I enjoy everything from Tarot, ancient religions, celtic practices, to genetic research, medical research, civil rights, disability advocacy, writing, photography and being a Mom.
I am active in local and State politics in regards to discrimination issues, disability advocacy and am a card carrying member of the ACLU.
My music is as varied as my interests. If it has a GREAT LYRIC what more is there :)
Depending on the day, the mood, the moment....Alanis Morissette, NickelBack, Janice Joplin, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Melissa Etheridge, Sheryl Crow, Susan Tedeschi, Green Day, GooGoo Dolls, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Daughtry, to Enya and the bagpipes of Ireland :)
It is OUR RESPONSIBLITY AS AN AMERICAN TO VOTE!!! Learn the facts, Know your rights AND VOTE...
I think PINK says it BEST...Props to ferristateguy for his awesome work on this...
well as long as it makes me LAUGH!
Jumpin Jack Flash is my all time fav...but if you know me..you know that LOL*
I watch very little t.v. did I say I have two teens at home?? this should explain this...
when I can, I enjoy Forensic Files, Medium, Heroes, SVU, Unsolved History, and Mind of Mencia :)
HARRY POTTER RULES!!!
I also enjoy Dean Koontz and John Grisham. I have read the entire Sherlock Holmes series. I love reading about ancient religious practices, medical journals and biographies.
"Great Light, Mover of all that is moving and at rest, be my Journey and my far Destination, be my Want and my Fulfilling, be my Sowing and my Reaping, be my glad Song and my stark Silence. Be my Sword and my strong Shield,be my Lantern and my dark Night, be my everlasting Strength and my piteous Weakness. Be my Greeting and my parting Prayer, be my bright Vision and my Blindness, be my Joy and my sharp Grief, be my sad Death and my sure Resurrection. ~~SRL - Merlin 220."
I am the Keeper of a Blue Rose!
This was relayed to his congregation by Pastor Hal Steenson
This real life story took place July 12, 2006.
Why do I always have to be the one that starts to do laundry and there's no detergent?
I guess it was time for me to do my "Dollar Store" run, which included light bulbs, paper towels, trash bags and Clorox. So off I go.
I scurried around the store, gathered up my goodies, and headed for the checkout counter only to be blocked in the narrow aisle by a young man that appeared to be about sixteen-years- old. I wasn't in a hurry, so I patiently waited for the boy to realize that I was there. This was when he waved his hands excitedly in the air and declared in a loud voice, "Mommy, I'm over here."
It was obvious now, he was mentally challenged, and also startled as he turned and saw me standing so close to him, waiting to squeeze by. His eyes widened and surprise exploded on his face as I said, "Hey Buddy, what's your name?"
"My name is Eddie and I'm shopping with my mother," he responded proudly.
"Wow," I said, "that's a cool name; I wish my name was Eddie, but my name is Hal."
"Hal like Halloween?" he asked.
"Yes," I answered. "How old are you Eddie?
"How old am I now Mommy?" he asked his mother as she slowly came over from the next aisle.
"You're fifteen-years- old Eddie. Now be a good boy and let the man pass by."
I acknowledged her and continued to talk to Eddie for several more minutes about summer, bicycles and school. I watched his brown eyes dance with excitement because he was the center of someone's attention. He then abruptly turned and headed toward the toy section.
Eddie's mom had a puzzled look on her face and thanked me for taking the time to talk with her son.
She told me that most people wouldn't even look at him, much less talk to him.
I told her that it was my pleasure and then I said something. I have no idea where it came from, other than by the prompting of the Holy Spirit.
I told her that.... "There are plenty of red, yellow and pink roses in God's garden. However, "Blue Roses" are very rare and should be appreciated for their beauty and distinctiveness.
You see, Eddie is a "Blue Rose" and if someone doesn't stop and smell that rose with their heart and touch that rose with their kindness, then they've missed a blessing from God.
She was silent for a second, then with a tear in her eye she asked, "Who are you?"
Without thinking I said, "Oh, I'm probably just a "daffodil or maybe even a dandelion," but I sure love living in God's garden.
My children are my all time Heroes...they continue to teach me about love, compassion and patience.
I totally admire Martin Luther King Jr.
Ghandi once said "The difference between what we Choose to do and what we Can do would suffice to solve all the worlds problems" I tend to agree!!