Wow. This is it!

This is the precious day somewhere in the middle of my life that will never be had again -- and I am so grateful for it.

I'm coming up on what feels like a major milestone...

Tomorrow the kids turn 7, and I will be 35. I'm not sure why this feels different than any other year, perhaps it's just because I want it to. Or perhaps those numbers are just nice and round -- I have always been a fan of odd numbers.

Or, maybe it's because of the abundance of gifts the Universe has been offering me lately. Here are a few that I am truly grateful for:

* I'm back in school after not being there for TEN years! And this time, I'm not completely burned out -- in fact, I'm totally into it. Plus, I'm studying what I love...and it's related to what I am already doing for work anyway.

* My relationship, the one that had seemed completely lost, doomed and never to return has miraculously transformed into something new and better. Being apart--I mean truly apart--from your significant other is sometimes the necessary and blessed catalyst for growth and change.

* Going with last years theme -- on October 1st, a cat came to visit and it seems as if she may stay with us. She's lovely and sweet, and she needs a name that suits her. Smitty was the cat that found us last year -- he was only with us a short time, though I am so grateful for the time that he was here.

* Teachers are amazing. The ones that are teaching me now, my kids teachers at their school, and all the teachers that have touched our lives over the years. I had this epiphany yesterday about how each of our teachers leave their impression on us; an impression that lasts an entire lifetime -- we are able to continue carrying their gifts with us on our life-journey.

Do you know the story of Karen Silkwood?

Today is the 37th anniversary of her passing.  Since the time when I was a young child first watching the film Silkwood, I have over and over again been captivated by Karen's story. Her's is a story of strength-of-character, of bravery, and determination to do the right thing...in spite of opposing greed and corruption. Karen has left us all with an amazing story to reflect upon -- to be inspired by, and hopefully learn from.

Below is a wonderful (5-part) documentary that adds even more to what was depicted in the 1983 movie.

I'm looking forward to getting my hands on and reading The Killing of Karen Silkwood -- it has received such good reviews, some of which state that this book fills in a lot of the information that the movie simply did not cover.

My heart goes out to Karen's family today  ♥

If you feel so inclined, you can follow the official Facebook page for Karen G Silkwood.

Oooh...I have been waiting to read this thrilling book!  And now, the Kindle version of The Eden Prescription is available for free until December 30th, 2011!

Don't have a Kindle? I don't either!There are many free Kindle reading apps available for your Mac, PC, or phone. Everyone should grab a copy of this while it's still free! Check out this excerpt...

"What if the ultimate treatment for cancer was closer than most of us realize? A silent revolution has been unfolding recently in the science of natural medicine, bringing us so close to the answer—far too close, for some. Chromogen employee Annika Guthrie understands this more than most. She’s watched her terminally ill father add years to his life with natural supplements, and makes it her mission to turn this alternative medicine into what the medical community calls “real” science. It’s why she joins forces with the maverick but genius cancer researcher Dr. Elliott Lindell, even though he works with Mitogenica—Chromogen’s fiercest competitor. Together, they formulate a cocktail of natural supplements which Annika secretly gives to patients in Chromogen’s latest drug trial. The cocktail works so well, it threatens to undermine Chromogen’s next billion dollar chemo drug, and Annika’s world quickly falls apart. Her wards start curiously dying from everything but their cancer, and Dr. Lindell disappears on the eve of his most critical experiment. Annika soon finds she is the only one left who can recover what remains of Dr. Lindell’s work—and that she is racing against someone far larger and more deadly than her worst fears."

            -The Eden Prescription: The war on cancer is not what you think... (excerpt from back cover)

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