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J.D. Shank

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J.D. Shank was raised in the beautiful hills of Southeastern Ohio.

As a young adult, she traveled to Germany, Austria and many U.S. states. She lived in the Pacific Northwest for 5 years, and then moved to Alabama. She wrote her first novel, Unlikely Treasure, while living in Eufaula, AL. The scenes in her book were inspired by Eufaula's Historic District.

She returned to Ohio with her children and completed her Bachelors degree majoring in Anthropology. As part of the course work she was able to fulfill a life-long dream and participate in an archaeological dig.

J.D. is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
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Rest:  It's Not Being Lazy 

There is something to be said for letting yourself rest.  I have lately realized that my lack of rest directly correlates to the amount of guilt that I have about resting.  In other words, when I am tired, I feel more guilty for being tired.  When I am tired, I am less productive.  When I am less productive, I kick myself and start calling myself “lazy.”  When I feel bad about myself I start to qu Read more of this blog post »
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Ilyn Ross Hello Jenny,

How are you? Thank you for accepting my friend-request and for joining Goodreads Tea Party (please check out the poll). I wish you all the best.

Please visit these groups when you have a chance: Happy & Brainy Group, To the Glory of Man, and Reason Reigns & Royal Serf. Have a marvelous week. Warmest regards.


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