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>Meet Our Members!
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Barb
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Barbara Ann McLaughlin
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Springfield, IL USA
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crocheting, reading, fleamarketing, numerology, decorative painting, crafting, drawing
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barbaraluma@aol.com
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I was born in 1956 in Missouri. I was raised Catholic along with my 7 brothers & 1 sister - I'm the oldest. I married young & had 2 daughters & a son by the time I was 22. Dissatisfied with Catholicism, I converted to Lutheranism during my first marriage, but still didn't feel "home". After 20 years, I divorced my first husband & met & married a man who encouraged me to explore my spirituality. I was divorced again by the middle of 2007. No bitterness. We just discovered fundamental issues we disagreed on that caused us to grow far apart. I have 7 grandsons. I like to say I'm a hotel housekeeper waiting to be discovered as a portrait artist. I am a craftsperson, portrait artist, numerologist, ordained minister, and a hotel housekeeper (just to pay the bills ;)). Right before the new millenium, I was introduced to witchcraft by my youngest, but I don't practice very often anymore. If asked to do a "harm none" type of spell, I will, but I tend to be more into broad spirituality than Wicca specifically!
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Soul Quest Learning Center
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6/29/2008
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Jeanette
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Jeanette Gonzales
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San Marcos, Tx
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crafting, fleamarketing, reading, knifemaking
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jette800@yahoo.com
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I am a 43 year old eclectic witch, with celtic leanings. I am married to the most wonderful guy on earth, named Tony. Mother of one, stepmother of three and grandmother of nine. Can you believe it? Nine grands? We love being grandparents.I am currently in what I like to call my retirement. I am just at home taking care of family and wondering when the slow-down that is supposed to come with retirement will happen. :D I am a former swordsmith, cabinet maker and general jack-of-all-trades. One of my favorite things to do is chat with Barb and the Sunday Service here is something I look forward to every week. Merry meet, everyone!
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7/22/2003
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Serena
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Lynn Herman
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Evansville, Il
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Tarot, E Ching, crafts, graphic arts,The Sims
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herman3@midwest.net
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I am 49 years old and married to a wonderful man. We have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. I have been a practicing solitary wiccan for 5 years. I love the Egyptian Goddesses and Gods, Isis and Bast being my favorites. This group is the greatest! I love reading all the neat things everyone posts and the great advice, spells, etc. I have been doing accounting for about 25 years and been with my current employer for 5 years. My heart is in graphics however, I do alot of ads and such for people.
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7/26/2003
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Amanda
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Dothan. AL
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Pretty much anything...hehe
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thecresentmoon@thecresentmoon.com
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I am an eclectic. i knd-of concider myself more of an occultist (i use a bit of everything), but, i do tend to lean a lot more towards the wiccan aspects. As of now (Aug 2003), I am 24 yrs old and i have 3 children....a 6 yr old boy.....a 3 yr old boy...and...a 7 month old little girl (she was born Jan of this year). I have also just (in the last month) started a curio shop. I am still gettting it off of the ground but i am confidant that it will do great. mine is the only store in this area like itself..(with the exception of a "play" novelty shop.)...really...other than me and the other novelty shop people had to go all the way to Panama City, FL to get supplies (95 miles away)...i am REALLY excited about it....my Yahoo IM is under... child_of_athena ...if anyone needs to get ahold of me. I don't have very much time anymore...but leave me an IM message and if i am on..i will try and get up with you...Blessings!!! )O( Inanna )O(
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6/14/2004
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Djinnjen1
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Scott
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Springfield, IL
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Pencil/ink art, reading, writing, and new experiances
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scottighoti@sbcglobal.net
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I'm 30yrs old, divorced with one daughter, and a step daughter (actually she's an ex-girlfriends kid who adopted ME about three years ago). Both my girls are 5 with only 6 months between them. I grew up a Tent Revival Evangelist, but was the first one to start asking the really tough questions. (Like, "How can you say the angels don't have gender, when the Bible says that before the great flood the Sons of God came from Heaven and Knew the Daughters of Man?") I was seven, and my church life went straight down hill from there. At about the age of 15, I began speaking to people of other faiths (rather than debating with them) and began to come to the conclusion that no Just God was going to condemn them to Hell because they don't belong to my faith. I made the mistake of voicing this opinion to my Youth Pastor, who responded by telling me I thought too much to remain in the Youth class. (He meant it as a complement). At this same time, I began to have many Spiritual experiances, which remain a part of what I believe to this day. After a while, my insistance that other faiths were no more wrong than mine was, became a serious problem in the eyes of my church. I couldn't change the way I believed, so I struck out to find God in my own way. It was still more than 10 years before I began to overcome the lessons of intolerance where witches are concerned. I was handed a book by an old friend. I was immeadiatly struck by the acceptance the Wiccan beliefs had of other faiths. At last! People who won't call me nuts for not trying to convert anyone! Since then, I've travelled down the path as my Spirit leads me. Often on a long, and winding road. I've called myself many things along the way, but finally stopped denying it, and accepted that I was Wiccan. There is alot of road ahead of me, still. But I'm confident that the Spirit that guides me has brought me here to help ease my journey.
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Djinn Jen Merrymaker
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11/3/2003
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akaraspirit
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Terri
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Southern California
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Tarot, Reiki Master, Massage Therapist,
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earthtouchhealing@yahoo.com
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I was raised Southern Baptist, moved to Assembly of God in the early 80's, converted to Catholicism in '93. Two years ago, I had a life changing spiritual awakening. My personal life went through major upheaval. I died (metaphorically), went to hell (metaphorically), was reborn (metaphorically), and now understand (at least partly) who I am and what I'm doing here (finally). I have studied witchcraft as a solitary now for almost 2 years. I did not do my initiation because, although I know I can do a self-initiation, I would rather be some like minded. I have been apprentice to a Native American shaman for the past year and just reached the status of being honored with the gift of an eagle feather. My spiritual growth is occurring by leaps and bounds and I will soon take on students. All in all, life is great and I know I am one with The All.
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10/2/2003
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lochtey
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DeShawna Scott
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Powell, TN (near Knoxville)
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Beads, Herbs, Photography and learning Tarot
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deshawnascott@aol.com
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I'm 40 years old with three kids ages 17, 14 and 3 (who I suspect is an Indigo Child). My husband and I are self employed. I was raised as a Christian but over 2 years ago I began studying witchcraft. If I had to give myself a label it would be a Solitary, Eclectic, Kitchen Witch. I've using herbs to heal for over 15 years and questioning everything in religion for even longer so I would have to say that my journey to reach this path has been in the works for a long time. I'm definitely a "moon child".  The moon affects everything for me and I love to sit outside during a full moon. My genealogy is Acadian and during my visit this year to southern Louisiana I felt such peace. I have grown so much and learned so much from my family here and I look forward to each day of messages. Thanks for all your support and love!! BB
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String' Em Along
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2/15/2004
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tikatoy1970
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Christina Means
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Alton, Ill
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reading, puzzles, music, anything else that stikes my fancy
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tikatoy1970@yahoo.com
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before I knew this was here I posted something titled bio to the general discussion panel. It has a lot of little details about me but I will put a brief version here. I am the youngest of three children. I have 2 older brothers. I am a single mother of one, Eric.
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3/7/2004
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Eaglefeather34
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Terry Eaglefeather
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Kentucky, but have lived all over U.S
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Reading,crafts,drawing,meeting new people,helping people
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terryeaglefeather@hotmail.com
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| I am a 45yr.old married woman with one son 15, and a step-daughter who is really mine and 2 wonderfull granchildren. I am a retired R.N. I am Lakota/Shoshoni and French and my husband is full Pawnee. We have traveled all over the U.S. doing Powow's educating and dancing and drumming. I am the dancer, I do Ladies traditional and spiritual advisor. My husband is the educator and demostartor of the old ways and craft maker which he does all from the old ways. My son, is a Eagle dancer and drummer. My daughter well she is a different story,lol, she is in Florida and works as a CNA, which is good. But my granddaughter comes for the summer and she is starting to dance, Jingle Dancer. From birth I was taught the native ways from my father and his mother, and I was taught the wiccan way from my mother and grandmother. And i carry both of there BOS's to this day, as for they are on the other side now.About 11 years ago i was invited to a Santeria party and from there also got involved with that, so I was honored to be crowned. I have studied many religions but, no offense to any one but native,wiccan, and santeria are my salvations and comfort. I am a happy person, yes I have my days of lonliness as we all do sometimes. My moto is:Enjoy every part of this life, so that when we go to our next we will be even happier, and so that all those who have passed on can see us now being happy and not sad.OH, yeah, as you can tell I love to talk,lol lol. One last thing I promise, I am at a point in my life that I feel I should be doing more or at least doing something else and I cannot figure it out. So if there is any one that maybe can help me with this I would greatly appreciate it. Blessed Be to all, and May all Walk in Beauty and Balance. Eaglefeather | | |
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6/14/2004
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faerywhiteswan
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staci
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st louis, MO
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reading, writing.....
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not sure what to say.... i have been all over the spectrum of beliefs until the past year, when i finally listened to what my spirit was telling me my entire life. i'm a witch (not wiccan), i have many different beliefs, as i refuse to follow only one set of "rules" (lack of a better word). i follow what is true to me, what resonates in my soul as truth. which, makes for a very interesting mishmash of things. but, that's the way i like it! i've fought personal demons my whole life... one of the hardest being eating disorders. i'm right now the healthiest i've ever been i believe, and it all has to do with finally finding my path. i only bring this up, b/c it is such a big part of who i am, and once in awhile i will ask for strength b/c of it. my mind isn't always so strong. lol. ok- i think that's enough about me! love and light
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4/30/2004
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DESERTMOON178
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Lisa
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Las Vegas, NV
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cooking, reading, writing, outdoors
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Lisa_Pyle_4@hotmail.com
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I was raised Catholic, and also spent time as a Baptist. Becoming very disillusioned, I began learning whatever I could about Metaphisics and Wicca. This was little over one year ago. I consider myself on the cusp of being a Solitary/ Eclectic. I am married to a wonderful man, George..wehave been married four years~ no kids. This is my second marriage, his third. Was born and raised in Indiana, lived in Orlando, Fl for many years. After my parents and doggie passed over I moved to Las Vegas~ where I met my hubby. I use my maiden name for groups and some e mails. Looking forward to being here and learning more and making new friends. Brightest Blessings ~ Lisa
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1/17/2005
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TalkingDolphin_girl
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d k denney
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Ponteix Saskatchewan Canada
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drawing painting all sacred scriptures
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dkdenney@sasktel.net
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I am 46 years old. I presently work doing free lance art and stay at home to care for my 1year old daughter.
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http://enlightenment.the-4thworld.com/mahema.html
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4/21/2005
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MinnieCricket2
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Marilyn Traver
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Metaline Falls, WA
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Spirituality, afterlife, retrievals, ascension, reading spiritual books
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Mairtreya @potc.net
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I AM a 65 year old mother of 2 girls, grandmother of 5 (3 girls, 2 boys) and great grandmother of a year old boy. I AM a LightWorker spreading my Light and Love to all for ascension. I have been to The Monroe Institute in Faber, VA and have taken 4 programs there. One of my favorite sayings is "Synchronicity Abounds." The home page that I will be listing is not my website but belongs to a dear friend who has an incredibly spiritual and loving forum and is my own home page.
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http://www.spiritlinnusa.com/linns_forum/index.php
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5/20/2005
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KworKIE_4_
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Lori
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El Paso, Texas
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reading,music,the outdoors camping,faries and wicca,anything to do with fantasy,magick and mythology and many more
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nononcenc@hotmail.com / spiritmoonstone@yahoo.com
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I am a 46 year old single stay at home with four children 3 at the age over 19 and one 8 year old,getting ready to homeschool her and just recently found out that she is an Indigo and an Empath and I am also Indigo and an Empath I also have what i call intuitions every so often, both my daughter and I have a love for nature so much we want to live in a forest surrounded by trees and animals of all kinds. Lori
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12/29/2005
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Aradia_Rising
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Nikki Williams
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Missouri
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mranton@kc.rr.com
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I am 32 and a mother of two awesome little girls. I've been a student of metaphysics since the age of 9. I am proficient with tarot and natal astrology.
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1/29/2006
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DarkMoonGraphics
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Kat
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Winchester, IL
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meditation, crafting, photography, walking the path the Goddess has helped me find
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dmw@darkmoongraphics.com
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I am 32 with 2 children. My daughter is 10 and lives with me and my son who is 6 lives with my ex-husband. I recently remarried and am with a wonderful man who is exploring a spiritual path similar to my own. I was raised in a strict Christian home but at 21 moved out and started making my own way in the world. I went to an Assembly of God church for a while the tried a Baptist church later on. None of it suited me so I stopped going all together. About 5 years ago I started exploring Paganism and then Wicca. Wicca wasn't quite my thing either so i just considered myself Pagan until recently. I started to walk a more metaphysical path in January and started attending a Unitarian church in April. I felt at home there and am still continuing my path but with people who I can call friends.
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http://www.darkmoongraphics.com/
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5/17/2007
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Downssm1
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Steve
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Jacksonville, NC
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downssm@hotmail.com
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Greetings. Let's see... Born in Ayer, Mass. July 28th 1958. Moved to Washington state. High school and college in my home town, Vancouver. Met my wife Susi while cruising in a 70 Cuda. Married her a year later in 78. Joined the Army, retired in 1999. Had three kids and three grandkids. Proud of them all. Now I am looking to find who I am. Don't get me wrong I have been always blessed and forever lucky. Very lucky! Married 30 years this June, 2008. My wife is way ahead of me. She laughs in her sleep! No matter how her day went she actually giggles and laughs out loud almost every night with her dreams! No thats cool! So I look. I don't think I am looking for "answers". Just the right place! I think if I look for answers I'll miss the learning thats here for me. If the place doesn't include my family, I don't want to go. If it is a place that is regulated or segregated I don't want to go. If the rules outnumber the list of activities, guess what, I don't want to go! So it would seam that the opposite applies. If anyone can tell me where I can go and be with everyone and everything, regardless. That is where I would like to go. I believe it is out there. Anyone know? Susi ain't tellin'! Be happy!
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6/1/2008
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