Meli Monday - No Justice for Trayvon Martin

Myself, as well as many of you, I assume ~ are heartbroken, sad, disgusted over the Trayvon Martin trial outcome.  It hurts my soul so deeply to see this country in the shape it is in.  The Justice System....is flawed, to say the least. 

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And we now know, it wasn't an alleged murdered....but a murderer, who was aquitted.

So what comes next?

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Because this is NOT gonna work. 

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As AMERICANS we should ALL STAND and see to it that JUSTICE is served and that Trayvon Martin did not die in vain.  With skittles and juice in his pockets.  CIVIL RIGHTS ARE CIVIL RIGHTS!!!

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I, too, am tired.  And this time...I AM NOT GIVING UP!!!!! 

Where did I leave off last time?  Ahhh, yes, NEW BEGINNINGS.   Up next....

Oklahoma, in prayer

It is absolute heart ache to hear and see the images of devestation and the aftermath left in Oklahoma today. 

My prayers remain strong, consistent and plentiful. 

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Tragedies strike often.  This is apart of our world...but when young, innocent children are involved, it makes that sting so much more.  Some of the images I have seen tear me apart. 

Our Oklahoma family is safe.  For now.  More strong storms are expected.  They need our prayers.

We had plans to visit Oklahoma this week.  We have a cousin who is terminally ill with cancer and we wwere hoping we could visit with him before the inevitable.  Right now that visit is on hold.

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Manic Monday - 05.20.13

The very least you can do in your life

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is to figure out what you hope for.

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And the most you can do is live inside that hope.

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~ Barbara Kingsolver

it's a brand new time for me

I got this
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I found me, I found me
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I don't need your opinion 
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I'm not waiting for your ok
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I'll never be perfect, but at least now i'm brave
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Now, my heart is open
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And I can finally breathe
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Don't be mad, it's just the brand new kind of free
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That ain't bad, I found a brand new kind of me
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Don't be mad, it's a brand new time for me.
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~ Alicia Keys ~ Brand New Me 

think before you say...words can and do hurt!

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The uber talented Alison Rowan

And from me to you.  Because if you read my blog any, then you know I am completely bonkers.  And I would bet you are too! Shhhhh.....all the best people are!!!!  #thatswhatshesaid

remember to be happy

Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.  

~Anthony J. D'Angelo

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I don't think of all the misery but of the beauty that still remains.  

~Anne Frank

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Oh, my friend, it's not what they take away from you that counts - it's what you do with what you have left.  

~Hubert Humphrey

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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.  

~Herm Albright

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Juny....today and always.

Today marks the third year I have, we have, had to live without my dear friend, Juny.  The years pass, but the pain of his loss never fades.  Missing you always, Juny.

Justice for Juny

And two years ago today, another sweet and bright spirit went away...thinking of you today as well, Cheryl. 

I guess by now I should know enough about loss to realize that 

you never really stop missing someone-you just learn to live around 

the huge gaping hole of their absence.

~ Alyson Noel, Evermore 

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my insight I needed for the day

Only you can move you, 

only you can feel you, 

only you can live you 

and only you can change you. 

It is when you lose sight of this reality that you feel lost and hopeless. By saying I can't do this anymore, you give up responsibility, and when you don't accept responsibility, you find yourself at the mercy of the world around you. The truth is that you CAN change and it all begins with the next decision that you make. 

Choose wisely today because it is YOU who controls your destiny. 

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Manic Monday - 07.23.12

The quality of life is more important

than life itself.

~ Alexis Carrel

*an ode to my wonderful Honey.  I have now changed her nickname from Honey Bunny to Honey Energizer Bunny.  Because she just keeps going and going and going.  She's a fighter.  While I envy her fighting nature.  I want her to be a peace.  I love you so....

my life. and blinks of it.

I have always found blinks.of.life to be a blog that I can simply "fall into."  If that makes any sense at all.  It's like she feels what I feel and can produce the thoughts...put them to paper...in such eloquent words.  When, I, am simply lost. 

I love one of her recent posts....so I thought I would partake.

I was…breaking.  And then realized that I just don't have time to do that.  Big girl panties back ON!



I am…stronger than I give myself credit for.  And I am allowed to break at times. 


I think…that life is not fair.  But, it won't stop on account of my thought. 


I wonder…what a stress free life would really feel like!?


I wish…for great health for me, my family and my friends.  Riches would be nice, but not at all as important. 


I save…it all!  I hold it together for as long as I can and then BAM!  I save all the emotional breakdown shit for about once a year.  It just happened.  So I should be good for awhile.


I always…hope for a better day!


I can’t imagine…my life without those who help pick me while I am down.  You know who you are, and I thank you.


I believe…the children are our future!  Teach them well and let them lead the way.  ha!  No, but seriously...kinda. 


I promise…to love more.  Practice patience and be kind.


I love…with my whole being.  Heart, soul and mind.

Manic Monday - 06.04.12

Ordinary riches can be stolen,

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real riches cannot.

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In your soul are infinitely precious things

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that cannot be taken from you.

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~ Oscar Wilde

what is a grandma?

By definition:  grand·moth·er (n.)

1. The mother of one's father or mother.

2. A female ancestor.

But, honestly, mine is so much more than that to me.  And right now...she's not doing so well.  And my thoughts are only with her...and how I need to go be with her.  Unfortunately, she wouldn't know I was there.  She is in a non-responsive state.  I think those "few good years left" are coming to an end.  But her love never will end.  She has a piece of my heart and always, always will. 

What is a Grandma by Barbara Cage

A grandma is warm hugs and sweet memories.

She remembers all of your accomplishments and forgets all of your mistakes. She is someone you can tell your secrets and worries to, and she hopes and prays that all your dreams come true.

She always loves you, no matter what. She can see past temper tantrums and bad moods, and makes it clear that they don't affect how precious you are to her.

She is an encouraging word and a tender touch. She is full of proud smiles.

She is the one person in the world who loves you with all her heart, who remembers the child you were and cherishes the person you've become.

My sweet Honey.  Your Miss Melis needs you to hang in there just a lil bit longer.  I know you are tired.  I am tired of seeing you hurt.  Seeing you struggle.  Mom has done so much for you, and I know she is tired of this pain too.  But, I need that one last hug.  That one last kiss.  That one last "So, Miss Melis, what's new in your world!?"  And I know Layla wants to see her "Honey Bunny" too....

We love you with our whole being.  And I can smile knowing you know this!!!!  There is a sense of peace in my heart because of that.  You are 91, Honey!  What a magnificent life!?! 

Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.

~ Buddha

That one word is HONEY, to me.