I like alot of different things and am always open for new experiences. Some past moments that stand out in my head: my children - everything they do; camping with friends; running a horse top speed on the beach; rowing a whale boat on a row team with the wind whipping the water to white peaks; hanging by finger and toe tips on the edge of cliffs at Yosemite on a hike to reach the top of a waterfall... and making it; an outdoor Andreas Vollenweider concert under the stars with a blanket and hot chocolate; 4 rows from center stage of the Purple Rain concert sitting next to the Escovedos and my best friend screaming beside me; playing my flute and having a coyote come and sit across the ravine; singing for inmates in San Quentin and feeling the amazing energy in response; dancing at Senor Frogs in Mexico; being caught in an undertow; a silly cruise ship romance; standing at the back of the ship at midnight watching the moonlight reflected right in the middle of the ship's wake; snorkling in the warm waters of a protected cove at St. John with sand like fine white flour and brilliant fish everywhere; being caught in split second pitch black when Mount St. Helen's blew... greatest of all...... ~Love.~ Having it, giving it, believing in it .......
I believe that my finest moment so far of loving another was when God allowed me to hold the hand of a dying man and be the only one to hear his last dying words of thanks and goodbye that he asked me to share with everyone. Moments before he did not even have his swallowing reflex left, and moments after he was gone. He was smiling. That gift of God allowing me to witness a man come back from within minutes of his death when he had been literally, physically gone for days, and to see him with knowledge, crystal clarity, and a twinkle in his eye for what must have been what he knew was coming... was the greatest gift of Love that has ever been given to me. I never underestimate the power of Love. I never underestimate the unknown possibilities. I never underestimate the great things God has in store for all of us. ~~~
Never stop dreaming.
~~~ "When we are motivated by goals that have deep meaning, by dreams that need completion, by pure love that needs expressing, then we truly live life." ~~~ Always Love
Music
Sam Cooke, Etta James, Donnie Hathaway, Aretha, Minnie Ripperton, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Chaka Khan, Christina Aguilera, George Benson, Kenny G, Santana, Lakeside, Heatwave, Parliament, Stylistics, Temptations, .... Mariah Carey, Luther, The Clark Sisters, Mahalia, Big Momma Thornton, Ray Charles, Muddy Waters, Daryl Coley, Yolanda Adams, LaShun Pace, Fred Hammond, Andreas Vollenweider, Tuck&Pati, Bob Marley, Eddie VanHalen on the guitar, Sheila E. on the drums, Bread, Eagles, AWB, Steve Miller Band, The Time, ....... JAZZ, GOSPEL, R&B, especially all the old R&B and Funk music... and just about anything that's quality and with great lyrics that say something
Music, a reflection of the part of us that wants to float, to reach, to fly beyond... us.
Movies
Don Juan de Marco! with Johnny Depp, Marlon Brando, and Faye Dunaway........ Fred Astaire movies ~ My Cousin Vinny ~ Sixth Sense ~ Finding Forrester ~ Batman Begins ~ Matrix ~ Pursuit of Happyness ~ Pirates of the Carribean ~ Remember The Titans ~ DrumLine ~ Young Frankenstein ~ The Gods Must Be Crazy ~ A Fish Called Wanda ~ All of Me ~ True Lies ~ Rush Hour ~ Die Hard ~ The Last Samarai ~ Brian's Song ~... AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH ... anything inspirational, encouraging, uplifting, educational, intelligent.. and FUNNY.... I like to be entertained, not horrified!
Television
I Love Lucy ~ Friends ~ Boston Legal ~ Fawlty Towers ~ The Chef ~ Seinfeld ~ Discovery & History Channels ~ HGTV
Books
"BIBLE" ~ Michener novels ~ "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" ~ "Earth Abides" ~ "Stranger in A Strange Land" ~ "Gifted Hands" ~ Inspirational Autobiographies
Heroes
Kind People. People like my brother who, on passing a homeless man in the streets on his way back from the store, didn't just give the man some food, he sat down and ate it with him and talked. People like my daughter who said, "I know what you're saying about strangers, but I've just never met anyone bad." People who care and encourage and try to see the good in others and wish they could help them get there. People who know it's hard sometimes but there's always something to smile about and be thankful for. People with intelligent minds put to good use. People with original thoughts. People with fantasies, dreams, hopes, visions, goals, inspiration... and the passion and drive and belief to do something about it........ People who laugh!
~People who care~ People of integrity who commit their lives to love. Spouses who serve and protect the heart of their partner. Mothers and Fathers who put their children first. Grandparents who get involved. Friends who cry with you and for you. Ministers, teachers, doctors,... protectors,...defenders....Encouragers.... Leaders who call their people to accountability and to love. People who make the world a better place......
Who I'd like to meet: Kind people with passion and compassion..... honesty, integrity, fun natured and the spirit to do good for themselves and the people around them.
Autumns beautiful magic transforms Summer into Winter. The brilliant colors, the cool breeze, & frosty nights signal excitement of upcoming holidays. Listen to the harmonic laughter of beautiful people, the honk of migrating geese or the purr of happy cat . Sweet Blessings, Rhonda Grace
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Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
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