I imagine that LIFE has whooped you upside the head from time to time.
N’est pas?
Today it hit me that it was time to step out of my hermit closet and make an Sj from the Heart.
The main theme?
That we’re never alone, not really. Our Selves are with us always.
;-)
Here are some random videos from my stay in Paris last fall.
Enjoy !
*** Sj ***
And lastly, Bellevilloise became a favorite hang out for listening to music.
I love Scotland. I love the raw wild coastline and the kind people everywhere.
I love the trains; I love the boats.
Here are a few videos from a visit to Scotland this past fall.
Enjoy!
*** Sj ***
p.s. there are more videos on my YouTube channel if you want to continue traveling virtually.
If you’re ever able to board one of the vessels operated by St. Hilda Sea Adventures, do !!! There were only 8 people on this particular ship: the captain, chef, and 6 passengers. OMG am I ever glad I splurged and took this trip !!!
Or, as my dad would say, more videos than you can shake a stick at.
But don’t worry; they’re all short!
First comes Istanbul where I spent a fascinating week last September.
Bon Voyage!
Next will be videos from either Paris, Scotland, Poland, or Austria.
Have a preference?
*** Sj ***
p.s. The shot at the top of the post is of Pedrata at the cool library called Mevmekan. There are both an art exhibit and a cafe at the library — one of my fave places I found in Istanbul. Thanks Tony for idea !
Dear Friends,
This past year+ has been an adventure for all of us. I do hope that you are able to keep your head above water as you navigate life’s turbulent and unpredictable currents. As for me, I fell into the River of Revision. After months of hard work, the 2nd edition version of my first book My Life as a Mule has emerged.
Why a 2nd edition?
I realized that I needed to dish up more description to go along with the main course of dialogue. Also, I delighted in the discovery that I could add a few characters from My Life as a Toad: Tales of a traveling toad, i.e. Mr. Tafferty’s tale (which is currently in its first draft form – due date unknown). I also shifted a few things around and added a Bonus Material section.
Anything else?
I recently made several short videos of me reading excerpts from my book which are in this playlist (specific links below):
Chapter 5 – Change is in the Air
Chapter 8 – Molly’s Grandma Rose
Chapter 13 – Molly to the Rescue
Chapter 23 – High School English
Chapter 28 – The Key to Success
Bonus Material
Short 1-minute promo
Read Along with me by clicking closed-captioning.
Free Kindle Book Deal
I’m running a 4-day free Kindle book version from Friday, September 3 through Monday, September 6, 2021. After that the 2nd edition will continue to be available on Kindle for $8.88 and as a paperback from Amazon for $14.99.
Why are you giving away the Kindle version of your book for these 4-days?
Because I want to mahalo those who purchased a copy of the 1st edition as well as those of you who continue to support me.
Happy Reading!
Aloha,
Sj
Sometimes silent and hiding in the shadows.
Sometimes whispering at my ear.
And sometimes—JUMPING UP and DOWN right in front of my NOSE!
Whether I’m paying attention or not, she’s there.
Intuition. Our ever-present friend and guide.
xoxox Sj xoxox
With Sj at the Gotham Comedy Club, February 2019.
Well, it WAS time to laugh along with this video. When I posted it. And for 6-months I left it up. But NOW I feel it’s time to REMOVE it from YouTube. (So you’re just seeing an image of the video that was.)
Why?
Because if I’m going to continue doing this, I want you to COME TO A SHOW! rather than watch on-line. Yes, I’d like for you to be surprised by what takes place. To not already have an idea of what’s to come.
So, MAHALO to those who checked it out while it was still up.
And MAHALO to those who missed it and who will find me in person someday (and perhaps you’re BOTH, someone who watched it and someone who’ll find me out in the world … ;-)
I will be taking a road trip soon and plan to continue to KNOCK MY SOCKS OFF WITH FEAR by going to open-mics all across the country.
Who knows what will happen?
I sure don’t!
But this I DO know. I’ll keep showing up.
Time and time again.
I’ll just keep showing up.
xoxox Sj xoxox
I learned this years ago as a young girl.
Travel on my own to a foreign country?
SCARY!
But very, very rewarding!
Take a class in stand up in NYC?
SCARY!
But happily, also rewarding.
Last month while sitting on my porch sipping hot tea, the URGE hit me again.
“Go to NYC, Sj. Take that class again!”
“Really????”
“Yes, really.”
“Okay,” I replied.
And now, I’ve got my HANDS in the air and am trusting that I’ll land on my feet.
What’s that scary thing that knocks YOUR socks off?
Today is the day to give it a try.
I think you’ll be glad you did. ;-)
Here’s the video from my debut five years ago. May it bring enjoyment to your day.
(Deleted it as well as the other that I had posted. Here’s a pix of what WAS there…perhaps we’ll get to see each other in person some day. ;-)
To CELEBRATE and give thanks for something in our life (in the form of a short video).
For 50 days.
At first I said, “No.” I felt that it would be a distraction.
But then I thought, “Why not?”
And after starting this (today is currently day 3), I realized that I wanted to post it on my YouTube channel.So…if you want to follow me, you can subscribe to my YouTube channel Sj LeHoven.
Along the way, I’d LOVE to here what YOU have to CELEBRATE about YOUR life. What are YOU grateful for?
I love each and every one of you. Sending a hug and ALL my love.
✫Sj✫
Wishing you ALL a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!