Peace, Love And Grooviness

Thanks for posting this Annie. I'm heading over right now. I've kept him in my prayers too.

Whatever works! I gave up ironing a long time ago. I figure I must have been a trend setter because now the "wrinkled look is in."

If I lived nearby, I'd be right next to you holding up a banner and chaining myself to the tree if that's what it took to wake people up! All the building, building, building is destroying so much habitat that it's no wonder more people are being attacked by alligators and so on. Joni Mitchell had it right: "You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone. They paved paradise and put up a parking lot," and that was 30+ years ago.

Sue, don't give up if Prozac didn't work for you. I've tried 8 - EIGHT - different ones before I a.) got the correct dx, and b.) got a doc I can work with, and c.) got the right combination of meds. Sometimes you need a combination of two or even more to get things balanced. Some natural remedies that may help are: walking or other weight bearing exercise- what ever you can do, even if it's just to the end of your driveway; if you can, try to do the walking between 11 am and 2 pm; and the last thing is to make eye contact with someone (I never feel like being near anyone when I'm really down, but YMMV). The person who gave me those hints said she counts watching the morning news shows as eye contact. You have given me so much pleasure over the last 18 months or so through your posts and our emails. I would really miss you if you weren't around.

Sue, If you keep feeling that way for very long, you may be in a clinical depression and need an antidepressant. Believe me, I've been there for a couple of years and only last month finally got the right combination of meds. Now I feel better than I have in years!

Another act of love on your part. Sophie knows how you feel about her.

In my district the religious influences are more subtle, but all are expected to follow the Christian mindset. I learned how strong it was when a 3rd grade colleague said she simply couldn't teach evolution. After that I realized I ought to keep my mouth shut about my beliefs and I did. I also wore a very conservative dress (home made) and (gasp!) pantyhose to my interview. I never wore them while teaching, even for parent conferences. I wore what I wore to teach in because I didn't want to be hypocritical.

You are right about the different ways of seeing or defining God. My definition of God is not the usual idea of an omnipotent being who created earth and Adam and Eve. I believe God is within each of us, connecting us to each other in a spiritual way, and thus creating our humanity.

I loved it Annie! Sounds like a professional already.

Your corgis sound delightful - is the second dog in the photo in the mountains Cari? Jones is such a good name - I might borrow it some times. I love dogs and have 3 of my own, in addition to a foster. As for training, I've often had the same thought about my beagle. She has a will of her own.

Randy, I feel that I am truly free in the sense of the piece you quoted, and yet, I believe there is a God. Thanks for posting this, it's nice to see so many other (almost) kindred spirits.

Very well done Cindy. You have a very creative family and an adorable grandson.

Oh, Waterloo! I'm so sad about this I can't write more. Please come back to MyBloggers and tell us how you are now and then.

Very well said, Steve. You said what I've been thinking, but more eloquently.