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About Me — Stacy Johnson

Everything leads to writing First and foremost, I am a Southern Girl, down to my bobby socks, Sunday flock, sweet tea, and cornbread and collard greens, without the ham hock. Hey, y’all. Okay, I admit that eating greens without the ham hock to season them to perfection makes me a…

About Me

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About Me —  Stacy Johnson
About Me —  Stacy Johnson

1 day ago

When Love Is Real

The obvious signs

Poem

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When Love Is Real
When Love Is Real
Art by the Author 2022, © Stacy Johnson

When Love Is Real

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Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

·2 days ago

The First Dance

But definitely not the last — My schedule is perfect. I know when to get up, when to write and stop, and when to eat. Sleep has its own agenda, and I’m okay with it. I’m all good if I sleep 4 to 6 hours a night. I recently added dance to the mix. Each day…

Dance

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The First Dance
The First Dance

Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

·5 days ago

Unlocking Hidden Talents

It's easier than you think — Surprises that I find within myself are the best. Surprise, you’re brave enough to swim with dolphins. Surprise, you will jump out of a perfectly functioning airplane. My latest revelation is, surprise! You are an artist. I always wanted to draw, but I never thought that I could. I was…

Art

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Unlocking Hidden Talents
Unlocking Hidden Talents

Published in ILLUMINATION

·Jun 22

Knowing Where You Belong

the difference between position and place — “Go someplace and sit down” was the usual clue that I had crossed my mother’s invisible boundaries. I would observe her body language, memorize her tone and try to figure out why the breach occurred. Having no idea, I’d raise my shoulders and reveal the palms of my hands. Surely…

Belonging

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Knowing Where You Belong
Knowing Where You Belong

Jun 21

My Heart Is In Your Hands

Be careful with me

Love

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My Heart Is In Your Hands
My Heart Is In Your Hands
Photo by Stacy Johnson

My Heart Is In Your Hands

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Jun 16

Imagining A New World

Make room at the table

Social Justice

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Imagining A New World
Imagining A New World
Photo by Stacy Johnson

Imagining A New World

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Jun 15

A Closed Mouth Don’t Get Read

What's holding you back from publishing your book? My tendency to procrastinate is back. It starts with not wanting to move toward my goals with a sense of urgency. Sleeping in becomes more critical, binge-watching television is an indulgence I allow to linger for too long, and I begin to…

Procrastination

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A Closed Mouth Don’t Get Read
A Closed Mouth Don’t Get Read

Jun 13

Strawberry Super Moon

Look up once in a while Peaceful Sleep Sleeping peacefully after a couple of nights battling with insomnia felt great. Everything about being in bed was perfect. The sheets were silky and soft, fresh from yesterday’s laundry. My pillow was Fluffy and comfortable, supporting my head and neck in the right spot…

Supermoon

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Strawberry Super Moon
Strawberry Super Moon

Published in ILLUMINATION

·Jun 8

The Perfect Summer Body Is A Healthy Body

Measuring your fitness success — The last time I fought to get in shape, I weighed myself daily and after every workout. Each day I waited for the number on the scale to go down. But it never did. Being the determined person I am, I did not give up, but I did increase the…

Summer

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The Perfect Summer Body Is A Healthy Body
The Perfect Summer Body Is A Healthy Body
Stacy Johnson

Stacy Johnson

Writer. Poet. Artist. Photographer. https://stacyjohnson-photography.smugmug.com/

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