Tag: #JusJoJan26

Just Jot It January, 2026 ~ what a ride!

February 2, 2026

https://lindaghill.com/2026/02/01/just-jot-it-january-2026-we-did-it/

FROM LINDA:

We did it! 🎉

January 2026 is officially in the books, and it was a great month, wasn’t it? For blogging, anyway.

I had a great time visiting other blogs whenever I could and I met some wonderful bloggers on the way. I hope you had as much fun as I did.

Tell me how you did with the challenge. Did you post every day in January? Did you at least jot something somewhere? Let me know in the comments, or write your own “I did it! #JusJoJan26 Edition” post in the next few days, even if you only posted once, and link it back here.

Thank you so much to everyone who joined in on this, our 12th annual Just Jot it January. Special mention to everyone who provided prompts for us to write to! Here’s your annual participant badge to use in your “I did it” post or to pin anywhere you’d like.

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This was my first year participating in Just Jot It January–I got a late start, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.  HUGE thanks to Linda and everyone else who was along for the ride.  It was a great experience–looking forward to next year!💖

~ Cale

 

Cinnamon Squirrel

January 31, 2026

https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/30/jusjojan-30-26-cinnamon/

FROM LINDA:  This post is part of Just Jot it January, and the prompt word, “cinnamon,” is brought to us by Tessa K. Check out her blog here!

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No idea how I could have missed this JusJoJan prompt, when cinnamon toast is a favorite comfort food.  So I’m late…but not to worry, I was reminded by one of my neighboring nutty squirrels, whose coloring is cinnamon…

Nutty neurotic squirrel

races back and forth on fence

periodically pauses to stare

into my west window…

what is she hoping for?

friendship?

mental health advice?

(my neuroses offer

nought to share)

more nuts?

I shake my head

“sorry, Cinnamon

I’ve none to spare|”

but don’t fret, I’m sure

you hid some somewhere…

~ Cale

Happy Friday ~ JusJoJan

January 30, 2026

Thank you, Linda, for a fun JusJoJan.  I was a first-tim-er, and now I can look forward to next January!😊

FROM LINDA:

It’s the final day for our combination Daily 2026 Just Jot it January prompt and Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt. This one is for SATURDAY, JANUARY 31st. January somehow went by in a flash and simultaneously lasted five years. How does that happen?

Your prompt for #JusJoJan the 31st and Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “scratch an itch.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!

😊😊😊

No itch to scratch, but day’s just begun

stayed up too late, rose earlier than planned…

Amazing, how much is already done!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!

~ Cale

https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/30/the-friday-reminder-for-socs-jusjojan-2026-daily-prompt-for-jan-31st/

Prompt (early = on-time) ~ JusJoJan

January 29, 2026

https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/29/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-29th-2026/

FROM LINDA:

Welcome back to our daily Just Jot it January 2026 prompt. Today is the 29th, and our prompt is brought to us by Cheryl. Thank you, Cheryl! Please be sure to visit Cheryl’s blog to read her posts and say hello.

Your prompt for JusJoJan January 29th, 2026 is “prompt.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!

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I don’t know if it’s OCD, or rooted in my upbringing, but whatever–being PROMPT is some weird kind of pressure-stress-responsibility I carry.  In true no-getting-around-it fact, for me being Early is “on time”…which pretty much means everyone else is “late”, which stresses me out more.  No, it’s not a fun way to live…and why I must live alone.  (I don’t wear a watch anymore…progress, I guess–but I have clocks…and back-up clocks.)

I went to Hawaii once and nearly lost my mind…the people are lovely generous folks, but “island time” is essentially clock-less…I don’t know how they can keep most successful businesses running if they don’t have appointments, as in “some time o’clock”.  I never went back.  ~ Cale🙄

One-Liner Wednesday & JusJoJan ~ GRATEFUL

January 28, 2026

Badge by Laura @ riddlefromthemiddle.com

https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/28/one-liner-wednesday-jusjojan26-the-28th-winter-wonderland/

I am ever-grateful the Lord will clear His schedule when I need help Pronto!

And I’m keeping all you winter-burdened folks in my fervent prayers…just call, and HE Answers!! 

~ Cale

Psalm 86:7
In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me.

Eavesdroppers/Labyrinth ~ JusJoJan

January 27, 2026

FROM LINDA, the host of Just Jot it January https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/27/jusjojan-26-26-eavesdropper/   “This post is part of Just Jot it January, and the prompt word, “eavesdropper,” is brought to us by Angela. Check out her blog here!”

AND THE CURRENT PROMPT:

https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/27/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-27th-2026/

It’s January 27th already! And it’s time for our daily Just Jot it January 2026 prompt. Today’s prompt is courtesy of Cale. Cale’s blog. Your prompt for JusJoJan January 27th, 2026 is “labyrinth.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!

 

😊If you’re thoroughly confused… I’m Cale, and I’m combining the 2 prompts because I was unavailable yesterday.

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I’m convinced there are eavesdroppers

in both labyrinths, heart and mind…

mischief makers, running one to th’other

they’ve nothing else to do with their time–

matters none to them, confusion they cause me

they think they’re clever, hiding master key 🗝

~ Cale

Transmission Received ~ JusJoJan

January 25, 2026

https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/25/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-25th-2026/

FROM LINDA:

Welcome back for our 25th Just Jot it January 2026 daily prompt. Today’s prompt is brought to us by darling Dar. Thank you, Dar! Please be sure to visit Dar’s blog to read her posts and say hello.

Your prompt for JusJoJan January 25th, 2026 is “transmission.” Use it any way you’d like. Enjoy!

🔇💔🔇

His transmission from the islands was clear:  we had no connection, never would.

~ Hagar

Altruism ~ JusJoJan

January 23, 2026

https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/23/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-23rd-2026/

FROM LINDA:

Hi there! How are you? I’m here with our 23rd daily prompt for Just Jot it January 2026. Our prompt today is brought to us by Rohini. Thank you, Rohini! Please be sure to visit Rohini’s blog to read their posts and say hello. 

Your prompt for JusJoJan January 23rd, 2026 is “altruism.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!

💖🌞💖

The thought which arrived during my pondering may not be exactly what altruism means, but it might be one aspect of it. 

I’m thinking a person who is truly altruistic will neither be a braggart, nor one who hides Light under a bushel…if it’s a selfless generous deed or gift, they won’t be concerned about receiving recognition.  That person will “just do it” and enjoy the glow of satisfaction within, because it’s a privilege and honor to be blessed to be a blessing.

This is what I strive for, and it possibly benefits me more than those I’m intent on blessing.😊

~ Cale

Take Another Look…(JusJoJan)

January 23, 2026

https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/23/the-friday-reminder-for-socs-jusjojan-2026-daily-prompt-for-jan-24th/

Your prompt for #JusJoJan the 24th and Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “take another look.” 

😠😬😧😟😕😣🙄🤔😄

Well this is a fine kettle of fish.  WP has made it harder to use the Classic format…(because they’re in love with their blocks).  When I clicked the Help button, “AI” said it sounded like I needed help from a human…help which could only be had by ugrading to a paid blog.  (Apparently, AI is an unpaid volunteer.)

I wanted to wait on that purchase…knowing myself well, the blog could sink like the Titanic just after the refund date passed. 

I don’t know about other OLD people who blog, but cataracts make typing in the tiny EDIT box–instead of having the the whole screen available just Yesterday–a pain.

I should mention…I’m NOT typically fond of Change…

So as I type this post I’m screaming at the inconvenience which requires me to keep “taking another look”.

Sometime later…

Alright…because I’m not a saint, (I don’t even play one on TV)–and I roll with “authentic/genuine”, rather than efforts to impress the world…I confess: 

I “took another look”–and found that all I had to do was click the “enter fullscreen” square to see the whole draft of post, for easier editing…

Sheesh, some days I am dog-altogether impossibly hopeless.

So I apologize to WP and AI for the little temper-tantrum (at least I wasn’t swearing😇)  And maybe next month I can upgrade!

~  Cale (now taking deep breath & returning to regularly scheduled Friday-peace) ☮

Impatience ~ JusJoJan

January 22, 2026

https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/22/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-22nd-2026/

FROM LINDA:

Welcome back for our 22nd Just Jot it January 2026 daily prompt. Today’s prompt is brought to us by Dharkanein. Thank you, Dharkanein! Please be sure to visit Dharkanein’s blog to read their posts and say hello. 

Your prompt for JusJoJan January 22nd, 2026 is “impatience.” Use it any way you’d like. Enjoy!

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“IMPATIENCE”…got the T-shirt; got the coffe mug (I don’t drink coffee); got the bumper sticker for car (I don’t drive).  Guess the sticker could go on the fridge…or front door, to discourage unwanted sales people. 

I thought surely I’d develop more patience as I aged (figured it was natural, since I’m slower now)–who was I kidding?🙄

But it IS a fruit of the Holy Spirit (see verse below)…so maybe there’s still hope for me😅

~ Cale

Amplified Bible
“But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness…”

Gal 5:22