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Karen

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About Me

Born in Paterson, N.J. I am the 2nd of 5 children; three brothers and a sister. A humble personality; I love music, art, drawing,oil painting, interior decorating and design, photography and chocolate!!! :) Born in Paterson, N.J. I am the 2nd of 5 children; three brothers and a sister. Humble personality, I love music, piano, art, drawing, oil painting, interior decorating, design, photography and chocolate!!!:) A creative thinker, not a stranger to life's pain, a no-nonsense person. I spend a lot of my spare time oil painting, enjoying anything to stimulate meaningful expression in life. I love to run early in the morning before dawn, laugh, help others in need, collect bird feathers...yeah I'm a crazy lady lol(I'll explain this later), listen to live music, write, create and learn new things. Love helping any charity for children; they are our future. I believe that what we do today can make a difference tomorrow. I will frequently change my page music...love lots of artistic variety in my life! I love to be surrounded by lots of music and all the wonderful artist out there who create it! They are all special souls and so appreciated for adding so much to life with music! :) I'm open to meet all kinds of people, but connect most with those who are artistic, creative, funny, honest,understand life's struggles; even though we may fall from time to time, we always get back up and strive to be our best! Those who love life and God or have the desire to~ Never judge others unless you truly know their heart and have walked through life in their shoes~..

My Interests

Art, music, poetry, interior design, Castles, gardening, finding beauty in things we look at (but don't see)everyday, spiritual issues...the list goes on. This year my goal is to complete my oil paintings with a message of new-found inspiration. My hope was to have my work completed by July 7th, 2007; much to my regret, due to unexpected demands on much of my spare time this date has been delayed to the near future. My desire is to bring glory to God through Jesus' holy name, for all he has done for us...in some way reveal the light and hope HE has given me. :)

I'd like to meet:

All good people out there...even those who think they aren't.I believe we all have something inside to share that can strengthen and inspire each other. I have met some amazing people here already and I am thankful for what each of you bring into my life! Everyone added to my page is considered a top friend and I appreciate each and every one of you! :) ************************************************************ **"A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence." --Leopold Stokowski ***********************************************************

Music:

Classic Rock, Rock, R&B, Jazz, Blues, Country, Classical, Christian, Alternative, Progressive...really no limits for me as long as it is in good taste and has a good message. Music is food for the soul and adds depth to your life. I want to taste it all. :) Any Journey and Steve Perry music has always been my favorite as a teenager and it still is!! This is an old sketch I did of Steve Perry 27 years ago when I was 18-years old. I stumbled across it while packing to move. :) Journey.Mark Free.Marcie Free.Kevin Chalfant.Ross Valory.Jonathan Cain.Neal Schon.Jason Hartless Jr..Winger.Danny Danzi.Johnny Lima.Vinnie Moore.Eddie Van Halen.Vic Rivera.Poley/Rivera.Josh Ramos.Liberty-N-Justice.Line of Fire.Sammy Boller.James Steele.Cinderella.WhiteSnake.Bob Segar.Warrant.Fran Cosmo.Boston.Rob Thomas.Bruce Springsteen.Dio.Creed.Black Label Society.Heart.King Kobra.Europe.Guns N Roses.Ozzy Ozborne.Bon Jovi.Skid Row.Stevie Nicks.Alias.Queen. TNT.Tesla.Eric Clapton.3Doors Down.Scorpions.Dokken.Tony Carey.Les Chalfant.Reb Beach.Yoshiki- X Japan.Andreas Vollenweider.Kitaro.Catya Mare'.Synth.nl.Tony Ray.Jim Barber.Boston. Lou Gramm.Nikki Dimage.Arrival.Michael Sweet. Joe Satriani.Randy Rhodes.Eden's Curse.Nikki Sixx.Eric Johnson.Yes.Stryper.Rush.Queen.Syba.Gary Wright.DB Bryant Band.Maison Paige. Kansas.Dream Theater. Deeper Still.Soultice.Heart.Rob Dova.Def Leppard.Rick Coimbra.Lita Ford.Styx.Toto.Collective Soul.Aura.Fates Warning.Johnny Van Zant.Lynyrd Skynyrd.Sammy Hagar.Aerosmith.Dare.Sass Jordon.House of Lords.Tom Petty.Alex Band. Whiteheart.Windup Rocket.38 Special.White Island.W.O.A..Lars Safsund.Francis G. William Weigand. Keith Urban. Martina McBride. Sam Cooke. Diana Krall.Chris Riggins. Linda Ronstat.Seal...the list goes on and on! Classic Rock is a given.Just get me through those long nights!

Movies:

I enjoy many types of movies except horror...my life has already been a horror movie! Give me happiness I say! :) Untamed Heart, Scent of a Woman,Mask (1985), Good Will Hunting...on and on and on "Love Comes Softly" was most recent good movie watched. I love heart-touching inspiring and romantic stories or anything funny.

Television:

I don't watch much T.V. unless it's a biography or travel. If I do, it must be a really good show to keep my attention.

Books:

Don't have much time to spend reading novels but I LOVE CASTLES and their history!*******~"Broken Open" by Elizabeth Lesser was pretty good.The Bible...gotta have those Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth!Inspiring visual interests and sound (music)is best for me.

Heroes:

Jesus, my Mother and my "Angel" son Kevin who brought me closer to this part of life. And all Those Who Fight, Support,Sacrifice and give of themselves to make the world a better place!!!!!!!! Something to always remember... ;)

My Blog

Angels live quiet storms

Have you ever had a friend who walked so close in their faith, that just by knowing them, you felt stronger and more hopeful? That is the kind of friend Mr. Luke was to me...a true blessing ...
Posted by Karen on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:41:00 PST

My Mom

My Mother would have been 70-years old on 2/28...it's time to change the flowers on her grave again. Where did the time go? She was only 55 when she lost her 5-year battle with cancer. She was so toug...
Posted by Karen on Sun, 25 Feb 2007 01:58:00 PST

About My Space

 You know, I hear a lot of negative things about My Space, as we all have. And yes, I agree that there are many things I see from time to time that bother me. I sometimes can't believe that&...
Posted by Karen on Sun, 04 Feb 2007 07:49:00 PST

Feathers

About 5 years ago while on my walks I started collecting bird feathers. You know the old saying "pennies from heaven"?...mine began with a penny, then soon became feathers...  When...
Posted by Karen on Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:15:00 PST

about me

My mother was born and raised in Paterson, N.J. Catholic. My dad was born and raised in Rock Hill, S.C. Southern Baptist but not active. Life growing up was a series of struggles in every way...both p...
Posted by Karen on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 05:52:00 PST

Just thinking...

Ever since I lost my son Kevin I get up every morning aroung 4:45 a.m., take my dog for a run (say a  morning prayer too) to start the day. Some mornings are really hard, but I'm always glad...
Posted by Karen on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 08:25:00 PST