Jean Matthew Hall
Writing Encouraging Words
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Welcome to the website and blog of Jean Matthew Hall. The first book in Jean’s premier picture book series about the four seasons is scheduled for publication early in 2019 by Little Lamb Books. PTL!
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Encouraging Words
I write words, stories and poems, to encourage children and the caring adults in their lives. Words that lift them up, show them a positive character or outcome, show them that they can have hope in hopeless situations. The words we write have the power to do that.
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Jean’s Bio
As a pre-teen Jean dreamed of being an architect or an interior decorator. As a high school student she dreamed of being anything BUT a teacher. As a college student she dreamed of being a vocalist. As an “over-fifty” woman she dreamed of writing stories…
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Just Write
Write whatever God has placed in your heart and mind to write. Whether it is for public view or private use – write. Write: Pray and write. Think and write. Dream and write. Laugh and write. Cry and write. Write: Write well. Write often….
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Tips From Two Year Olds
Get excited! There’s always something new to learn. Make a mess! You can clean up later. Explore! There’s a great big world around you. Dance! It doesn’t matter whether you dance well or not, just dance! Play with your food! Get your fingers in…
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
“Who wants to go see the Christmas lights?” That question was always greeted with lots of, “Me! Me!” and grandchildren rushing to get their jackets on. We’d buckle up and ride around various neighborhoods Oooing and Ahhing at the outdoor lights. I enjoyed the…
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MY PINTEREST
I opened a PINTEREST account more than a year ago. Then promptly ignored it. I’ll bet you’ve done something similar before, too. However, a couple of months ago I decided it was time to revisit, learn, conquer the beast. I’m glad I did. Now…
