Dear OLofWL (Janice) ~ I did it!  I held my tongue for 24 hours.  I did not say one nasty-a** word about anyone.  Not aloud anyway.  Even though my sister, mother, children, husband, neighbor committed fashion faux pas, served greasy food, said dumb things, I said nothing to them or to anyone else about them.   Hey, did I just blow it now ... by telling you how ridiculous they all are? Se la vie!  Thanks for the thoughtful and enlightening Kicks and for giving me a place to vent about all!  ~ Lynn B.

Dear Lynn B. ~  Great job!  Not only did you take on the 24 hour right speech challenge with gusto, you blew it in great humor.  Smiles and laughs burn fat and lighten hearts.  Thank you! ~ OLofWL

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Dear OLofWL ~ I was judged when I was heavier. Then I lost lots of weight due to health issues, and then I became judgmental.  Now thanks to menopause, the weight has crept back, and I fuss at my mom for the way she judges folks.  She too has had weight issues but her mind issues have taken those memories and put them in a secret compartment of her mind, leaving her clueless.   Sorry to unload but it did feel good.

Judging is wrong. AND when  you don't know someone's whole story, you are clueless to their pain, suffering, needs and reasons. Love reading your newsletters. ~ Chris

Dear Chris ~ The Circle of Judgment: You are judged; you judge others; your mother judges all; you judge your mother for judging (that's the best one); and everyone jumps into judgment without the facts ... and so it goes.  Brilliant!  And illuminating for all.    Thank you! ~ OLofWL