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21 Praises of Wisdom. Pass It On… 

December 16, 2024
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Think of it as common sense. Think of it as courtesy. Think of it as how you’d like to be treated yourself.


How Creative Are YOU? 

July 12, 2024
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I was born a writer.  Just like I was born with brown eyes. 

In 5th grade when we were assigned to write a poem with an illustration, everyone wrote about the spring, flowers, stars, the city, the country.

I wrote about racism.  My illustration was a black silhouette pasted against white paper. 

My teacher promptly sent me home with a note for my parents, accusing me of plagiarism.


Who was your greatest inspiration?

April 14, 2022
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For me, quite simply, it was my grandfather.

After all, I was a pariah. A leper. (No one would say the “E” word.)

I’d never achieve anything. My life was over.

Even though it had just begun.


What Is Your Inspiration?

December 16, 2021
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“If there’s one thing that I’ve learned, it’s that people are willing to embrace you if you share your story.”


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    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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