I'm Every Woman

What sad news to hear this morning that the iconic and incomparable Whitney Houston passed away yesterday. So far the news media is being fairly gracious with their coverage of this very sad and unexpected loss of one of the most talented musicians ever. I must admit, I look forward to watching The Grammy Awards tonight, as there will surely be many tributes to Whitney.
It makes me think of the truth that we all wrestle with demons throughout our lifetime. No matter the heights we reach, the battles we fight and win (or lose) -- there will always be that demon nipping at our Achilles' heel.
I wonder, how will we be remembered when our time comes to leave this life? How do you want to be remembered? I believe that Whitney would be moved by how she was remembered at her Funeral on February 18, 2012.





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I Want a New Drug

“Love is like a narcotic. At first it brings the euphoria of complete surrender. The next day, you want more. You’re not addicted yet, but you like the sensation, and you think you can still control things. You think about the person you love for two minutes, and forget them for three hours. But then you get used to that person, and you begin to be completely dependent on them. Now you think about him for three hours and forget him for two minutes. If he’s not there, you feel like an addict who can’t get a fix. And just as addicts steal and humiliate themselves to get what they need, you’re willing to do anything for love.”

― Paulo Coelho

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a lesbian tale

Once upon a time there were two girls who loved one another, but had not had time away from being Mom's in such a very long time. A fortunate opportunity finally presented itself, and the two girls went to spend a day away from all the responsibilities of home life.
A good meal out, a nice room away, a huge TV with an even larger tub. All was well in this lesbian tale... 
Until...
One of the lovely lesbian ladies made her way out of the tub and into her pajamas and made the jaunt across the room to climb into the king sized bed. Sounds like a pretty good tale so far, doesn't it?
Here comes the sound of the needle being torn off the record... 

What possibly could have happened next?

Before the sapphic sister could hop into bed, she stepped on something on the floor... it was a used condom!  Are you kidding me? At a major National Hotel chain charging triple digits for their room? Surely you jest.
But, alas it was true. This lesbian tale had been interrupted by an unbelievably unexpected and unpleasant irony.
After the "hazmat team" was called in to remove the offending latex, the two girls attempted to purge the memory from their minds and the germs from their feet and then drift off to sleep.
At least it would make for a good story, the ladies thought. And so it did. 

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Give Thanks

It's that time of year again. That time of year when there is an entire day devoted to giving thanks. Well, or maybe an entire day devoted to turkey, stuffing and football.  Be that as it may...
I endeavor to practice a spirit of gratitude and thankfulness daily, and especially at this time of year I meditate on what I am thankful for. So, once again, as inspired by a friend, my 4th annual Thanksgiving list.
Simply some of the things I am very thankful for:

• Hope.
• For Jesus.
• My washer and dryer.
• DVR
• A simple warm house.
• Forgiveness. 
• A really good meal when I am truly good and hungry.
• Warm sun in the middle of winter.
• A good outdoor fire.
• Laughter!
• A good book, comfy chair, and coffee at Barnes & Noble.
• Kind co-workers.
• My little brothers who always had my back and treated me like a queen.
• Generosity and genuineness.
• Music: playing, singing, listening.
• For a few true and loyal friends.
• My son. He has brought only joy to me since his first moments.
• My health.
• I'm thankful for my partner.
• My TDI that gets 40mpg.
• Healthy children.
• For moments of peace in my life.
• For the “oil jar” never quite running empty.
• For the vocation that I get to perform.
• For my tenacity.
• I am thankful for an excellent quality chiropractor.
• Thankful for the health insurance to be able to go get needed medical care.
• For love. 
• I am thankful for excellent hearing.
• I’m also thankful for clear sight.
• I’m thankful to have a job in this economy.
• I am thankful for running water.
• I’m thankful for electricity.
• I am thankful for grace.

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Choose wisely

Are you a bridge builder? A bridge burner? A bridge traveler?

Choose wisely.

It's nice to know there are some folks around who are still building bridges.

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Why??!!

Why are people still wearing signs like this and proclaiming things like this? I mean honestly people, gay is not catching!! RELAX!! Go take care of your own family!

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