theme thursday "polka dots"...

"God made man stronger but not necessarily more intelligent. He gave women intuition and femininity. And, used properly, that combination easily jumbles the brain of any man I've ever met." - Farrah Fawcett



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HAPPY NEW YEAR - Part 2

Today I started a process I'd been dreading. Now that its rolling, in progress, happening I feel much better. Funny how we put things off only making them bigger and scarier than they really are...(for now I can't be specific but I will tell all someday)

Now on to our trip...

With Goom feeling much better he was ready to touch the snow...


Our first full day in Montana we bought a sled...


Our second day we visited our dear friend on his ranch...



New Year's Eve, we bowled...



With Goom back to 100% we were blessed with a little attitude...


New Year's Day, on our way out of town we stopped by the ranch so the Captain could meet the Rancher. The horses stopped by to say hi...


Unfortunately Jack didn't realize the horses weren't dogs and got stepped on so he needed to rest...


Then away we went with Green dragon leading the way...


Off into the sunset...


The End-Beginning...

May your 2010 be full of light, love and joy!

HAPPY NEW YEAR...

I'm still catching up with life and work but wanted to share a bit of our trip with you through pictures.

Christmas day, second day of the trip, Goom and Jack have kind of recovered from the throw-up incident that happened the night before...

An amazing view in Oregon. We drove into a cloud to find this treasure...


The cool dudes ready for a day with Uncle Steve in downtown Seattle...

Enjoying Pike Place market...

New best friends, one little guy still recovering...

On the road again, heading to Montana, still not feeling well so a nap was in order...

I made sure he didn't miss a train...

My Captain...

To be continued...

teaser...

Throw-up, diarrhea, and PMS, the running themes of our trip. If there were ever a couple tested, it is the Captain and I. If we can make it through this, we can make it through anything.

Thank God for laughter.

Stay tuned...

with love...

Things are busy at the Respite preparing for our trip to Seattle and beyond. The Captain is joining us and we've decided to take a road trip to Montana, then Colorado, then home. I hope to be in touch during our travels.

You are all in my thoughts. May the holidays bring you much peace and joy.

much love,

flashback friday (1998)...

Today I randomly picked three journals and was guided by Spirit to share the following entry. I wrote it on November 6, 1998. I was 28. It was a poignant moment in my life, one that took several years to heal...

So sad. I’m tired of feeling this much sadness. Every year, for the past three years I’ve felt this amount of sadness, which tells me I am not protecting myself.

I need to be more careful. It’s time to concentrate on the things I want to achieve.

I ask myself why Connor came into my life. The question is answered. He is in my film. He is a good friend.

I was so angry when I came home last night. Our good-bye was pathetic. I could have been anyone.

“Richard has my number. Be well,” he said.

I said nothing. I was too out of it. I know he loves me.

Move forward. Be brave. Be single. Stop the cycle. Become whole. Use your story telling. Be alone. Be lonely. Be happy. Be sad. Be angry. Be calm. Be one.

There is so much to learn. There is so much to do. I have fears.

I am going to cleanse myself.

I must stop taking everything so selfishly. I must be all of these things. It is okay. Life is long. There are many possibilities for us. Not everything is about me.

I can't wait to be whole. I will know when the piece falls in place. It will just go plop!

I don’t want to talk about Connor. I knew it was over last night. I could tell. I knew at the party. I wanted to leave with the memory of yesterday morning, not the party. It was probably good that we didn’t. There was too much to hang on to.

I don’t need to hang on to those hugs -to those kisses.

Out of sight, out of mind?

We shall see.

theme thursday "history"...

We learn from history that we learn nothing from history.
-George Bernard Shaw



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