Judy Elliott

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"To save our wild horses, end horse slaughter, protect and preserve wetlands, wilderness and wildlife and to protect the voiceless"

Calais, ME, USA
female, age 66
single, 2 children
Speaks: English
Joined Jan 30, 2006

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Do all we can to protect our planet and those that cannot speak for themselves!

A native of L.A., I came to Maine in 2001 for the serenity and pristine beauty abundant here. I chose to live in a country setting and enjoy being surrounded by nature's forests, streams, rivers and the abundant wildlife here. On my pond I can see beaver and deer, hear ducks and loons, and watch the occasional bald eagle that makes its home in the St. Croix Island on the River for which it is named. It is gorgeous here, but the greed of special interest groups threatens the pristine beauty of the nearby Magurrewock Wetlands at the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge. We, Friends of Magurrewock, fought to protect them and save millions of taxpayer dollars in the process, but we lost our lawsuit in court to stop construction of the bridge. The attorney for the Maine Dept of Transportation, however, stated to the federal judge, that they would NEVER widen the road through the wetlands. We still need to keep the pressure on to ensure this is the case. Experience has shown we cannot trust these people to keep their word. Please continue to sign the petition to protect our wetlands.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/925517279

We need your help in our fight against this environmental crime!

Judy

singular ecosystem

SAVE OUR WILD HORSE & BURROS

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/166841148

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/rr-refuge-in-alexandria-ontario-desperately-needs-our-help

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/11-burros-shot-to-death-5000-reward

End Horse Slaughter

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/228428209

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-the-export-of-horses-for-slaughter

https://community.hsus.org/campaign/FED_2009_conyersburton_horses2?rk=zpa-gC9qVoKfE/FED_2007_horse_slaughter3

SAVE OUR WOLVES

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/212960066

Do all we can to protect our earth!

http://www.tree-nation.com/

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Reflections
by

J Antonia Elliott
© 2000

A child of nature I was born
A spirit gifted with love and freedom
Nurtured by wisdom borne of goodness
And reverence for all that is of the earth
The gentle breeze, a ray of sunshine, a thunderstorm
The fragrance of wet grass from a new rain
A trail littered with leaves that crackled beneath my feet as I ran free
The smell, feel, and love for horses
The sense of freedom, and the wonder of solitude as I rode along the wooded trails sheltered by majestic maples, giant pines and scrub oaks
Lying in a field of wild grass watching the clouds float swiftly by, cradled by the feeling of contented solitude
and rocked within the loving arms of nature

Even as a child these things were all that was good
I never felt fear from the thunder
Instead it brought me a sense of excitement
I know not why, yet still today I feel the same
As a child, I felt the embrace of love and a warm hearth
Felt the splendor of a hot bubble bath as I listened to the howling wind outside my safe haven
Love for all the elements was taught to me
Or perhaps it was a gift of birth
Perhaps a bit of both... I am not certain
The earth speaks to me
The forest calls to me
Has it always been thus?
I believe so, for in the wisdom of my years I look back now and recognize the same feelings I had as a child
The same yearning for all that is beautiful and free Yet, somehow along the path of life these things were all but lost to me
They were still there, but I was not
I suppose, upon reflection that it was I who was lost
For nature remains steadfast in its beauty
How does one lose the way, I mused?
That is a complicated issue, I fear...It matters not
I could say that perhaps it was the city life and social pressure
Few trees there
Only buildings, tract houses
A marriage, two cars, two children and a life style that was expected
Would this be the truth? Perhaps
Does it matter? I think not
What matters is now for I have returned to the person that I was born to be, knowing my destiny is the evolution of the person I was born to become
Like a butterfly that leaves the cocoon
Beautiful and free
A part of nature and all its surroundings

The answer was formed in the majesty of the mountains Within their forests the wounds of the past inflicted upon my senses slowly healed
I became whole again
There was a time I examined everything with scrutiny
I was skeptical, I was cynical, and I was a non-believer
I doubted and second-guessed my own sense of what was real
Faith was a missing component
I suppose this can be understood. for there was much in humanity that made me thus
I realized that although I was always there for those who needed me, they were seldom there for me
This was not problematic for I never gave with expectation
Hence disappointments were minimal
I learned that mankind was a disappointment in general , bent on destroying nature’s beauty through carelessness and greed
I felt apart from this multitude of the masses
Was I better than the rest? I think not
Was I different?   It would seem so
Thus, I felt a sense of separateness...a spiritual being alone in a material world gone amuck
I learned that I could not trust
Giving love to anyone other than my children, parents and siblings was dangerous and painful
And then I let it all go
I asked for and received my answers
I became content within myself and looked for serenity within the beauty of the gifts bestowed upon us by the Creator
The majestic mountains, forests, lakes and streams
The love and reverence for all His creatures
The wild animals that live with honor and are true to their species
I am one of them
For a time I doubted that there was another being on the planet I could relate to
No one that could understand my soul
Therefore I was destined to walk life’s path alone
But I was not bitter nor did I feel lonely
Somehow I sensed something was coming
I knew not what, yet I was ready
Was I told this in a dream? I know not
Perhaps it was a sense of destiny... a sense that something was about to happen
I began by listening to my inner voice, or was it God answering my heart?
It was surprisingly easy after that first experience
The fact that I could feel it within me filled me with a sense of joy and wonder
Now I listen to my instincts and heed my feelings
I listen to my heart
I have learned to pay attention, and not to doubt the things I feel
I have learned to trust myself
My spiritual essence has risen victorious from the wars of life for I know my soul
Through God’s grace, I can give and receive love with a free spirit and an open heart
Through God’s grace, I have found spirits kindred to my own
Special beings who cherish the earth and are connected to all that dwell here
Who can recognize and understand who and what I am
I am a believer.

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Hometown	Burbank, CA
Homepage	http://www.one.org/
Birthday	Nov 20, 1943
Languages	English
About Me	I came to ME from CA in 01 escaping the city to embrace the splendor of the four seasons. Now retired, I spend the winters in Maui with my son and his family (love being with the grandchildren!!) I enjoy reading/writing, gardening/cooking, have a passion for music, enjoy theater/art, dining/dancing as well as fishing, riding, boating, walking, camping and sitting by a campfire playing a guitar. There is something spiritually fulfilling in the haunting sound of the loons on a moonlit night; wind howling though the trees as I sit by a cozy fire, snow gently falling outside my window; once verdant trees resplendently transformed into brilliant hues of crimson and gold on a crisp autumn day; leaves crackling beneath my feet as I stroll along a country path; the pungent fragrance of the damp earth after a new rain; birds rejoicing in the coming of spring; a gentle breeze on a warm summer’s day; water lapping the side of a canoe as it glides through crystal water, the wind upon my face while sailing on the ocean. These are but a few of the treasured gifts that nature bestows upon us all. I am blessed to live surrounded by such beauty, and will do whatever I can to protect it.
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Pets	Cats
Activist Aspirations	Enthusiastic
Political Leaning	Liberal
Religions	Christian - Other
Eating Habits	Keep it Healthy
Wild Fact About Me	As a teen, I rode my horse everywhere without saddle or bridle
My Philosophy	Live well, love much, laugh often
What Gives Me Hope	Each new day!
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by	Not allow special interest groups to make donations to political campaigns. We need to clean up our elections and keep big business out of politics.
What/who changed my life and why	"Never Cry Wolf" would be certainly one, because it taught me the family structure of the pack. We should all live with such love, loyalty and ethics of these beautiful creatures.
What Bugs Me	Corruption/Apathy
Passions	Nature, my cats, my family, making a difference, music, spirituality, laughter, trees, writing, LIFE!!!, environment
Inspirations	my children, a gentle breeze, Birds chirping, the sound of the ocean, the sun coming up, the beauty of nature
What Scares Me	greed and corruption, apathy, Losing the ones I love
Favorites
Role Models	Jesus Christ, Gandih, Bill Clinton, Bono, Bill and Melinda Gates, Princess Diana, Martin Luther King Jr., Oprah Winfrey
Quotation	"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -- Edmund Burke
Interests	Wildlife, Art/Design, Books - Author, Environment, Herbs, Gardening/Farming, Mind/Body/Spirit, Photography, Spirituality/Philosophy, Music
Books	CS Lewis, Danielle Steele, Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing, unusual or very old cookbooks, Dean Koontz, the Bible, James Mitchner, John Grisham, Taylor Caldwell
Music	Classic Rock, jazz, classical, country, new age, Christian, blues
Movies	Disney's Never Cry Wolf, Enchanted April, Chocolat, The Notebook, Something's Gotta Give, Gone with the Wind
TV Shows	Burn Notice, Sunday Morning, History Channel, Law and Order, House, Discovery Channel
Favorite Foods	Gourmet, Fish/Seafood, Italian, Mexican, Asian
Favorite Places	Maui, Monterey/Carmel/Big Sur, New Orleans, New England, Atlantic Maritimes
Can't Live Without	My faith, my kids/grandkids, good friends, music, forests/lakes/streams/country living
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	Good Old Boys Win over Environment... (Aug 11) Well, we fought the good fight, but greed and corruption has won. Our only hope is to keep signing our petition to never widen Rt... more »
	FOM Halts Construction of International Bridge (Jun 6) To all of you who have signed our petition and who have been following our fight against special interest groups to save the ... more »
	“We the People” vs. The US Army Corps of Engineers (Sep 28) Friends of Magurrewock“Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” P.O. Box 972Baileyville, Maine 04694&nb... more »
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