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I Did It! – #JusJoJan26 Edition Thank you, Linda, for hosting JusJoJan26! I did a Jot every day, though a few made it to the blog a little later, and some didn’t make it to the blog at all. The ones that didn’t make i…

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I did it! 2/1/2026 #JusJoJan26 #jusjojan #bloggingchallenge #jusjojan2026 This was my fourth year to participate in Just Jot it January. I posted every day. I discovered new-to-me blogs and a few people have discovered my blog. So win-win. 😉 Four years ago, I kept blogging daily after JusJoJan. The next two years, I did not. This year, I'm going for the daily blogging again. I learned through my blogging and not blogging behavior that I'm a lazy blogger, which is not something I'm particularly proud of.

I did it! 2/1/2026 #JusJoJan26 #jusjojan #bloggingchallenge #jusjojan2026

This was my fourth year to participate in Just Jot it January. I posted every day. I discovered new-to-me blogs and a few people have discovered my blog. So win-win. 😉 Four years ago, I kept blogging daily after JusJoJan.…

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Just Jot it January 01/31/2026 SoCS – Scratch an Itch #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #streamofconsciousness #socs Scratch an itch is today's Stream of Consciousness Saturday and Just Jot it January's prompt. I know 'scratch an itch' is an idiom for finally satisfying a long-held desire, craving, or urge. I don't have any of those. The only thing I could come up with was physically scratching where it itches, so here's a kangaroo scratching an itch. Linda hosts Just Jot it…

Just Jot it January 01/31/2026 SoCS – Scratch an Itch #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #streamofconsciousness #socs

Scratch an itch is today's Stream of Consciousness Saturday and Just Jot it January's prompt. I know 'scratch an itch' is an idiom for finally satisfying a long-held desire, craving, or urge. I…

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end of #JusJoJan26 I don't have enough brain to manage Stream of Consciousness Saturday this time, but I will do a final Just Jot It January post. I'm relieved to have made it through the month posting every day. I wish I could say that I will continue to do so but I know that I can't manage it. I've also got a bunch more medical tests and appointments coming up in February, for which I'm grateful, but they also take time and energy.

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I don't have enough brain to manage Stream of Consciousness Saturday this time, but I will do a final Just Jot It January post. I'm relieved to have made it through the month posting every day. I wish I could say that I will continue to do so but I know that I can't manage it.…

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Just Jot it January 01/30/2026 Cinnamon #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #cinnamongirlneilyoung Cinnamon – Tessa K’s prompt for January 30th Neil Young wrote a song called Cinnamon Girl. It was first released in 1969 on the album 'Everybody Knows this is Nowhere' with the band Crazy Horse. Legend tells us that he wrote Cinnamon Girl nearly simultaneously with Cowgirl in the Sand and Down by the River while he suffered from a severe case of the flu and an accompanying high fever.

Just Jot it January 01/30/2026 Cinnamon #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #cinnamongirlneilyoung

Cinnamon – Tessa K’s prompt for January 30th Neil Young wrote a song called Cinnamon Girl. It was first released in 1969 on the album 'Everybody Knows this is Nowhere' with the band Crazy Horse. Legend tells us…

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Just Jot it January 01/29/2026 Prompt #jusjojan #jusjojan26 Prompt – Cheryl’s prompt for January 29th In the case of needing to be physically at an appointment or committment or what have you, I'm always on time, but I'm not necessarily prompt. If I'm too prompt to an appointment that means going into the waiting room to wait (clutching my imaginary pearls) with people or staying in my car until the appointment time where there aren't people.

Just Jot it January 01/29/2026 Prompt #jusjojan #jusjojan26

Prompt – Cheryl’s prompt for January 29th In the case of needing to be physically at an appointment or committment or what have you, I'm always on time, but I'm not necessarily prompt. If I'm too prompt to an appointment that means going…

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Just Jot it January 01/28/2026 One-Liner Wednesday #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #backinmyday #1linerweds #onelinerweds Years ago, the computers were the ones who screamed when we got online. My how the tables have turned. Linda hosts Just Jot it January and One-Liner Wednesday. Kaye's mood: Your call is important to us. Please hold. Feel free to scream into the void while you wait for the next available representative.

Just Jot it January 01/28/2026 One-Liner Wednesday #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #backinmyday #1linerweds #onelinerweds

Years ago, the computers were the ones who screamed when we got online. My how the tables have turned. Linda hosts Just Jot it January and One-Liner Wednesday. Kaye's mood: Your call is…

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Just Jot it January 01/27/2026 Labyrinth #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #davidbowie #mauricesendak Labyrinth – Cale’s prompt for January 27th Labyrinth is a 1986 musical fantasy movie starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. Jim Henson (Muppets) directed the movie. It was co-produced by Henson Associates and Lucasfilm. George Lucas was executive director. The movie's basic storyline is 16-year-old Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) going through a labyrinth to save her abducted baby brother from the evil Goblin King (David Bowie).

Just Jot it January 01/27/2026 Labyrinth #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #davidbowie #mauricesendak

Labyrinth – Cale’s prompt for January 27th Labyrinth is a 1986 musical fantasy movie starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. Jim Henson (Muppets) directed the movie. It was co-produced by Henson…

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Just Jot it January 01/26/2026 Eavesdropper #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #carelesswhisper Imagine my grumpyness to discover just now that my January 26th Just Jot it January response didn't actually post yesterday. Eavesdropper – Angela’s prompt for January 26th George Michael's song, Careless Whisper, is a song about getting caught cheating on your significant other and the guilt and regret that comes with knowing you've thrown away a good relationship. The line 'time can never mend the careless whispers of a good friend' is how the significant other found out about the cheater's cheating.

Just Jot it January 01/26/2026 Eavesdropper #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #carelesswhisper

Imagine my grumpyness to discover just now that my January 26th Just Jot it January response didn't actually post yesterday. Eavesdropper – Angela’s prompt for January 26th George Michael's song, Careless Whisper,…

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Just Jot it January 01/25/2026 Transmission #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #littlenashrambler Transmission – Dar’s prompt for January 25th I'm digging deeply into the nostalgia of my past. I drove a used Rambler car c. 1973. I don't know what year it was made, but it wasn't new by a long shot. The color was a blend of ugly brown and rust. My husband at the time had bought it for a few dollars, because he fancied himself a backyard mechanic.

Just Jot it January 01/25/2026 Transmission #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #littlenashrambler

Transmission – Dar’s prompt for January 25th I'm digging deeply into the nostalgia of my past. I drove a used Rambler car c. 1973. I don't know what year it was made, but it wasn't new by a long shot. The color…

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Just Jot it January and Stream of Consciousness Saturday 01/24/2026 Take Another Look SoCS #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #streamofconsciousness #socs Take Another Look –Stream of Consciousness Saturday and Just Jot it January for January 24th I have two proofreaders/editors for the books I write. Both of them are eagle-eyed and thorough. Even so, I take another look and then take another look and take yet another look at my manuscripts before I'm satisfied the three of us have caught the silly typos, double words, extra spaces, inconsistencies in plot and characterization, and so on and so forth.

Just Jot it January and Stream of Consciousness Saturday 01/24/2026 Take Another Look SoCS #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #streamofconsciousness #socs

Take Another Look –Stream of Consciousness Saturday and Just Jot it January for January 24th I have two proofreaders/editors for the books I write. Both of…

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Just Jot it January 01/23/2026 Altruism #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #rethinkingmaslow #toxicaltruism Altruism – Rohini’s prompt for January 23rd Altruism has a dark, toxic side. This dark side feeds the self-sacrificing ego while wearing an invisible cloak of control. Here's a 'for instance': Let's say I've encountered a homeless person/beggar and I buy this person coffee or a sandwich instead of giving money to spend however they want. My dark side altruism does this because of a predetermined belief that the person will buy something I disapprove of.

Just Jot it January 01/23/2026 Altruism #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #rethinkingmaslow #toxicaltruism

Altruism – Rohini’s prompt for January 23rd Altruism has a dark, toxic side. This dark side feeds the self-sacrificing ego while wearing an invisible cloak of control. Here's a 'for instance': Let's say…

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Just Jot it January 01/22/2026 Impatience #jusjojan #jusjojan26 Impatience – dharkanein’s prompt for January 22nd Impatience is deeply ingrained in my personality. I've learned to control my impatience, but I have yet to conquer it. I'm the most impatient patient person I know in my impatient patient waiting to become patient. (Sounds like how much wood would... Well, you know the rest.) Linda hosts Just Jot it January…

Just Jot it January 01/22/2026 Impatience #jusjojan #jusjojan26

Impatience – dharkanein’s prompt for January 22nd Impatience is deeply ingrained in my personality. I've learned to control my impatience, but I have yet to conquer it. I'm the most impatient patient person I know in my impatient…

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Just Jot it January & One-Liner Wednesday 1/21/2026 Leopards don’t change their spots #justjojan #jusjojan26 Personally, I hated KKK before it was called ICE. Source: @pathawkmusic (Instagram is where I saw this) Linda hosts Just Jot it January and One-Liner Wednesday. Kaye's mood: dark, but a little more hopeful today than yesterday

Just Jot it January & One-Liner Wednesday 1/21/2026 Leopards don’t change their spots #justjojan #jusjojan26

Personally, I hated KKK before it was called ICE. Source: @pathawkmusic (Instagram is where I saw this) Linda hosts Just Jot it January and One-Liner Wednesday. Kaye's mood: dark, but a…

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Just Jot it January 01/20/2026 Unspoken #jusjojan #jusjojan26 Unspoken – Maggie’s prompt for January 20th There's a saying that unspoken words cause no harm. Martin Luther King, Jr. thought differently. "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." I agree with him. Lindas hosts Just Jot it January. Kaye's mood: dark...very dark...

Just Jot it January 01/20/2026 Unspoken #jusjojan #jusjojan26

Unspoken – Maggie’s prompt for January 20th There's a saying that unspoken words cause no harm. Martin Luther King, Jr. thought differently. "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." I agree with him.…

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Just Jot it January 01/19/2026 Consistency #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #foodaversions Consistency – Warren’s prompt for January 19th All my life I've been a 'picky eater'. The root of this problem is with food textures. Certain consistencies of foods and beverages can set off my gag reflex like a cat hacking up a hairball. Yes, I have aversions to many flavors and aromas, too, but those don't necessarily activate my gag reflex.

Just Jot it January 01/19/2026 Consistency #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #foodaversions

Consistency – Warren’s prompt for January 19th All my life I've been a 'picky eater'. The root of this problem is with food textures. Certain consistencies of foods and beverages can set off my gag reflex like a cat…

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Just Jot it January 01/18/2026 Organ #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #organmusic #pipeorgan #phantomoftheopera #deadmanschestorganmusic ADD LINDA's LINK and delete this line Organ - Today is my prompt day, January 18th I was the kid who wanted to take piano lessons, so I could go on to take organ lessons. My parents paid good money for a series of piano/organ teachers who, looking back, were probably glad to see me go. I could never learn to read music.

Just Jot it January 01/18/2026 Organ #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #organmusic #pipeorgan #phantomoftheopera #deadmanschestorganmusic

ADD LINDA's LINK and delete this line Organ - Today is my prompt day, January 18th I was the kid who wanted to take piano lessons, so I could go on to take organ lessons.…

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Stream of Consciousness Saturday & Just Jot it January 01/17/2026 Favorite Saying #socs #streamofconsciousness #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #princessbride My immediate family uses this saying when we say goodbye. We've said it since the first time we watched The Princess Bride in 1987. It has evolved into our way of saying Be careful and Take care out there. Have fun storming the castle. Linda hosts Just Jot it January and Stream of Consciousness Saturday. Kaye's mood: not storming castles today - staying home

Stream of Consciousness Saturday & Just Jot it January 01/17/2026 Favorite Saying #socs #streamofconsciousness #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #princessbride

My immediate family uses this saying when we say goodbye. We've said it since the first time we watched The Princess Bride in 1987. It has evolved…

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Just Jot it January 01/16/2026 Philosophy #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #thomaspaine Philosophy – Sadje’s prompt for January 16th "The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance." Thomas Paine, political philosopher Linda hosts Just Jot it January. Kaye's mood: My daily philosophy is looking forward to the big beautiful obituary.

Just Jot it January 01/16/2026 Philosophy #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #thomaspaine

Philosophy – Sadje’s prompt for January 16th "The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance." Thomas Paine, political philosopher Linda hosts Just Jot it January. Kaye's mood: My daily…

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Just Jot it January 01/15/2026 Symbiotic #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #catsanddogs Symbiotic – Sally’s prompt for January 15th My cats and dogs and I have a symbiotic relationship: They depend on me to care for them, exercise them, and show them affection. When they aren't feeling well, I take them to the veterinarian for medicine and treatment. In turn, they care for me by being companions. We exercise together (daily walks - yes, my cats follow along with the dogs).

Just Jot it January 01/15/2026 Symbiotic #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #catsanddogs

Symbiotic – Sally’s prompt for January 15th My cats and dogs and I have a symbiotic relationship: They depend on me to care for them, exercise them, and show them affection. When they aren't feeling well, I take them to…

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Just Jot it January 01/13/2026 Rubbish #justjojan #jusjojan26 #pinkyup Rubbish – Di’s prompt for January 13th I don't remember when I learned another word for trash and garbage was rubbish. I don't remember when I learned another word for nonsense and hogwash was rubbish. What I do know is when I use the word rubbish, I feel rather hoity-toity like I should drink my coffee with my pinky finger out. Linda hosts Just Jot it January. Kaye's mood: hoity-toity with my morning coffee

Just Jot it January 01/13/2026 Rubbish #justjojan #jusjojan26 #pinkyup

Rubbish – Di’s prompt for January 13th I don't remember when I learned another word for trash and garbage was rubbish. I don't remember when I learned another word for nonsense and hogwash was rubbish. What I do know is when I…

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Just Jot it January 01/12/2026 Chewy #jusjojan #jusjojan26 Chewy – Liz’s prompt for January 12th I hear the word 'chewy' and two things come to mind: Chewy dot com . That's where I buy most of my dog and cat snacks and food. I have no idea if the prices are competitive with other pet food stores. I live 175 miles (one way) from that kind of in-person shopping, and I'm not keen on shopping even on-line.

Just Jot it January 01/12/2026 Chewy #jusjojan #jusjojan26

Chewy – Liz’s prompt for January 12th I hear the word 'chewy' and two things come to mind: Chewy dot com . That's where I buy most of my dog and cat snacks and food. I have no idea if the prices are competitive with other pet food stores.…

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Just Jot it January 01/11/2026 Opinion #jusjojan #jusjojan26 Opinion – John’s prompt for January 11th When I'm on the ragged edge of writing my opinion in the comments of a social media post for the sake of arguing, which is a total waste of time... and I know I shouldn't... but I want to sooooo badly... I tell my opinion to my dogs for their input and advice before hitting the SEND button.

Just Jot it January 01/11/2026 Opinion #jusjojan #jusjojan26

Opinion – John’s prompt for January 11th When I'm on the ragged edge of writing my opinion in the comments of a social media post for the sake of arguing, which is a total waste of time... and I know I shouldn't... but I want to sooooo…

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#JusJoJan26 Well, now that we are a third of the way through January, I'm finally getting around to thanking Linda for, once again, offering Just Jot It January. The basic framework is to start the new year off by posting every day in January. There are daily prompts to assist people, although I most often do my own thing. One of the things that I particularly enjoy about Just Jot It January is its flexible design.

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Well, now that we are a third of the way through January, I'm finally getting around to thanking Linda for, once again, offering Just Jot It January. The basic framework is to start the new year off by posting every day in January. There are daily prompts to assist people, although I…

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Just Jot it January 01/09/2026 Celebrate #jusjojan #jusjojan26 Celebrate – Wendy’s prompt for January 9th Today was National Static Electricty Day. Anyone remember rubbing balloons in your hair and then sticking the balloons to the ceiling? Linda hosts Just Jot it January. Kaye's mood: electifying

Just Jot it January 01/09/2026 Celebrate #jusjojan #jusjojan26

Celebrate – Wendy’s prompt for January 9th Today was National Static Electricty Day. Anyone remember rubbing balloons in your hair and then sticking the balloons to the ceiling? Linda hosts Just Jot it January. Kaye's mood: electifying

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Just Jot it January 01/08/2026 Stumble #jusjojan #jusjojan26 Stumble – Lou’s prompt for January 8th I hope to die a heroic death like a Viking warrior so I can go to Valhalla. The reality is I will probably stumble over one of my cats on the stairs and die from choking on the spoonful of marshmellow cream I'm eating straight from the jar. Linda hosts Just Jot it January. Kaye's mood: note to self: add more marshmellow cream to shopping list

Just Jot it January 01/08/2026 Stumble #jusjojan #jusjojan26

Stumble – Lou’s prompt for January 8th I hope to die a heroic death like a Viking warrior so I can go to Valhalla. The reality is I will probably stumble over one of my cats on the stairs and die from choking on the spoonful of…

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Just Jot it January 01/07/2026 One-Liner Wednesday #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #ifeelachangeinthewind Seven days into 2026 and the U.S. is already on fire (metaphorically) with politically-supported violence, but as of today, I'm with Mister Gibbs: "I feel a change in the wind, says I." Linda hosts Just Jot it January and One-Liner Wednesday. Kaye's mood: Batten down the hatches. Life's about to get rougher.

Just Jot it January 01/07/2026 One-Liner Wednesday #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #ifeelachangeinthewind

Seven days into 2026 and the U.S. is already on fire (metaphorically) with politically-supported violence, but as of today, I'm with Mister Gibbs: "I feel a change in the wind, says I." Linda hosts Just…

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travel Loooooooong travel day! This Jot is part of #JusJoJan26.

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Loooooooong travel day! This Jot is part of #JusJoJan26.

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Just Jot it January 01/06/2026 Intentional #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #writingascoping Intentional – Dan’s prompt for January 6th I'm intentionally limiting my exposure to current events. I know enough about what is going on in the U.S. to be a 'responsible informed citizen' and just short of losing my mind over being a responsible informed citizen. I'm not sticking my head in the sand and hoping all the nonsense will go away.

Just Jot it January 01/06/2026 Intentional #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #writingascoping

Intentional – Dan’s prompt for January 6th I'm intentionally limiting my exposure to current events. I know enough about what is going on in the U.S. to be a 'responsible informed citizen' and just short of losing my…

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Just Jot it January 01/05/2026 Nature #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #nature Nature – J-Dub’s prompt for January 5th A few of the accounts I follow on Instagram are nature and weather accounts. The wintry weather happening in the upper midwest and northeastern U.S. over the past many days has provided these accounts with pictures of frozen lighthouses and unsettled waters in the Great Lakes. I watched a video of waves in Lake Michigan that, according to the description, were more powerful than the waves that sank the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Just Jot it January 01/05/2026 Nature #jusjojan #jusjojan26 #nature

Nature – J-Dub’s prompt for January 5th A few of the accounts I follow on Instagram are nature and weather accounts. The wintry weather happening in the upper midwest and northeastern U.S. over the past many days has provided…

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