Church, music, crafts, puzzles, games, spending time with family, friends and our 3 dogs. (Jack Russells named Barkley,K.J and a Pit mix BuddahAnd Then God Made… Woman!..:Judi LakeWarning To All Men: If you are 'thin skinned' then I advise you to 'pass' on this article.If I were a scriptwriter, I would have endless material for a sitcom comedy because, well, living with a man sometimes is just that: a comedy.I have a theory that if roles were reversed we would never ever have to be concerned about over population. I truly think that after one experience of childbirth man would remember every single labor pain and opt out of having any more children… ever.Although I grew up with two brothers, I never really paid very much attention to our differences.Don't misunderstand me, I really enjoy men and I genuinely love my husband very much. Regarding my 'hubby', however, there is a character trait or two that I must have missed while we were dating….For instance, when he gets sick. I never saw so much drama in my life. It doesn't matter the degree of the illness because it's all the same: the groaning, the sighing, the 'honey please get me this' or the 'honey, please get me that.' The next time my husband gets sick, I am really tempted to take him to the hospital and let the nurses take over so I can have a vacation. It's exhausting.Then there's the traveling thing. God forbid you ask anyone for directions even if you have been driving five hours out of your way. "Trust me, I know where we're going. The turn is coming up soon, I am sure of it." Oh, yeah? How come we were supposed to reach our destination five hours ago….Through my brothers I have witnessed firsthand how easily man changes around a beautiful woman. Oftentimes, an ordinarily strong, sensible man literally 'melts' around a beautiful woman. Now I may be wrong, but I really believe, that if the roles were reversed with Adam and Eve, Eve would have never taken a bite out of that apple. No way could Adam have convinced her to do it. I suspect that Eve was gorgeous and poor Adam just could not say no.Ever fall into a toilet bowl? My daughter has on numerous occasions. Men just assume that everyone wants the toilet seat kept up. Do you know how many times I have heard my little girl cry from the bathroom only to find her slumped in the toilet bowl with her legs waving frantically above her? Well, I have to admit it was funny, but… let's get serious here.Now if your business is home based, like mine is, life can be a challenge when your husband has a day off. When we were dating, my husband had many hobbies and could occupy himself just fine if I was not with him. Now? Everywhere I go he's there.Last week I was working on a very intensive deadline that required my complete concentration and hubby had two consecutive days off. Every half hour, or so it seemed, he'd come in my office 'to visit'. By the second hour within his first day off, I 'kindly' suggested that he might want to make a few phone calls and see if any of his friends wanted to 'play'.Usually, men can only do one thing at a time. Women, on the other hand, are true masters of 'multi-tasking' and can handle many things at the same time.A few years ago, I had asked my husband to watch our daughter, Laura, so I could make a few quick errands. Gary, busy in the kitchen preparing one of his yummy dinners, agreed. When I returned two hours later, Laura was nowhere in sight. My husband was so involved in 'the cooking thing' that he lost sight of his daughter. 'Lucky for him', we found her visiting our next-door neighbor.Most women are also 'gifted clairvoyants'. Time after time I share my concerns on matters with my husband simply because 'I have a feeling'. Time after time my husband responds to me that I am making too much out of things. Time after time I have been right. Women usually do have a 'sense' about things and 'just know' when something is wrong.When the time comes for Laura and me to have the 'mother and daughter talk', there will be no mention of sex. She will figure that out just fine. There will, however, be an extensive chat about 'the truth about living with a man'. For that, she will need to be prepared.
Music:
Pretty open minded when it comes to music.Can't really get into the hard rap thing but don't knock people who do
..DJ: The Pragmatist and ArtistI do not DJ.(used to) However, I have a strong musical background . My feelings on this are that if the music is put together in tandas that are interesting (not repetitive or boring, nor all in the same key -- really this stinks and your ear notices it, even if you don't "know" intellectually that that is what makes it so yucky) I am happy to dance to any period or genre. That is golden age, nuevo, alternative, or some kind of mash up of a classic song remixed and rerecorded.DJ being a performative art. I don't think one can teach what is the essence of a good DJ performance. The logistics of timing, working the equipment, and the other tools to enhance a DJ's performance are skills one needs initial guidance with. Aristically I like the idea of someone team - DJing with a more experienced DJ to learn how to read the flow of the room, etc. and other non-tangibles as they arise. Again, this is all in the moment and preparation is helpful but not the same as doing it.There are practical elements here to be mastered and at the same time there needs to be room for artistic growth so we can DANCE to GOOD MUSIC played by INSPIRED artist DJs.I've learned the most about my own musical taste as well as the big picture of musical vocabulary and library through just listening. In order to learn more about a certain kind of music or orchestra just listen to everything you can. There really is no other way to do it in my opinion.
Television:
Don't watch a whole lot of Tv. Usually it is the soap opera Young and the Restless. But get into shows like American Idol, So you think you can dance, celebrity duets(you get the picture
Books:
Books are not my strong point. Don't like to read much However, like to be read toLife Is A Gift
..: AUTHOR UKNOWN .Why not take a moment and print it out and post it in an area where you won't miss reading it . . . often. Hopefully it will be a source of inspiration, motivation and encouragement.Today before you think of saying an unkind word - Think of someone who can't speak.Today, before you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone who has nothing to eat.Today, before you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone who's crying out to God for a companion.Today before you complain about life - Think of someone who left this earth too early; we hope they went to Heaven.Today,before you complain about your children - Think of someone who desires children but they're barren.Today, before you argue about your dirty house that someone (like your child or spouse) didn't clean or sweep - Think of the people who are living in the streets.Today, before dreading and grumbling about the distance you must drive to work - Think of someone who has no transportation and must walk everywhere they need to go.Today, when you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.Today, before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another - Remember that not one of us are without wrong doings.Today, when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - force a smile on your face and be THANKFUL.TODAY: Life is a gift. Live it. Enjoy it. Celebrate it. And be THANKFUL.Again, I do not take credit for this authorship
Heroes:
The Answer is the Question ... Asking the right questions!..by: Dr. Edward B. ToupinWe all have questions about our lives, directions, and destinies. It is the curiosity of the unknown that intrigues us to "ask" of the future. It is the stress of the present and events of the past that cause us to "wish" for a future. But, under circumstances and with events that create stresses and distortions, our questions, demands, and wishes can create a future that is specifically implemented to answer our questions.The future is not "written in stone", but is instead "etched on a napkin" based on the events of the present. When we ask a question, issue a wish, or make a demand of the Universe, it listens closely. It then establishes the path and creates a future for us to receive the necessary answer.Of course, we only ask questions based on our past experiences. In many cases we ask general, non-specific questions, while in others we are specific of objectives not in line with our desires and vision. We tend to focus on the past to query for a future, which produces yet another path to answer questions for long past events. As we ask, we experience, and we learn. If we don't learn, then we ask the same questions and live the same experiences.One of the common questions I hear is, "Why is life so hard?" That question, along with the accompanying thoughts and energies, creates a future to show the hard life, and its reasons, to provide the answer. We experience what we ask and demand. A better question would be, "How do I create a successful life?" This question, with its energies and thoughts, will create a future to show the path to success.It is not so much that the Universe takes the time to tend to our questions, demands, and wishes. It is the energies that we produce as we think and query that creates the circumstances in our future. To pose the right queries and demands, think of the future and how to get there in the manner you desire --- as opposed to considering the past and how to avoid certain events and circumstances.Past energies are negative with respect to future goals and objectives and they create situations such that cause fears come to fruition. Future energies are positive and they support the abstract space to create the wishes and desires we long for. However, so many are unacquainted with future energies that they immediately worry that a past event is about to occur as a result of a positive future event --- this to keep balance. However, true balance is at your fingertips and cuddled in your desires and vision. Expecting to relive past events as predestined balance will create circumstance to relive those events.Although it is easier to oscillate at a lower energy in a comfort zone than to examine the possibilities of an unknown, yet pliable, future, plan to balance and take control of your life. Define your adjustable future by creating your present. Learn to manifest positive destinies by issuing positive questions and demands of the Universe. Be knowledgeable, be specific, and be direct in your questions and demands as it all comes down to the fact that we truly "get what we ask for".
