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jenniferavalon — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:15:06 +0000

A Blessed Memorial Day to all those who serve and defend our country….and may folks think twice before they critisize the very people and organizations that keep our Freedom “Free.”

jenniferavalon — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:06:26 +0000

Good News At Last! Captain Phillips has been rescued from the pirates! And, he is a true hero, because he was willing to sacrifice his own life for his shipmates….a rare thing indeed among mankind. These types of true stories help to lift all of our spirits during these strange times. Also, kudos to the Navy Seals who helped rescue Captain Phillips….brave souls, and some of our finest. May they all relax now, and enjoy a well-deserved peaceful Easter Sunday.

jenniferavalon — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:22:41 +0000

I always intend to write more frequently, but as a wise person once claimed, “Life gets in the way!” It’s unbelievable how time flys by. I remember when I was little how time stretched endlessly on a seemingly flowing canvas. I couldn’t wait to be “older,” and get to do fun things, like my older siblings seemed to be doing. It’s only as we become older that we realize more responsibility is placed on us, and doing fun things has to be fit into “the schedule!” C’est la vie…..

jenniferavalon — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:06:15 +0000

This time of year gets so hectic, that I find it’s difficult to make the time just to relax. I am also one of those people who keeps an eye on domestic and world news on a daily basis…I want the connection to the world, but at the same time, can only find peace of mind in solitude…I guess that’s one of the dilemmas of being a human being, right? In this Holiday Season may God help heal all the wounded, may the Grace of the Lord help us all to see one another as one huge family, and may each of us find the Peace of Mind that the Savior left us with….no matter what walk of life we come from.

jenniferavalon — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:16:25 +0000

Well, it’s been quite awhile since I’ve posted here in my journal…this was truly a hectic few months for me. It is hard for me to believe that by the day after tomorrow, probably by late evening, America will know who her next President will be! No matter what, I can say that I am very surprised by the overallÂ lack of supportÂ for the two females in the race….Sarah Palin, and Hillary Clinton….two very different women, from two very different parties. But, I will stay up late Tuesday to see what the future holds, and, as the saying goes, “May the best man win!!”

jenniferavalon — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:53:38 +0000

Having spent most of my childhood in California, it is very difficult for me to see some of my favorite “haunts” like Big Sur (Nepenthe, Big Sur Inn, Ventana, etc.) and also parts ofÂ the Santa Barbara area, like whereÂ my eldest brother was born, in Montecito, be affected by the fires and smoke. Even the places that, thankfully, haven’t been burned, are affected by the smoke from the fires.Â It isn’t easy to grow up in a place that becomes endangered by fires, mudslides, and earthquakes now and then….but I suppose there are natural disasters in all parts of the world…one learns to live with it, and, hopefully, survive it. Â The places where these things occur are often some of the prettiest places on earth, strangely enough, and many of the folks who live in these places wouldn’t trade them for any other place. I moved East many years ago, but still hold a special place in my heart for the rugged coast of California…may the fires soon be vanquished,Â and the healing begin…..Â

jenniferavalon — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:38:15 +0000

Recently when I turned on the television I was horrified to see the destruction fromÂ forces of natureÂ occuring in Myanmar…and now this week, more destruction from the earthquake in China! My heart and prayers goes out to all those suffering….may God help them recover and heal as soon as possible…..

jenniferavalon — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:50:16 +0000

Living in the northeast, I am so ready for springlike weather, it’s not funny! It has been overcast for awhile now….but I see the yellow and purple crocuses starting to sprout up through the earth, and tiny buds on some of the trees…..the promise of Spring! Having spent my childhood in a warmer climate, where the sun was almost always shining, I find the last two months of winter in the northeast a little difficult….I think it’s the lack of light, more than anything. I am definitely a person who needs the light. As soon as it is warm enough (and even when it hasn’t been!) I will sit outside and turn my face towards the sun…..

jenniferavalon — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:50:14 +0000

Well, I have had the flu for the past week or so….for those of you who haven’t had it, please take good care of yourselves and try not to get it! It’s no fun! Fever, cough, aches…the usual flu stuff. The past 2 days my fever has gone, so I know I am almost completely well. It really is true that health is our greatest wealth, as the old saying goes. Apparently the “Influenza B” that I have can only be passed to humans and seals, according to the doctor. Isn’t that interesting? Each day as I get better I appreciate the amazing complexity of the human body and how it fights to restore itself to good health. Our job is to help it along as much as possible.

jenniferavalon — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 16:57:45 +0000

Well, 2008 is just around the corner, and I want to wish each and every one of my fans a Happy and Healthy New Year!! It’s amazing the difference each year makes in our lives, isn’t it? And it’s also amazing how time flies as we move along in Life. Stretch, take a deep breath, and lets all wish each other and the world a more peaceful and harmonious existence, because that is what we come from, and that is where we shall return someday.

jenniferavalon — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:24:59 +0000

I sometimes lie in bed at night and think about how different this world could be, if only enough of us put our hearts and minds to it. Common Sense could reign, and that would be a real beginning towards figuring out solutions to the problems that face all of us. There really is something to using logic, and common sense, and trusting one’s heart. Have you ever noticed how a child’s response to a question or thought is usually filled with common sense? They don’t confuse themselves, and usually leave us dumbfounded about how they got to their “logic.” Even if the answer may seem simplistic, the truth is, most solutions to our problems are really simple…it’s just figuring out how to implement them. That’s where common sense comes in. So here’s to the simple answers, to what seems like complicated problems!:)

jenniferavalon — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:37:38 +0000

Today they are expecting hurricane force winds in my State of Massachusetts. It seems that nearly every part of the United States has been hit with some force of nature recently…the Midwest with tornadoes and floods, the West Coast with fires and earthquakes, the South with drought, and now the Eastern Seaboard with hurricane force winds. Mother Nature is to be respected….she will remind us, if we forget. On a different note, my new song “Moon Over Tuscany” was just put up at the website. I am dedicating the song to the opera singer who passed away, Lucianno Pavarotti, for helping to bring opera to the masses. May he rest in peace….and I hope he enjoys the song, from afar!:)

jenniferavalon — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:38:01 +0000

This is great news I have to share….because of the London Times mentioning my music in their Entertainment Section, England is now the second largest community of fans I have behind the United States! That shows the power of the newspaper media. Over 80 other countries download my music also…I am particularly touched by France, who write wonderful reviews regarding my music. The others prove their “fanship” by the amount of downloads (which I can track) This is what helps to keep me going, as an artist. In the United States, Art is not celebrated the same way as it is in other countries….generally, the lowest common denominator is promoted here in the States. The opposite can be said for overseas. Maybe we, as Americans, have something to learn from our overseas neighbors? They have a rich history of promoting the Arts….

jenniferavalon — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:25:17 +0000

I know I always seem to be saying this, but it’s been a very hectic past few months. There have been tremendous family blessings, and just today I heard from a family member that my music and website were mentioned yesterday in the London Times! Wow! I am very touched by that. Working long and hard on my music, I am always happy when it has a chance to be discovered and enjoyed by as many fans as possible. Thank you London Times!!:)

The latest song added on the website is one written in 1992 called “Hold On To Your Freedom”…as applicable now as then! I am also working on the sixth song for my next album, “Atrium.” The song is dedicated to Lucianno Pavarotti, who helped to bring opera to the masses. Even if you don’t like opera, one has to admire that he understood that music is meant to be understood and loved by the people…not just for the few who can afford it. May he rest in peace.

jenniferavalon — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:14:47 +0000

I just saw on the news the terrible tragedy that happened at Virginia Tech…apparently an unidentified gunman basically shot up a roomful of students, then shot himself. Flashbacks to the Colombine school incident come to mind. One has to wonder what possesses someone to “lose it” like that….whenever someone tells me they don’t believe there is such a thing as Evil, I cringe, because if something like these incidents aren’t evil, then what is? My prayers go out to the students who left this world today, and to their suffering families, and to those students who are wounded, in the local hospitals. God be with them all.

jenniferavalon — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 22:05:58 +0000

Life is good….even though it gets incredibly hectic at times, and often painful to watch the evening news, I am grateful to be here, and to be able to make my contribution. Each of us are special beings, with special talents and gifts….if we all really knew that we are made in God’s image, and hold a special place in His heart, I think this world would be a kinder place. People would think twice about hurting one another, since we are all-connected, and loved beyond measure.

jenniferavalon — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:06:46 +0000

Yesterday a friend of mine showed me the latest photos of Britney Spears, on the web, the ones where she is getting out of Paris Hilton’s car, with her private parts showing. I recall that Britney had an approximately 36 hour Las Vegas marriage not so long ago, an onstage kiss with Madonna, a recent two year marriage with a divorce in the works, and two babies with her soon-to-be-ex who already has two illegitimate children with a previous female…. and now this? I don’t know if anyone else feels it, but I think the poor girl is having an emotional meltdown, and crying for help…is anyone listening? Where are her parents, her friends, her closest “buddies”? It is when a person shows signs that they are de-stabilizing, that they need those people the most!

jenniferavalon — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:50:29 +0000

It’s been a while since I last posted. It seems very hectic these days. I do two television shows a month, and am adding a third. One is my show, and two are volunteer for other organizations that I believe in (one for seniors, and one for my church) I am in the middle of finishing a video for the song “Shenandoah,” and have begun composing a new song. In between all this is life…aging parents, aging pets, and the crazy world at large (the Anna Nicole Smith story, for instance!) and the war, of course. My prayers go out to our soldiers to keep them safe, and my heart goes out to the poor little baby of Anna Nicole Smith and ? the father. She may ultimately be very wealthy, the little baby, but at what price?

jenniferavalon — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 23:13:41 +0000

Next week will be time to vote….sometimes I don’t feel like it, but I realize the incredible sacrifices that so many have made to let me have the freedom to vote, and in their honor, I will never let the mundane chores of daily life keep me from taking the time to vote….the precious privilege that so many of us just take for granted.

jenniferavalon — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:57:51 +0000

Well, it’s been quite a while since I last posted. So much is going on these days…I think for everyone, not just myself. To try to stay de-stressed is difficult, but mandatory. For myself, the first thing to remember is to breathe…I find myself holding my breath sometimes. I must always try to remember that breathing is our physical connection to God…

jenniferavalon — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 13:47:13 +0000

In the case of the actor Mel Gibson, I believe you cannot hold someone accountable for whatever they may say if they are drunk, or “under the influence.” If that were the case, then all documents signed when someone has been proven to be “under the influence,” or even “under duress,” would be legal….which they are not. In fact, in those intances, the documents are thrown out of court.

jenniferavalon — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 16:23:41 +0000

A sad day indeed…..I hope the people of the Middle East ultimately find Peace.

jenniferavalon — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 22:57:55 +0000

I can’t believe it’s been so long since I’ve written…so much has been happening. Most of it very positive, but this past weekend has been one of the scariest of my life, as I almost lost someone I love so much. This person had to be rushed to the hospital, and nearly died….but as they were lying there in the emergency ward they told me they would not be leaving me….and thank God, they didn’t. Life is so fragile…it can be taken away from us at any moment. It is so important to be ready to leave at all times, meaning, to have one’s life in order, and be at peace with oneself and God…and at the same time, this allows us to live more fully, because we can appreciate the blessing of life, without fear. Life and Death…two sides of the one coin…both portholes to enlightenment.

jenniferavalon — Sat, 27 May 2006 23:55:09 +0000

My heart goes out to the people devastated by the terrible earthquake in Indonesia…I can’t believe that tragedy has struck again, in so short a time. God Bless each and every soul who was affected by it…..and may the healing begin as soon as possible.

jenniferavalon — Sun, 07 May 2006 22:56:19 +0000

I can’t believe how time is flying…..I did an interview for a popular magazine on the Cape, and directed someone else’s t.v. show two weeks ago, and handed in a new show for May, for my t.v. show, and sent 10 songs down to a big publisher in Nashville, who asked to hear them. In the meantime, I’m getting essays together for a hard copy book. Whew! During all this the weather has begun to become nice again….the sun has actually been shining!! So I have been trying to get the yard looking decent, after the long, long winter. I LOVE the Spring…I am the type of person who craves the light.

jenniferavalon — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 23:31:43 +0000

HAPPY EASTER, and HAPPY PASSOVER, whichever applies:) This is the time of Renewal, when, at least on the East coast, the long dark days of Winter begin to melt away into the warmer, sunnier days of Spring…To those who live in areas that are being hit by treacherous weather, may God hold you in the palm of His hand, and protect you.

jenniferavalon — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 14:09:43 +0000

God Bless the fine people of Tennessee, and surrounding states…my heart goes out to them in their time of sorrow. The tornados, even if they didn’t affect some of the folks directly, when something like that happens it affects everyone…including people outside of the affected states. Nashville is the home of country music….the cradle of Americana….it is one of America’s prized treasures. May all who were affected recover quickly, and may God hold them in the palm of His hand.

jenniferavalon — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 13:40:09 +0000

Last night I changed my clocks forward..I never realize how many clocks I actually own until Daylight Savings Time comes along! Now the days will be brighter longer, here in the Northeast, which is fine with me. I am one of those people who loves the light…I begin to crave it around March…

jenniferavalon — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:10 +0000

Well, I handed in my finished second show to the t.v. station here…..the first one seems to be getting a good reaction…people are coming up to me outside and saying things like “I hear you have a great show on Sunday mornings”, and “I saw your show and enjoyed it”….I guess the ol’ “word of mouth” is at work! (tee hee) I couldn’t ask for more…I love to see people enjoying what I do…if it makes them feel good, and think about things, then I feel I’m doing my job.

jenniferavalon — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 22:21:33 +0000

I am very excited doing my new t.v. show for public television in Massachusetts…the people at the Media Center are wonderful (they have given me a weekly slot!!) and in addition to doing my own show, I am helping out with another show, for some people who needed some “behind the scenes” volunteers. Hard work, but lots of fun…

jenniferavalon — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 23:06:33 +0000

The weather here in Massachusetts has been fairly mild these past few days…unlike the turmoil that’s going on around the rest of the country. I read the newspapers and wonder if this is like the “calm before the storm”…I truly hope that no one is silly enough to use nuclear weapons against one another….that is mutual destruction, at best. Do we really want a world that is in darkness all the time? If we could only see and understand that we are all a part of each other….that what happens to each of us affects all of us….

jenniferavalon — Sun, 25 Dec 2005 01:08:50 +0000

Well, today is very exciting for me….I decided to put up my first video, Maiden Voyage, at both websites!! Now I officially will have to keep my hair combed (ha!)

jenniferavalon — Thu, 24 Nov 2005 22:46:11 +0000

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all my countrymen and women….this is the one special American holiday where we look at what unites us, instead of what keeps us foolishly apart. This is the special feast where we celebrate being Americans….and try to remember what the Pilgrims sacrificed to help settle our country. I have been to Plymouth Plantation, and let me tell you, in Winter, which is when I went so I could see it at its “worst”, it is extremely cold and damp, with the winds blowing off the sea…it is absoloutely bone-chilling cold. But the spirit of the Pilgrims, where the first Thanksgiving took place, is what we celebrate on this day….the determination and will to create a good life amidst hardship, and the remembrance to give thanks, always, to our Creator, family and friends.

jenniferavalon — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 22:16:17 +0000

Time is flying by so fast….next week is Thanksgiving…I can’t believe it! And the stores are already putting on their Holiday shimmer, which I love. It would be so wonderful if everyone could just let themselves enjoy the spirit of the Christmas Season, and not get hung up on what some think is “politically correct” with regard to decorations and such. 85% of the population of the United States is Christian….celebrating the birth of someone who was born a Jew. And for those among us who are atheists, I’m sorry, but you are out-numbered by those who have Faith. Maybe those who have Faith are “on” to something??

jenniferavalon — Sat, 12 Nov 2005 13:25:44 +0000

I am very saddened and upset by the rioting in France….and now, the hotel suicide bombings in Jordan. Hate only begets Hate….it creates Fear, and Fear is only a temporary “fix.”

jenniferavalon — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 21:54:02 +0000

I can’t believe how hectic life gets sometimes…especially when one has an elderly, fragile parent, and pets, and work, and a house to keep clean, etc. Then one turns on the t.v. news, and realizes how lucky they really are, amidst the floods, earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, bird flu, etc. There is ALWAYS something to be thankful for, no matter what. The key is to look outside of oneself.

jenniferavalon — Mon, 15 Aug 2005 21:25:25 +0000

Well, I just finished the mastering of “Crossroads”…alleluia!! Each CD feels like a baby is being born……it takes just as much time, if not more! In celebration of it being finished, I went out and ate some delicious fish and chips…one must make these moments of finished tasks a festive occasion:)

jenniferavalon — Tue, 02 Aug 2005 12:57:06 +0000

Well, little did I know when I posted yesterday regarding stress, that I would wake this morning to the terrible news that London was being terrorized by bombs….my heart goes out to the people and the place where I once lived for four seasons, when I was eighteen years old. God Bless those who died today, and those who are wounded….may the Souls of the departed find peace in His Kingdom, and may the wounded heal as soon as possible. God Bless Great Britain.

jenniferavalon — Wed, 27 Jul 2005 23:24:44 +0000

The heat wave across the country has been unbelievable…we are certainly feeling it in Massachusetts also! Thank God for basements, where no matter how hot it gets, it stays cool down there!!!

jenniferavalon — Sat, 09 Jul 2005 22:35:50 +0000

Over the past two weeks I have been trying to reach an old friend…she lives in a major city, and with all that is going on in the world these days I really wanted to connect. Lo and behold, today she phoned me, out of the blue!! Said she had been away for awhile. I was so happy to hear that she’s okay, and that her family is fine too. Old friends and family are especially sacred these days.

jenniferavalon — Wed, 06 Jul 2005 21:53:02 +0000

The past few weeks for me have been very stressful…a family member was discovered to have a physical problem that needed attention, and there were various other things that needed to be taken care of. I think it’s really important to remember that Life will always have stressful times…it doesn’t ever go in a straight line…from happy to happy…it goes up, and it goes down, and back up again. The vital thing to remember is that it is HOW we learn to handle stress that matters…since it will always be lurking around, we have to have our own little ways to cope with it. That is the key…the strength of our coping mechanism.

jenniferavalon — Sun, 19 Jun 2005 12:34:23 +0000

Many years ago I was standing in line at a post office in Manhattan, and I asked the question in my mind, why are things the way they are in this world? and the answer I got back was, “Look at the plastic chairs, and the vinyl floor in the Post Office…they were created because someone thought them up.” So then I realized that everything comes from thought….and maybe if we did something as simple as “changed our minds,” the world would change too?

jenniferavalon — Wed, 25 May 2005 00:12:15 +0000

I read a very alarming but interesting article today about the earthquake/tsunami that hit Indonesia last December…scientists are saying that it affected the entire world, with shifts in the earth’s crusts taking place all over the globe…with the energy of practically a nuclear bomb. Pretty darn scary!!!

jenniferavalon — Thu, 19 May 2005 23:19:40 +0000

Today was gorgeous for a change! The sun came out, and the grass looked green, like a carpet, for the daffodils and tulips. Spring has finally sprung here in the northeast!!!

jenniferavalon — Sun, 15 May 2005 00:20:15 +0000

I have a tendency to keep things….stuff that I think I’ll use at a “later date.” In actual fact, this clutter takes up space, and I can see how having less of it could become more comfortable. As the wise say, if you haven’t used it in a year or so, are you ever going to?

jenniferavalon — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 11:44:44 +0000

Time seems to be flying by right now….there doesn’t seem to be enough of it to get everything done. That is how Spring always seems…I think because once the sun begins to come out, and we try to include the great outdoors with our lives on the “inside,” it’s like doubling our activities!

jenniferavalon — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 10:20:00 +0000

Well, it’s amazing that I was able to fall asleep last night, after reading an incredible article about stem-cell research and how some scientists are placing human neurons into monkey skulls…and their trepidations that we will eventually have monkeys with human emotions. Or sheep with human faces….or, human embryos starting to grow in little mice. Reminds me of this horrifying movie I once saw called “The Island of Dr. Moreaux”…I laughed at the time, but I’m not laughing anymore!!!! Are we about to see the end of mankind as we know it?

jenniferavalon — Sat, 09 Apr 2005 00:25:57 +0000

Sometimes I wonder how I keep a smile in my heart….I figure it must be because even though the times seem dark at moments, overall I remember that God is always watching, always loving all of us….keeping track of everything that goes on in the Universe. Just knowing that, I keep in mind that it is He who will do the final judging of us all, and that all I really have to do “down here” is stay true to my convictions, and spread as much Love as I can.

jenniferavalon — Sun, 03 Apr 2005 13:28:58 +0000

The past 3 weeks have truly been difficult for people here and around the world…Terry Schiavo’s horrendous ordeal, and now the Pope has passed. Both are in the arms of God now, which is, of course, good. It is up to the rest of us to take the lessons from both of these passings…and may God have mercy on us all.

jenniferavalon — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 23:01:12 +0000

No one in their right mind “wishes” to be starved and dehydrated to death. No one.

jenniferavalon — Sat, 26 Mar 2005 13:50:41 +0000

Easter Sunday is tomorrow….God Bless Jesus Christ who rose from the dead, to show us all the power of the Holy Spirit, and to show us that the Soul never dies….it is truly eternal. Happy Easter.

jenniferavalon — Thu, 24 Mar 2005 23:37:51 +0000

It’s absolutely amazing… any President of the United States can pardon a serial killer if he so desires, but he is NOT allowed to save the life of an innocent, disabled woman who is being starved to death. Something is wrong with this picture.

jenniferavalon — Mon, 14 Mar 2005 21:41:44 +0000

Yesterday was the first day I noticed a change in the light outside…Spring is actually around the corner I think!! I sure hope so, because this was a long, cold and very snowy Winter for the Northeast, for sure. That’s the beauty though of living in a place with the four seasons….it always reminds me that no matter what, a change will come…thus is the nature of life!!:)

jenniferavalon — Thu, 10 Feb 2005 12:14:36 +0000

I have come to the conclusion that it is FEAR that separates people and cultures…that if we could find as much common ground as possible the world would be a better and happier place. We are all simply Souls inhabiting different shapes and sizes, speaking different languages, but united as one human family through our shared experience of birth and death, and all of life in-between…for in the end, we really DO all speak the same language….the language of Humanity.

jenniferavalon — Wed, 19 Jan 2005 00:59:02 +0000

This morning it was 2 degrees, and the power went out…in the Northeast climate where I live, I have found that owning a down comforter for nighttime, and having a real fireplace, a warm pair of boots, wool hat, and wearing several layers of clothing really really helps fend off the chill of winter. Also, having batteries in my flashlights, and a couple of battery powered camping lanterns is a good idea too. I count my blessings, and know that when summer does come, all of these frozen days of winter will be forgotten, until next time.

jenniferavalon — Fri, 07 Jan 2005 12:58:13 +0000

The tsunami that devastated Indonesia is of such epic proportions that I suspect it has touched nearly every heart around the globe….I know it has mine. It is a huge reminder of how important it is to often tell our loved ones how much we love them, and to realize that every day we have on earth is a blessing, partly because it can be so suddenly taken away, without a moment’s notice.

jenniferavalon — Thu, 23 Dec 2004 14:50:30 +0000

This time of year I re-think my de-stressing strategies:)…trying to get enough sleep, taking time to meditate, doing yoga, and walking, walking walking! Watching the t.v. news broadcasts tend to stress me out…so I need these things to cool out. I can’t NOT stay tuned to the domestic and world news, because I am, like all of us, a Citizen of not only my own country, but of the World.

jenniferavalon — Thu, 25 Nov 2004 00:21:17 +0000

I sat down to write Christmas cards yesterday, and I couldn’t believe how much has happened this past year. A lot of changes…..both personally, professionally, and globally. Good things, difficult things, and a lot of learning and growth, which is what it’s all about in the end, right? At times I wish I could put my arms around the whole world…..sometimes it seems like it needs a BIG HUG. We are ALL in this together, and we must never forget this.

jenniferavalon — Mon, 08 Nov 2004 09:53:23 +0000

This has definitely been the “summer that never was” in Massachusetts! The weather has been generally overcast and cool…very strange. I wonder if collective human emotions can affect the weather…meaning, with all the stress around the prospect of terrorist attacks maybe those emotions can cast a certain “atmosphere of air?”

jenniferavalon — Mon, 08 Nov 2004 09:52:13 +0000

Today is the third year anniversary of my Dad’s passing….Happy “Birth-Day” Dad….I hope you are enjoying the peace that surpasses all peace….and I hope you can see the candle I have lit for you.

jenniferavalon — Mon, 08 Nov 2004 09:51:46 +0000

It’s been awhile since I’ve written in this journal, but today was a glorious Fall day and I spent a part of it raking leaves, which felt great! Just to look up at the blue sky, and the Autumn leaves still swirling around my feet…..a challenge to rake them up, but a privilege to witness God’s handiwork:)

jenniferavalon — Mon, 08 Nov 2004 09:51:19 +0000

I am voting for the man with the most Faith, because I believe a spiritual foundation is necessary for a house to survive.

jenniferavalon — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 00:13:12 +0000

Well, I haven’t written for quite awhile….had to finish the CD, “Peace in the Valley,” and take care of some other things in my life. Am pleased with the album. It is finally a “finished product!” I love finishing things. Was watching the fourth of July Celebration on television that took place in Washington DC last night, and heard a wonderful singer for the first time…Yolanda Adams. God Bless her….and the many spirits of America that still give hope to those who struggle.

jenniferavalon — Tue, 11 May 2004 23:19:17 +0000

Haven’t written in my journal for a week, due to being “under the weather”…feeling much better now. I learned from this week that it is much more important to take care of the INSIDE of oneself, than the OUTSIDE….meaning, get enough rest, eat properly, take vitamins, examine emotions, etc.

jenniferavalon — Tue, 04 May 2004 21:49:16 +0000

The leaves are beginning to grow on the trees, and the daffodils are smiling in the yard….I absolutely love Spring!!

jenniferavalon — Tue, 27 Apr 2004 22:38:21 +0000

The human experience is the most painful of all…having a human body. Can you imagine what it must be like to shed the body, like taking off a cloak, and one day being part of God and the Universe again?

jenniferavalon — Thu, 22 Apr 2004 00:14:11 +0000

Sometimes I just want to sit back, put up my feet, and watch a good DVD….tonight it’s going to be “Master and Commander”…Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum (ha!)

jenniferavalon — Thu, 15 Apr 2004 01:22:03 +0000

With all the sadness in the world, it’s very important to remember to experience Joy. Without it, we can’t give back and change the world….it is Joy that changes the world, for the better:)

jenniferavalon — Thu, 15 Apr 2004 01:02:14 +0000

With so many diverse opinions in the world, with regard to almost everything, I think that if we could try to get a “birds-eye” view once in a while, literally envision ourselves above our planet looking down, then maybe we could see ourselves as part of one big whole…that we are all in this thing together, whether we like it or not. It is not about “May the best man win.” If any of us loses, we all lose.

jenniferavalon — Thu, 15 Apr 2004 01:01:52 +0000

Been working on a new recording, and took a break to do some more basement clearing, from my past move. It is scary how much “stuff” one can accumulate!!!

jenniferavalon — Thu, 15 Apr 2004 01:01:13 +0000

The love between a parent and child must be similar to the love that God feels for all the human race….if that is the case, then there is still hope for mankind:)

jenniferavalon — Thu, 15 Apr 2004 01:00:29 +0000

Put up Rock of Ages,….pleased with the way it turned out. Recording a song a month is hectic, but I have heard that the Beatles used to put out a new single every two months…how exciting that must have been for their fans!!! What happened to those days?

jenniferavalon — Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:59:45 +0000

Was thinking about siblings today…that the good thing about brothers and sisters is that one has a history with them… whether good or bad, you share a story that can be viewed from different angles.

jenniferavalon — Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:59:28 +0000

Won’t it be wonderful if someday all of mankind figures out that Peace is Progress?

jenniferavalon — Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:59:06 +0000

In a world where there is so much division, surely God expects us to seek out our similarities.

jenniferavalon — Thu, 15 Apr 2004 00:58:48 +0000

Am praying for all the hostages that are being taken in Iraq. People in general are starting to look like they’ve been through the mill…..perhaps it’s because since 9/11 we’ve really had very little “peace of mind”….who could possibly have foreseen such a strange event?