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Melody Lapotaire
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"To have a positive effect"

Enid, OK, USA
female, age 45
single, 3 children
Speaks: English
Joined Mar 21, 2006
What I Want to Do:
Causes: Zoo Reform, Rain Forests, Peace and Non-Violence, GLBT rights, Housing the homeless, Hunger Relief, Global Warming, Separation of Church and State, Civil Rights, Consumer Rights, Corporate Responsibility, Endangered Species, Environment, Marine Wildlife, pollution, Prot
Activities: Activism, Reading, Yoga, Wildlife Observation, Gardening, Philosophy, Poetry, Writing, Theatre, Playing the harmonica, Meditation, Movie watching, Museums, Music - Concerts, Listening to Music, People Watching, Photography, Reading, Books - Collecting, Cafes, Camping, Cooking


 
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I live in Southern California, was born here but spent half my life in Oklahoma.  So I have a strong appreciation for both the city and wide open spaces. I have always lived by the belief that the greater good should always be considered even at the cost of personal sacrifice or inconvenience. Unfortunately we live in a world that is ruled by more of a hedonistic standard. Most people don’t want to be bothered or inconvenienced much less get involved.

 

Hopefully this is something that will change.  My personal goal is to make a difference whenever I can and to lead by doing. This not only refers to being an activist but in matters of every day life and existence.

 

Almost three years ago I was diagnosed with a rare, incurable lung disease that damages the heart. The last three years have been extremely challenging and I have learned a lot about our healthcare system and many of the potholes (some seem like black holes). It has caused me to be very alert, conscious and informed on healthcare issues.  Particularly issues regarding the State of California, Medicare, Stem Cell Research, also Chronic and Rare disease.  My particular illness is Primary Pulmonary Hypertension.

 

However, I have not abandoned my life long commitment to other issues of importance like the Environment, Civil Rights and many, many other issues of importance. I love and appreciate other people who realize the value and importance to try and make a difference in the world.
 
Personal Professional Contact Singles
Joined Mar 21, 2006
1° Network
Jane Goodall Institute: Race for the Primates
Activist Aspirations Enthusiastic 
Here for Meeting Friends, Dating, Professional Connections, Support a Cause 
Group Host of none yet
Groups Agoraphobic mums wanting to share life and offer advice, All Animals Great And Small, Amnesty International, BEGIN IT NOW, Buteyko Breathing Support Group, Care2 Counselling, Chronic Pain, Chronic diseases, Coping with Chronic Pain, Disabled Support, Expression Through Images, Friends of Magurrewock, GLBT Rights Global, Insomniacs more »
Hometown Los Angeles, CA / Ringwood, OK 
Homepage http://www.myspace.com/mjlapotaire  
Birthday Oct 18, 1964  
Languages English  
About Me I have a good sense of humor, you have to look at the humorous side of things often or go crazy. I am crazy about my kids. I am the luckiest person to have these three as my children (Ages 20, 23 and 24). I try to take one day at a time, appreciate all the good in each day, and there always is something good. I'm optimistic.
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  Lifestyle
Pets cat  
Activist Aspirations Enthusiastic
Political Leaning Liberal
Religions Spiritualist  
Eating Habits Keep it Healthy  
Wild Fact About Me
My Philosophy There is always worst.
What Gives Me Hope My children.
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by
What/who changed my life and why
What Bugs Me Predjudice, intolerance, ignorance, indifference  
Passions my Children, Books, art, philosophy  
Inspirations My children!, peacemakers, People who try and make a difference  
What Scares Me Indifference, war, Ignorance and evil, global warming, current USA administration  
  Favorites
Role Models Anthony Ruiz, Stephen Biko, Nelsen Mandela, Paul Rusesabagina, James Mitchner, Chuck yeager  
Quotation
Interests Air Purification, Anatomy, pets, Wildlife, Architecture, Art/Design, Biology, Books - Author, Books - Publisher/Seller, Community Development, Computers, Counseling, Disabilities / Challenged, Ecology, Economics, Entertainment, Environ  
Books  
Music  
Movies  
TV Shows Samantha Who?, Saving Grace, Private Practice, Life, Law and Order CI and SUV, Without a Trace, Criminal Minds, Lost, Cold Case  
Favorite Foods Cheese, Chocolate, Mexican Food, Indian Food, Italian food  
Favorite Places Florida Keys, Southern California, Greece, New Orleans, Santa Fe  
Can't Live Without My children, books, the ability to reason, loved ones, sense of humor  
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Amanda A. (81) 		Testimonial on Apr 11, 2006
melody thankyou for bieng you amanda
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