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I thought I would explain the title of my book. The cover photo projects such a peaceful and approachable image of a pond and my daughter at about 8 or 9 years old. It was the perfect picture. I searched old photos and new on my computer. The original photo is of my daughter and a friend – I cropped it. The image of a little girl next to a pond on a beautiful day is…..
Sad news to hear of Prince’s passing. 1999, Raspberry Beret and Little Red Corvette are three I really love to hear especially when they surprise me on the radio in the car. My favorite has always been When Doves Cry. Something in the line “that is what it sounds like when doves cry” has always stirred a deep and longing emotion in my heart. I always felt more than the literal meaning. Something much more poetic. A little…..
This blog seems to be my therapy lately. A place where I am as honest as I can be. Sometimes thing others look at as someones gift or talent may not feel like that to the person or artist. This is a scary and terrifying world to have a talent in. Your are loved and hated instantly. You are worshiped and cursed almost in the same breath. And, to make an error in judgement, speech, or action you are attacked…..
In My Dreams (my Jesus) happens to be one of my personal favorites. However, I would like first to talk a bit about the picture I chose for this blog. I have mentioned before (and in By the Pond) that there was a triggering event on 3-20-93. It occurred at a Catholic Mass (5:00-6:00 p.m.) on Saturday evening. I do not remember that Mass – only coming and going. I felt attacked in some way…..
August 14, 2015 I got my first tattoo. It was done by my 28 year old cousin who is a tattoo artist. My children thought I was going through a midlife crisis. My husband always wanted me to get one even though he does not have any. My daughter has a small one, and my son has several. So, at 56 years old, I decided to go for it – but, it would be what I…..
I am continuing my discussion on my being or not being Catholic. Up until 23 years ago, the thought of leaving the Catholic Church never crossed my mind. The ritual and constant aspects of the Mass worked for me. I liked being able to go to any Catholic Church, even in another language, and know what was happening. But, I would like tell more of my interaction in different churches through my life in this blog……
I would like to talk about my grandmothers. They were both strong women and for all intents and purposes the heads of their households. While the last thing I wanted was to be like my mom, these two women showed me how to deal with things when life happens. The picture above is of Grandma and my daughter at visit in the nursing home she was in. In part 2 let us talked…..
Am I Catholic? At this point in my life, I cannot say I am not but cannot say I am either. Because of a separation on ethical beliefs and practices over the years, I have “self-excommunicated” myself. That means – by personal choice (the Catholic Church has not done this to me) I do not participate in the sacraments. It has been almost a year since I have been to the parish that landed the last…..
Aberia Jeanette (Peggy) Manspeaker born Feb. 28, 1907 and died Dec. 10, 1994. I would like to talk about my grandmothers. They were both strong women and for all intents and purposes the heads of their households. While the last thing I wanted was to be like my mom, these two women showed me how to deal with things when life happens. Let us start with Gramma Peggy Gramma Peggy My dad’s…..
The 3 rings on my right hand seem to interest people and children I work with. I was even asked about them at the Miami Book Fair by a few people. I thought I would talk about them and their meaning to me. Let us start with the ring on my thumb. The ring has my two children’s names on it. About 12-15 years ago, the ring was made by an apprentice jeweler. We have…..
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