I love Music! Music is my life! I have a wide variety of musical tastes, but the song has to tell a story, preferably with understandable lyrics. My vast likes include artists such as: James Taylor, Rascal Flatts, Phil Vasser, Luthor Vandross, Yanni, Mika, Taylor Hicks, Paul Potts, Kirk Franklin, Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, Billy Joel, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson. I listen to rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, disco, doowop, and always romantic crooners, and can't forget to mention, the eternal Elvis.
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Let's see I've seen Dreamgirls, The Reaping, Disturbia, Shooter, Eight Below, Iron Man, Lakeview Terrace, Gran Torino. I enjoy horror, thrillers, romance, and comedies.
Television
Nip Tuck, Big Love, Heroes, Ghost Whisperer, Smallville, American Idol, Kyle XY, Law and Order SVU, merica Home Makeover, Sci-fi, Chiller Theatre, Army Wives, Fringe, True Blood. Comedy, musicals, horror, non-insane reality shows. Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel, TLC, and Animal Planet.
I love to read. Enjoyed the book, "The Glass Castle," because of the theme certained on child abuse. "One More Day," by Mitch Albom, regarding having the chance to speak with a deceased loved one for just one more day sent chills through me. I enjoy all of Nicholas Spark's romantic novels. STEPHEN KING, is my literary hero, and I want to climb into his mind to explore one day. I read LANCE HOWARD'S "The West Wolf" and "Ladigan," and, "The Avenger chronicles. He's a writer friend who scripts horror, comic pulp heroes, westerns, comedy and often touches on the themes of domestic abuse. "Night" by Elie Wiesel, recounts the tale of a young male teen who survives the Holocaust. I enjoy reading romantic vampire stories, thrillers, love stories, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, biographies, and of course any human survival story.
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Heroes
My heroes are anybody who put themselves out there, who reach out to assist others without the need for thanks. I admire the theme of, "Pass It On." We should all try to be heroes in our own world.
short stories, romance, thrillers, life essays, blogging
Claire It's great to breathe even with Vicks. Indian summers here. I salute and thank all veterans and armed forces for bravely giving to protect us, and their mil Posted at 7:46 PM Nov 10 view more
I'm a 53 year old woman who woke up one day to find out, "body snatchers," visited overnight and replaced my 24 year old body with some 52 year old woman's body, and I'm not too happy about it. Still my enthusiasm and zest for life hasn't diminished. I'm a wife, a mother of three talented and beautiful adults, a retired pediatric nurse, and a full-time writer. I'm a hopeless romantic, and write romance, "twilight zone," type stories, thriller stories and of course essays on life. My sense of humor is a strong point of my personality. For example, I have created weekly answering machine messages, (for years) which initiated strange people calling me up just to hear my recordings. They have embarassed my children when they were younger but amused their friends. I adore nature's beautiful scenery, can watch sunsets and wildlife for hours, getting such a thrill as if it was the first time I've viewed them. A keen love for music stirs my soul like nothing else and I attempt to incorporate a theme centered around music when I can in my writings. I love to talk and people watch, because my imagination and curiousity is still as pure as a young child. As an adult I've experienced a lot of turmoil and tragedy during my lifetime, but managed to be a survivor and rise above it all. I abhor liars and attempt to live life with honesty because of past experiences. I do believe in God and have empathy towards people, sometimes too much sympathy when I view the terrors some people endure. As I mentioned before some body snatcher's stolen my physical youthfulness but they forgot to steal my mind. In my dreams I soar across a stage, dance and sing my heart out to my encouraging fans. In life, I hope I leave a warm impression on everyone who crosses my path. So sit back and enjoy the romantic music of my life!
LUNAROSE IS MY NICKNAME. MY SYMBOL OF LOVE IS ONE SINGLE ROSE.
MY WRITING RESUME
Several literary fiction/non-fiction pieces to be published in 2009
**ONLINE
Chicken Soup Books-What I've Learned From My Cat-Sept.2009
"Where's That Elvis?"
*Divine Caroline-April 2009-Life Essay on Domestic Violence Awareness
*Divine Caroline-January 2009-Satire Life Essay
*Helium.com-August 2008-Satire Life Essay
*Associated Content.com-August 2008-Life Essay
*Excerpt from an Autism essay included in, "Holler For Health," a book written by Teresa Holler-June 2008.
*www.womenbloom.com-Autism Essay-May 2008
*"Postpartum Blues Plus Twenty" in "Voices of Autism," a book published by LaChance Publishing in May 2008 br>
*Mans 2 Story Magazine-July/August 2007-Pulp Twist Story
**Long Story Short-July 2007-Romantic fiction
*Releasing Times-June 2007-Menopause Essay-living with changes
*Chicken Soup for The Caregivers Soul-June 2004-Breast Cancer Essay
*Pocono Record-2004-Adult Caregiver Essay
*Newsday-Non-fiction Essays on Breast Cancer, Parenting, Dating/Relationship Issues
*Half Hollow Hills-Fiction piece regarding the discussion of race issues with a child
-non-fiction essay on Breast cancer
*What’s Love-Romantic Fiction short stories
*Affaire De Coeur’s-1997-First Fiction Interracial Romance Short Story
*Ebony Blood-Romantic/Horror Novelette 1993
(Reviewed in Affaire De Coeur 1995, ABBWA, Author’s Interview in Nocturnal Ecstasy, Listed in The Romance Book & Vampire Anthology
*Our Journey-Child Abuse Adult Survivor Essay
*Manic Mom-Parenting Essay-Living with Autistic Child
*Born-Parenting/Postpartum Depression Essay
*Interrace-Romantic Fiction essay
*Romantic Hearts-Romantic Fiction short stories
*True Story-Teen Pregnancy Theme/Mother & Daughter Conversation short story
*Poor Katy’s Kab-Mystery Fiction short story
*Half Hollow Hills-Literary Fiction 1st Place Award
*Several other Literary Pieces in Publications
My essay, "Where's That Elvis?" is out September 22, 2009 in, "What I Learned From The Cat," in another, "Chicken Soup For The Soul Book." It's a story about how animals can touch a person's emotions when no-one else can.
I have my story regarding my son and the subject of Autism included as part of a wonderful book titled, "Holler For Your Health, Be The Key To A Healthy Family." by Teresa Holler. This book pertains to environmental influences on our health and diseases. Please view her interesting website at this link www.holler4health.com You can purchase this book, available June 2008, via a link through her website.
MY AUTISM ESSAY IS INCLUDED IN THIS LATEST BOOK, "VOICES OF CAREGIVING" RELEASE DATE OCTOBER 15 2008
"Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S. As more is learned about the disorder, more resources for patients and caregivers are being developed. One of these resources is a new anthology, Voices of Autism: The Healing Companion: Stories for Courage, Comfort and Strength, which chronicles the stories of more than 40 families living with autism including, Claire Luna-Pinsker, a local resident of Tobyhanna, PA.
Each contributor shares a poignant, heartfelt and often inspiring true account of experiences with autism spectrum disorders, from the frustration of an autistic teenager unable to speak, yet knowing he is being left out of conversations in “The Price of Talk,” to the sadness and fear of a mother as her son becomes a man in “Postpartum Blues Plus Twenty.”"
"Voices of Autism" and all of the Voices Of books are available at bookstores everywhere and online at "The Healing Project" website, The Healing Project.org or at www.amazon.com
MY ESSAY, "TRAVELING WITH VISITORS," is included in the latest 101 Best Stories, "CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL STORIES OF FAITH" out November 2008. Book cover image below.
I HAVE SHORT ROMANCE STORIES IN BRISTOL SQUARE MAGAZINES AVAILABLE FOR SALE VIA THIS LINK Buy My Romance Short Stories
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Aromatherapy Day
Each day I arise to another day and start the daily drive.
I go down the mountain and up a rise and sigh, "Oh so lovely."
Whoever wrote purple mountains majesty had to be sitting where I am today.
I view the mountainline, the shifting designer clouds, and the brilliant color sky
and cry, "Oh so lovely!"
And my son growls and complains, "Keep your eyes on the road."
He mutters, "You saw this yesterday and the day before."
I ignore him and struggle at a light to capture the morning sky.
I greet my daughter with a morning photo of the clouds dancing
in the sky and text, "Isn't this lovely?"
She texts back, "It's clouds, keep your eyes on the road."
I text back, "The beauty I see today, I will never see again in time."
My son growls, "The lights green, go!"
My daughter texts back, "You're so nuts, drive!"
And so I drive, but still I sigh, "Oh it's so lovely!"
Claire Luna-Pinsker copyright December 3, 2006
MOM'S LOVE FOR AN ASPERGER'S SYNDROME CHILD
At night when the house is silent and calm, I sigh with relief and gasp, "I love him, I love him, Lord knows I love Him."
My motherly love is sorely stretched at times and I find myself asking, "Can I really go on?"
A day of literal confrontations and one physical tantrum may cause me to scream out, "Why me? Why him?"
After he's resting I can sit back and laugh, "Well the puppy survived though his whiskers did not."
This Asperger's a wise one gifting my son with a high I.Q. and I ponder, "Whose smarter my son or am I?"
His impulses and energy sap mine all the time as I explain for the fifth time, "You can't punch holes when you're mad."
Each day is a fresh start when he bounds from his room at six and I turn to the clock and growl, "Please, I just closed my eyes."
I watch him eat his meal with his hands and offer an idea, "Why not use your spoon?"
The fork goes flying, the bowl crashes to the floor and I grit my teeth and say, "What a wonderful start to this day."
Later at school when I'm called to assist, he runs to me smiling when I reprimand, "The teacher knows her duties. You can't dismiss the class."
I watch him when he stands alone on the side and I find myself crying, "Please just someone say hello and be his friend."
The doctors, the medicine, the therapies, the time, and I question, "Can Asperger's ever be cured?"
I am his mother so my well of love refills but I keep praying, "Lord, I'll do my best with my Asperger son as long as you keep filling up the well."
MY MOTHER PASSED FROM THIS EARTH NOVEMBER 26 1995. HOLIDAYS ARE WHEN I PARTICULARLY MISS HER. I DEDICATE MY SITE TO YOU MOM! BELOW IS MY LAST HOLIDAY PHOTO OF MY MOTHER.
MY SISTER, DELORES, PASSED FROM THIS EARTH MARCH 13 1997. AS YOU CAN SEE, SHE ALSO ADMIRED ROMANTIC BOOK COVER CHARACTERS. HOPE SHE'S SURROUNDED BY HUNKS IN HEAVEN.
Before my mother and sister died, they never had the chance to fulfill their dreams. One was too timid to shine and one's life was cut off before she could shine. After going through several serious illnesses, I realized that today is your moment. Today, because tomorrow's never promised. So don't be afraid to shine, reach out and enjoy the beautiful moments of today. I hope this video inspires you to go for it, reach for your dream. I dedicate this video to all your loved ones who lost their lives before they had a chance to shine.
Who I'd like to meet: People who are full of life, who love to share experiences, opinions, dreams and desires. I want to meet people who see humor in life but also tear up over life's sorrows. I'd like to meet people who want to say a friendly hello, make this world a little smaller and friendlier. As a writer of course, I'd like to share ideas with others who are creative literally, artistically or musically. Being a survivor of child abuse, I'd like to share other survival stories or reach out and offer an open ear. Being a mother of a son diagnosed with asperger's syndrome, high functioning autism, I'd like to reach out and share similiar experiences.
Dear Lord, Today we honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country. We pray that you will bless them, Lord, for their unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety, and our country’s heritage, for all of us. Bless them abundantly for the hardships they faced, for the sacrifices they made for their many different contributions to America’s victories over tyranny and oppression. We respect them, we thank them, we honor them, we are proud of them, and we pray that you will watch over these special people and bless them with peace and happiness. In Jesus’ name we pray; Amen.
HAHA You know it!! This week is VERY hard because I am in FL with my family and he's home working.. so when I finally see him Saturday I know I'll cry.. again haha
been working on a Christmas page..can't believe it's around the corner Hope you're quick at spotting trouble like this little dude..hehe.. Have a great Wednesday!!!! Hugs, Flo glitter-graphics.com
THIS IS MY FAVORITE NATURAL DAM TO SIT AND CREATE AT SUNSET.
