tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226118272011-12-14T15:47:54.257-06:00Dandelions are the first sign of spring often time popping up where we least want to see them. Dandelions are also the first flowers we pick as children presenting them to our mothers. Dandelions are cherished flowers when our child's hands have gently picked a token to show their love.Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04295884683174551458noreply@blogger.comBlogger801100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22611827.post-35514727511158237812011-11-21T23:15:00.001-06:002011-11-21T23:15:57.464-06:00

Anna, a set on Flickr.I have the most beautiful niece! I'm a lucky aunt. :)

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Memories, a set on Flickr.When we look at life and the way our paths travel, the mind wonders and tries to make since of the hills and valleys left behind. We found ourselves in the deepest part of the valley with darkness surrounding us. Just up ahead are the foothills and the path that leads to joy. The climb is going to be difficult. There are storms that battle at our resolve when we try to

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Joshua "I am Strong!" Originally uploaded by melodrama maniac Love my boy!

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Chevrolet Vintage Originally uploaded by melodrama maniac Love those Chevy's!

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Hogs N Hot Rods 2011, a set on Flickr.As usual the event was awesome! The colors of the cars, trucks and motorcycles kept this photographer delighted for hours.

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Return of Honor Flight for WWII Veterans June 8 2011, a set on Flickr.This was the most moving experience I've had in my life. Check out the pictures.

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Oklahoma Winds, Prairie and Girl Originally uploaded by melodrama maniac This shot lingers in my mind. I didn't like it at first but it is growing on me.

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The Butler's Front Yard Originally uploaded by melodrama maniac One of my most favorite places to shoot.

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My daughter sporting her Osu garb. Originally uploaded by melodrama maniac I love my girl even if she wants to go to OSU instead of OU.

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DSCF0692 Originally uploaded by melodrama maniac She is far from a NERD. :) She is more of a BLONDE.LOL

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I care about the state of the country that my children will be left with. Our Congress, Senate and illustrious President are selling our kids future down the river. God blessed us by gifting us birth in a free country, where we have the right to voice & vote for what's right. My question to you... What will you say to ...God on Judgment day when he asks "What did you do with the gift of freedom I

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Living in the Twilight Saga Originally uploaded by melodrama maniac

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Early Friday my son Joshua and I picked up Logan Turner and we went to the IMAX/Cinemark in Tulsa to watch Karate Kid. I had read a few remarks on the web who criticized the movie remake, so I was prepared for it not to be good... Was I surprised. Mom's if you take your boys be sure a grab some tissue. I cried in 3 places. Young Jaden Smith did a great job in his role. Jackie Chan did good but I

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This is a note from my cousin Ami... Originally uploaded by melodrama maniac "For you formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother's womb. I will gave thanks to you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are your works, And my soul knows it very well." Psalm 139:13-14

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Awaiting the Mist Originally uploaded by melodrama maniac Driving from Oologah to Foyil one Friday late afternoon. The fog was starting to roll across the lake. I decided to take a detour and see how things looked at Red Bud Bay. I was rewarded for my stop.

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To Late to Save Originally uploaded by melodrama maniac While trying to figure out what to do for a photo assignment and doing some brain storming, I introduced the subject to my daughter and her friends. Teenagers have great "Out of the Box" ideas. Just a reminder that no one was injured in the making of these photos. :)

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DSC07969 Originally uploaded by melodrama maniac It's a Boy and this mom is waiting patiently for his arrival.

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Awaiting the Mist Originally uploaded by melodrama maniac Took this at RedBud Bay in Oologah. The mist was rolling in.

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DSC08282 Originally uploaded by melodrama maniac My daughter and two nieces. They are such cut ups. This however is their serious side.

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Heads up people This is an OUTRAGE! This is in direct reference to members of Hamas. A Terrorist organization. Let's just give the whole country to them. What are they thinking on Capitol Hill??? oh wait ... they don't think. Tell every one you know about this as soon as possible and cry foul! to the idiots on the Hill. Presidential DocumentsU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement NOTICE: Part

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287 Originally uploaded by melodrama maniac Friday Photo

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DSC04972_2456 Originally uploaded by melodrama maniac Friday Photo

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Remembering 9-11 7 years later Photo # 1 Originally uploaded by happyarm This did happen. We were attacked. We need to make sure our children know what happened on that day. The lives that were lost. The reason we fight, keeping the war from our home soil. Always Remember!

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I Hope My Daughter Hears the President’s Speech :: Desiring God: The following comment is in response to John Piper's post. "IT all comes down to one basic thing. Obama overstepped his authority by speaking to school children and having lessons to go along witht the speech. The guidelines set by the constitution prohibits the Federal Government to step into the educational system that is run by

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Disabled Workers Have What It TakesGiven the chance, would you hire Albert Einstein for your company? Paul Anderson, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services case worker, and Julie Dermody, job developer and soon-to-be graduate, explain how disabled workers offer many benefits to employers. September 2009By Julie DermodyGiven the chance, would you hire Albert Einstein for your company?

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292 Originally uploaded by melodrama maniac What a beautiful country we have. Racine sits along side of Lake Michigan. This light house is just outside the city proper. Beautiful setting.

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I keep up with things that are going on around me and generally know the who's what's when's and where's on the latest happenings. I admit that for the last couple of months I have been rather laxydaisy in keeping up with the latest happenings of our esteemed President. Today I listened to the local talk radio jockey Pat Campbell and then to Glenn Beck. Oh my. I take a break from the political

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Yesterday I found out about the two earthquakes the area experienced last week. I heard the news was reporting seismologists are predicting another tremor … but on a much larger scale. So while in conversation with my new friend who is a teacher …we talked about disaster preparedness …the subject came up that Bulgaria has no preparation in place to train the local children on how to prepare or

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Ok so sleep is a commodity one that I have not had much of for several days. I am amazed on how God is keeping me from having any migraines. Generally when I am running on less sleep than 5 or 6 hours a night I get a horrible one. At this point I haven’t even gotten close to one. Thank God. Yesterday was filled with meeting new people. I met a couple who recently married. He is 50+ and she is in

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Good morning from beautiful sunny Bulgaria. I am in a small village three and ½ hours from Sophia. I arrived Thursday afternoon and was met with an exuberant welcome from my hosts. Their two little girls gave me huge hugs with squeals of delight. It was very exciting to know that they remembered me. I was very thankful that even though I was delayed because of filing a lost bag report…came to

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Greetings and salutations....I love Charlotte's Web...This is my first post about my Trip to Bulgaria.WOW... Still can't fathom the realization on how fast this entire trip has come about. Yet Wednesday afternoon I will board a plane and begin the first leg of my journey to this country that is nestled between Turkey, The Black Sea, Greece and Romania.God has provided the opportunity , the ways

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I have been on the brink of tears every time I think about where our country is headed. I stay up on what’s happening in the political world; and when I witnessed Christians supporting Obama it grieved me and really made me angry that they could not see beyond their pocket books and would vote for someone like him. I have to keep praying that God will help me. I do not want to be so angry

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I am sending this to you all because I think it is vitally important that you understand what is getting ready to happen in just a couple of days. I hope you will read everything and try to understand why I am so passionate about what our next President is going to do right after he takes the oath of office. For this reason alone if for no other we as Christians should be on our faces crying out

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I wrote this 3 years ago and from the looks of the recent elections most of it is coming to fruition.Every morning parents around the country are waking up their children and preparing them for the day. Buses will carry loads, parents will chauffeur the neighborhood carpool and lines of children will walk, all heading to their learning institution. These children will range from the youngest of

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Watching the news this evening I got ill. Obama is strutting his stuff across Europe and the crowds are cheering. But wait aren't the crowds that he has enamored the same crowds the hate the United States? Somewhere somehow that should give us a warning. Do we really want a president (Leader) who many of our enemies want to be in control of the U.S.? I would think that should make us fearful on

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On September 11, 2001, life as we knew it forever changed. The terrorist attack of the pentagon and the world trade center prompted government officials after intense scrutiny to implement higher security measures in an effort to prevent terrorism. Government officials were alarmed that significant evidence prior to the attacks were never linked and apparently ignored. Concerns that the

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To all Patriotic AmericansWhen soldiers are wounded in Iraq, they are taken to the hospital where their clothing is removed and they are given a hospital gown. (The kind that is slit up the backside) The trek to the hospital does not include stopping and getting an extra set of clothing ~ so our Heroes are left standing around with their bare bottoms playing peek-a-boo with every step they

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It seems like over a year since I have written about things happening in my life. I have been so very busy with children, church, non-profit organizations and school, that there just does not seem to be enough hours in the day. I continue to see my chiropractor several times a week with my back because of the car accident I had back in August, this also takes my time ~ time that just aggravates

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My Brother is HOME!The 245th eng. co. arrived back on U.S. soil in Oklahoma and will be officially released in a few days. The welcome back ceremony for the family was held November 7th at Fort Sill. The crowd went wild when they saw their solidier march in to the gymnasium. I still get goose bumps thinking about the roar of the crowd and how proud we are of them! I will write more soon I just

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Celebrations come to a close this month as Oklahoman’s reflect on the past century. The tenacity and pioneering spirit still fill the hearts of those who call Oklahoma home. Today the time has come to look forward. Looking forward is what Cole Butler is doing, as he takes a huge step, of throwing his hat into the ring for Rogers County Sheriff. On November 3, from 12 noon to 3 at The Nut House’s

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The car door slams. “He’s home,” she thinks, as she hurriedly examines the house to make sure every thing is in the right place. The key turns in the lock ~ fear rushes up her spine. She pastes a smile on her face gathering the courage to turn and welcome him home ~ all the while remembering the night before. He greets her with a dozen roses like so many other times. Was it a dream? No ~ she

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Life as we know it can change in the blink of an eye. The decisions we make at any given moment will often have lasting affects.Yesterday I left for school and decided to take a different route. I was driving my Mom’s truck as the kids had band practice and they were going to need the car. I went to Sonic in Oologah and got a Cherry Limeade to quench my thirst before school. I had just called my

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I think Cole Butler is the best candidate for Sheriff that Rogers County has ever had the opportunity to elect.

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The winds of Oklahoma travel over the prairies sweeping through the valleys and vast landscapes whispering with the echoes of a history that cries out to be remembered. This is Oklahoma a native land, the land of the red man, where landscapes of rolling hills and wide-open prairies meet. Nature begins as civilization pauses to breathe in the sights, which surround every essence of life. If we

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We talked with Congresswoman Mary Fallin and Senator Jim Inhofe. Joyce told them she would be visiting D.C. in June with her cousins and they told her to be sure and stop by their offices. The day was full of excitment including the end of the day were we got to drive by the protesters that made up about 18 people. Then we heard on the news where there were 60.... don't know where they got

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Collinsville, Oklahoma is a quaint community just north of Tulsa that beckons antique shoppers from miles away. Shoppers will spend the day strolling down the Historical Main Street seeking hidden treasures in one shop after another. Little do they know that Collinsville has a secret treasure of great magnitude. This treasure, which is nestled in the dark recesses of an old building that looks to

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What is Dada?Explaining what the word came to mean may be simple however, its birth is a little foggy. The name Dada was taken but its development was argued amongst its founders sometimes with great passion and other times with a tongue-in-cheek attitude. The most popular version of the story is that the word was picked at random from a French-German dictionary using a sharp knife and stabbing

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I entered this photo in the Rogers County Casa Photo contest that's theme was 'Honoring the Family' and I won! It is currently being made into a poster that will promote the CASA group in Claremore. It is quite the honor.The CASA mission is to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courts of Rogers, Mayes, and Craig counties. We promote and support quality volunteer

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A few days ago, Senator John Kerry spoke a scathing remark, which angered service men and women around the world. Senator Kerry said, “If you … do your homework, you make an effort to be smart, you can do well. If you don’t, you get stuck in Iraq.” These words resounded around the globe to the men and women who are currently in harms way. Kerry may have thought he was being a brilliant speaker

Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04295884683174551458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22611827.post-1157736455167162712006-09-08T12:22:00.000-05:002006-09-08T12:27:35.183-05:00

This is a picture of Charlene along with Keshia and Tiffany in the background at the going away ceremony in Muskogee yesterday. The Muskogee Phoenix published this picture of her in September 8th paper.

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My brother Richard Hines and my cousin Michael Hines both graduates from Collinsville High are on their way to IRAQ for a year and a half stay. They and over 140 other men and women from the Oklahoma Army Guard will be leaving in the morning headed first to Ft. Dix. There they will receive training and briefing on their objective and by Christmas will be headed into harms way. We had the family

Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04295884683174551458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22611827.post-1155336944135225202006-08-11T17:48:00.000-05:002006-08-11T17:55:44.136-05:00

What a beautiful place. Nature is so close. This spot is near Campbell Creek right in the populated area. Alaska is the great frontier.

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I just got these pictures loaded and wanted to show you what the kids fell in love with. They are true chocolate lovers!

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This is my mom and her children and grandchildren. My bother Rick will be leaving soon for Iraq. Please keep him in your prayers.

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My Brother and His wife celebrated 15 years of Marriage. They are such a blessing to so many people. I post their picture because I thought the love they share shines in both of their eyes. Congrats Wes and Jeri I hope you have 50 more!

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Life can be trying at times when you are faced with the reality of where you are currently and look at it in relation to where you wanted to be at this point in your life. The saying goes about the best-laid plans of mice and men…. Through it all, we have to realize that God is in control and there is a reason for our struggles that will benefit his purpose for our current situation in which we

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It is a sad state of affairs when the freedoms our forefathers fought the Revolutionary War for are being taken away year after year by judges who think they have the rights to write law. Every time one of the judges sitting on a high court write another law to make the original law void they are taking away the freedoms for which blood was shed. In the speech Thomas Jefferson who was one

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After staying in the great white north for over 40 days it was time for the Dermody's to go home. To acclimate ourselves back to "Tulsa Time" we stayed awake for 48 hours. I figured this way we would be able to get better adjusted ~ does anything ever work the way we want them? We left Anchorage on the 4th of July at 12:45 am. The sun sent us off into the brilliant blue sky as our plane climbed

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This lake is along side the road on the way to Matanuska just past Palmer. It is a beautiful place. I hope the picture does it some justice.

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As you can see she is enjoying the Alaska adventure. This is after a day of fishing at Ship Creek during the Salmon fishing derby. She did not catch anything but a man who was to old for her and to young for me or Vonice.

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Matanuska Glacier.... huge and beautiful... the cracking noises of the ice are so great you can hear them over a mile away. It is the rumbling of water over the rocks that captures attention as it melts at such a rapid pace. This glacier is huge!

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I have been in ALaska since May 22 and have still not been able to get my body to get used to the constant sunshine. THe kids are having the same trouble. I always remember my Daddy saying for us to get up in the morning that we were "burning Daylight". Here in ALaska if you try to rise and set with the sun you will have trouble surviving with out falling down dead tired. I am missing home. but I

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Snow capped mountains glisten in the brilliant sunshine. Bald eagles glide with outstretched wings soaring through the sky toward the hidden nests with their bounty grasped in their claws. The quietness is broken by cracking ice and the rushing water as it splashes over rocks and fallen trees. This is Alaska the last frontier a place where the hidden beauty is still waiting to be discovered. The

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I was thinking last night about my life and where I have been and where I am going. I have been living this life for forty-three years now and the experiences, which I have had, are numerous. Many times, I have wondered if this was ‘it’ as I had myself into one or more perilous predicaments. However, I came out on the other side amazingly unscathed for the most part. Looking back at those times

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Mothers all around the world who have indoor plumbing continue to have issues with their son’s bad habits. Some Mothers are ready to revert to the old days, and send their boys outside to water the lawn, so to speak. When boys are young, mothers have been known to toss cheerios into the toilet, allowing target practice to take place. Under a mother’s advisement, companies have developed britght

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A tear falls as the haunting tune is playedDay is done, gone the sun,Standing at attention with prideAll is well, safely rest, God is nigh. Weathered faces and bodies have seen better days from the lake, from the hills, from the sky;White gloved hands grip polished brassFading light, dims the sight,The lonesome sound of the bugle playsand a star gems the sky, gleaming bright.Eyes reflect the

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Out of the blue, the plans, which have been made over a lifetime, come crashing down around the ears of an unsuspecting mom. Plans for the weekend and for life have come to an abrupt halt. The future is no longer with the love of her life, only her children provide a source of hope. Decisions, decisions which road to take which path to tread. These questions pop up at every turn. Her children

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Sleepless nights follow the death of a spouse. Anything but going back to bed and laying alone at night. Activities, which occupy evenings darkness, are embraced. Nights are most difficult as the surviving spouse surveys his or her bed where hearts met and exchanges of secrets passed from one lover to the other. Dreams are kept silent. The children finally have started sleeping in their own beds

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Thursday night I went out to Redneck Country to see my friend in concert. I knew that since it had been near twenty years since I have been “honky-tonkin’” that things have changed. The changes that I was in for could not have entered my imagination. Two of my friends whom I invited to attend the concert tried to warn me of the progressive antics that were about to take place. “Oh MY!” Were the

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Statistics show children who have had an abusive upbringing will often turn to alcohol and drugs to escape the real world in which they live. Children who are beaten or grow up in an abusive home are prone to become abusers themselves, or get involved with an abusive spouse, or significant other. As adults these children will use either their life experiences as an excuse to continue to live in

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This weekend Paul Bogart will be returning home for two concerts, Thursday Night at Redneck Country in Catoosa and Friday Night at the Cherokee Racino in Claremore. There is good news for those of us who enjoy Paul’s music as Porter Wagner has recorded one of Paul’s songs for his a album that should be hitting shelves soon.Paul has been living in Nashville writing songs ~ singing for his supper

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I had the opportunity a few weeks ago to attend a function and take pictures of my friend's daughter. The event was Homecoming and one of the student's Dad just happened to be Garth Brooks. He and Trisha were both in attendance and graciously took pictures with the girls and posed for pictures with many fans. It was a great evening and the two of them were very sweet to everyone who wanted to

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Aspirations of becoming a writer have been in my heart for a very long time. I have always been somewhat of a daydreamer; making up elaborate stories in my mind where I could escape the world around me. Learning how to write and placing my innermost thoughts on paper is the best thing I ever learned. Finally, I was able to express and remember in vivid detail the adventures of my daydreams. I

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Love is found in some of the most unusual of places. Humans will often resort to some of the most confounded things in order to be noticed by the opposite sex. In today’s cyberspace world - love can be found on a window. A majority of bizarre individuals, as well a few in their ‘right frame of mind’ can be found knocking on desk top windows of unsuspecting males and females hoping that someone

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Make your life more enjoyable by finding a cause to champion. There are organizations that pull at our heart strings giving us a desire to step up to the plate and donate our time and money. One of those organizations is the American Red Cross; they will take your time, money, blood, your vehicle, even your body after you die. The ARC needs volunteers in order to meet with the 1927 congressional

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As always I try to sit down reflect on the blessings both big and small that God has allowed me to experience the past year. This last year he has blessed me with more friends and more family. Going back to school at my age can be somewhat intimadating but back to school I went as God opened the doors for yet another life changing experience. God's plan in my life often makes my plans dull in

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We are living in a generation of extreme games ~ for instance fear factor and survivor. I have been playing the most extreme game of them all and had been playing for years before I realized it was an extreme game ~ one where you put your life on the line. On the last day of March in 1999, I was jolted from a peaceful slumber and awakened to a real life nightmare. The game took a turn for the

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