At Wendy’s after a beach visit to buy a Frosty. The man didn’t have change and didn’t want to break a bill. My change was in the car. So he’s holding two $1.00 bills while asking the kid behind the counter the price (including tax) for the small and for the medium Frosty. The kid seems concerned for us buying only one and says “they’ve got cameras in here, otherwise I’d just give it to you.” Then he sees the man pull a $10 and a $5 bill out of his pocket and says, “look, you’ve got money!” and we laughed since when we said we didn’t have change, we meant we didn’t have coins and didn’t want to break bigger bills, not that we didn’t have money — and we only wanted one Frosty because I didn’t want one! How sweet of him to be concerned for us though — to him, we were two senior citizens angsting over a $2.11 purchase. How kind and compassionate that was!

A friend had a stroke and adamantly decided he’ll not take any meds as he doesn’t trust doctors. I said a prayer and wrote him, “If you’re going to do it your way, be smart — I know you are. (1) make a list of all the meds the doctors want you to take. (2) research and make a list of a natural alternative for each, whether supplementary, herbal or dietary. (3) Make a protocol list for each day: know how much of what you need to take or eat and when you need to do it. That means have a daily hourly schedule and follow it. (4) Some supplements need to be taken with water, some with fat, some with food, some without. Know which is which.”

This guy sounds amazing I love this. The Marty Ray Project. This guy is on fire.  He has a Youtube channel — this is my fave https://www.facebook.com/hqwehu?pnref=story

I can tell my brain needs a rest when I fail to recognize people I’ve known for years! My memory comes and goes, a tad worse if it’s a crowded scene in an unfamiliar location. Today I told someone I’d remember her name because she looks like someone I know named Debbie. I realized on the drive home that she was both of them. She must have thought I was nuts acting like I’d just met her. If I do it to you, you can laugh and call me on it! But no worries, a good night’s sleep and I’ll be sharp as a tack again.

I’m all for equality however I’ve discovered that marriage is not for me. I was free to marry whom I choose and did it five times. Ok, three of them died and it wasn’t the mushrooms but I would not get married again. It simply ties your finances to the government. If the issue — and it mostly is — automatic financial benefits to the partner upon the death of the other, I don’t care about that. I agree everyone should have equal opportunity to find out for themselves that marriage is not all it’s cracked up to be. NOTE:  If there are children involved, that can be another matter. Parent is at work and the child has to go to the hospital. Partner is in a coma and some treatment choices need to be made. Marriage confers automatic rights.

I visited Kathleen Rodamer at Your Crystal Shop “formerly: Rocks, Crystals, Fossils & Jewelry” this morning and was blown away at the items she’s got in stock right now. You’ll love the prices. Kathleen is one of those who is in it for the outcome, not the income. Her love for what she does translates just standing and talking to her into a fully engaged experience, shakti sparks flying — a soul sister from many lifetimes

I had to double back past a panhandler today on US1 “Hungry, everything helps” his sign said. I see a lot of the local corner workers and hadn’t seen him before. I know some are professional panhandlers and some really in need — it’s not for me to judge.  As I came upon him for the second time, I was led to pull into the next parking lot and run into Subway to buy him a sandwich and a bottle of water and went back by and gave it to him as I was stopped at the light. I was stoked he stepped right back into the shade opening the sandwich. I wouldn’t have taken it personally had he not. A gift is a gift. I felt I was blessed by an angel today.

Attention everyone who keeps waiting to feel better before they get out and do something, get out and do something and you’ll feel better. Make yourself get around other people, even if it’s just walking thru the mall. Set an intention to come across interesting people, then be on the lookout for them. Doing something different creates opportunity. Maybe this is as good as you’ll ever feel. Don’t wait.

Carmen awaiting formation

I last worked on her 11 months ago. I need to refine the man hands, give her more hair and decide if I want her eyes open or closed. I notice I am more drawn to paint when the house is closed up and the a/c is on. I turn more lights on then as well. I have several paintings left unfinished, awaiting inspiration. I’m putting her out so she can speak to me about how she’d like to reveal herself. Her name is Carmen.