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About Me

I was born in the foothills of West Virgina, where I lived until I was 11. I love the country. I then moved to California and experienced life from the "city" view point. I can honestly say I love the city too.I enjoy traveling and wish both the economy and the world would settle down so I could do more traveling! I think life should be an adventure and every moment should be lived to it's fullest. The time we have here is a precious gift, very limited, and should never be wasted. :)Some Pixbg
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My Interests

Here's some pix of my trip to the Dallas Arboritum.My family definately is my biggest "hobby". I love watching my son grow up, and experiencing life all over again through his eyes. I love to learn new things, so really just about anything interests me. I enjoy poetry and art, music of all sorts, comedy (especially when it's coming from my husband or my son!), and martial arts....Play time!

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Music:

I listen to a wide variety of music, there's really very little that I don't like. It all depends on my mood. Music is such a beautiful way of expression.

Movies:

Can we say "Transformers"? Shogun, the original Dune, Happy Gilmore, Braveheart & the Last Samuri just to name a few. I use to love horror, but not so much any more. I like comedy, drama, action, and sci-fi. Oh.... The Stand was a good one too, although OF COURSE not as good as the book! My taste for movies is much like my taste for music, very diverse.

Television:

Heroes - what can I say? Very creative, fresh, and cool art work! (have ya seen the "Got Milk?" ad??)

Books:

Some of my all time favs are classical lit. and good ol' Stephen King - what a combo of choices!

Heroes:

My heroes are the saints who have been in my life, people that have touched my heart and made me a better peron; people like my husband and my son, my mom and dad, my grandparents, and my friends whom I hold so close in my heart. Outside of people that I have known personally, one person in particular stands out in my mind.... Years ago, in one of the very very tragic school shootings, there was a young girl down on the schoolroom floor who was confronted by one of the teenage shooters. Many people had already been shot and wounded or killed - can you imagine the fear?? The shooter, holding the gun downwards at the girl, asked her, "Do you believe in God?!?"..... Surrounded by things I can't imagine, feeling things I can't imagine, faced with her own death, this young teenage girl looked up at the shooter and replied, "Yes, I do, with all my heart." The shooter pulled the trigger and killed her.... This exchange was witnessed by others in the classroom and was reported after the tradgey ended. To me, that innocent little girl was a true hero with immeasurable courage and faith.

My Blog

Others to think about....

This was sent to me in an email and I thought I would pass it on...   "The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her ...
Posted by Astar on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:29:00 PST

Another step along my path...

I'm excited and somewhat relieved!  After a month of testing, I have finally finished and am now an official green belt in my karate class!  Next is brown, then of course black. I've learned...
Posted by Astar on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 08:25:00 PST

Casualities of War

I got some bad news today....  My cousin's husband has been in the military for a long while now.  He's been in Afganistan and Iraq several times.  He's been in the thick of things.&nbs...
Posted by Astar on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:38:00 PST

Shakespeare in the Park

I'm thrilled to say that we finally went to Shakespeare in the Park this past Sunday evening.  This was an encore performance of Romeo & Juliet.  Love's Labours Lost just ended last week...
Posted by Astar on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:06:00 PST

If you're feeling down...

I've been thinking a lot about everything that's going on in our society - in the world - these days.  Sometimes it's so discouraging and it doesn't look like there's a very bright outcome waitin...
Posted by Astar on Sat, 07 Jul 2007 10:28:00 PST

Growing pains...

My son's in that stage of his life where he's trying to discover who he is.  Some of the kids at school are starting to fall into "cliques" and are changing to fit in.  Raymond has so far de...
Posted by Astar on Sun, 20 May 2007 11:11:00 PST

"Optimist"

Such a beautiful dayTo roll in the hay and play-...and play.The sky was blueBut the clouds were grey in May-...in May.The rain came downwithout a sound.It hit the groundAnd bounced aroundBut then was ...
Posted by Astar on Tue, 15 May 2007 06:13:00 PST

A silly little poem

Ok, for those of you that know me, you know I've been dealing with a stubborn case of "writer's block" for a looooooooooong while now!  haha  Well, the edges of the ice are starting to thaw ...
Posted by Astar on Mon, 14 May 2007 03:22:00 PST

update on Smokey

Well, I'm happy to report that our furry little friend Smokey seems to have made a full recovery!  His fur is even growing back.  We are relieved to have him healthy again.  He's a swee...
Posted by Astar on Sun, 13 May 2007 06:25:00 PST

Blessing

Well, I was definately "down" the last time I posted a blog, but I have to say I'm doing much better now!!  I've been reminded of some very important things in life, reminded by people who are tr...
Posted by Astar on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:57:00 PST