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HotFreeLayoutsSomething about me...hmmm...I could write volumes or be brief and terse. Maybe something in the middle.I love my family; family is everything. It is my motivation, my inspiration in all that I do. I feel families are forever and I mean that literally. Family ties go beyond blood. Family is a web of love that encircles your closest friends, that touches and influences lives.I have three children, all adults. Arya, my oldest daughter is married to William and they have three children, Aaron, Samuel and Ruth. Yup, makes me a grandma. I help to deliver all three babies. William did a tour in Iraq with the National Guard. Trenton is my middle child, not married but in a relationship, full of energy, likes to irritate his sisters and play the role of uncle. Tanis is married to Isaiah. She is a Nursing student at University of Portland, he works at Les Schwabb. All three live in the Portland-Beaverton-Tigard area of Oregon.My husband is my rock. He sustains me and supports me. He is the anchor in our family. He works as a Service Manager in a car dealership in Newport, OR. He is coming up for retirement soon. I have been getting my prerequisites together to apply to a bachelor of nursing program at the university level for the last three years. I will be ready to apply this fall.Life is not easy but there is nothing that can break the bonds we have forged as a family...UPDATE My mother passed away on December 3, 2006. I will be moving back to the Portland area the end of February. My Dad died September 27, 2007 of a broken heart. He couldn't live any longer without mama. It has been a tough road for the whole family...

My Interests

Research, Writing, Sewing, Reading - SciFi, Fantasy, Mystery; Crochet, Knitting, Hand Crafts, Woodwork, Fishing, Bicycling, Walking, Old Movies, Genealogy

Television:

Family is so much better than any television show - doncha think?..
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Heroes:

Couples are the beginning and the foundation of families... These couples are integrated and very much a part of this family and each makes it stronger with their love of one another and their understanding of family...Click on the image to enlarge it...
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My Blog

Bobs Favorite Aunt

   Bob's Aunt Elouise is quite the lady if only because she captured Bob's heart.  However, if you ever met her in person, you'll find that her being out of the ordinary has little to ...
Posted by Barbara on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:24:00 PST

Luxury

I've been looking for a place to move to and come across advertisements about "luxurious" living or "luxurious" surroundings.  Their idea of luxurious sure differs from mine.  I got to think...
Posted by Barbara on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:02:00 PST

Vote, Vote, Vote

I have been looking at statistical data for voter turnout.  It being an election year with so many political pundits getting up on their soapbox to promote themselves or another candidate to some...
Posted by Barbara on Tue, 20 May 2008 08:22:00 PST

Science Fiction to Reality

I was with a client, shopping at Fred Meyer when we saw a display of various digital photo frames. I had read about the concept in several stories based in the far future when I was a kid.  I had...
Posted by Barbara on Sat, 17 May 2008 03:34:00 PST

Heat Wave

"We're having a heat wave, A tropical heat wave..."   Reminds me of a bit from A Muppet Christmas Carol...   Okay, here's what's been bugging me.  The news is calling our little bit of ...
Posted by Barbara on Sat, 17 May 2008 04:33:00 PST

Check out this video: Guys backflip into jeans

Enjoy this video...I thought it was great!Check out this video: Guys backflip into jeans ..Add to My Profile | More Videos...
Posted by Barbara on Fri, 09 May 2008 09:41:00 PST

Special Moments in Life

There are moments to be savored in life.  Those moments that bring pleasure, make you feel special or just bring about a smile.  I was thinking of this yesterday as I listened to people comp...
Posted by Barbara on Tue, 06 May 2008 06:31:00 PST

When Right Overcomes Competition

I know most of those who read this are not baseball fanatics...neither am I, but this story illustrates what sportsmanship and teamwork are all about -- even at the expense of winning. Central Washing...
Posted by Barbara on Mon, 05 May 2008 08:05:00 PST

Mothers Day around the World

I guess I'm being driven by the fact that my mother, my grandmother, and my mother-in-law have all passed through the veil from this life to the next.  And Mother's Day is just around the corner ...
Posted by Barbara on Fri, 02 May 2008 09:47:00 PST

Cellulitis

For those who may be curious, I found a very good link as to what cellulitis is and how it occurs.  When I say good link, I mean that the information is sound and written so most people can under...
Posted by Barbara on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:01:00 PST