In Search of Eden

Peta reacts to shark attack

2011-10-03T07:54:00.001-06:00

PETA has reacted to a shark attack in the Gulf of Mexico by launching another controversial ad. 21-year-old Charles Wickersham lost part of his leg last week and needed 800 stitches. Since he had been spear-fishing, the response from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals was to launch an ad showing a leg sticking out of a shark's mouth with the words: "Payback is Hell. Go Vegan." Ashley

No Do-Overs Allowed

2011-09-07T09:01:00.000-06:00

I've wasted too much time mourning the past and wishing I could have a do-over. This would be nice and most of us would take advantage of a chance to "fix" what we perceive as wrongdoings from our past. But then I suddenly realized that if I were able to change things I may do more harm than good. More harm by fixing things? Really? I believe that God is ultimately in charge of all things,

This has gone on long enough

2011-09-05T07:57:00.000-06:00

I live with chronic pain caused by osteo-arthritis and a back condition that requires surgery in order to be fixed. I've been in pain 24/7 for over 2 years waiting for this surgery. This has got to be the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I remember when I was young and pregnant. Toward the end of the nine months I felt so heavy and uncomfortable in my body that I thought it might drive me

a test

2011-09-03T08:45:00.001-06:00

this is just a test to see if the comment section shows...

Ryan & Tatum

2011-08-16T08:34:00.002-06:00

Have you been watching the documentary on "OWN" TV about Ryan and Tatum O'Neil? It is their attempt at reconciling after being estranged for 25 years. Tatum has serious anger and abandonment issues toward her father and Ryan doesn't seem to want to admit any wrongdoing and would rather just let it go and move forward. Ryan is painted as the "bad" guy, but I feel he really does want to restore

Born out of Trouble

2011-08-13T21:59:00.001-06:00

"May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your

Woman writes own Obituary

2011-08-12T08:52:00.003-06:00

Here is part of an obit written by an frustrated overweight Nova Scotia lady that she posted online to express her anger at the long wait for weight loss surgery. She is currently on a 10-year wait list for bariatric surgery which decreases the size of the stomach. On Dr. Yoni Freedhoff's blog, weightymatters.ca, she wrote, "We are sad to inform you of the untimely passing of a young mother,

Today's Standard of Fame

2011-08-05T20:46:00.000-06:00

Lady Gaga Meat Dress: Enshrined in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Well, what do you think of Lady Ga Ga's demonstration? How about putting this dress in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Supposedly it was her way of making a statement against treating others (particularly homosexuals) like a piece of meat. Huh??? Okay, I get that she is pro-homosexual and doesn't feel they are treated fairly as

The Healing Code

2011-08-02T06:30:00.000-06:00

I just read "The Healing Code" by Alexander Loyd. It was an interesting book that offered up some fairly extravagant claims on healing health, relationship and success issues in your life. Alexander Loyd is a born again christian who received this revelation from God or so, he states. It is a six minute healing method done three times per day that restores health to whatever our life issue may

A Brick Wall

2011-07-31T21:29:00.002-06:00

I attended church today and the entire experience was extremely eye-opening and disturbing. It caused me to truly reflect on where I am at this time in my life and be absolutely honest about my behaviors and attitudes. I wasn't especially pleased with myself. To provide some short back story I need to go back 3 years to when I initially hurt my back at work. I was able to work through the pain

Better than a Rest

2011-07-30T10:32:00.000-06:00

If you've read my blog before you will notice that I have changed the overall look of it. Why? Well, I'd like to say I did it for ingeniously, inspired reasons, but in truth I was just bored with the old look and wanted something new. I have had and probably always will have; a short attention span. Today,I believe, it's called Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD. I guess my way could be SAS or

Rolling with Change

2011-03-03T06:49:00.000-07:00

Have you ever had a time when your life was undergoing a major change and you have NO idea on the outcome? If you're over the age of 20 you've had this happen on some level whether it's going off to college, moving away, starting a new job or getting married. Life is about change; nothing remains static, but does it ever get any EASIER? Apparently not! Here I am in my mid-fifties and our life is

Update

2011-02-15T08:14:00.004-07:00

Just a brief post to fill you in on how my exercising is going. I was Steady Eddy last week and managed to do my `thang` every day. It was PAINFUL, but I must admit I did feel somewhat better afterward. I mostly noticed my energy levels immediately jumped up a notch or two. So I went from coma level to semi-conscious! Yea!Sadly I missed 3 days in a row and now feel like I`m starting over. DRAT!!

The Plan

2011-01-18T08:12:00.004-07:00

I exercised yesterday. Well, at least I tried, but having a back injury isn't exactly conductive to exercising. I didn't jump (not that I could jump) into this willy-nilly; I did research on what types of exercises someone like me (over 50 and crippled) could do. I'd hoped my research would discover that all the professionals would recommend rest, lots and lots of rest. Sadly, it seems exercise

Start Today!

2011-01-17T08:02:00.004-07:00

I have lived over half a century. Wow! Even I can't believe it when I say it, but somehow the years slipped by and here I am in 2011 and have most likely lived at least two thirds of my life.It's humbling to think in those terms. I was one of those young people who made the mistake of thinking I had lots of time. I lived recklessly thinking one day I would take better care of myself, save for the

Is This You?

2010-12-06T07:25:00.002-07:00

I did not write this, but I thought I'd like to share it with my bloggy friends. Very thought provoking especially now as 2010 comes to an end and 2011 is just around the corner...maybe we should all rethink how we'll live next year.Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven't thought about it, don't have it on their schedule, didn't know it was coming or are

Happy 16 Birthdays

2010-12-01T10:35:00.005-07:00

December is the last month of 2010, the birthday month my older sister shares with Jesus. I always thought it would be cool to share Jesus' birth month. Or as the kids say today, "It would be really SIC!" No matter; it is my sister's birthday and for the first time in scores of years we can celebrate... Although I sent my sister birthday cards most of the years we didn't speak, they were just a

Adios Facebook

2010-11-23T06:59:00.002-07:00

My oldest daughter has signed off permanently from Facebook. After a series of conflicts and misunderstandings caused by her use of this social network, she decided it wasn’t worth it. I understand her reasons and even, agree with her, but I’ll miss her daily comments and entertaining updates. It’s a shame that a handful of ignoramuses have caused this situation which also, have caused me pause

Gamma Roars her Engine

2010-11-21T08:15:00.004-07:00

I was at my 2 year old grandson's birthday party recently and while enjoying the festivities one of my beautiful, smart and interesting granddaughters asked me, "Gamma, come play with me?" Now this particular granddaughter wasn't the 14 year old. Oh noooo, that one may have asked me to trade make-up or dating tips; which I felt reasonably equipped to handle. No, the granddaughter in question was

Where did Moving Go?

2010-11-19T05:33:00.006-07:00

While at my doctor's office the other day I read an article about a woman in Ontario who is spear-heading a grassroots movement to get children walking to school. It seems one day while waiting to pick up her own children after school, she noted how there were many parents doing the same. This troubled her enough to form a group; which I can't recall the name but, it was an initiative to urge

Blogging with Purpose

2010-11-08T07:44:00.004-07:00

I've been struggling for ages to take blogging seriously and post on a regular basis so; anyone who takes an interest can anticipate when a new post will take place. I've given my blog a loosely based theme about searching for Eden which I feel is what many of us truly desire. "Eden" represents a desire to live in peace, with happiness and a life filled with passion and purpose. I felt this would

What is your Goliath?

2010-09-19T07:02:00.009-06:00

What is your Goliath? The "thing" in your life that scares the pants off of you? Is it changing career paths, leaving a dead and painful relationship,changing some personal habit or accepting help and reaching out to others? I guarantee it's something because we all have that area in our lives that we know needs to change, but seems way too big to challenge. What did David of the bible do when he

Mountains to Climb

2010-09-11T07:50:00.004-06:00

I am about to turn 55 in 13 days and I simply cannot believe where the time has gone? I can't believe both my daughters are currently 29 until the oldest turns 30 on October 1st. Yes, they are only 11 months apart! Crazy, huh? Where, oh where did the time go?? Thus my sense of urgency.All my adult life I have been a seeker. I grew up in much dysfunction. My parents were ill-equipped to deal with

Hope Renewed

2010-08-04T22:24:00.014-06:00

Weary I and in despairthese tattered remnantsof my soul.My heart torn and ripped apartmy life a quilt ofpatched up dreams.Yet in among therags and scraps.I found a needlea single spool.A buttonA bowA piece of wool.Dear Lord, before I knowI find a pattern and begin to sew.

As I Roll On...

2010-08-03T07:09:00.007-06:00

The days go by as I try to manage pain that never quite goes away. My back disability has certainly challenged my life. I know there's a "God Plan" in all this; I just don't know what it is? What I do know is my life has been turned upside down and inside out for over a year now and it doesn't look like anything will change in the near future.It's been a roller coaster ride between desperate