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KAREN

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About Me



I am 61 years YOUNG..I feel 40. I take good care of myself and try to look as best as I can. I have green/hazel eyes, and I am of Irish and German descent.
I am a loving and honest person.
I want the best for my loved ones. I try to become a better person on a daily basis.
We have just sold our restaurant that we have owned for more than 30 years. Retirement is a reality now, and we are so excited.
We have two grown children. A son, and a daughter. My daughter is 33 and single, divorced. No children. Our son turned 30 this year.
We have a 4 year old grand daughter, my sons daughter Nina...She is the light of my life. I can't seem to get enough of her. Not only is she the most gorgeous child I have ever seen, but she is so well behaved. She is a joy to be around. I always look forward to her visits. We have 5 more Grands in New Jersey, the lastest addition just born in February 07.
I volunteer at my church twice a month, visiting the elderly, and people in nursing homes, and hospitals. I am a member of Hope Outreach, connected with my church. Being a volunteer gives me great satisfaction.
I don't like the heat in Florida. It seems to be getting hotter and hotter all the time.
I love to shop.
I love to work in the garden, but when it's 100 degrees, it makes it impossible for me. .
I like to cook, and bake. I especially like to bake with my 4 year old GD Nina. I love being around her..she is my heart and soul.
I love to eat out in different restaurants, which we do often.
I LOVE North Carolina..the mountains...I get up there as often as I can. To me, it's God's country up there. Looking at the majestic mountains is so awesome, and gives me such a sense of peace.
I like crafts too.
I make stained glass, paint on rocks, garden, and keep up my home..To me, my home is my castle, and I am proud of it. I spend much time at home, but I enjoy it. Some people say "what do you do all day?", and my answer would be.."whatever I feel like doing, is what I do". I am retired, and so I do as I please, when I please. The pictures you see are all of the crafts I have made. Keeps me busy.
I have a yellow Lab we call Mickey. He is 5 years old and a wonderful dog. He can get hyper at times but he is a good boy. You can read all about his unfortunate life as a pet shop puppy.
I love animals..especially puppies. You can read my dog Mickey's story on this page...Please...PLEASE..take the time to sign my petition to end the sale of puppies in pet stores.
I have traveled all over the Carribbean, Las Vegas, Aruba, and Alaska. Europe might be in the furture, but travel for now is not my cup of tea.
I consider myself a spiritual person, and I have a very good relationship with God. He has been good to me, and I thank him every day for everything in my life.
HERE'S A SLIDE SHOW OF MY BEAUTIFUL GRAND DAUGHTER NINA


My Interests

These are my crafts. I paint on rocks, and clay pots, and I make stained glass.

These are some bracelets I have made.

I have just started to make Rosaries...These are some that I have completed.


ALL ABOUT MICKEY..click here for his story

PLEASE SIGN MY PETITION

PETSTOREABUSE.COM

LAWYERS AND SETTLEMENTS

ST. FRANCIS OF ASISSI.. OUR PATRON SAINT WHO WATCHES OVER OUR BELOVED PETS, AND ALL OF GODS ANIMAL KINGDOM.

PLEASE VISIT MY FRIEND CONNIES PAGE:

I'd like to meet:

I would like to meet EVERYONE......

Christian Glitter by www.christianglitter.com

Music:

I like ALL kinds of music, as long as I can understand the words. I love country, but find myself listening to Christian music most of the time. I love Carman, Yanni, Enya, and all beautiful music.

"You are holy, Lord, the only God…. You are strong, you are great, you are the Most High, you are almighty…. You are Good, all Good, supreme Good…. You are love, you are wisdom. You are humility, you are endurance. You are rest…. You are our eternal life, great and wonderful Lord, God almighty, merciful Savior." —St. Francis of Assisi

The sweetest sound of Music..................

Movies:

I like mysteries,love stories and comedy. I also like ..documentaries. No blood, no violence, no horror.

AN INTERVIEW WITH GOD

Television:

I like Lifetime movies, CANE, LOST,COLD CASE, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol. I watch CNN, MSNBC, and FOX news to keep up with what is happening in the world. Animal Planet, National Geographic, Discovery channel. Blue Planet is my favorite.

Books:

Tuesdays with Morrie, For one more day, Small Miracles, Small Miracles for women, Celestine Phrophecy, Saved by the light, Embraced by the light..etc..Inspirational reading.

Just finished "THE SECRET", by Rhonda Byrne

Heroes:

Jesus Christ is my hero. After him, my son Daren, for being a supurb Daddy to Nina... My Father for the same reasons, My Mother for bringing me into this world; My Husband for never denying me anything; My Sister for always being there for me.

My Blog

God Lives Under The Bed

GOD LIVES UNDER  THE BED   I envy Kevin. My brother Kevin  thinks God lives under his bed. At least that's what I heard him say one  night.   He was praying out loud in his &...
Posted by KAREN on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:01:00 PST

GROWING UP OR GROWING OLD

Here's another inspirational story for you to ponder: The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn't already know.I stood up to look around...
Posted by KAREN on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:22:00 PST

An Inspirational Story

Cracked Pot Inspirational Story A water bearer in India had two large pots,one hung on each end of a pole which he carriedacross his neck. One of the pots had a crackin it, and while the other pot was...
Posted by KAREN on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 08:21:00 PST

George Carlin

Ya Gotta Like George YES, I'M A BAD AMERICANby: George Carlin I Am Your Worst Nightmare. I am a BAD American. I am George Carlin. I believe the money I make belongs to me and my family, not s...
Posted by KAREN on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 03:07:00 PST

Growing Old

 I received this in an email and wanted to share it with you.   The other day a young person asked me how I felt about being old. I was taken aback, for I do not think of myself as old. Upon...
Posted by KAREN on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 05:48:00 PST