be looked at, as though I were an alien, for not using FB.  [...]