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The Optimists Journal

Heartfelt Anecdotes and Practical Resources to Help You Create Wellness for Life.

Wendy Jones

My America

Our country is hurting. As much as I am an optimist who looks for the good and the growth in […]
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Wendy Jones

Alchemy Over Strategy

I usually don’t have the title of  a blog when I sit down to write, generally speaking it comes last.  […]
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Wendy Jones

Everyone Needs a Song

Hi.  I’m Wendy.  Even though I’ve written over 200 blogs, you don’t really know me.  I show you glimpses of […]
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Circa 1994

I had the chance to revisit my 19 year old mind this week with a reconnection that happened because of […]
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