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"I can't decide what I want to be when I grow up!!!"

Boise, ID, USA
female, age 43
single
Speaks: English
Joined Dec 19, 1998
What I Want to Do: Be inspired and true to myself
Causes: Pagan Interfaith acceptance, Separation of Church and State, Womens Rights, Protect America's Forests, Global Warming, Religious Tolerance, global warming, Defenders of Wildlife, Humane Society, ASPCA, March Of Dimes, Best Friends Animal Society/Sanctuary
Activities: Antiquing, Movie watching, Arts/Crafts, Museums, Music - Concerts, Listening to Music, People Watching, Photography, Reading, Camping, Scrapbooking, Shopping, Concerts, Cooking, Fishing, Gardening, Adventure Travel, Walking, Hot tubbing, Wildlife Obser


 
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Merry Meet and Bright Blessings to you and yours!

This page is in memory of my Mom, who lost her battle with Malignant Melanoma on December 14, 2008.  She fought long and hard and to the bitter end.  The emptiness she left behind is so incredibly profound, but I'm at peace knowing that she's no longer in pain and suffering the indignities that came with her horrific disease.  To say she died a peaceful death would be a lie, it was not pretty nor was it easy for her or any of us.  What I do know that is that I will continue to try and make her proud and hope that someday I can be half the woman she was.  She was beautiful, kind, wise, patient, forgiving, incredibly courageous, devoted, loving, compassionate, intelligent, amazing, accepting, tireless, determined, focused and real beyond words.  I am who I am today because she believed in me.  She always gave more than she received and tried to make this world a better place.  She accepted people for who they were and loved without boundaries.  She taught by example and had incredible faith.  I love and miss you every second of every day Mom............ You were and still are my bright shining light and I thank you for sharing your life with me.

As we celebrate the election of a new President, let us all keep in mind that we have a lot of hard work ahead of us, this is just the beginning.  If we truly want to make a difference, it's up to all of us to help change and turn back the damage done the last 8 years during the Bush Administration.  Our new President can't do it alone, he's counting on us to help make his dream of a new and better America a reality.  Roll up your sleeves and get ready to get down and dirty!

I'm sure many of you have noticed I have not been on Care2 much lately.  It isn't out of lack of interest, please know that.  I began a new job in August as the Laboratory Manager of a new long term acute care hospital here in Boise, and it has and will continue to occupy most of my time.  It was a huge undertaking but one that has given me new purpose and provided the much needed challenge I've been seeking for many years now.

This page is also dedicated to my beloved "Sampson" who passed away in July of 2006.  His gentle soul and loving spirit are always on my mind and he is missed more than words can express.  I mourn his loss deeply because he embodied everything I beleive in.  He loved completely and without reservation and showed me that every creature is special and deserves respect, compassion and understanding.  I miss you my "Boo Boo", you have left permanent paw prints on my heart............... 
 My Love Bug 




Magnificent Magnolias......  Ancient, Beautifully Simple and my favorite Flower.
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Joined Dec 19, 1998 Activist Aspirations Casual 
Here for Meeting Friends, Dating, Professional Connections, Support a Cause 
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Groups Goddess Revival, International Alliance of Human Rights Advocates, Pagans
Hometown Boise, ID 
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Birthday March 25, 1966  
Languages English  
About Me Independent, Stubborn, Perfectionist, Compassionate, Kind, Driven, Love Animals, Family Oriented, Creative, Extroverted, Social, Loyal, Dependable, Affectionate, Devoted, Generous
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Pets Dogs, Cats  
Activist Aspirations Casual
Political Leaning Liberal
Religions Raised Catholic but very open minded, Currently exploring Paganism/Wiccan  
Eating Habits Coffee - Now!  
Wild Fact About Me I have MS, Stupid People annoy me, I don't mind being alone, I've been hit by a car, I hate hot weather.
My Philosophy Do your very best, be compassionate and kind, be an example to others.
What Gives Me Hope Knowing that someday I'll be reunited with all my beloved pets that have gone over the Rainbow Bridge.
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by If I had the authority, I would Have George W. Bush impeached, tarred and feathered....... What a freaking clueless Moron!
What/who changed my life and why Hurricane Katrina, it made me see that even one person can make a difference.
What Bugs Me Political Abuse of Power, Indifference, Theives and Liars, Animal Abuse and Neglect, The religious "Right", arrogance, injustice, intolerance, hypocrisy, ignorance, George Bush, Stupid People  
Passions good food, peace, nature, stamping/scrapbooking, environment, traveling, spirituality, photography, making a difference, laughter, family, books, animals, my friends  
Inspirations selflessness, forgiveness, animals, love, my family, My best friend, the beauty of nature, friends  
What Scares Me George W. Bush-and his stupidity, global warming, Religious Extremism, War - Cruelty - Greed - Indifference, Disrespect for others, apathy, ignorance, Losing the ones I love  
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Role Models Dalai Lama, grandparents, John Lennon, Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi, John F. Kennedy, Jane Goodall, Eleanor Roosevelt, parents, My friends  
Quotation Im diagonally parked in a parallel universe!
Interests Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), Internet, pets, Medicine / Health Care, Music, Photography, Forensics, Gardening/Farming, History, Travel/Adventure, Immunology, Wildlife, Military / Veterans, Biodiversity, Biology  
Books Ann Rice, Ann Bishop, George R.R. Martin, Mysteries, fantasy, TRUE CRIME, Stephen King, Patricia Cornwell  
Music Classic Rock, Heavy Metal, Classical, Jazz, Bluegrass  
Movies Princess Bride, Raising Arizona, Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, A Fish Called Wanda  
TV Shows Forensic Files, Miami Ink, Trauma Life in the ER, Anything on Animal Planet, Who's Line is it Anyway, Psychic Detectives, Histories Mysteries  
Favorite Foods crab, Prime Rib, cheese cake, Chocolate, Coffee  
Favorite Places home with my pets, Backcountry of Idaho, The Gulf Coast of the USA, anywhere but work, Lost in a good book, where my family and friends are, rivers, mountains, forests  
Can't Live Without my pets, music, love, laughter, chocolate, sleep, computer, books, Family, Friends, Coffee, Food  
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Top Ten Things That Bring Me Joy
(Nov 18) There are many things in life that bring me joy, and this list is just a small smattering of things that came to mind this morning afte... more »
Top 10 Things I like about Idaho
(Sep 23) Since Megan posted her top ten list of things she likes about Idaho, I decided to make a list of my own.  Yes, the potatoes are RE... more »
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Claire checking out the new lily plant
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Megan G. (29) 		Testimonial on Jul 22, 2006
Colleen is the best friend EVER! She is compassionate and stubborn enough not to take no for an answer. She would willingly give you the shirt off her back rather than see you go without. Quick to action, slow to judge. One in a million.
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Love, light and enchantment!!   Randy
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Rae G. (65) 		(((((Colleen)))))
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You are a gift to my sister that I am glad she received. Thank you so much for being You

Hope this finds all in your world absolutely fantastic & that you have a wonderful weekend

~blessings Rae
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