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Thoughts, ideas, solutions
and issues that affect us all
Whenever I learn of something happening, I apply several ‘filters’ to determine how it can potentially affect us.
Most of my BLOGS reflect those ‘filters’. Oftentimes, my opinion can change so if you have feedback I would love to hear from you.
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Adventure Is Waiting… Join Me!
For the first time in years. I am excited! For the first time in years not only am I feeling like ‘Jaynie’ again.
Put Your ‘Oxygen’ Mask On First
Our Mental Health Reminder Women, especially women over 50, often put themselves last in any day-to-day situation. There's always something to be done, somewhere to go, someone to help...and then at the end of the day we are so exhausted we don't allow ourselves to be...
You’ve Got This…
Many of my amazing friends, in particular my ‘tribe’ of women over 50, know that one of my favourite sayings is ‘You’ve Got this!”
The ‘Pebbles’ you drop in life
I found it fascinating as I sat in the audience at an incredible event recently how, upon the International Speaker sharing…
What you don’t see ….. what I feel
I recently had a very busy week planned. A mixture of both personal, business, and family.
The Price Of Power Is Going Up!
I saw a social media post today that was complaining (and rightfully so) that the cost of power…electricity & gas.
“Speak up…even if your voice shakes!”
I was excited today to join an online Forum discussing the current lack of support and services for women over 50 experiencing homelessness. All of the Speakers were passionate women who are currently seeking selection within their communities to represent them in the...
Message to Will Smith
There was no excuse for Chris Rock to use the autoimmune condition of Jada Pinkett Smith as the core of a joke
The Hardest Goodbye – Happy/Sad Tears
I have found in recent years that I struggle with ‘saying goodbye’ more than I have ever before.
The Silence Is Getting Louder
For many of us, the last 2 years feel like a lifetime. In both the Southern and Northern hemispheres, bushfires raged like never before
Lockdown – What To Do?
This time last year whilst many of us in Australia at least was coming out of ‘hard lockdown’, I had hope in my heart that the future wouldn’t be changing to one that had regular ‘lockdowns’.
The Fear of Tomorrow
The reality of relationship breakups is that if we are truly honest with ourselves….we did ‘see it coming’.
Reconciliation – It’s time!
As I sat down to write my contribution to the discussion on why The Voice of Indigenous & Torres Strait Islanders needs to be enshrined into the Australian Constitution, the word ‘reconciliation’ came into my head.
Kate Ellis Book Launch 9th April
Sex, Lies and Question Time is a book that unveils the life of a woman in politics. Exploring what other female politicians have experienced, Kate expertly shines the light on all of it – the good, bad, ugly and downright disgusting.
The ChangeMakers Abound! Now the Bullying begins!
Guess What? 2021 isn’t the 1st year that women have been calling out for gender equality, gender equity and respect in the home and workplace.
NDIS – Now you see it … Now you don’t!
With more of the deflections and distractions occurring in Canberra this week, over 430,000 Australians living with a disability and their carers are about to start having to justify their worth yet again to the Australian Government for support
March 15th 2021 – History in the Making
Sexual assault, gaslighting, corruption, & disrespect are often an Authors main ingredient for their latest Crime Book.
Where Did our Family Support Go?
I ‘blinked’ and almost missed it! It was early morning in the middle of February 2021 when, as I was walking passed the television, I heard a breakfast announcer state that the Australian Government had just passed the Bill to abolish the Family Law Court and merge it with the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.
‘Walking our Talk’ … time for we Sheroes to #BeTheChange
I thought it was only recently that I had been increasing my thoughts about women rising up and being part of the actual change so desperately needed in our global community.
Let’s not forget everyone
Did you know? – Back in the Mayan Times in history, Cocoa Bean was used as a form of currency as it was thought to be worth more than Gold Dust? That’s a big, fat YES! From me!
The ‘Feel Good’ Prescription!
In a recent survey of women over 50 in particular, we discovered some really diverse ways to Volunteer.
2020 – The Year of Creating Community By Jaynie Morris
On New Year’s Day 2020, like many people, I wasn’t filled with as much enthusiasm as usual for the coming year (and no….it wasn’t due to an over indulgence of some yummy French Champagne – thanks for asking!
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