~My Masterpiece~ Shakerag Hounds Opening Hunt October 20, 2007Me and Cool Granite...aka "Blarney". My handsome Irish dream horse! There is NOOO greater rush that I have ever known like galloping across an open field with one of the most magnificent creatures on earth. It is truly where I feel most free.... If you could only see the smile on my face in this photo (Blarney and I are coming up on the rear).R.I.P. my sweet Chewie...Texas trip July 2007I love my sweet Kasey!If there is something in this world that you feel in your heart you want/need to do or have ANY desire to make a difference with the blessings you have been given, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Tomorrow is not guaranteed... CHALLENGE YOURSELF TODAY!I have lived a HUGE life and I REFUSE to be judged! Walk a mile in my shoes and see if YOU come out on top! ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE! People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they truely are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on. It's called...PEACE!..
FT. LAUDERDALE BEACH PHOTO SHOOT, OCTOBER 06'Well....MY LIFE IS A BOOK!!!....Here's the cliff-note version. I was born in the summer of '69. I grew up as a child on the coast of New England and for the most part, I spent my early days in the back of the "family business" seafood restaurant and piano bar listening to live music of the 70's and classic oldies. My greatest memory as a child was listening to "Cracklin Rosie" on the player piano sipping on Shirley Temple's with extra cherries in my dad's bayside restaurant. I spent many summers on Cape Cod and Martha's Vinyard. Trail riding on horseback meant riding on the beach, not in the woods. My family moved to Georgia just before I turned 11 and I've lived close by ever since. Well, I grew up and currently, I am a stay at home mother of two beautiful redheaded children, Grace age 6 and Grant age 4. My husband is a former paramedic/firefighter and has a concrete company. I help him (as best I can) run his business..ha ha! We live on a horse farm so between the kids and farm life...I stay pretty busy. I have 3 older brothers and several nieces and nephews. I love my family, friends, pets, horses and GOD himself!!! Much thanks to the man above for my incredible blessings and for each day I am given. I know it sounds cheesy, but I pray for peace, forgiveness & unity to find it's way to into this crazy world...and for man to stop neglecting, abusing and abandoning our precious animals..they have NO voice! I am a former police officer for a major metro Atlanta county police dept. I was employed there from of 91' to 01'. I left to raise my babies. Everyone who knew me as a cop told me that they couldn't imagine me being a mom. Now everyone who knows me as a mom, can't believe I used to be a cop. I just knew that I wanted to be both. I recall an epiphany of sorts that I had had through my dealings with all the delinquents and knew that if I were to ever have children, I would have to leave my career and passion. Part of why this world is the way it is today is due to parental blindness. Although there isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss policing, being a mom is the hardest, most challenging yet rewarding job I have ever had. It's the BEST.I am the girl you hoped your son would never bring home! Hell...I'm the woman I hope MY son never brings home! JK...But...I have a heart of GOLD~. I do believe that I am one of the most INTENSE, honest yet diverse people you will ever come in contact with. I am told that I am extremely complex and difficult to figure out. That's cool~it's the way I want it...just when you think you have a "sista" down! Seriously, my taste in personalities and people is certainly NO different. I enjoy some of the finer things in life and relish down time with family and friends. I believe in total physical health to the point that I have been called a "freak"...I'm finding each year, I must work that much harder. Oh well...no one ever said that it would be easy...just that it would be worth it! It's a life long commitment. Funny...I have yet to hear my husband complain. I have never forced my "healthy" beliefs on anyone but I always leave my door open so to speak for those who may need advice. Although I am an extremely disciplined person you'd better bet that I'm the first in line to break some rules. No wonder I stayed in trouble as an officer! I can't tell you how many days FoFittie spent in Internal Affairs!!! I once thought that I'd never make it to 30...now I'm pushing 40. I am adventurous and open minded. I'm up for almost anything that won't hurt anyone/anything or wind my a$$ in jail! I am a pretty tough chick...so don't mess with anyone I care for. I love life and am always on the go. You could say that I do everything to the extreme and I have been called an adrenalin junkie and dare-devil more than once. I'm trying to slow down a little because I know my kids need me. In my 38 years, I have lived a HUGE life. I have seen more in one decade of policing than most people would see in 10 lifetimes! Most everyone walks around with rose colored glasses...with absolutely no clue of the devastation just outside their front door. I learned how incredibly lucky most of us are and that we need to be thankful for every breath we take. Personally, I have had many regrets, but my mistakes have made me a better and stronger person and have brought me to where I am today. I am a PASSIONATE, SPIRITUAL and DRAMATIC person. Everything and everyone that I love, I love with an absolute passion. I give my all or I give NOTHING at all. I believe in living a full life and I believe in fate. I also believe that who we are and what we give in this lifetime is all we have. The mark that we leave on this world is what will remain when we are gone. I am a proud person. I'm proud of who I have become in this life. I'm proud of my family and friends which is more than obvious when you look at my site. I give A LOT to those I truely care about and I expect the same in return. Selfish and jealous people seem to find themselves lost in my world. I guess I'm kind of heavy for a lot of folks, but those who love me wouldn't want me any other way. I never promise to be perfect...but I promise to do my best. Most who know me best would describe me as genuine, generous, loyal, "down to earth", an absolute perfectionist and certainly...misunderstood. I am fun-loving and quite a free spirit of sorts, but I am certainly NOT easy going. I guess I have been tarnished a tad from my career. I will always be honest about who I am, what I stand for and about what I believe in. If you are in my life, you will NEVER wonder what I am thinking~. My devotion is quite simply~nothing short of "divine". My greatest qualities are my devotion and my compassion. I can promise...these two qualities in me are 2nd to none. I DO NOT judge people and in turn, I refuse to be judged. Believe it or not, I live a very private life. Sure, I have secrets (don't we all?), but if I trust you enough to share my life, consider it a bond that should NEVER be broken. I am a forgiving soul, but I NEVER forget. We are all human with different personalities....that's what makes the world go 'round. I for one embrace these differences and cherish that which is unique in the people whom I have been so blessed to have in my life. I am a "wise", "worldly" and "confident" soul....thus most would agree that I am rather intuitive. I see things in folks that most either don't see or choose not to...and you can't get much past me. I am attracted to strong people...survivors. That's not to say that I can't form bonds with other folks...it's just the "type" I seem to gravitate toward. My downfalls...I over analyze everything, I have (what my husband calls) a "passionate temper" and have absolutely NO patience!! Trust me when I say that I am not exaggerating. Just know where the boundaries are and be sure to stand behind them. I am intolerant to stupidity, poor and inconsiderate drivers and I simply loathe people who do not value life...life in ANY form. Before you shove that slab of meat in your mouth, do you really appreciate the sacrifice of that creature? (I am certainly NOT a vegetarian BTW). I think people who abuse children and animals should be executed on the spot! I am certain that there is a special place in Hell for such human waste! If you are a "decent" human being...I will pick up on it. That being said, I either have "chemistry" with you or I don't. Yes folks, even "friends" should have chemistry. You cannot force that which is not there. Unfortunately, if it is one thing I have learned in my years, not all souls are compatible. I have never and shall never pretend to be someone I am not or attempt to accommodate those folks that cannot see me for who I am. I AM the girl next door...just with a twist. Sure...I love GLAM...but most often, I blend in with everyone else. NEVER judge a book by it's cover. Be warned...don't waste my time or yours....Love me, like me and accept me or LEAVE...Thank You!I "AM" a diamond in the rough...Shewwwww...that'll about cover ME!On the evening of June 29th, 2006 I received a phone call that needed no explanation. I knew the second I heard the voice on the other end of the phone that this world would never be the same for so many people. Someone who had been a very special person in my life was killed in the line of duty. He was a hero. More importantly, he was a husband, a son, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, a nephew, a partner, a friend to countless people and just an all around..GREAT GUY! To have known him was to love him. Following his death, I learned of his MySpace entry. On that site, he left behind a little part of himself for all of us to read, cry & laugh over. In his passing, I have had a reminder once again of how short and precious life truly is. This loss has made me think about being a better person and to reach out to touch as many lives as I can while I can. I want all my family & friends to know how much I really do love them. I will do my best to NEVER tell someone I am too busy for lunch. To honor him, share my life and loves with others and to ease my sorrow, I created my site. Life is one huge lesson. Once....I laughed at my girlfriend for wanting to do this..Things change...So, here I am. Life goes on. Here's to the future.."Step"...this is for you! Thanks for the incredible memories...... Forever a part of me~"I'll Be Missing You"...