zanjohnsOct 5, 20232 min readLong Overdue Update and Announcing Encore: A Collection of PoetryI must admit that I am in awe of myself! I am touching the world line by line indeed! Three years ago, I introduced myself as a retired...
zanjohnsApr 3, 20212 min readHappy Easter!It has been a while since I posted here, but please do not think I haven’t been expressing myself! On the contrary, my life is full of...
zanjohnsJan 29, 20213 min readWelcome 2021!I welcome the new year with open arms. 2020 was challenging and full of blessings. As I settle into 2021, the word I chose as my...
Zan JohnsDec 29, 20201 min readInvisible Strength As we close out this year of uncertainty, I am certain about many things. I'm certain that the spiritual reset of 2020 was intended. I'm...
Zan JohnsDec 6, 20201 min readTo God Be the Glory!I have stepped into my purpose, boldly trusting that I'm doing what God wants me to do. I'm overjoyed by the response and outcome thus...
Zan JohnsNov 16, 20201 min readOH HAPPY DAY!Today is a joyful day, a special day for my family and myself. This day is for my father, Frank E. Varnado, and my oldest sister, Rita...
Zan JohnsOct 5, 20201 min readOur Words Matter!I am still thinking about my last blog, The Power of Words. I ended it by asking us to be intentional before we speak or press the "send"...
Zan JohnsSep 28, 20201 min readThe Power of WordsI had the pleasure of being interviewed on WSA-TV (click here to view) to discuss the power of words. It was an honor to be presented as...
Zan JohnsSep 9, 20202 min readFeeling Blessed September 2020We're in the midst of the most troubling time of our lives and I feel exceptionally blessed! My blessings are spiritual mostly and...
Zan JohnsAug 16, 20202 min readRetired at Fifty… Workin' It at Sixty-twoWhile quietly observing my focus and elevated energy toward publishing my book of poems, my ten year old granddaughter Kyli exclaimed, "I...