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"One Can Make a Positive Difference"

Hastings, MI, USA
female, age 63
committed relationship, 3 children
Speaks: English
Joined Dec 6, 2008
What I Want to Do: Help people see their potential, Interact each day with nature, Stay close to God, Be an example of respectfulness, Promote Peace, Help the impoverished, Improve my health, Help end abuse of all kinds, Make a positive difference in the world
Causes: Fighting inequality and racism, Natural Resources Defense Council, Ending child abuse, Ending domestic violence, Preserving natural resources, Helping the homeless, Feeding the hungry
Activities: Meditation and Prayer, Blogging, Poetry, Writing, Reading, Painting, Sketching, Interesting conversation, Puzzles, TIme with family and friends, Cooking, Movies, Nature walks, Knitting and crocheting


 
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A favorite quote:

Be the change you want to see in the world.




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Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)


                                  Stop domestic violence Pictures, Images and Photos


National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-7233  or  1-800-767-3224
 
Personal Professional Contact Singles
Joined Dec 6, 2008 Activist Aspirations Enthusiastic 
Here for Meeting Friends, Job Search, Professional Connections, Support a Cause 
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Groups (AGR) A Green Road, DUO for World Peace, Earth Day, Greenpeace, Habitat for Humanity, Healthy Cooking, Hungersite.com, Invisible Youth Network - Online Community, Mother Jones, Moveon.org, NAACP, National Parents & Teachers Association, PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Planned Parenthood more »
Hometown Hastings, MI 
Homepage http://talesfromthefootofthebed.blogspot.co
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Birthday Sept 28, 1950  
Languages English  
About Me I am passionate about the state of the human condition, whatever that may be to each individual. I love life, people, and learning new things.
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  Lifestyle
Pets None allowed in my apt. complex  
Activist Aspirations Enthusiastic
Political Leaning Liberal
Religions Spirituality  
Eating Habits Variety in all things : )  
Wild Fact About Me
My Philosophy I believe to make a difference, we each do what we can, where we are, with what God gives us.
What Gives Me Hope Children, nature, faith, the fact that there is more good than bad in the world, still.
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by Try to end poverty
What/who changed my life and why Faith in God and becoming a mother. Both caused a deeper love within me and a deeper desire to serve a worthwhile purpose while here on earth than anything else ever has.
What Bugs Me Abuse of any kind!  
Passions Education, Family and friends, Humankind, The elderly, Peace, Respectfulness, Equality, Environment, Spirituality, Nature  
Inspirations Faith, God, Books, Music, Art, People, Nature, Children  
What Scares Me Indifference, Poverty, Racism, Abuse, Violence, Greed  
  Favorites
Role Models Family and friends, God, My Parents  
Quotation It's been around for a long time: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
Interests Spirituality, Meditation, Art, Learning new things, Human nature, Reading and writing, Making a positive difference  
Books I have many favorites!  
Music Soft rock, Blues, Indie, Variety  
Movies Drama, Action, Comedy, True stories  
TV Shows Comedy reruns, Boston Legal, Grey's Anatomy, House, Law and Order series  
Favorite Foods American, Mexican, Italian  
Favorite Places HOME, Lake Michigan, Montana, Smoky Mountains, Wyoming  
Can't Live Without Love  
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Frost On A Window
(Jan 17) Frost on the window of my
grandparents houseOriginally
uploaded by roddhNothing is
quite as amazing as the things
nature creates,...... more »
Praying
(Jan 15) Child PrayingOriginally
uploaded by ...jagerThis week,
I have prayed for our fellow
humans who are living the
nightmare of the...... more »
stillness of nature
(Jan 5) stillness of natureOriginally
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Karen's Photos

Tulips
Lake Erie
Michigan's Upper Peninsula
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    Sep 28, 2013 11:58 AM

    Gary G. (2488)

    Happy Birthday with much beauty!

    Cape Hatteras, NC; Oct 2012
    Sep 27, 2012 11:33 AM

    Gary G. (2488)

    Happy Birthday with much excitement!

    Gauley River, West Virginia
    Apr 7, 2012 4:51 AM

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    Sep 27, 2011 12:22 PM

    Gary G. (2488)

    Happy Birthday with many flowers!

    Hiking in Glacier National Park
    Sep 23, 2011 11:35 AM

    Rebel S. (467)
    Sep 27, 2010 12:04 PM

    Gary G. (2488)

    Happy Birthday with many Rainbows!

    Chichen Itza, Mexico

    Chichen Itza, Mexico: Dec 2005.
    Jan 1, 2010 4:50 PM

    Niharika M. (13)

    Hi Karen,


     So nice to receive your wishes.

    I wish a very Happy new year to you and your family too !!

    Niharika
    Oct 22, 2009 10:28 AM

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    Dec 7, 2008 4:35 PM

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    Dec 7, 2008 1:02 PM

    Gary G. (2488)

    Thanks for joining DUO and being a friend!

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    Dec 7, 2008 6:22 AM

    Karen C. (10)

    Thank you to those of you who have offered such a warm welcome!

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    Karen
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