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Laura

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About Me


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For the Long-Long versions, check out my blogs, or just ask!For the Short-Short version, here goes: I'm a stay at home mom/Domino's delivery driver/sometimes hairdresser. My husband Dylan and I have been together for seven years now, and we have a beautiful daughter, Ashlynn Elisabeth.I grew up in a small town but never really quite fit in; I love it here but also love the 'Big City' and all it has to offer. Wish we could travel more often, which is why I really love Myspace; through it I've been able to meet people and make friends in places I normally never would have dreamed of.

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My Interests

I am very passionate about helping care for abused and neglected animals and trying to arrange and participate in animal rescues. These beautiful and loving creatures need a voice when there is no one who gives a damn about them; they have feelings and can suffer and feel hurt and pain just as much as we can.In the last few years, combined with the help of many other caring friends, I have managed to save the lives of over 20 dogs and puppies. It will never be enough, but being able to help even one of these precious creatures is the most incredible feeling....I am proud to be a part of it.I was recently asked to be on the Board of Directors for our local Effingham County Humane Society, and we just found out this week we are FINALLY getting land for a shelter to be built on. YAY!!!! This has been a long time coming and exciting for everyone involved! I'll do a blog on it and keep you all posted as there are further developments!We also just got our new portfolios completed and if anyone would like one to find out more about our building project or how to make a donation please drop me a line; I'd be happy to cover the costs to send some out!

Also, a new website to help find homes for animals in our area has started up, and I recently became group moderator. It has grown quickly and in time will hopefully help to place many pets with new, loving families. Check it out!
Click here for an easy and free way to help care for those in need at The Animal Rescue Site!I have been through two abusive relationships in the past.....NEVER AGAIN. If you or someone you know is suffering PLEASE get help; it does NOT get any better!!!!!!Domestic Violence Hotlines and Help National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3244 (TTY) | http://www.ndvh.org/ National Toll free hotline for domestic violence problems - confidential, 24 hrs. Translators available.National Center for Victims of Crime and National Stalking Resource Center 1-800- FYI-CALL (1-800-394-2255) | http://www.ncvc.org/src/index.html A resource to help you understand and address stalking and harrassment. Available M-F, 8:30 am- 8:30 pm ESTFlixster - Share Movies Yep, you guessed it, I donate some of my Type O Negative every chance I get!

I'd like to meet:

Anyone and Everyone!!! As I mentioned previously, I'm a stay at home mom so this IS my social life these days!I've always been a pretty outgoing and open-minded person and enjoy meeting people from any and every walk of life, so if you check out my profile and would like to add me please drop me a line. I love hearing from all of you out there!!!
Get a scroller sign at spacemisc.com!Also, if you do drop me a line or send me a comment I promise I WILL get back to you! Please, please be patient with me, some days I barely have time to sit on my ass in front of the computer long enough to check my messages....but, I DO get around to answering everyone eventually!

Music:


Get a scroller sign at spacemisc.com! I like to listen to a little bit of everything, though nothing too extreme in any direction. I am really just a rock-and-roll girl at heart and DEFINATELY an 80's chick, hands down.
IF IT'S TOO DAMN LOUD, YOU'RE TOO DAMN OLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Movies:

I like anything by Robert Rodriguiz and Quentin Tarantino, Trey Parker and Matt Stone. I have also always been a fan of John Carpenter's movies and really admire Rob Zombie's work, too. Fucking genius!!!I am a HUGE fan of both the old and new horror genre. As long as there's a good plot and everyone isn't running around like an idiot trying to get killed I'm game.I actually collect a lot of horror movies, both old and new. My favorites I own are The Boris Karloff Thriller Series and Kolchack The Night Stalker with Darrin McGavinI also like comedies, some of my favorites are: Young Frankenstein, Better Off Dead, Blues Brothers, Orgazmo, The Burbs, Shaun of the Dead, Private Eyes, Princess Bride, and One Crazy Summer to name a few.

Television:

Not much time to watch. I try to catch anything about ghosts, hauntings, haunted travels, etc. I also like any CSI or Law and Order, plus a lot of stuff on Comedy Central, Spike TV, and Adult Swim. Ok yeah, once in a while there's even a good show on the Discovery Channel.
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Books:

Once again, anything horror or CSI-ish. Stephen King (The Master!!!), Dean Koontz, John Saul, Patricia Cornwell, P.J. Parrish, Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, to name a few.

Heroes:

Anyone who gives of themselves and expects nothing in return; this is a really hard attribute to find in people these days, anymore.


My Gt. Gt. Grandparents who came here from Germany, Norway, and Poland. I cannot even begin to imagine what it must have been like for them moving here and starting their lives over in a new land.My Stepdad. He was the only dad I knew until I turned 24 and finally met my biological father. He loved and raised me as if I were his own and it's hard to imagine where I would have wound up without him in my life. A photo of the US Sargent Bay, taken circa 1944. My grandfather Raymond was aboard her when this photo was taken, as he served from 1944-46. I'm still hoping to locate someone who served with him at the same time he was there and knew him, as I have yet to find out what he did during his stint in the Navy. If anyone could help me please don't hesitate to contact me! Thanks so much....

My Blog

Happy Mothers Day!!!

To All Us 'Mom's' Out There: For those of you who are great moms, those of you who plan to be great moms and those who have great moms...REAL MOTHERS Real Mothers don't eat quiche; they don't have tim...
Posted by Laura on Sun, 11 May 2008 10:32:00 PST

Meeting My Dad

I've wanted to do a blog about meeting my father for a long time now. As a lot of folks who grew up with me know, I was, very luckily, raised mostly by my step dad. I also had my grandpa as a father f...
Posted by Laura on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:14:00 PST

Urge Your Representative to Strengthen ILs Animal Fighting Law!!!

Urge Your Representative to Strengthen Illinois’ Animal Fighting Law! ____________________ Legislation (H.B. 4857) has been introduced that would increase penalties for being a knowing spectator...
Posted by Laura on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:53:00 PST

Senator Dumps Pregnant Dog at High Kill Shelter

What an asshole.....I hope is political career is RUINED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have copied and pasted most of what follows. If anyone wants more information please contact me!  -Laura  &...
Posted by Laura on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:41:00 PST

In Memory of Brandon

Monday was the anniversary of Brandon Lee’s death. It doesn’t seem like it’s been 15 years ago; I can remember it like it was yesterday. I had been looking forward to seeing The Crow...
Posted by Laura on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:42:00 PST

Cyber Bullying: Oh, Please, Give Me A Break!

Ok, I’d like to think I speak for all of us who were bullied back in school: Cyber Bullying...give me a fucking break!!! I myself and many others I knew back in grade school (and in older l...
Posted by Laura on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:43:00 PST

Britney, Britney, Britney....and Still MORE Britney

Ok, enough Britney already..... No, I do not subscribe to any tabloids, and the closest I come to reading them  is when I am stuck in line in Wal-Mart so I scan the front pages in the racks&...
Posted by Laura on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:37:00 PST

Out "In the Field" Taking Care of Area Strays

When I have the time I've been driving out to an abandoned farm in the country to feed and water several dogs that have been left there. (Several other kind-hearted folks are helping also.) The dogs&n...
Posted by Laura on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 01:53:00 PST

Another Life Saved!

It was an extremely cold morning (only 3-4 degrees out) a few weeks ago when I ran out to the farm to check on the dogs I have been helping care for over the last several months. On arriving, I was gr...
Posted by Laura on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:42:00 PST

Enough With the White Stuff, Already!!!

Well, we got more snow dumped on us yesterday, last night, and this morning. Sounds like more is headed our way this weekend, too. Glad I only work short shifts at Domino's, the roads are gonna be a b...
Posted by Laura on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:22:00 PST