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Sunday, June 22, 2008
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Phoebe Snow...
If "I" am anything,(and believe me, I only wish I were) it comes directly from the feelings and strength I gleaned directly from those woman I respect. Among others, I have been greatly influenced by singers like Phoebe Snow, Melissa Manchester, Karen Carpenter, Diana Ross, Melissa Etheridge, Crystal Gail, Jewel and many others.
Please note that "Phoebe Snow" is the first on my list. There is a reason she ranks so high on my personal "hero chart."
The woman, Phoebe Snow, pushed her career to the side, risking ever being able to resume the life fate had assigned her, in order to take care of her beloved child, Valerie Rose.
Now, personally, I could care less what you think, but that impresses the hell out of me.
Here is a woman, an artist, with the world at her feet, no doubt, standing at the brink of absolute stardom and all that goes with such a position. Her velvety voice and keen vision could (would) have put her in places that any of today's "stars" could only envy. Yet, she chose to forsake all the fame, fortune, and everything that comes with it, in order to care for her baby, Valerie Rose...
I would like to think I would have made the same choice, but "I" will never know.
Phoebe Snow made that choice. This woman deserted her promising career in order to do the right thing.
I have to say, I must be her biggest fan. Not only because of her talents, which are ENORMOUS, but also because of her character.
Phoebe is my number 1 role model.
I can't possibly say anything better about the woman. Check her out! http://www.phoebesnow.com/
The song that got "ME" hooked on Phoebe Snow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OxTVxGhHFM
Renee' Barnes aka Trish
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Friday, May 30, 2008
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Audrey and Leeland...the newest members of the park
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseacti...
Here are Audrey and Leeland!
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
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Book Review ~ Jordan Dane’s "NO ONE HEARD HER SCREAM"
I never do this here...but what the hell...this is a REALLY good book!
No One Heard Her Scream
by Jordan Dane
Avon Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780061252785
Becca Montgomery, Detective for the San Antonio Police Department, is reeling from the kidnapping and apparent murder of her sister when she’s assigned to the case of an arson that uncovers the body of a murdered young girl.
During the investigation she uncovers facts that may or may not be related to her sister’s disappearance. Is it just her grief that keeps drawing correlations or is she on the right path? Have these murders been going on, unchecked, for decades? And is her sister among the pitiful women and young girls who’ve been enslaved for the lustful and disgusting pleasure of the very rich and terribly depraved?
If she is to get to the truth, her only option is to trust the one person her instincts tell her she should run from. Deeply entrenched in the criminal world, the Latin Lothario, Diego Galvin, is a man with no past, a very secretive present and who may just wipe out her future...or he may be able to help her find the answers to all the truths her heart has longed for.
Jordan has written this story as no one else could. Her enviable writing talents clearly shine through, leaving no one to wonder why her first three books are scheduled to come out as they are, one in each of the months of April, May and June 2008. Nor will any reader find it hard to believe that this author has an incredible career ahead of her.
This reviewer only hopes to be allowed to review each galley in this series!
I’ve posted an interview and Jordan will be at my Book Review blog all day to answer your questions. Please visit and leave a comment ( http://msqtpi.livejournal.com/ ) You could win a prize!
Thanks,
Trish
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Thursday, March 20, 2008
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Going To Virginia
In case anyone is looking for me, I’m heading back to Virginia tonight and will be there until late Monday evening or early Tuesday morning.
We are going there to attend the celebration of my grandmother’s life. Her body was donated to Science, so there will be no funeral.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008
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Florida Crews Rescue Horse from Septic Tank
CITRA, Fla. --
There was a dramatic rescue Tuesday afternoon in Marion County as people worked frantically to save a small horse that was trapped underground (in a septic tank). The horse was pulled to safety in the small town of Citra and the rescue was caught on camera....His name is Shooter and he’s just three months old and apparently just like his mother.
Read the rest here
I can’t help but wonder if his name will be changed. I’m having flashbacks to the movie "The Jerk." I can just imagine one of those rescue workers saying...
"Shooter? Lady, don’t call that horse Shooter, call him Shitter!"
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Monday, March 10, 2008
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BEWARE!
Be careful my dear trashy friends. Criminals are hunting in baited fields --Wal-Mart parking lots.
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While these evil doers must never keep true believers from worshiping in the clearance racks of the High Holy, it does cause one to pause. After all, we know SAM works in mysterious ways, right?
Are we being called to redouble our efforts to bring in new worshipers with us...or are we being guided to do more of our shopping online at http://www.walmart.com/ ?
I, for one, will be studying the fliers and meditating for guidance.
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Friday, February 29, 2008
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Feathers fly over billboard
ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — A convenience store chain's billboard advertising its fried chicken sandwich is ruffling the feathers of some residents.
Sheetz unveiled the "Crispy Frickin' Chicken" billboards at the beginning of February. Read the rest here
I just had to throw this one in, too; "Crispy Frickin' Chicken" cracks me up.
A few more suggestions for them...
Maybe "Tasty Pluckin' Chicken" or "Frickin' Plucker's Chicken." What about "Pluckin' Good Chicken"...the possibilities are dizzying.
Ummm....what is it with billboards today? (read previous blog)
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"GO VEG" wanted above Hollywood sign
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Animal rights activists want their own giant mountainside sign above Hollywood reading "GO VEG."
Read the rest here
The Fruits and Nuts are going to have a fit! All the hard work it took to establish Hollywood as the "Trail-mix Capital of the World."
Imagine being blown out of the fruitcake by a bunch of Vegetables.
For shame.
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Monday, February 18, 2008
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Going To Virginia
I'm going to Virginia tonight. My grandmother isn't expected to make it through the next 48 hours. I hope she holds off until I get there.
There are messages in my inbox that I want to answer, but they will have to wait until I get home. I hope you all understand.
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Saturday, February 16, 2008
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Forty-agers
Okay, okay...I know I'm not exactly model material.
I'm no teenager, twenty-ager or even a thirty-ager, any more. But in my forty...ages, I've come to realize that my peers aren't nearly as picky about looks as "the Lilliputians." And what's better, unless they have access to VERY good insurance...they're usually half blind anyway.
So...give me good lighting and makeup, and I'm in heaven.
'nuff said.
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