Monthly Archives: May 2010

People are born, people die. It’s two sides of one coin.

angel-pink-150x150When I was a kid, we raised rabbits, a few of which were pets, as well as a dog and a few cats through the years.  I don’t recall the first pet to die and be buried on the west side of the yard, but I recall we did a little ceremony of wrapping it up in a shoe box and burying it and putting a stick up with its name, saying prayers and throwing flowers over it.  My dad would say, “Animals are born and animals die.”  When we happened upon a deceased bird or frog, they’d get a ceremony too.  “Frogs are born and frogs die,” my brother would say, “Birds live and birds die.”    Then one day Ricky DeFeo’s dad across the street died, and when my dad heard, he looked sad and said, “People are born and people die.  When you die, you get to have anything you want.”  That was my first personal people death. Continue reading

If You Could See Where I Have Gone

This is a poem my mom faxed me a few weeks before she passed, Author Unknown

If you could see where I have gone, the beauty of this place,
and how it feels to know you’re home, to see the Savior’s face.

To wake in peace and know no fear, just joy beyond compare,
while still on Earth you miss me yet, you wouldn’t want me there,
if you could see where I have gone.

If you could see where I have gone, had made the trip with me,
you’d know I didn’t go alone, the Savior came with me.

When I awoke, He was by my side and reached down His hand
He said “Hurry now, you’re going Home, to a grand and glorious land,
don’t worry over those you love, for I’m not just with you,
and don’t you know with you at Home, they’ll long to be here, too?”

If you could see where I have gone and see what I’ve been shown.
You’d never know another fear or ever feel alone.
You’d marvel at the care of God, His hand on every life.
And realize that He really cares and bears with us each strife,
and that He weeps when one is lost, His heart is filled with pain;
but oh, the joy when one comes Home; a child is Home again.

If you could see where I have gone, could stay awhile with me;
could share the things that God has made to grace eternity.

the-flood-72-300x194But no, you couldn’t ever leave, once Heaven’s joy you’ve known,
you couldn’t bear to walk Earth’s paths, once Heaven was your Home.

If you could see where I have gone, you’d know we’ll meet someday
And though I’m parted from you now, that I am just away.

And now that I’m Home with Him, secure in every way,
I’m waiting here at Heaven’s door to greet you some sweet day.

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Meet Betty L. Kelley, author of A Mouse with a Brain and a Heart

Betty L. Kelley

Betty L. Kelley

Meet Betty L. Kelley.  She is the mother of my friend, Dennis Hollin. He is so proud of her.  At age 76 she decided to start writing children’s books.  Her first book A Mouse with a Brain and a Heart is now available, and she already has a second underway about a Frog and Miller’s Pond.   Learn more about A Mouse with a Brain and a Heart at www.bettylkelley.com .  She also did a CD of her reading the book for younger children.  Please share this with your friends who have children.

Being alone with your thoughts at the end – I dream of… Dennis Rodman?

I  had an all night dream Sunday night about Dennis RodmanEach time I woke up and went back to sleep, I went back into the dream. I joked on Facebook, “Now it will take me all day to shake that off, brrrrr…”  I like Facebook because it’s like walking into a cafe 24/7 and chatting with whatever friends are there taking a break with me.  Instant feedback and discussion whenever I feel like it – neat.  Friends asked about tattooes and shaved heads and what he was wearing and if it was a sex dream. It wasn’t a sex dream, I dunno where it came from, although I did watch Celebrity Rehab and on it thought he acted like a complete ass.  A friend commented “I just read that he was drinking again in South Beach. I hope that he can overcome his inner demons. Sad he thinks he must act the way he does for attention or whatever… it is not his authentic self, that’s for sure… probably doesn’t even know what that is.”    Continue reading

What is your personality essence?

I like watching some of the cooking shows.  Giada De Laurentiis is a favorite, with Giada at Home on The Food Network. I like Rachael Ray’s 30 Minute Meals and Alton Brown’s Good Eats.  I especialy like their personalities.  They each have their own personal flavor, kind of like Emeril Lagasse has his custom blend of spices.  His Emeril’s Essence contains paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano and thyme.  My own custom blend of most used cooking spices contains garlic powder, cumino, thyme, oregano, basil and cinnamon.  It gives my dishes a distinctive flavor and is a common theme throughout my daily fare. Continue reading

A Week Of Fresh Asparagus – Is Every Meal Every Day Too Much?

This week I’ve been buying asparagus again.  Walmart has it for $1.88 and I love fresh asparagus.  I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with it, but I know The Healing Power of Asparagus and I love the taste.  I brought them home and sprayed Veggie Wash on the stalks, rinsed them, then stood them tips up in fresh water in a tall container in the fridge.  The first night I sauteed some with mushrooms and yellow bell pepper in a stirfry.  The next morning I made an asparagus and (Jarlsberg Lite) cheese omelet using Eggbeaters.  For lunch, I made my Healing Asparagus Soup. That night, I snacked on the fresh stalks as I watched tv.  For breakfast the next morning, an asparagus omelet on a bed of fresh steamed spinach.  For lunch, stirfried with noodles.  For dinner, sauteed with chicken and scallions.  Asparagus raw in a salad with carrot and pineapple.  Another omelet the next morning.  Oh, asparagus, I love you so!

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How I pivoted my bitchy consciousness around – just in time

I’m usually in a smiling, happy go lucky frame of mind 96% of the time. I’m happy with my life and seldom worry or have conflict.  I get over stuff quickly.  I roll with the punches.  I don’t let other people’s words or behavior concern me.  I’m my own boss.  What’s not to like?  But I have my unconscious days also, days that I forget who I really am and let things get to me.  Last week was one of those days.  It gave me a chance to really show what I know when it comes to recognizing when I’ve gotten myself stuck in the muck, then using my will to focus my attention to pivot my thoughts to get out of there.  Abraham-Hicks defines pivoting as to consciously change the direction of your thought. To deliberately choose a thought that feels better, about a topic you enjoy.  It’s the secret for getting through today’s world, having the best possible time while you’re here. Continue reading