Randomly Wandering

Penguin gets to walk thanks to Teva and The Santa Barbara Zoo

2012-01-19T12:15:00.000-08:00

No words need to describe this video but a big THANK YOU I send out to Teva and the Santa Barbara Zoo for helping "Lucky" the penguin to walk!

LIke My Mother Does

2012-01-06T05:19:00.000-08:00

If I could only do like my mother does... her strength, her composure, her patience... she has helped me through many a rough time and I am forever grateful to be blessed with her love and guidance.

CMA Awards 2011 give tribute to Glen Campbell

2011-11-11T12:39:00.000-08:00

I grew up listening to Glen Campbell and Bobby Gentry. Our family would get together with our cousins and pile up in our station wagons and mom and dad would play their music. Remembering those days brings back many smiles from the fun, fighting (yes 6 to 8 kids piled in a car makes for a few tantrums) but most of all I remember the places we went and how it all turned out just fine. Glen Campbell was a big part of calming us kids down, well me at least... the hyper one who talked a lot and stuttered (singing would help calm me down and stop me from stuttering).

This year at the Country Music Awards they gave a beautiful tribute to Glen Campbell featuring Vince Neil, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley. My personal thanks to Glen Campbell for his music and the wonderful memories he has given to me.

feeling sentimental

2011-10-25T23:42:00.000-07:00

If you can't tell by his voice, Lukas Nelson is Willie Nelson's son. Just because he was the son of a huge country icon, Lukas had to go thru his own trials and tribulations.

The MTV VMA Pre-Show

2011-08-29T00:11:00.000-07:00

My nephew created the set design for the MTV VMA Pre-show! Very, VERY cool!

Get More: 2011 VMA, Music

The honeymoon

2011-08-29T00:05:00.000-07:00

A couple of the many adventures Cody and Laura are having on their honeymoon in Italy...

"ate gelato three times, met some fun dogs and cats, saw a free classical concert, and oh yeah got locked into an underground museum of an ancient Roman city in the middle of Perugia... plus scorpions!"

"Teaser of the day - museum closed early without telling us and turned off all the lights...while we were underground in Etruscan-Roman ruins. Using the flash to light the way to the emergency exits (that were locked) and making it upstairs just in time to see the front door close and lock and to set the alarms off. Yay! (Filed under 'things that only ever happen to us1)"

The Wedding

2011-08-20T23:23:00.000-07:00

My son was married Friday to the most beautiful person a mother could want as her daughter-in-law. The colors were turquoise and brown and was held at the zoo... yes, the zoo! A beautiful zoo and a beautiful wedding full of love, happiness, fun, laughter, tears of joy, yummy food, and of course, dancing. There was a cotton candy booth, a photo booth, pinwheels everywhere and silly, fun lovin' abound!
These are just a couple of the pictures I have and rest assured there will be MANY more! The song for the mother and son dance was Beautiful Boy by Ben Harper (cover song of John Lennon's original) and yes, I cried.
So, here is a glimpse of what I have so far of the most funtastical wedding EVER!

My love to my son and his new wife... forever and always, Mom

My Wish for my son... and CONGRATULATIONS!!

2011-06-12T21:24:00.001-07:00

Waiting on a Woman - Brad Paisley with Andy Griffith

2011-05-18T02:08:00.000-07:00

Russell Brand... gotta love him!

2011-03-26T05:28:00.001-07:00

The Things That Matter...

2011-03-22T04:39:00.000-07:00

A very beautiful friend of mine wrote this about a week before she passed away. Although I never met her in person her essence was profound and she will always forever be in my heart.

The things that matter.....

I seem to have so much time on my hands these days although not the sort of time I would chose if a choice was given, but time to reflect, time to think and time to straighten a few things out....

What matters in life...? I have spent my adult life working hard, saving all the pennies, stacking them away... why?

The dream you see... The dream of the pretty cottage in the country, the Daffadils and Tulips in the spring, the Lilies and Lupins in the summer, the sweet apples on the tree as the summer fades. I have seen the beautiful garden in so many of those dreams, ablaze with colour, vibrant and alive. I have sat on a cold winters night, the frost thick on the ground, in front of the warm open fire being mesmerised by the flames getting lost in the music they dance to. I have climbed the rickety old stairs to the rooms above and laid upon the cool cotton sheets on the old Oak bed.... This was my dream, my purpose in life but now its not so important, it would be nice but its no longer at the top of the list, no longer the ideal I yearn for.

Why? what changed.....? Life changed, maybe not for the better but changed it did and the things that seemed so important have become secondary to something far more so. The worst thing is that what now is the most important thing was there all along but just taken for granted and often overlooked and no doubt, on occasion, abused.

There are things that matter way more than any dream of a cottage, any amount of money, anything at all in fact......

These things will pick you up when you fall, catch your tears when you cry, carry you when your too tired to even crawl and they will love you without reserve. You can shout at them when you are low and they will not hide from you, you can tell them your fears and they will listen without judgement, you can sleep when they visit you and they will return tomorrow and the day after if you sleep again. When they are true they never desert you, never leave you lonely and never expect.

What are these wondrous things that I now hold so dearly to my heart..... They are simply Friends.

I have people I have called friends throughout this world and until not so long ago I would have said they numbered many tens. Now I can count them on the two hands I hold in front of my face and still have a finger spare in case another comes along :)

They come in all shapes and sizes, they come from all over the world and they come from unexpected places...

I have friends here in RLC that I now know would stand by me till the bitter end and that brings me peace and calm. I have friends here in RLC that are at equal to that and just because i may never meet the person behind the profile it doesnt mean they are less of a person....

To quote a few lines from a great song from the film Trainspotting. Shallow grave by leftfield!

Im not ashamed.

Ive known love,

Ive known rejection,

Im not afraid to declare my feelings

Take trust for instance, or friendship these are the important things in life, that help you on your way

If you cant trust your friends well what then, what then?

I trust all my friends, they are my they are my rope when I need hauling from a deep hole, they are my beach when I need somewhere to lay my head and they are my sanity when insanity reigns supreme.

Thank you for being here with me, I love you like brothers and sisters and my life would be an empty place without you being part of it...

My love to you my dearest Deb... i know you are where the angels fly and dancing above the clouds...

for sweet raven...

2011-01-14T21:51:00.000-08:00

Moon is made of Gold

2010-12-09T21:28:00.000-08:00

Rickie Lee Jones has one of the most beautiful voices ever and her music is always so full of heart. I just found this song tonight. It's a song her dad wrote when she was little. I send this to my dad... don't feel bad because by now you must know that the moon is made of gold! :)

to all daughters... and their dads

2010-10-21T10:19:00.000-07:00

for Richard... r.i.p.

2010-08-26T19:31:00.000-07:00

Another good man passed away... the brother of Michael (previously passed) and Debra. They're mom? Wow! She's much like my mom... such strength and so strong. God bless her heart to have raised and loved two boys and a daughter with such pride and honor.
Peace, love and harmony to you and your family Richard... you now are where you should be and have earned your wings!
My love always...

and this one is from me to Richard... thank you for remembering things I will cherish in my heart forever....

Stacy Westfall showing what love is all about...

2010-08-15T01:45:00.000-07:00

Amazing bittersweet video of a girl and her horse for her dad. My sister and cousins have taught me about horses and from their knowledge and patience I see so much beauty and strength and love in this video. I dedicate it to my Uncle Darwin and my dad... r.i.p.

Red Hot Chili Peppers making of "Tell Me Baby"

2010-07-26T03:01:00.000-07:00

This has got to be the best trick EVER played! Everyone is happy in the end even tho it wasn't what they maybe had expected? :)

Have a Little Faith in Me - Benny & Joon

2010-07-16T14:08:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day, Mom !

2010-05-19T22:22:00.000-07:00

This post may be late but it still holds the same meaning as when I gave it to my mom on Mother's Day this year. I haven't been the easiest child, (I sure wouldn't want to be my mom!) but she taught me so much and even if I haven't quite learned all of her lessons well, they are instilled in my heart. So... this is my poem for my mom..not much really, but its all I got.

Thank you Mom, for giving me

The important things in life

By being strong and standing tall

For teaching me what's right

You've shown me how to see the light

When everything went dim

You never let me give up hope

When life was dark and grim

Always you've been there for me

At times I wondered why

It couldn't have been easy

To watch your child cry

By doing that you gave to me

A strength that will not die

Things happen for a reason, right?
But only if I try

So this Mother's Day I give to you

The thing I cherish most

A love you placed within my heart

and forever I will hold close

"If Today Was Your Last Day" by Nickelback

2010-04-18T06:30:00.001-07:00

Cutest kitty EVER!

2010-03-05T03:25:00.000-08:00

omg! you can't but not love this cute little kitty!

Bandaids

2009-12-14T01:49:00.000-08:00

It seems the road has been tough for many recently and for some reason mine has gotten a little easier. I have had some great friends and family to carry me thru times when I couldn't even crawl and maybe now its my time to carry them.

We can't always say the right thing or make someone do what we feel is for the best, but we can stand beside them, behind them and at times in front of them to guide and protect.

Never give up on a friend, even when they fight like hell to push you away. It's not easy and they may not want you around at times and may need to be left alone. Just don't leave them alone for long... stay with and near them... in touch with them anyway you can... nice messages, kind words or comments, whatever feels right and good.

We all have bad memories... sores that hurt a lot... but i was once told by a very wise man that we need to allow our wounds to open so they can heal. They just can't be allowed to stay open for long because that's what makes a scar.

We all need a bandaid now and then and someone to put it on for us... even if we know we can do it ourselves. Its called caring... its called love.

So here is to bandaids... may we all have plenty to share!

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"Maybe we like the pain. Maybe we're wired that way. Because without it, I don't know; maybe we just wouldn't feel real. What's that saying? Why do I keep hitting myself with a hammer? Because it feels so good when I stop."
~ Meredith Grey

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A couple of hundred years ago, Benjamin Franklin shared with the world the secret of his success, "Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today."
This is the man who discovered electricity. You think more people would listen to what he had to say. I don't know why we put things off, but if I had to guess, I'd have to say it has a lot to do with fear. Fear of failure or fear of rejection? Sometimes the fear is just of making a decision because what if you're wrong? What if you're making a mistake you can't undo? "The early bird catches the worm" "A stitch in time saves nine" "He who hesitates is lost" We can't pretend we hadn't been told. We've all heard the proverbs, heard the philosophers, heard our grandparents warning us about wasted time, heard the damn poets urging us to seize the day. Still sometimes we have to see for ourselves. We have to make our own mistakes. We have to learn our own lessons. We have to sweep today's possibility under tomorrow's rug until we can't anymore. Until we finally understand for ourselves what Benjamin Franklin really meant...

That knowing is better than wondering, that waking is better than sleeping, and even the biggest failure, even the worst, beats the hell out of never trying.
~ Meredith Grey

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"At the end of the day faith is a funny thing. It turns up when you don't really expect it. It's like one day you realize that the fairy tale may be slightly different than you dreamed. The castle, well, it may not be a castle. And it's not so important happy ever after, just that it's happy right now. See once in a while, once in a blue moon, people will surprise you, and once in a while people may even take your breath away."
~ Meredith Grey

For my nephew - In The Morning of the Magicians

2009-12-10T13:00:00.001-08:00

My nephew is an amazing artist. I recently asked him what his favorite song was and he said "In The Morning Of The Magicians" by The Flaming Lips. The song speaks of such sorrow as well as beauty and it did surprise me at first that it would be his favorite. Then I realized how much sorrow he has endured in his life and I understood. It hurts me some to listen to it because I know of his pain... he lost his father at a young age... and yet he has endured and succeeded in spite of, or maybe because of that pain. To me this song is so heartfelt and sad yet there is a beauty inside it. Ahhh, yes.. my nephew is a true artist!

Bonnie Hunt is a funny, funny girl!

2009-12-09T23:34:00.000-08:00

Jason Castro - I Am Second

2009-11-25T19:59:00.000-08:00

Something has lit that spark inside of me to start sharing again. I don't know how or why I work like that but I've found its best to let it happen without too much concern. So, here is my second post in 2 days... woo h00! :)

Happy 22nd Birthday, Cody!

2009-08-07T05:08:00.000-07:00

It's my son's 22nd birthday and I made this video for him. He's in Hawaii right now and hasn't seen it yet so I hope he approves!

Happy Birthday, Cody!

I am as I always have been, so proud of you!

Stay strong and true and know that so many love you!

Always and forever, Mom

In Memory of my Father... Oct 31, 1934 to July 6, 2009

2009-07-27T11:27:00.000-07:00

This is one of the hardest posts I have ever made. How can I not know what to say about a man who raised me and taught me so many things? Maybe once I stop crying the words will find their way. Music has always been an avenue for me to feel and relate my thoughts so why stop now?

My dad passed away after a long battle with lung cancer on July 6, 2009. There are many things I will always remember and hold close to my heart about my dad and one is when he played this song for me and my son, about ten years ago. There was a look in his eyes which was sad yet proud and is one of the values he taught me and I will always honor... to remember the "little man".

Kevin Skinner on America's Got Talent

2009-07-03T18:39:00.001-07:00

My mom taught me many things and one of them was to never judge a book by its cover. We all have gifts and there are angels among us so be kind and treat others as you would like to be treated. Even a chicken catcher has talent... ever tried to catch a chicken? Kevin Skinner caught many chickens by hand and he can sing from his heart and soul... Much love to you, Kevin Skinner!

Where did we go right? Happy Father's Day, Dad!

2009-06-22T17:28:00.000-07:00

"In a world turnned upside down.... where did we go right? "

I love you, dad...

Sinister from Daisy of Love and "The Way It Was" by Makeshift Romeo

2009-06-05T19:03:00.000-07:00

Ok, I admit it... I'm hooked on reality shows. Especially if I see one at a particular vulnerable time that makes me relate to it in one way or another which is exactly what happened with Daisy Of Love. I first saw her on Brett Michaels' Rock Of Love. (Yes, I've always love Brett Michaels from Poison. What teenage girl from the '70s who was into rock 'n roll didn't?) So, when I saw Daisy Of Love I just had to check it out. I've got to give it to the girl for hanging in there with a bunch of guys who don't really have her best interest in mind.

However, there is one guy that I noticed from the start... Sinister, and to me ... he's the real thing. Not only is he the lead singer of two alternative, metal rock bands, Dope and Makeshift Romeo, he has yet to show the "stupid" side to win Daisy's heart. (Any girl reading this knows what I mean! )

Now, I've been fooled before but when the host is telling Daisy to get rid of a guy because he thinks he's lying or he's not there for the right reasons and he's been right every time, damn it, girl... LISTEN! So, here's to you Sinister. I hope you are the one Daisy's new love!

WARNING! For those who do not like loud, metal music do NOT watch this video!

Nothing more or less, the song title says it all for me right now.

"The Way I Was" by Makeshift Romeo

What U.S. state do I belong in?

2009-06-05T09:29:00.000-07:00

I recently took the quiz "What U.S. state do you belong in?" and my result was South Dakota! Wow! Funny how I belong in one of the states my family comes from... the other being Minnesota, right next door. The description does fit me well, which wasn't what I expected. Unfortunately, it's not where I reside.

It reads...

You prefer pine trees to palm trees, rivers to oceans, and mountains to skyscrapers. You pride yourself on your independence and open-minded attitude. You consider yourself extremely self-sufficient, but you have an extremely close-knit group of friends and family that you would do anything for. Everyone that knows you adores you and you have absolutely no enemies. You don't envy those with money, nice cars, or huge mansions, because you know that "the finer things" in life aren't material. You are extremely well-educated and will most definitely end up in a career that will make a difference in the world. Although you know you don't need to be in a relationship to be happy, you will be completely and entirely lovestruck by someone that is enamored by your inner beauty. .

People are crazy!

2009-05-31T06:54:00.000-07:00

My parents are so opposite yet very loving and when raising me, they taught me some very good morals. I love them both very much and until I find the words to describe how much they both mean to me I give you this song (don't I always have a song?) Thank you for teaching me the message in this song :)

Mike Myers performs What's new Pussycat? with Burt Bacharach (live)

2009-05-31T03:22:00.000-07:00

An excellent and funny performance of "What's New Pussycat" by Mike Myers with Burt Bacharach on piano.

I choose laughter... and Jerry Van Dyke!

2009-05-16T17:08:00.000-07:00

Jerry Van Dyke... what a character!
This video clip makes me laugh everytime I watch it. It's Jerry Van Dyke entertaining his grandchildren on the TV sitcom "Yes, Dear".
I'm faced with a tough decision and I don't know what to do. But for now, I choose to laugh...

Boxer and his little baby - The Bonnie Hunt Show

2009-05-04T04:05:00.000-07:00

Watch this boxer and baby interact with such gentleness and love... your WILL melt!

Dancing With the Stars group dance to "The Clapping Song"

2009-04-23T15:39:00.000-07:00

This year's Dancing with the Star's group dance was pretty much a "free for all" dance with the contestants and their dance instructors pretty much on their own. I especially love Ty Murray's "signature" bull riding dance with Chelsie Hightower. (For those who may not know, Ty Murray is a Professional Bull Rider champion and married to Jewel.)

The original video of "The Clapping Song" by Shirley Ellis

My Brother...

2009-03-09T15:29:00.000-07:00

I wrote this a few years ago. As you may have realized by now, writing doesn't come easy for me, but I have moments when it just pours.
This was one of those moments. I'm not denying my parents' role in my life, they have done a great job with what they were given. They had to... I was their child. But, my brother and sister didn't have to do anything for me, yet they did. Again, another blessing in my life.

So this one is for you, Bro... I love you with all my heart... You have taught me so much and I am so VERY grateful!

My Brother

My strength
My friend
My truth
My ally
My guidance
My backbone
My heart
My eyes
My Teacher
My Hero
My Musician
My Poet
My Storyteller
My Icon
My mainstay
My sounding board
My shoulders
My backbone
My lessons
My right
My wrong
My listener
My supporter
My role model
My light
My laughter
My forgiver
My protector
My father
My life

Thank you for all you have done for me. You have been my totem pole, always strong and supportive. As an uncle and a teacher, you have instilled your honesty and integrity in my son which are the traits I am blessed to have in a son. I am so grateful to have you in my life and so proud to call you "My Brother".
I love you with all my heart,
Your little sis

Below is a playlist of songs my brother told me were his favorites... the order is my own. He has taught and given me so much. He opened his heart and soul to just have it trampled over by those who felt they knew what was best for him.

Who knows? Maybe "they" are right and I am wrong. All I ask is that you use your right and decide for yourself. Listen or not... it's your choice.

I seem to have lost my brother's playlist... hope to have it back soon :(

Paolo Nutini's "New Shoes"

2009-03-06T16:36:00.000-08:00

I've looked and looked and finally found the musicians behind the commercial for Puma shoes, Besides the great choreography behind this commercial, Paolo Nutini is an amazing group. At least, I think so. Check it out for yourself... it's really short... and if you want to hear more of Paolo Nutini, go to their homepage at http://www.paolonutini.com/.

Puma Cmmercial Feat. Paolo Nutini's "New Shoes"

Paolo Nutini - New Shoes Live

Graffiti The World by Rehab (with lyrics)

2009-02-19T07:29:00.000-08:00

I posted a playlist of my favorite Rehab songs on April 26, 2008 titled Music from the group Rehab.

There is one song from that playlist that I feel needs to have its own post, its own recognition, "Graffiti The World". It might be hard to understand the lyrics so I have posted them below.

Music Playlist at MixPod.com

(LYRICS)
You know, they say hell hath no fury like a woman scorned
So vengeful that mother earth has been done wrong
And I think she's sick
Yo, she's pukin up lava
Her nerves tremble along fault lines ready to drop an entire city of filth
that's been forced upon her
We built these towers of Babel and feel remorse for nada
The momma divorce the father
The children are droppin blotter
The rich get richer, poverty's hot under the collar
Takin prayer outta schools and we're tryin to raise scholars
Creationism vs. the theory of evolution
Air, water, land, mind, body and soul pollution
Kids steppin on land mines from wars we're all losin
We're chasin false idols, erasing from our bibles the golden rule
the youth are becoming more suicidal
Who teaches them, you and I do
No wonder they want to fight you
Raised by hypocrites, you feel lied to.

[Hook:]
Graffiti the land with skyscrapers
Graffiti the sky with airplanes and satellites
Graffiti the minds of children with your man-made laws
Graffiti the world, I saw the writing on the wall

We've got ABC, NBC, MTV, TNT, the BBC, DVD, VHS, DSL, A and E, XTC, mp3, FCC, THC, NRA, GOP??.. ADD
The fight for free speech, lack of responsibility
Thieves in positions of power
Internet pornography
Guns in the home for fear that the next knock at the door could be death
The terrorists are in the White House and oversees
Racists, separatists, vicious militias
Buddhists, the Hindus, the Muslims, the Christians
Could it be our biggest barrier is language
Or is oil that important that one would inflict anguish
So cars can deplete the ozone on highways
That stretch across the land where Indians once raised families
We're in denial, the world is afraid
And you say there's no more slaves

[HOOK]

We're addicted to planes, trains and automobiles
We're addicted to addiction
We dig livin in fiction
For money, power, respect, the Army got to go kill
They're under contract so let the blood spill
Sorta morbid ain't it this picture that I just painted
It's an epiphany I had
I realized just how tainted our thinking really is
While in New York when I saw a teenager being arrested for taggin a fuckin wall.

Not that I have nothing to say, but...

2009-01-30T17:19:00.000-08:00

Pat Milliken lost his home in the Tea Fire

2008-11-30T21:30:00.000-08:00

My friend, Pat Milliken lost his home in the Tea Fire on November 13, 2008. Fortunately, Pat was able to save himself and his guitars. However, he lost everything else including his own original recorded music.

His music spans throughout all genres and his heart is one that is pure and golden. Pat is the most kind, sincerest, real person I know and I can say that with confidence being I've known him for over 40 years. He has always been one to give and not ask for anything in return.

But now it's his turn. He needs a home. Nothing much, according to most standards, just a home surrounded by nature and peace. Not much to ask for coming from a man who just lost everything.

How to help?

Offer a home, a place of serenity for a musician whose whole life has been devoted to love and serenity. Or listen to and purchase some of his music (see links below). Motif is a wonderful, beautiful album of Pat's instrumental, original pieces that are beyond words...

My love and heart goes out to you, Pat.

Always your friend, Sheryl

Links to Pat Milliken:

A Prophetic Soul in Flat Sandals

2008-10-08T17:07:00.002-07:00

Who am I?
Well, from these 2 quizzes I took at Blogthings I'm a cute, approachable, prophetic and gentle soul. (shhh... they don't really know me at all!)

A Prophetic Soul

What kind of Soul are you?

A gentle soul with good intentions toward everyone.
Selfless and kind with great faith in people which can sometimes lead to disappointment.
A good interpreter and very sensitive, intuitive, caring and gentle.
No matter what, I deal with everything in a calm and balanced way. (Huh? Me?... calm? Maybe I should take the test again)

Flat Sandals
What kind of Sandal are you?

Casual yet flirty, approachable and cute who looks great in a simple top and jeans.

To Connie - I Believe

2008-09-20T06:08:00.000-07:00

I recently met a lady who has provided me strength without expecting anything in return. I'm not quite sure how to express my appreciation for her kindness and insight but the following words came to mind...

"Remember to stay strong and true to those who love and deserve you."

I don't know many Connie's, in fact the only other Connie I know of personally is my cousin. But there are three things I've found to be characteristic of the Connie's I know to be true... they are independent, strong and stand up for what they believe.

The song playing is by Connie Talbot, who I first heard on America's Got Talent and also portrays the same characteristics and gifts. It's called, "I Believe". For those who can't hear the song, the words are...

I believe for every drop of rain that falls

A flower grows

I believe that somewhere in the darkest night

A candle glows

I believe for everyone who goes astray

Someone will come

To show the way

I believe, I believe

I believe above a storm the smallest prayer

Will still be heard

I believe that someone in the great somewhere

Hears every word

Everytime I hear a new born baby cry,

Or touch a leaf or see the sky

Then I know why, I believe

Everytime I hear a new born baby cry,

Or touch a leaf or see the sky

Then I know why, I believe

Music Playlist at MixPod.com

I lost another friend

2008-09-02T14:14:00.000-07:00

Wow... how sad and hard life can be... I lost another friend. But I can't even begin to imagine how someone feels to lose his two brothers in one month. Two words, of many, to describe Davy were also used to describe one of his favorite musicians, Todd Rundgren... "perpetual adolescence".

Steven, I wish I could tell you something that would help you, but I can't find the words. Rags and Davy had hearts of gold which only could have come from a true heart like yours. I wish I could say something to make you feel better, but my tears are the only expression I have. And this song...

Being a musician himeself, with a big heart, it was hard to pick one song to dedicate to him. So, I went with my heart. I chose "This Is Your Song" by Ronan Keating.

Music Playlist at MixPod.com

Ben Stiller, Jack Black & Robert Downey Jr. with Gladys Knight

2008-08-22T10:56:00.000-07:00

What do you get when you mix Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr.? Some pretty funny stuff!

Add Gladys Knight to these seriously goofy "Pips" and it's a perfect combination of humor and talent that puts a little laughter in your heart... What a beauty!

A Rat on a Cat on a Dog

2008-08-03T17:58:00.000-07:00

If nature's known enemies can get along, why can't people?

Peace... what a concept!

Happy Father's Day, Dad!

2008-06-15T05:19:00.001-07:00

Happy Father's Day, Dad!

I hope you have a day you deserve... wonderful and caring, surrounded by all that love you.

I'm sorry I'm not with you, but I want you to know how much I love you and appreciate all you have taught me.

Father's Day Prayer of Remembering

"Fathers young, fathers old

Remembering good times are our gold.

Value earned through guidance given

Helping us go forth in livin'.

Each father adding to our trove

A treasure chest of love untold.

Remembering fathers in our lives

Taking time to realize.

Fatherly love brings wealth to living

Remembering this, we go forth in giving.

Fathers young, fathers old

We remember you all

As life unfolds."

By Susan Kramer

"The greatest gift I ever had
Came from God; I call him Dad!"

~ Author Unkown

URGENT! Bone Marrow donor needed!

2008-05-24T09:24:00.000-07:00

"He who saves one life,
it is as if he saved the whole world."
~ Talmud

I have a friend who just found out she has leukemia and is in need of a bone marrow transplant.

I've always known her to be a strong person, a fighter who always held strong through the toughest times.

I wish I could provide more information as to how to help her personally, but until I get approval from her family I ask anyone who reads this to help in any way possible.

A site I have found to be a valuable resource of information is the American Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR,org).

Other sites with helful information are...

With my sincerest thanks for any prayers and help this post may provide... Meesharie

Eat, Pray, Love

2008-05-15T12:09:00.000-07:00

For Mother's Day I received some beautiful gifts. The first being the gift of being a mother to an amazing son. I know I have mentioned it before, but it's worth repeating over and over and over again. I'm not meaning to brag by any means, I just feel so fortunate to have been given such a wonderful child.

Along with seeing the beautiful faces of him and his girlfriend and receiving the most endearing hugs, I got some yummy brownies that they made from scratch. Yes, my son knows how to cook as does his girlfriend. Yummy!!

They also gave me a book Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. I can't remember the last time I read a book and I admit I was a little hesitant to start this one. I have no idea what it's all about, they wouldn't tell me and neither would my mom, who has already read the book, but it's definitely my kind of book. Chapters are short and among the seriousness is a sense of humor. The author focuses her first four chapters from her bathroom floor while sending you off to many places she's going through in her mind. Note: This is MY interpretation which may be completely different as I read further, but to me it's a remarkable one that I can relate to completely! (Have I mentioned how my son also seems to have the knack for giving the "perfect" gift?)

Included with the book was a bookmark of The Pirates of the Caribbean with, of course, the handsome Johnny Depp!

Then there is the card. A black and white picture of 2 kitties cuddling in a hammock on the front (I love kitties!) and inside he wrote to me the following...

Happy Mother's Day!

No matter what you think or say, you have been a great mother to me and I don't know how or where I'd be if someone like you hadn't raised me and taught me the true lessons in life.

Thank you for always supporting me and what I do.

Love, Cody.

"Eat, Pray, Love" is not only the title of what I'm sure is going to be an amazing book, but it also defines what I believe to be the basis of love.

Happy Mother's Day!

2008-05-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

How do I say "Thank You" to my mom and pay tribute to my son who made me a mother? The only way I can find is through a poem for my mom, and a song for my son.
To my two angels... I love you both with all my heart!

I know I haven't been an easy child,

But love for you lies underneath my whims;

There is no way I could be tame or mild:

I need sometimes to shout and wave my limbs.

You're the wall I need to test my height,

The countervailing force to test my strength,

The chain I hammer at with all my might,

Even though you have increased its length.

It's tough, I know, to be both Mom and Dad,

To raise me all alone, just hit or miss;

To have to play at once good cop and bad,

And give me grief before my goodnight kiss.

But love against the odds is stronger still:

I need your fierce, proud love, and always will.
by Nicholas Gordan

My Hero...

2008-03-02T22:51:00.000-08:00

For my Uncle Leonard...

I haven't seen or heard from my Uncle Leonard in years and I miss him very much. He is my hero, just like the man in Big & Rich's video, "The 8th Of November" (playing). Why? There are lots of reasons, but the main one is because my Uncle came from a small farm in Minnesota and when his number came up in the Vietnam draft he chose the front line for one year. A true Norwegian... strong and mighty, yet humble and loving, he went with full honor, as the Norwegians I know would do. I have no idea what he must have experienced in the time he spent in Vietnam, but this video seems to pull me close to what I can only imagine he went through.

So, this goes out to my Uncle Leonard. I love you and want you to know that you are and always will be my hero...

"Romeo and Juliet" by Dire Straits

2008-02-28T03:57:00.000-08:00

A few years ago I met up with my first boyfriend. It had been over 20 years since we've seen each other and it goes beyond saying that quite a lot has happened since then. However, there was one thing that hadn't changed and that was the look in his eyes. The only way I can describe it is through the song, "Romeo and Juliet" by Dire Straits. I never knew that he thought of this as "our song". And I thought I was the romantic one!

Happy Birthday to my sister!

2008-02-08T01:00:00.000-08:00

To my sister, on her birthday...

To my sister... I love you and I am so proud of you. You have accomplished so much with so little and I have and always will admire your stamina and determination.

I found a card you wrote to me when I was in college, over twenty years ago. Inside was a poem. Reading it again reminds me of another card you sent to me. It ended with a quote from The Kinks, "don't forget to dance, don't forget to smile".

So, this is my gift to you. It's not much, but it's from my heart. I love you and I am honored to have you as my big sister... Happy Birthday!

Sometimes I get lonely
and thinking about you helps remind me
that there is a person I cherish so very much
always close in spirit
even when you are so far away
But sometimes it hurts even more
to think of you...
your laugh, your touch...
and to remember just how much
I miss your gentle face,
your tender ways
your presence in my life.

I dedicate the song, "Don't Forget To Dance" by The Kinks to my sister.

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Pat Milliken

2008-01-20T01:14:00.000-08:00

I knew there was a reason for my late night postings...
"Dreams" by Pat Milliken at the Santa Barbara Songwriter Showcase on Oct 10, 2007
Pat is an amazing guitar player and friend. Listen and enjoy the most beautiful, relaxing music you may ever hear!

Paul Potts

2007-12-10T13:41:00.000-08:00

My sister sent this video to me and it absolutely blew me away! The singer's name is Paul Potts and he ended up winning "Britain's Got Talent" and performed before the Queen. Just watch and listen...

For my Dad

2007-11-22T01:38:00.000-08:00

A Dad moment!

I haven't mentioned him much but it doesn't mean I don't love him. The "him" I'm talking about is my dad. He was my hero. My "Knight in Shining Armor", and then I grew up. I saw what he tried to hide from me and now that I am older I understand why he did what he did. He taught me so much and yet I pushed him away. And although he doesn't show it very well, I know he loves his children. So this one is for you Dad... I love you.

Johnny Cash & Louis Armstrong

2007-11-22T00:43:00.000-08:00

I have no excuse for not posting more often so I'll just let Johnny Cash and Louis Armstrong give it to you in "black and white".

Promise Yourself by Christian D. Larson

2007-09-25T18:42:00.000-07:00

Love is a hard feeling to truly express, at least for me. I'm never quite sure if those I love really know how much they are loved... how much they mean to me.

I'm posting this poem again because I neglected to mention the person who gave it to me... my mom.

When I was in my late teens she gave me a little book called, "Keep Your Face to the Sunshine, A Collection of Creeds". There were a couple of poems she had placed a star next to and this was one of them.

Promise Yourself...

Promise yourself to be so strong

that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness and prosperity

to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.

To look at the sunny side of everything

and make your optimism come true.

To think only of the best, to work only for the best

and expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others

as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past and

press on to the greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and

give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself

that you have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry,

too noble for anger,

too strong for fear and

too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

~Christian D. Larson

I love you, mom

2007-09-23T22:50:00.000-07:00

A few of my favorite quotes...

From the TV show, Brothers & Sisters...
Justin: I Can listen while pouring.
Tommy: You can barely listen while hearing.

"I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead."

~ Mark Twain

"Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none."

~ William Shakespeare

"It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues."

~ Abraham Lincoln

And last, but certainly not least, a quote about teeth from a man who has stolen many a heart, including mine, and who's little girl and I share the same birthday...

"I've got loads of cavities. I had a root canal done eight years ago that's unfinished. It's like a rotten little stub, but I like it. It's like when the Indians would make something beaded, they would always put imperfections on it."

~ Johnny Depp

2007-08-13T16:25:00.001-07:00

Finally! Something to make me smile...
A cool, new rendition of the classic "Bohemian Rhapsody."
Needless to say that he reminds me of my son. And I'm mentioning that only after his uncle saw the video and it reminded HIM, my son's uncle, of his own nephew. Hmmm....
Watch and enjoy...
~ Meesharie

2007-08-09T20:40:00.000-07:00

It's still difficult to put my thoughts into words but I found my horoscope for this week rather interesting.

GEMINI
" 'I do not wish to hear about the moon from someone who has not been there,' wrote 19th-century wit Mark Twain. That's an extreme statement of how important it is to formulate conclusions based on first-hand knowledge rather than on hearsay and random opinions. In the coming weeks, this principle will be even more crucial to your mental health than it usually is. In my astrological opinion, you need to significantly increase the proportion of information you acquire through your direct perceptions, as well as from people who've had intimate contact with the things you're curious about." - Rob Brezny's Free Will Astrology (Week of August 9)

Check out your own horoscope at Rob Brezny's Free Will Astrology

I will miss you, Michael...

2007-07-22T20:51:00.001-07:00

"Evening Cross" by woodsy

The world lost another beautiful soul on July 14th, 2007. I can't seem to find the words to describe how much he touched my heart so for now I'm leaving it up to one of his favorite bands, Guns N' Roses.

My dearest Michael, thank you for sharing your kind and sweet heart with me. I will always cherish my memories of you and hold you near and dear in my heart forever.

I dedicate the following Guns n Roses song, "Don't Cry" to my friend Michael...

The "F" word - Hank Williams Jr. & Kid Rock

2007-07-05T00:09:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday, Mom!
This is for my mom. It's her birthday today, July 5th, and I have never, ever heard her say the "F" word! (unlike her daughter who can swear like a sailor!)
I love you, Mom... more than words, or a song, can say.
Forever and always!

Check out this video: Hank Williams Jr. & Kid Rock

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2007-07-04T23:30:00.000-07:00

For my mom, because she loved Johnny Cash.
Nothing more, nothing less.
Just watch this video that pays tribute to a man who now lays to rest... with the best.
~ Meesharie

2007-07-04T15:50:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to U.S. ("us")

In freedom we trust

So, celebrate we must.

Happy Birthday to U.S!

~ Meesharie

2007-06-09T17:18:00.001-07:00

Appearances can be deceiving...

Get Your Monster Name

To Johnny Cash... my belated "Thank You"

2007-05-27T02:17:00.000-07:00

A long overdue "Thank You"

The following is a letter I wrote to Johnny Cash to thank him for the picture I have of him and and his wife with my son. Unfortunately, the day I finished and was going to mail the letter, he died.
My mom told me to mail it anyways, but I didn't. I felt so sad and so bad that I didn't send it sooner... way sooner. Lesson learned.
I sent a copy of the letter and picture to Roseanne Cash and she gave me permission to post it. (Thank you, Roseanne!) So, here is my long overdue "Thank You" to a man I will NEVER forget.

September 1, 2003

Dear Mr. Cash,

I have waited much too long to write you this "Thank you" letter. I'm not one to write letters and I am very sorry it took me so long to write this one. It's hard to put into words what I have to say, but I know it's more important to say something than to have said nothing at all.

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for graciously accepting my request for a picture of you and your wife at the Salt Lake City Airport Thanksgiving weekend of 1989. The picture has been on my family's piano ever since. My 18 month old son was upset and crying from a long plane ride and I was scared and surprised when you kindly responded to my request for your picture by saying, "With the baby, of course!" Nervously, I placed him in your lap and immediately he calmed down. Wow! Thank you for that, as well! My son Cody, is now 16 years old and continues to amaze me with his wholesome, admirable character and calm spirituality.

My condolences go out to you and your family for the loss of your beautiful wife. I can only imagine how much you miss her. If it's of any help, I remember the day my close friend, Candy, passed away and what she said to my son, who was only five years old at the time. She said to him, "Please don't be sad. Soon I will have my wings and I will be with you always, watching over you forever."

Mr. Cash, I can not tell you how much your music has carried me through life. I feel honored and blessed for having met you and your wife. Thank you for giving me a memory I will cherish forever.

My Birthday

2007-05-26T19:34:00.000-07:00

Today my mom asked me what I wanted for my birthday and I said, "to be younger". Getting older isn't as easy as they say it is... at least not for me, but today, on my pre-birthday, I feel better than ever!

To start with my son called and wants to take me to see "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" tomorrow, on my birthday, and then out to dinner. My son, who is 19 years old, wants to take his mom out to a movie and to dinner on one of the rare nights he has off from work or school. Forget about the getting old crap, I have a wonderful son who always finds the time in his busy schedule for his mom on the important days like Mother's Day (he gave me the most wonderful smelling oil burner), Valentine's Day (2 DVDs with Johnny Depp, "Benny And Joon" and "Chocolat" - he knows who I love!), and my birthday (a movie and dinner). How old am I? Funny, I seem to have forgotten!

Then, my sister came by with some flowers and a birthday card for me. She apologized for not getting me freesias (my favorite flower, the white ones are really fragrant!) but brought me the most beautiful off-white, light pink-tipped Dahlia/Mum-type flowers I have never seen! I cut them too short for the vase but both my mom and sister reassured me that they looked perfect. When she left I felt badly because all I seemed to do was interrupt her stories with my own so I called her to apologize. She told me it was ok... I probably don't have many people to talk with and she understood. If you knew my sister you would know how much of a compliment that was coming from her. She's not easy with her words and I have always admired her for that. If she says something she means it even if it's not what I want to hear. That's a sister... that's MY sister and I love her soooo much!

Happy Birthday to me! Thanks to my family!

Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting video

2007-05-17T17:15:00.000-07:00

Ok, I know a lot of people don't care for the guy, but I love Kid Rock! I don't know what it is about him, but if Johnny Cash liked him that says a lot.

I found this video of Kid Rock live at the Kennedy Honors performing Elton John's "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting". Non other than Elton John himself is in the audience along with other notable celebrities, including Jack Nicholson, who you can see dancing near the end of the video. Everyone seems to approve of Kid's performance, even Sir Elton himself.

Funny how the guy that nobody wants to like is sure getting a lot of people to dance!

Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting

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Biopoem from Darcy

2007-05-16T19:03:00.000-07:00

The following is a Biopoem a friend wrote about me. I was surprised at how much she noticed. The funny, little things I didn't think anyone paid attention to, but she did. It meant a lot when she first gave it to me some ten years ago, and it means even more today.

"Meesharie" is... *Energetic, *Bright, *Talkative, *Generous

Lover of... love, beads, Dreamsicles
Who feels the need to... send & receive lots of mail
Who needs... freesias, dancing, honesty
Who fears... betrayal, a new career, ignorance
Who would like to see... her rarely seen selfish side, more good people in the world, all the money people owe her
Resident of... a happy, hopeful home

If change is supposed to be a good thing ...

2007-05-08T18:42:00.000-07:00

If change is supposed to be a good thing,

would it please slow down so I can catch up?
~ Meesharie

I guess I should be grateful that I'm not Britney or Paris... but my heart goes out to them. The world is changing much too fast and if it doesn't slow down, that brick wall we're heading for might just hurt more than we had planned.

Just a thought....

2007-05-06T16:45:00.000-07:00

Jax! No more Dew for you!

My friend had a cat that looked just like this one. She lost him to the coyotes last year. This isn't him, but it looks just like him and my favorite drink is Mountain Dew. Bless you, Jackie... long live your memory!

Thank God for Big & Rich!

2007-04-22T22:03:00.000-07:00

I'll be fine after listening to some music. ~ Meesharie

"Don't remind me I'm not crazy.

Don't rewind me then replay me.

I'm just fine."

~ Big & Rich - Nevermind Me

American Indian Proverb

2007-04-20T15:57:00.000-07:00

Remember...

"Only when the last tree has been cut down;
Only when the last river has been poisoned;
Only when the last fish has been caught;
Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten."

~ American Indian Proverb

My Sexy name

2007-04-14T04:09:00.001-07:00

hmmm... maybe I'll change my legal name to Meesharie!

Get Your Sexy Name

Otters holding hands

2007-04-05T11:06:00.000-07:00

This has got to be the most touching video I have EVER seen. These otters aren't just holding hands, one actually reaches out for the other one after they get separated!

2007-04-02T14:53:00.000-07:00

I have to admit, my Cyborg name describes me pretty well!

Get Your Cyborg Name

2007-03-29T16:33:00.000-07:00

Time for an Escape!

I've used visualization before. I believe it's what helped me get my Camry. Yes, I visualized myself owning a Toyota Camry and the next thing I knew I had a Toyota Camry!

I've been without a car for the first time in my legal driving life for over two years now. My last car was declared "totalled" after it was hit while parked in front of my home.

Believing in the philosophy that "everything happens for a reason," I have learned to appreciate alternative means of transportation and it couldn't have come at a better time with the rising gas prices and all. But even so, having your own vehicle does allow you a certain freedom. A freedom I once took for granted and now highly appreciate...

... going where I want to go when I want to go there!

And what better way to get there than in my own Ford Escape!

Is it coincidental or can you actually acquire anything, even materialistic things, through visualization?

If we create what we desire, and our desires are of good intention, then I believe it works with all things.

So... here is a picture of my new titanium green, metallic Ford Escape. (the windows are tinted, but I'm the one in the driver's seat!)

Just feel better...

2007-03-13T15:18:00.000-07:00

Music is full of emotion... I am full of emotion.

Music can be loud... I can be loud.

Music can make you happy... I like to be happy.

Music can make you cry... I feel better when I've cried

~Meesharie

My son....

2007-02-24T09:44:00.000-08:00

For one reason or another I've been having a difficult time putting my thoughts into words. Not verbally, that rarely happens, but in writing. It has been frustrating, VERY frustrating and the more frustrated I got the harder it was to write... so I didn't ... until now.

I was blessed with the most amazing child, my son, Cody.

In his second year of college he made the President's Honor Roll. He didn't do it by taking easy classes either, he had Calculus, Chemistry and Physics! And not only is he keeping his grades up, he works full time, is financially independent, and spiritually sound. He sees the light thru the tunnel and does not let that veer from his sight.

That's him in the picture. It was taken during his baptism. It has not been retouched with PhotoShop or anything else. That's exactly how the picture came out. Prior to taking it, Cody had been crying and yet there are no signs of tears or unhappiness in his eyes.
Yes, I believe he is my angel and that I have been given a gift. As to why? I haven't a clue. I am no one special. I haven't done anything extraordinary in my life but yet I have been blessed with a child who has touched my heart and brightened my world so immensely.The world can be pretty ugly and mean and people aren't always nice and respectful. I haven't kept my son sheltered from all the hatred and ugliness. He has seen many sides of humanity and yet he is prevailing and shining in spite of it all. He gives me strength just by his presence. He listens to my incessant babbling even when I can't listen to myself anymore. He’s steady and steadfast and has grown into a fine young man.

Is it how I raised him? I tried but it sure wasn’t by example. Maybe by an example of what NOT to do. Yes, I am his mom and I believe he is my angel but I also believe we all have faults and it's our faults that make us strong and compassionate. I have never tried to hide mine from Cody and there are times I just plain couldn't. It wasn’t always the right thing to do but it happened and we survived. To quote Izzie from Grey’s Anatomy,
I believe in the good… I believe we survive. I believe that believing we survive is what makes us survive.”
Cody wants to be an Oceanographer. I don’t know a whole lot about Oceanography, in fact I don't care for the ocean much at all. But it's not what I like that's important, it's what he likes. There is no doubt in my mind he will succeed in whatever he chooses to do. That’s just how he is.

Cody,
There are no words to describe how proud I am of you!

You deserve the world and more!

You make things shine with your peaceful serenity and I know that you will achieve whatever you believe.

Stay strong, calm and true.

I love you!

"Always and forever" ... Mom

Happy Valentine's Day!

2007-02-14T15:13:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day!

"There are only four questions of value in life, Don Octavio.

What is sacred? Of what is the spirit made?

What is worth living for and what is worth dying for?

The answer to each is the same: only love."

~ Don Juan (Johnny Depp) from "Don Juan DeMarco"

Today and every day...

cherish and honor the ones you love,

and the ones that love you.

~Meesharie

Nobody Dances Anymore

2007-02-03T13:00:00.000-08:00

I love music. As far back as I can remember I have always loved to sing and dance. Not that I can do either one very well, but as the saying goes, "If it feels good, DO IT!"

I remember a day when my son was around 8 years old. I was in the kitchen cooking spaghetti... dancing and singing "opera" and playing air drums with my wooden spoons. In the middle of a twirl, I saw two of my friends, male friends, staring at me. Surprised and embarrassed, I asked how long they had been there. They replied, "Long enough!" When I looked at my son who had let them in, he just smiled at me in admiration. No look of embarrassment or "I gotcha!" on his face at all. That's just what his mom does when she cooks, right?

Looking back, that was a big moment in my life. A time when I realized how important it was to be myself. That showing my vulnerable side to others allowed them to be more comfortable around me. I made three people smile that day... two friends and my son and that made me feel good... real good!

The video below is by a group called Brandtson. It's called "Nobody Dances Anymore". I love it because it's real. I hope it brings a smile to your day... and if you feel like it, dance!

~ Meesharie

It's going to be a good day... right?

2007-01-29T00:15:00.000-08:00

To all who know me well this may come as a surprise, but sometimes I'm at a loss for words. Or it may be that I'm full of words but don't know how to express them very well.
For those times, I listen to music...

As I Wander...

2007-01-24T19:53:00.000-08:00

"All that is gold does not glitter.

Not all those who wander are lost."
~ J.R.R. Tolkien

(Pictured: Edited version of "Wandering", by Patricia Gale)

2007-01-19T13:44:00.000-08:00

Andy

picture by Andy

My nephew, Andy, will be graduating this year with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts. He will be continuing his education at one of 3 very notable Universities of which he will receive his MFA (Master of Fine Arts) degree.

Amazingly gifted, Andy has been the inspiration of many, including my own son and I am certain he will be a postive contribution to the artistic industry.

I love you, Andy, and I am sooooo very proud of you!

~ Aunt Sheryl

My Family

2007-01-15T18:47:00.000-08:00

The following was written by a little girl in pencil on lined notebook paper. It had been framed and was sitting on her mother's nightstand when she found it some 40 years later. It's rather silly, and somewhat corny, but that's because I'm the one who wrote it. I'm posting it because it reminds me how much I really do love and need my family. That no matter how hard I have tried to push them away, they were always there for me... even when I wasn't there for them. ~ Meesharie

My Family

I have a family who knows when I'm sad,

And helps when I need it without getting mad.

And when I am angry they don't get upset,

But comfort and talk to me and help me forget.

They are there when I need them but will leave when I say.

And I hope that they know they are never in my way.

Not diamonds, not pearls, nor silver or gold,

Could ever replace the love that they hold.

And I hope there are more with a family as kind,

A family they love, a family like mine.

Beautiful Peace for Beautiful Birgit

2007-01-12T12:48:00.000-08:00

My friend's mom, Birgit, passed away the other day. I only knew her for a short while but I felt as close to her as I do my own mom. So much like my own mom I could talk to her about anything. Share with her the simple, silly things that only a mom would listen to. But my feelings can in no way be close to what my friend must be feeling. The only thing that makes it better is in knowing that I have been blessed with having two wonderful mom's in my life. Two beautiful angels who are, in my eyes, what God is all about... kindness and caring without judgement.

I love you, Birgit, and I will miss you

2007-01-06T19:17:00.000-08:00

Maybe if I didn't have so many of these kind of days, I wouldn't have to connect so many dots!

~ Meesharie

You may have it, too. It manifests itself like this: This afternoon I decided to water the lawn, but as I reached for the hose, I noticed the car needed washing, but as I headed for the garage to wash the car, I noticed the mail that I brought up from the mailbox yesterday was still unopened, so I laid my car keys on the table, started going through the mail, throwing the junk in the garbage, but noticed that the can was full, so I decided to first take out the garbage, but then I thought since I was going to be near the mailbox when I took out the garbage I might as well pay some bills first, so I found my checkbook and started to write a check only to notice that it's the last one, so I went to my desk to get another book of checks, where I found a can of Coke that I had opened this morning, but as I moved the Coke to dig for the checks I noticed it was getting warm, so I decided to put it in the refrigerator and headed for the kitchen, but I noticed the flowers on the kitchen counter needed water, so I set down the Coke and discovered the reading glasses I had searched for all morning, so I headed for my desk to put them away, but first, I'd better water these flowers, so I put my glasses back on the counter, filled a pitcher with water, and suddenly noticed that someone had left the remote control on the kitchen table, which means that, when we try to watch TV tonight, we'll start looking for the remote but I won't remember that it's on the kitchen table, so I decided to put it back in the den where it belonged, but first I'd better water these flowers, but as I started to pour water into the vase it dripped on the floor, so I put the remote control back on the table, found a rag, wiped up the spill, and then headed down the hall trying to remember what it in the hell it was that I was going to do today!

(Found posted by MansonM at JoeUser.com)

2007-01-02T22:40:00.000-08:00

Where do I begin? Well, that would have to be with what I cherish the most... my son, Cody. He's a tough act to follow but I'm his mom so it can't be that tough... right?

Captured by Cody

Cody drew this picture of a man he saw playing guitar down by the beach where we live. I have never met him nor have I heard him play, but his music will forever warm my heart.

Mr. Music Man...

May you feel the warmth of all the hearts you have touched...

Thank you for touching mine.

~ Meesharie