ABOUT ME

Healing

The Weaver
My life is but a weaving, between my God and me,
I do not choose the colors, He worketh steadily.
Ofttimes he weaveth sorrow, and I in foolish pride
Forget He sees the upper, and I the underside.
Not till the loom is silent, and the shuttles cease to fly,
Will God unroll the canvas, and explain the reasons why
The dark threads are as needful in the skillful weaver's hand
As threads of gold and silver in the pattern He has planned.

He knows, He loves, He cares,
Nothing this truth can dim.
He gives His very best to those
Who leave the choice with Him.
Anonymous

Me

I was born November, 2, 1941, Baltimore, Maryland. I don't remember Baltimore very well, since my parents moved to California when I was about 18 months old. Shortly after the end of WW2, my father bought some land in a tiny beach town, Cardiff by the Sea, and constructed a home for myself, my little brother, Bobbie (who is now called Rob) and our little sister, Merry. You can find more about my family at Five Generations

Since it is difficult to compress over 60 years of life into a few pages, I'll focus on my current interests and obcessions.
I am a Baha'i, a grand mother of seven, great grandmother of two, physically disabled, solitary and a lover of beauty. I write, garden, do watercolours, have a cockatiel, an aquarium and a lot of books.

As the following photos will tell you, I need a better camera!

Some of my kids & grandkids

Tagalong really does

Current residents:Blackskirt tetras,
zebra tetras, neon tetras, a speckled catfish,
a giant Chinese algae eater.
and a lot of of bright orange platies!

I have worked as a nurses's aide, an astrologer, tarot card reader, co-director of a transient hostel and a life skill's coach, Volunteered as a Crisis Line counsellor, taught peer counselling and meditation techniques, edited newsletters and facilitated workshops. Currently, I create web pages, paint, collect art and garden.

"Pursuit" looks better on the wall!

When all you have is a 3' by 3' raised bed for a garden,
things get a bit over grown.

Considerate Artist

You are an Artist

Your appreciation of beauty, ability to think abstractly, and innovativeness make you an ARTIST

Never one to be tied to a particular way of doing things, you let your imagination guide you in discovering different possibilities.

You would rather seek out new experiences than stick to your everyday habits, taking in as much of the world as possible.

Your eye for beauty and your willingness to consider different perspectives make your creative efforts interesting—even though you may not realize this yourself.

You prefer to think about things before voicing your opinion, considering a wide, diverse range of options.

While there are forms and styles that you prefer, you tend to keep an open mind when it comes to your artistic preferences.

You are curious about things, interested in the "why" more than the “how.”

You have an active imagination that leads you express yourself in a distinct way.

You're not one to force your positions on a group, and you tend to be fair in evaluating different options.

You're well-attuned to your emotional state, and not afraid to use your feelings to guide you. You tend to be cooperative, rarely contradicting others, and always considerate of their feelings.

You have a strong sense of style and value your personal presentation - friends may even seek your style advice from time to time.

Generally, you believe that you control your life, and that external forces only play a limited role in determining what happens to you.

If you want to be different:

Be more open to risks in your creative efforts, and don't be quick to dismiss the praise of others.

Think about how attention to detail may help you be more sure of yourself.

How you relate to others
You are Considerate

You trust others, care about them, and are slow to judge them, making you CONSIDERATE.

You value your close relationships very much, and are more likely to spend time in small, tightly-knit groups of friends than in large crowds.

You enjoy exploring the world through observation, quietly watching others.

Relating to others so well, and understanding their emotions, leads you to trust people in general, even though you're somewhat shy and reserved at times.

Your belief that people are generally well-intentioned contributes to your sympathy regarding their problems.

Although you may not vocalize it often, you have an awareness of how society affects individuals, and you understand complex causes of people's behavior.

You like to look at all sides of a situation before making a judgment, particularly when that situation involves important things in other people's lives.

Your close friends know you as a good listener.

You're not one to force your positions on a group, and you tend to be fair in evaluating different options.

You're well-attuned to your emotional state, and not afraid to use your feelings to guide you. You tend to be cooperative, rarely contradicting others, and always considerate of their feelings.

You have a strong sense of style and value your personal presentation - friends may even seek your style advice from time to time.

Generally, you believe that you control your life, and that external forces only play a limited role in determining what happens to you.

I have a deep interest in anything which will promote spiritual and personal growth in myself and others and in protecting and preserving the environment. I believe we are all intrinsically noble, spiritual beings, but fear and ignorance keep us from realizing our true value and respecting others. Perhaps the most valuable gift I have is my Faith. To learn more about it and how I became a Baha'i. Please go to my Dedication Page.
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