UNSCHOOLING, WRITING, thinking-pondering-wondering-imagining-hoping, seeking-searching-learning-discovering, reading, biking (the kind with pedals), peace & justice, pilates and exercise, theatre activities, organic gardening, cooking, spirituality, crossword puzzles, travel, drinking tea, blogging, writing poetry, and especially spending time with my kids, my husband, my family, and my amazing friends
Music
Anything that moves me. Anything with an intoxicating drum beat. I ADORE Nellie McKay. A new love is Amy Steinberg. I love most kinds of music, but I'm an NPR junkie.
Movies
I love movies! And I like them LOUD. Some faves... Love Actually, Finding Forrester, When a Man Loves a Woman, The English Patient, Goonies, Seven Years in Tibet, Amelie, Run Lola Run, Better Off Dead, School of Rock, The Constant Gardener, Big Fish, Life As a House, documentaries of all sorts
Television
Boston Legal, Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, and late night reruns of Sex and the City
Books
books by John Holt; Ishmael by Daniel Quinn (and his others); writings by Rumi; The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd; Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel; Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl; Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman; The Red Tent by Anita Diamante; Summerhill by A.S. Neill; The Treehouse by Naomi Wolf
Heroes
Those who live lives of integrity, even when no one's looking.
You Are Miss Piggy
A total princess and diva, you're totally in charge - even if people don't know it.
You want to be loved, adored, and worshiped. And you won't settle for anything less.
You're going to be a total star, and you won't let any of the "little people" get in your way.
Just remember, piggy, never eat more than you can lift!
You're a total free spirit, go with the flow girl
You can't be restricted by shoes for very long
And unsuprisingly, the same goes for men
Your match is out there - and he's as carefree as you are
About me:
I'm an unschooling mama to two amazing boys. Married to Rob, I'm a former teacher who now spends my days living a very full life UNschooling with my kids and seeking joy in all things. I have an amazing group of friends who are insightful, witty, and incredibly warm. I am rich with extended family who support us even though we frequently get off on tangents. And I have a great marriage thanks to hard work, serious intention, and some useful advice from others.
Naturally, my favorite belt notches are the ones for which I don't get paid. I am co-founder of People for Peace, a peace & justice group we formed to protest the rush to war (I miss you, Louisa). I co-organized a spirituality conference for over 300 women, an experience that led me to start a women's circle called "SpiritSisters". We are active in our local community theatre - my youngest has acted in several plays, my oldest runs lights and builds set, and I acted in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" (as a Gemini Twin!) which was wicked fun. I also directed the theatre's Murder Mystery fundraiser shows for 2006 (Murder at the Haunted Mansion) and 2007 (Murder at the Disco!) and directed the 2006 theatre children's camps.
I am always writing. I have a few non-fiction books in the works and love writing columns and BLOGGING.
I love supporting my kids' interests, I relish time with my women's circle (especially our retreats!), and my husband makes me laugh. I'm interested in alternative education, community-building, whole foods, health & wellness, WRITING, and seeking peace and happiness in all things.
For the rest of the scoop, you'd best visit me at my blog WISTFUL WANDERLUST.
Good fortune and happiness but sometimes a species of
intoxication with success
The Wheel of Fortune is all about big things, luck, change, fortune. Almost always good fortune. You are lucky in all things that you do and happy with the things that come to you. Be careful that success does not go to your head however. Sometimes luck can change.
Hi Laura! How are you? I'm really bored. I'm starting to get ready to go back to school.....yikes!! I'm really excited but REALLY nervous at the same time. So hows everything with you? I miss all of you guys!! I wish I was still out there. Are you going to Paul and Jenny's wedding in September? Well either way we'll still see you!! Can't wait...only.....37 days.....I think? Something like that! I'll talk to you soon!! check your facebook too :)
i'm glad you like my profile picture. i love that song too!!! i get in stuck in my head everytime i listen to it but i don't care. i agree....it is a really good dancing.
continuation was SO fun. i put pictures from it up on my profile so you can go check them out.
well i can't wait to see you and everybody else!!! only 2 more LONG weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i'll see you soon!!!!
Hooray! I don't do that much on myspace other than to keep in touch with others. I use blogger to write updates--Heather's Moving Castle. Have a great week!!!
MyHotCommentsHappy Birthday Cuz! I'm sorry this is a late comment....I haven't been around a computer lately and so I haven't been able to check my myspace and post this comment. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!! Love you lots and Happy Birthday again! ~Lauren
HAPPY BIRTHDAY... not just a fellow fish... but you like Nellie too!! Have a wonderfull day full of the Possibilities waiting to unfold as you start they best year of your life!!
Hi Laura! i'm glad you had a good time with my mom while she was out there. Did she mention anything about June/July? If she didn't then what we were thinking of doing was that when your mom and Gramma Alice come out for my continuation in May..I was going to come home with them stay all through June and then come back home with somebody for my mom's 50th b-day bash/summer party. Thats just an idea. But I think we are actually considering it. I hope to see you this summer!!!!
it would be AWESOME! The year School of Rock came out my husband dressed up as Joan Cusack's character for Halloween and I dressed up as Jack Black. It was hilarious!
Sorry about the weird comments... I hadn't been on MySpace in ages. I changed my password now, so hopefully it won't happen again.
The Fye party was alright... kinda long really. Caitlin, Jessica, Carissa and I pretty much just sat upstairs (away from the hordes of people) playing card games. I was making ninja stars out of candy wrappers... lol
I had a very good Christmas. How about you guys? Did ya all get everything you asked for? : ) I got some jewerly, clothes, music, books, and candy. And we went shopping yesterday too, and I got my Winter Formal dress. It's really cute. Remind me to show it to you on New Years.
