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Loretta

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VISIT LIFE BEYOND LUPUS' NEW WEB SITE:
www.lifebeyondlupus.com
THESE ARE NOT MY WORDS.
THIS IS THE DESIDERATA
copyright 1927 by Max Ehrman, Renewed 1954 by Bertha K. Ehrman
GO PLACIDLY AMID THE NOISE & HASTE, & REMEMBER WHAT PEACE THERE MAY BE IN SILENCE.
AS FAR AS POSSIBLE WITHOUT surrender be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly & clearly; and listen to others; even the dull & ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud & aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain & bitter; for always there will be greater & lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity & disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue & loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees & the stars; you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever you labors & aspirations in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery & broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Be careful.
Strive to be happy.
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Visit often.
I cherish people, I really do... and I hope you find only love and an open door whenever you come visiting here with me.
Loretta
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Fourth of July

Well, it's another Fourth of July here at the Cozy Cottage.   It's 9:20 p.m. and I am sitting home with the fur babies while my guys are down at the beach watching everyone shoot off fire works. ...
Posted by Loretta on Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:38:00 PST

PERSONAL ENTRY: Rheumatologist Appt. Update & Icky Batman Picture

First off... Let's start with the new log-in page for MySpace. I thought I was looking at a plane hitting a skyscraper. Bad move Batman movie guys. Let's change the subject: I went in for my usu...
Posted by Loretta on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:44:00 PST

Not Responsible For What I May Do

Found this floating around the internet. Thought it was pretty funny. ENJOY!  ...
Posted by Loretta on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:17:00 PST

Lupus & the Brain

Lupus & the Brain Here is an absolutely outstanding recent news article about the effects of lupus on the brain: Lupus: Up close and personal   Tags: LUPUS VASCULITIS, CNS LUPUS...
Posted by Loretta on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:58:00 PST

Conversations with an Angel

At the age of 19 I sat on the shores of that beautiful lake, Throwing stones alone... Thinking,  "What am I going to do with the rest of my life?" And the answer was loud and clear in my mind's ...
Posted by Loretta on Fri, 30 May 2008 11:27:00 PST

Here We Go Again... (More painting)

  Someone stop me... I am on a roll! This time the portrait was inspired by this: and this: And here are the middle parts: 1 - Create a base: 2 - Take the eyes off of the side of the head and ...
Posted by Loretta on Thu, 29 May 2008 06:40:00 PST

Americas Next Top Model (ANTM) Mercedes Video Clip

ANTM Mercedes on Lupus Awareness This young lady is the most requested topic in Life Beyond Lupus. Here is a brief awareness clip with Mercedes from the LA Lupus Lady:   ...
Posted by Loretta on Tue, 27 May 2008 01:50:00 PST

Defective

Defective Nice robot animation, but can you spot the mistake....
Posted by Loretta on Tue, 27 May 2008 11:55:00 PST

One More...

Another attempt to "try something different": and after: and MORE (after fooling around with Microsoft Picture It!)   I think I am going through an old lady doll collecting phase. Have a grea...
Posted by Loretta on Fri, 23 May 2008 06:56:00 PST

Jill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insight

This video clip is about :18 in length, but well worth your time: From TED | Talks | Jill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insight (video) : Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain sci...
Posted by Loretta on Thu, 22 May 2008 09:05:00 PST