tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83554165755075467762011-04-21T11:19:39.045-07:00Musings, opinions,<br> rants and raves,<br> the occasional deep thought<br> and endless mind chatter<br> of a tree-hugging,<br> dirt worshiping,<br>peace loving<br>and often bewildered<br>homesick wahine and<br> eternal flower child.<br>Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11528265309741637151noreply@blogger.comBlogger621100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355416575507546776.post-4093449756261822582008-03-03T10:18:00.000-08:002008-03-03T10:25:12.039-08:00

I can't believe it's been 2 months since I posted. I really thought I would be posting more often and I can't believe I've been so busy as to not at least post something.Anyway... After 19 years on my job I was laid off Thursday. Am I bummed? A little. I hate the idea of filling out applications, job interviews and starting a new job. But I am a firm believer that all things happen for a reason

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I am not a believer in New Year's resolutions. I think we all put enough pressure on ourselves everyday let alone make a big list every new year which, at least in my case, I know is impossible to achieve. I did promise my son and myself that due to my health problems I am going to quit smoking this year. Now I don't know how well that's going to work and I haven't had a cigarette in almost 24

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Wishing you a blessed and beautiful holiday!

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I've been a medical transcriptionist more than half my life -- in other words A LONG TIME! Now that my son is almost grown I'm considering making a career change and looking into different fields. I've often thought about going back to school to become a teacher, and now this quiz has pretty much confirmed this may be a good career choice for me.22That's right -- I can take on 22! Nearly a whole

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When I was a kid everybody in our neighborhood knew each other, for better or worse. Of course I grew up in the 60s and 70s when you saw more kids out playing and all of them went to the same school. My parents knew all the other parents in the neighborhood and although not all were considered friends we did all stick together and were there for each other. I don't know if people were just

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Feng shui literally translates as "wind-water." In ancient times it was known as "Kan-Yu," which means "The Law of Heaven and Earth," and is an old Chinese belief that the environment in which you live can influence your life. Thousands of years ago the shamans of the Orient believed the elements, water, rain, wind, fog and sun were the energy of heaven and earth and today Feng Shui schools teach

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Last night we picked up our Christmas tree. We usually have a big one but this year Jason picked it out. He wanted one of those really little ones but we ended up with a 6 foot tree, just right for our small livingroom. Every year we put the tree up together but I decided this year we would do it the way he wanted it. Instead of getting out all the boxes of ornaments (it's amazing how many you

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The Catholic League is urging a boycott of "The Golden Compass," a film based on a series of books the League claims was "written to promote atheism and denigrate Christianity, especially Roman Catholicism."OK, I'm sorry, but I get so tired of these calls to boycott films and books. Remember Harry Potter? How about "The DaVinci Code?" These were all boycotted by one church or another, including

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These are pictures of an actual polar bear attack in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. These pictures were taken while people watched and could do nothing to stop the attack! Reports from the local newspaper say that the victim will make a full recovery. Warning: Not for the squeamish!I'm happy to know the victim is expected to recover -- I can see how a vicious attack like this could traumatize

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The rainbow has been called by some the "Gateway to Heaven." An ancient heraldic sign of peace, safe travel, and good luck a rainbow symbolizes heavenly glory and celestial wonder and serves as a bridge between earth and paradise. The colors of the rainbow reflect its divine qualities.The rainbow is an ancient and universal symbol, often representing the connection between human beings and their

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Debby Cantlon, who plans to release Finnegan, the young squirrel, back into the wild, bottle-fed the infant squirrel after it was brought to her house.When Cantlon took in the tiny creature and began caring for him, she found herself with an unlikely nurse's aide -- her pregnant Papillion, Mademoiselle Giselle. Finnegan was resting in a nest in a cage just days before Giselle was due to deliver

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That's right people - it's official! Never doubt Santa! Now I know these are supposedly personality quizzes, but honestly I believe a lot of scientific research went into this particular one! Christmas Naughty or Nice ListYou are on the The Nice List After checking the North Pole database we found you had : 609 nice entries 119 naughty entries

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The Associated Press Monday 26 November 2007New York - Service members seriously wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan after they received a $10,000 bonus for enlisting are being asked by the Pentagon to repay portions of the incentive money, says a U.S. senator who calls the practice an example of military policy gone wrong.For the full article check out Truthout.Yes, you read right. We send our

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See these beautiful kids? Michael, Connor, Cheyenne, Lauren, Kirra (back row) Siobhan and Skylar are members of the Peace Shirt Coalition of Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School in Florida. The group has almost 30 members. Read their story here and see why I salute these amazing and brave young people. That's right folks! These young people are being harrassed and attacked for wanting to start a

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In true Hawaiian form my son and I have decided to have a Spam Thanksgiving -- yes that's right, Spam, heaven in a can for Hawaiians. We don't eat a lot of Spam ourselves but Hawaiians consume nearly 6 million cans a year, or almost six cans for every man, woman, and child. Some call the gelatinous pink pork "Hawaii's soul food."Spam worked its way into the hearts - and arteries - of Hawaiians

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Sim Jae-duck, also known as "Mr. Toilet," has made a career in South Korea by beautifying public restrooms and has nearly completed the building of a commode-shaped house. Although I wouldn't want to live in it, you have to admire the creativity and ingenuity!Check out the story at USA TODAY

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My fave TV show is "CSI" and tonight Sara said goodbye. Jorja Fox had verified months ago that tonight's episode would be her last, and as sad as it is for fans like me it was a very good send-off. Unlike so many TV characters Sara didn't die and I'm glad, because to have her die would have made an already very intense and emotional episode even more so and when have been a disservice to her.

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If it's possible to fall in love with a movie I have. After months of anticipation yesterday my son and I finally traveled up to "the city" to see "Across the Universe" and needless to say it was worth the wait. Now I'm a die-hard Beatles fan -- their music has been the soundtrack of my life -- so I guess I'm prejudiced, but the movie was better than I could have imagined. Basically a

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A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 struck shortly after 8:00 p.m. tonight centered in the foothills east of San Jose and was felt by residents as far east as Sacramento and as far north as San Rafael, which is north of San Francisco. Now for people like me who have lived in northern California their entire lives an earthquake is no big deal. We live about 90 miles from the

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In his own words Rick says I'm "nifty" and has bestowed upon me: Thank you so much Rick -- you're a sweetheart in a strangely wonderful sense!And I've passed them on to these the crazy guys at Fugetaboutit!!!, Davemania and McCafferty's Pub. I love these guys -- they always leave me laughing!

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I really have some generous readers and friends. ((BIG HUGS)) to Dave for sharin' the love!!!

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Could it be true? Was The Amazing Mumford on Sesame Street right about PB&J sandwiches being magical? He may have been wiser than we all thought!Think about it and check out the PB&J Campaign. According to them a PB&J lowers your carbon footprint by 2.5 pounds of CO2. You can't beat that with a hamburger. If PB&J isn't your cup of tea, check out their recipe section for other low-impact

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I am now officially 48 years old. Yeah, I turned the big 48 this weekend. And I can say that with a smile - I'm still breathing and life is glorious! Started my day actually with a mammogram (oh joy!) but believe me it got better after that. Actually this time it wasn't such a bad experience. The tech was a lovely person and we were so busy talking I didn't really pay attention when she actually

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My friend Julie, who I think is fabulous says I'm fabulous! Thank you so much Julie, you're so sweet! And to these fabulous women I pass on the honor, because they never fail to make my day and I think they're all amazing women.Rosei at AcademiaHeidi at VirusheadSusan at Friday's ChildGinger's DishMauiGirl's Meanderings

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What a lovely day! I just received thefrom another Gore Draft supporter Amy and have now passed the award on to three bloggers I thoroughly enjoy:I am a ButterflyMaui Girl's MeanderingsFat Lady SingsThank you to all of you for always making my day!

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"After nearly 15 minutes of soul searching, I have heard the call. Nation, I will seek the office of the President of the United States. I am doing it!" With those words Stephen Colbert, the Commander in Chief of the Colbert Nation, announced Tuesday night on his show that he is officially entering the 2008 Presidential race, adding he will be campaigning in one state only -- South Carolina, his

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OSLO (AP) — Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Friday for their efforts to spread awareness of man-made climate change and to lay the foundations for fighting it.Gore, who won an Academy Award earlier this year for his film on global warming, An Inconvenient Truth, had been widely tipped to win the prize. The

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Gore's epic effort to focus attention on the perils of climate change supports the goal of preventing wars.By Carl PopeOct. 11, 2007 | What's world peace got to do with global warming? Perhaps everything. Or it will if things don't change fast -- if, in 10 or 20 or 40 years devastating floods and droughts displace millions of refugees and spur nations and tribes to desperate bloodletting. At

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My fave pic of John ~ IMAGINE ~Imagine there's no Heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us only sky Imagine all the people Living for today Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people Living life in peace You may say that I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will

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My friend Tanya shared this with me and I just love the story and the lesson - Wish everyone could look at each other this way and find the beauty that lies in us all... A water bearer in China had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the

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There is a Persian fairytale about the three princes of Serendip -- the island in the Indian Ocean that is now known as Sri Lanka. The princes were seasoned travellers who made a series of astonishing discoveries through good fortune alone. Their luck was so amazing that we now use the word "serendipity" to describe what happens when we find something unexpectedly. In ancient times when the world

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Someone asked me to recommend some romantic movies since I'm such a mushy chick. Of course I have my favorites like "Love Actually," "Titanic," and "The Goodbye Girl" with Richard Dreyfuss. But if I could recommend one romantic movie that everyone should see it would be "The Enchanted Cottage." In this beautiful movie made in 1944 Dorothy McGuire plays Laura, a homely woman who serves as a maid

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Well, my baby started sophomore year yesterday. Jeez, it's so sad how terribly quickly time is flying. When he was born I thought 18 years would be forever and I would have plenty of time to be with him. Now he's almost grown, spreading his wings and becoming more independent every day. Soon he'll be driving and dating (he's very popular with the girls) and having his own life. And yet as sad as

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My friend "Hippie Tim" sent me this today and I couldn't help but get misty eyed when I thought about growing up in the 60s and 70s and how very different it is today:CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE KIDS WHO WERE BORN IN THE 1920's, 30's 40's, 50's, 60's AND 70's !! First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us and lived in houses made of asbestos. They took

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It has been a trying couple of weeks, a million things spinning around me needing to be done, one after another, including the 24-hour flu I caught at my sister's home (where there's almost always someone sick) and I was worn out last night, so in the warm early evening in an effort to regroup I went outside to get some fresh air and sat on the step in front of my door. At first there was a very

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PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER~ by Patti SmithI was dreaming in my dreaming of an aspect bright and fair and my sleeping it was broken but my dream it lingered near in the form of shining valleys where the pure air recognized and my senses newly opened I awakened to the cry that the people / have the power to redeem / the work of fools upon the meek / the graces shower it's decreed / the people rule The

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On March 9, 2007, the world lost one of the greatest voices of my generation, Brad Delp, the lead singer of Boston. When he died I felt a piece of my heart break away and still feel so much loss. I will argue with anyone that he was the best singer ever born - the guy could sing anything, even had a Beatles tribute band the last years of his life - but from everything I've ever heard or said he

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From today's Houston Chronicle:MEN WHO SOLICITED SEX ORDERED TO WEAR CHICKEN SUITJudge orders 3 who solicited sex to don outfit, hold anti-brothel signPAINESVILLE, OHIO — The Best Little Whorehouse is not in Painesville. And Municipal Judge Michael Cicconetti, known for dispensing unusual sentences, doesn't want one sprouting in his small town. So Cicconetti ordered three men charged with

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Six degrees of separation refers to the idea that, if a person is one "step" away from each person he or she knows and two "steps" away from each person who is known by one of the people he or she knows, then everyone is no more than six "steps" away from each person on Earth. Several studies, such as Milgram's small world experiment, have been conducted to empirically measure this connectedness.

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As we grow up we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will.You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken.You'll fight with your best friend.You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and

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I really had good intentions when I got up this morning. For the first time in weeks I didn't have to get up to the very irritating buzz of my old alarm clock and I actually slept in. Full of energy (and a lot of other things, ha!) I was ready to accomplish all the things I'd been putting off the last couple of weeks.Now like most busy moms I have lists. I have magnetic notepads all over the

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Research in neurology and psychology suggests motherhood has the potential to make women better at many tasks, including managing stress and multi-tasking. And research has proven that motherhood makes us smarter. Oh yeah? Then why can I never find my keys, always go to the store and leave the shopping list on the kitchen counter, walk into a room and immediately forget why I went in there and do

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When I was little my Aunt Geneva used to tell us some kids had cooties. I don't know about the physically contagious ones she implied but I do think some people have emotionally contagious cooties. You know the ones I'm talking about - the people in your life who go out of their way to treat you like crap. Family, acquaintances, strangers, co-workers, so-called friends. We all know at least one

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18%Mingle2 - Are you prepared?

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Children are amazing, they live in the moment with no regrets of yesterday and no worries about tomorrow. They are simply in the here and now. They don't give a thought to what other people think of them, whether they're fashionable, if they're attractive, will the bills get paid. The only moment that matters is the present. To me the most beautiful sound is that of laughter. It has a musical

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Woot-Woot! I am so excited to have received this beautiful award today! Thank you so much to whoever nominated me and I am so happy my blog is enjoyed! XOXO

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You know, when you think about it the longest relationship we each have is the one we have with ourselves. Other people come and go, relationships begin and end, but we are always here. Society emphasizes romantic relationships and setting our needs aside for others. And sometimes we single people, especially women, are looked down on because we are not married or living with a romantic partner.

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We got back late last night from our trip to Vegas and all in all had a wonderful time. My son announced it our best vacation yet!Our first night we attended the TOURNAMENT OF KINGS at the Excalibur. A full 1-1/2 hour dinner show where you eat with no utensils (sorry, I just couldn't eat the cooked broccoli with my hands), the tournament was fun and exciting. The audience is divided by countries

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Yes we're going on a mini-vacation! Look out Las Vegas! It's been a while since my son and I have gone anywhere so we're really looking forward to a few days off. Sometimes you just need to get away, you know?Anyway, we're arriving in LV tomorrow morning about 8:30 and will be back Monday night. There's so much to see and do if your a non-gambler like me (sorry, I work too hard to blow it

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Ever hear that phrase "growing old with grace? It runs through my mind every time I color my hair. Now I have long, straight dark hair, almost black. I don't get gray hair. Oh no, not me. I get white, curly hair. Now I know I should just accept it but when the light hits it its blinding. Honestly, I tell people to put on their shades before they look at me, yes it's that bad. My friend Sarah told

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Your Psyche is RedYou are bright, bold, energetic, and intense. Your upbeat, zany energy inspires those who are down. Spontaneous and playful, you also have a courageous and fearless side. When you are too red you are angry, overprotective, and truly scary. When you don't have enough red you are depleted and lifeless.What Color Is Your Psyche?I WONDER IF IT'S A COINCIDENCE MY FAVE COLOR IS RED?

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My friend Linda, who doesn't own a blog but has managed to follow me through all mine sent me this "Rockin' Girl Blogger" Award with instructions to forward it to women bloggers I think rock. So here they are:Rosei at Timeless ThoughtsHeidi at VirusHeadSusan at Friday's ChildGinger at Ginger's DishMellow YellowCongratulations ladies! I think you're the best!

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~ by me ~ You call to me sweetly before the sun risesBefore the birds singWhen all is quiet in the dawning dayYour warmth is sweet poetry to my soulA lullaby in my heartAwakening me from sleepA cup of golden sunshineSweeter than honeysuckleAnd more enchanting than a donut hole.Decaf anyoneOh no, not for me.A little dab of sugarA bit of creamMy day is promisingAnd all is right in the world.

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Coffee smells like freshly ground heaven. ~Jessi Lane Adams Caffeine isn't a drug, it's a vitamin! ~Author Unknown Way too much coffee. But if it weren't for the coffee, I'd have no identifiable personality whatsoever. ~David Letterman Black as the devil, Hot as hell,Pure as an angel, Sweet as love.~Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord Be a coffee-drinking individual - espresso yourself! ~

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After what seemed a lifetime the Live Earth concerts were finally held today and I must say all and all well worth the wait. My son and I watched it on the Sundance Channel (of course) and rocked out! Of course some of our faves were there as great as ever - John Mayer, FooFighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, even Cat Stevens - and we heard some new faves like James Blunt, Blues Nation and K.T.

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Nunatak (a Greenlandic word): An exposed summit of a ridge mountain or peak (not covered with snow) within an ice field or glacier. Nunatak is the British Antarctic Survey’s Rothera Research Station’s house band. The five person indie rock band is part of a science team investigating climate change and evolutional biology on the Antarctic Peninsula – a region where temperatures have risen by

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1. Be a media guerilla. Use e-mail, fax, photocopies, and newsletters to broadcast the message of peace. Spread empowering information.2. Attend a peace rally. Check out United For Peace & Justice or Peace.Protest.net to find out about marches for peace around the country.3. Host a peace speaker at an event in your community or at your workplace.4. Get to know your neighbors. It’s hard to reclaim

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"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars. " ~Henry Van Dyke"Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower." ~Hans Christian Anderson"The miracle is not to fly in the air, or to walk on the water, but to walk on the earth." ~Chinese Proverb"You will never be happy if you continue to search for

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What Your Soul Really Looks LikeYou are a warm hearted and open minded person. It's easy for you to forgive and forget. You are a grounded person, but you also leave room for imagination and dreams. Your feet may be on the ground, but you're head is in the clouds. You see yourself with pretty objective eyes. How you view yourself is almost exactly how other people view you. Your near future is

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From my friend Lisa:If kisses were water, I would give u the sea.If hugs were leaves, I would give u a tree.If your love were a planet, I would give u a galaxy,if friendship were life I would give u mine.Your love is ur heart, your heart is ur spouse,your spouse is your future, your future is your destiny,your destiny is your ambition,your ambition is your aspiration,your aspiration is your

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by meDon't judge me by the clothes I wearThe length and color of my hairThe car I drive, where I call homeThe music on my radio.Don't think you know me by my walkWhen you don't have the time to talkAnd try to really know the meAll of those who love me see.My God is yours, your God is mineAll Gods are one, the Great Divine.I respect what you believeAnd ask you do the same for me.I don't judge you

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He always called me "My Darling Daughter." My dad died last Thursday, June 21st and his memorial service was this Tuesday, June 26th at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Las Vegas Church. He will be cremated, in a couple of weeks his wife will be taking his ashes home to Hawaii and the canoes will take his ashes out to sea near his childhood home in Nanakuli.I didn't grow up knowing my father. In fact it

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