Okay, I just HAVE to toot my own horn ~ and of course ANN's because I love her that much!
One good write-up deserves another, or in this case a BLOG retweet?
Ann Evanston has great advice, as you guys all know,
AND
she had really nice things to say about me and about what I LOVE to do today.
Sharing my love of the world and meeting all of you is such a passion filled joy.
READ IT HERE AT ANN EVANSTON'S WARRIOR-PRENEUR AND ALSO PICK UP HER LEADERSHIP BOOK ~
June 30, 2009
June 23, 2009
Wake Up Everybody!
Our friend Tom { To Hell - and Back } shared this update on Neda.
Neda is also a symbol for us in America on the senselessness of violence.
Bullets never have names on them and more often than not, kill the unintended.
When will we wake up? Is your viewpoint worth my life?
NEDA ~ You will not be forgotten : NYTIMES UPDATE
Neda is also a symbol for us in America on the senselessness of violence.
Bullets never have names on them and more often than not, kill the unintended.
When will we wake up? Is your viewpoint worth my life?
NEDA ~ You will not be forgotten : NYTIMES UPDATE
June 22, 2009
June 21, 2009
Why I Love Zap Mama
Marie Daulne of Zap Mama on Synchronicity
Find Your Peace ~
Zap Mama, Artist + Vocalist :: 120 Seconds from friendswelove.com on Vimeo.
Find Your Peace ~
June 20, 2009
Freedom & Peace in Iran
The images coming from Iran are heartbreaking ~ No justice, No peace - We ARE watching and will not rest until there is freedom.
There is a lot whirling about in my head regarding this after reading many people's words on various social networking sites.
I do not agree with the senseless murders of the protesters, nor do I agree with their calls of "Death" to the dictator.
Murder for the sake of justice is pointless.
The Dictators can be exiled.
Watching that young woman die on the street as if she was not even an animal calls for justice in the name of peace.
We must all help each other to find peace.
The United States can not be expected to step in but we as citizens of the world do have a collective voice.
Government intrusion is what went wrong in Iraq. We must encourage our fellow brothers and sisters to find a way to live peacefully.
There is no longer room for dictators and regimes. Power belongs to the people.
One Love.
We are with you please be safe.
There is a lot whirling about in my head regarding this after reading many people's words on various social networking sites.
I do not agree with the senseless murders of the protesters, nor do I agree with their calls of "Death" to the dictator.
Murder for the sake of justice is pointless.
The Dictators can be exiled.
Watching that young woman die on the street as if she was not even an animal calls for justice in the name of peace.
We must all help each other to find peace.
The United States can not be expected to step in but we as citizens of the world do have a collective voice.
Government intrusion is what went wrong in Iraq. We must encourage our fellow brothers and sisters to find a way to live peacefully.
There is no longer room for dictators and regimes. Power belongs to the people.
One Love.
We are with you please be safe.
June 19, 2009
June 14, 2009
PreBlogher Fun at Oz Park!
Many of you know about the recent death in my family.
There has been residual activity the past week. Lingering family members from out of town, placing my aunt in a rehabilitative home to transition her to assisted living and dealing with elderly parents who are really mourning their loss.
My father did everything with his big brother. They attended luncheons with their remaining classmates, family birthdays and a day-after-Christmas ball.
The two, as I may have mentioned, were only 12 months, almost to the day, apart.
Everyone said they were twins and one just merely gestated a bit longer.
This is going to be hard.
WOW, I was only meaning to say that I have been playing catch up. My sister just left to return to California, my cousin, whose father it was, remains attempting to deal with all of this madness, my laundry has piled sky high and I have not had a moment's rest ~ BUT I was determined to make it to the Pre-Blogher event!
I was late but I made it. I enjoyed, I ate, I laughed and had one heck of a great conversation with Miss Lori.
Jamie's effort is most appreciated. She is as lovely as she is delightful and the afternoon was the perfect setting for an event.
Most of you know how technically challenged I am, and therefore I do not have a flicker account to share the photos, so I am posting them here!
Enjoy. I did, and hope we all get together soon ~ hopefully I will have my life in order and I will be on time -
There has been residual activity the past week. Lingering family members from out of town, placing my aunt in a rehabilitative home to transition her to assisted living and dealing with elderly parents who are really mourning their loss.
My father did everything with his big brother. They attended luncheons with their remaining classmates, family birthdays and a day-after-Christmas ball.
The two, as I may have mentioned, were only 12 months, almost to the day, apart.
Everyone said they were twins and one just merely gestated a bit longer.
This is going to be hard.
WOW, I was only meaning to say that I have been playing catch up. My sister just left to return to California, my cousin, whose father it was, remains attempting to deal with all of this madness, my laundry has piled sky high and I have not had a moment's rest ~ BUT I was determined to make it to the Pre-Blogher event!
I was late but I made it. I enjoyed, I ate, I laughed and had one heck of a great conversation with Miss Lori.
Jamie's effort is most appreciated. She is as lovely as she is delightful and the afternoon was the perfect setting for an event.
Most of you know how technically challenged I am, and therefore I do not have a flicker account to share the photos, so I am posting them here!
Enjoy. I did, and hope we all get together soon ~ hopefully I will have my life in order and I will be on time -
June 9, 2009
Sunset
I had a death in my family this week.
I have experienced the death of my soul mate ~ my grandmother ~ many years ago (at least 17) but this was a whole new experience.
My dearest uncle, my father's brother, went over to the other side, and left us with his wife of 56 years. She has "the Alzheimers".
It has been the deepest most life-changing event of mine to date.
The "passing", as my culture refers, occurred over one week ago; May 30th to be exact.
He was a strong man. A cultured man. A revered man. A man's man.
His wife was his "Princess". Feminine. A lady's lady. My aunt, who was one of my best friends, has been the complete victim of "The Alzheimers". It has completely taken her over yet she remembers the essence of our relationship. She remembers my name and essentially, who I am.
The LOVE remains. I am sharing all of this with you for that reason alone.
The LOVE remains.
Even in the darkest hour, love can transcend time and consciousness and bring you to the importance of life, which is love.
This is not always the case of course. BUT, since I witnessed it, I had to share.
When all else fails, but the love remains, it should be incentive to pause...embrace the very core of your existence.
My Alzheimer afflicted aunt, remembers the "cooing" talk we spoke with one another, though she may not have the words. She recalls the tenderness we shared and the very feeling between us too.
My uncle was larger than life and will be sorely missed, but it is almost as if we had to uber-mourn him and then quickly move on to care for the love of his life.
They were such a centerpiece in my existence.
Many of my family have ignored this great occurrence, but I feel sorry that they have chosen to miss out.
When a strong presence has departed this world, it should cause you to pause.
Embrace the void and cherish the breath, the tree branches swinging in the breeze and the fragrance of death ~ it should be sweet.
Embrace the cornerstone. Have mercy on your own soul so that you may appreciate the cross-over.
The journey is intense. The journey is mean, but it is the path we must all take at some point. Face it head on. Tell it your secrets and let death be your friend.
Silent. Strong and Hades shining in midnight ~ a show stopping firestorm of spirit, life lines and the beautiful sun set.
June 2, 2009
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