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About Me

Always seeking knowledge, the truth, and humor in my daily life.Brief history: I grew up in Gray, TN. I moved to Atlanta in 1996. I worked in Atlanta for about 8 years as a camera operator, spotlight operator, editor, stagehand, runner, etc.. I also worked at a whimsical used book store called The Book Nook. David and I got married on October 18, 2003. We moved to Clermont, FL in Jan 2006. We bought a house in Minneola (a few minutes north of Clermont). David graduated from Orlando Culinary Academy in July 2007 and cooks for the Polynesian Resort. I still work in concerts and corporate events. We have two cats: Toby and Moo. style

My Interests

The Truth, Video, Music, Art, Books, Cats, Nature and Wilderness, Exploring Serene Places, Fishing, etc..

I'd like to meet:

This page is primarily for friends and family.

Music:

Casting Crowns, Doc Watson, Johnny Cash, Tori Amos, and Pink Floyd are among my favorites.

Movies:

Amazing Grace; The Apostle; The Chronicles of Narnia; A Wrinkle in Time; Hotel Rwanda; Pete's Dragon; Blame it on the Bellboy; It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World; Monty Python; Red Sonya and Conan; The Neverending Story; The Last Unicorn; Spinal Tap; I'm Gonna Git You Sucka; Don't Be a Menace...; Being John Malkovich; Super Troopers; Braveheart; The Wall; No Time For Sergeants; etc...

Television:

When I actually watch TV: The Simpsons, King of the Hill

Books:

Favorites: KJV and NIV Bibles; The Book of Common Prayer. Anything by: C.S. Lewis, John Stott, Ravi Zacharias, Lee Strobel, Hank Hanegraaff, Josh McDowell, Billy Graham, Philip Yancey, Brother Lawrence, Terry Pratchett, Christopher Moore, Tim Dorsey, Florence King, Harry Crews, etc...books of ancient history, philosophy, travel...favorite poet: Robert Frost ............................................................ . "From all my lame defeats and oh! much more--- From all the victories that I seemed to score;--- From cleverness shot forth on Thy behalf--- At which, while angels weep, the audience laugh;--- From all my proofs of Thy divinity,--- Thou, who wouldst give no sign, deliver me...--- Lord of the narrow gate and the needle's eye,--- Take from me all my trumpery lest I die."----- The Apologist's Evening Prayer by C.S. Lewis

Heroes:

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" - Jesus Christ.........I also treasure our soldiers.

My Blog

More C.S. Lewis

because I love him..... "Truth and falsehood are opposed; but truth is the norm not of truth only but of falsehood also." "Human beings, all over the earth, have this curious idea that they ought to b...
Posted by Gypsy West Gray on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:08:00 PST

Expelled

I saw this movie with David last Sat. morning and both of us had completely different reactions to it. I understand David's perspective, but I don't know if the feeling is mutual. From our ensuing con...
Posted by Gypsy West Gray on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:29:00 PST

Vicious little bunnies

All this time I've been blaming the huge rabbit that often sits in my front yard at night for this sudden assault on my leafy vegetables. Upon examining the backyard fence I've concluded he could not ...
Posted by Gypsy West Gray on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:14:00 PST

my speeding ticket

I got my first speeding ticket ever last week. I had two touring personnel with me who wanted to go somewhere I hadn't been before. We headed off in that direction (in an area I've only ventured into ...
Posted by Gypsy West Gray on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:53:00 PST

Oh, how I love Danskin!

I just had to say it. I love Danskin! I only wish I could find pants in the texture I like that aren’t hiwater or capri. I can’t wear them to work because they jeopardize my ankles and the...
Posted by Gypsy West Gray on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:05:00 PST

Beef Recall

If you're opposed to the treatment of cows at the Hallmark Slaughterhouse and are concerned by the potential of this occuring elsewhere, petition the Secretary of Agriculture via t...
Posted by Gypsy West Gray on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:46:00 PST

He must increase, but I must decrease

KJV or He must become greater; I must become less. John 3:30 NIV These words from John the Baptist regarding Jesus Christ have stayed in my mind the last few days. My own vanity and self absorbed...
Posted by Gypsy West Gray on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 09:47:00 PST

Benazir Bhutto

This is a bit of a sad day for me. I'm sure it is for many people in Pakistan. For anyone who wonders why I would post a blog on Benazir Bhutto, here's why. Though I only met Benazir Bhutto once, what...
Posted by Gypsy West Gray on Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:00:00 PST

The Golden Compass - Philip Pullman

This blog is in regards to the movie The Golden Compass that is being released tomorrow. I agree that any publicity is good publicity and making negative comments about a movie increases its...
Posted by Gypsy West Gray on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:28:00 PST

Its Cowardly Service vs. The Real Warfare - Salvation Army

Catherine Booth is called the 'mother of The Salvation Army." Below is an except from one of her lectures that I find interesting..... Its Cowardly Service vs. The Real Warfare - Catherine Boot...
Posted by Gypsy West Gray on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:21:00 PST