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I told you all I’d update you when Stephen started blogging! He’s got a little blog started, and I thought I’d ask if you all could maybe just take a look?

He’s been HEAVY into learning PhotoShop lately – and has been writing again.

So here’s his Blog: Xairai’s Shadow

Let him know what you think! He’s hoping folks will come through and maybe read a bit. It’s new, so he’ll be adding as he goes.

Thanks all!

I hadn’t seen this write up until now – and I’m so thankful to Sjeltur for taking the time to explain generations and what we are going through in each period of time in History (rather, what we have gone through).  This was a very good post and I’d recommend reading it if you are interested in the history and times we’ve gone through since 1880 – Present.  An excerpt from the post (http://sjeltur.nl/the-world-is-going-mad-sign-of-the-times):

A comment by Monica inspired me to write a little about her observation that the world is going mad. It looks like this is true, but it’s actually nothing new. Although never the same, history seems to go through cycles and the current cycle is definitely one with heightened madness. Historians and demographers recognize four basic types of different generations, born in four different eras. Here a table of the different generations and eras, and a short description…

Please go to the site to see his descriptions and following information.  I enjoy reading the blog “Sjeltur:  The World According to Sjeltur” it’s very informative!

Thank you Sjeltur for your Post as response to my comment.    You are appreciated and I learned something new!

EDIT – I added the link to the actual post.  Duh!  Thanks Annie!

Whoot!

It’s a two-some award day!  Thank you so much Penelope Anne at the Cafe at the End of the Universe for considering me a fella Monkey.  She kindly bestowed upon me the:  (drum roll and music)

Royal Banana!  Not sure if I’m supposed to hand it out.    I’m sure she’ll let me know.  There are plenty of Royal Banana’s out there!

Thank you very much for the award!  Whoot!

I’ve been blog hopping through EntreCard as of late. I’ll post about that specifically so ya’ll can figure it out yourself, I’m sure you’ve seen the 125×125 ad (these are each approved personally by me) and the words “drop” below them.

In traveling around meeting new folks there I’ve been to Gin E’s (Manila, Philippines) site quite frequently. According to her ticker on her blog she is now at “28w 5d Pregnant, and 79 days to go” till baby Tok is born. She has a little one, Ki, who is 1 year, 8 months right now.

According to her “About”:

Gin E -Manila, Philippines

full-time working mom and wife
wannabe writer
lazy crafter
deprived cook
soon-to-be mom of 2 within 2
and so many other things in between

I enjoy her blog, it’s uplifting and fun to read. Gin E kindly gave me an award and I’m very excited to present it to others as well!

Blogging Friends Forever

Rules:
1. Only 5 people are allowed to receive this award
2. Four (4) of them are followers of your blog.
3. One has to be new to your blog and live in another part of the world.
4. You must link back to who ever gave you the award.

I am awarding this card to:

• Titania – Finding Life’s Enchantments
• Tess – A Zestful Quest
• Julie – Sexy Magic
• Jean-Luc – Captain Picard’s Journal
• Diane (Norway/Sweden) – DianeCA Metamorphoses

Can I get a whoot?  Trouble is, I really would like to give recognition to everyone.  I’m gonna come up with my own award and give it out to everyone!  LOL

Thank you again dearest Gin, you made my day momma!

I’m off to a client’s and wanted to say a quick hello.

Brenda at Enroute365, so graciously gave me a Brillante Weblog Premio 2008 award. It’s my first award, and it’s funny that it came from someone I would have given it to in the first place. Brenda congratulations on receiving the award yourself! You deserved it, I love reading your blog. It always makes me think.

According to Brenda there is a custom of the award being passed down. The rules for the Brillante Weblog Award are as follows:

1. The award may be displayed on a winner’s blog.
2. Add a link to the person who you received the award from.
3. Nominate up to 7 other blogs.
4. Then add their links to your blog.
5. Add a message to each person that you have passed the award on to in the comments secion of their blog.

I’ve chosen five although the list could continue. I gave this thought though, believe me. Without these folks and what they give to their blog and to those of us that read them – is simply unmeasurable. I make it through my week because of them! Thank you to each of you for making me smile more oft then not.

• DianeCA’s Metamorphoses
• 2 Witches Blog
• Adventures of Loving Annie
• A Zestful Quest
• Writing Quiets the Voices in My Head

I feel so giddy! I’m blushing. Thank you again Brenda for the opportunity to hand the award on to others! That, as you said, is the best part.

Love and Light,

Monica

Energy Of Friends

Interestingly enough, I don’t think I ever understood truly what a friend is until I hit 40.

I’d call them, they’d call me – we would do kinda a data dump and that was that.  Contact positive – we are a go for silence.

But at 40 or a little before I began *seeing* those around me.  My best friend in particluar.  In my opinion her spirit is a *healer*.  She’s one that will listen and give back positive energy.  No matter how badly I have behaved.

How good of a friend am I?

The Answer:  Not the best I can be.

So daily – I think of things to implement into the day to day life of those I love and care for.

A letter here (handwritten – not email), an email there with a short but sweet positive thought for the day, a bouquet of flowers sent.

I’m working on my friendship abilities.  It’s a daily process.

To those that are my *bloggy friends* – you are truly the best.  A comment here or there, some humor in posts or inspirations, or just hearing how your life is.  It’s beautiful and I’m learning.

Friends – the energies around them is beautiful.  Thank you for being *you*.

Love and Light,

Monica

This morning I decided to peruse all of my feeds from everyone!  That has had me busy all day.  For dozens of reasons.  Oh to veg and blog.

First blog I came to ~ 2 Witches Blog ~ Mama Kelly did a “Blogging My Blessings” post.  It was wonderful and I was so glad that was the first one I clicked on.

Second blog I went to ~ Adventures of Loving Annie ~ Annie had been tagged to do a Gratitude Meme!  So I got to read what she was greatful for!

Oh what a day!  Grateful gratitudes galore!

So, I’m taking Annie up on her Meme “Gratitude Meme” and putting my little bit of love here.

I’m grateful for the breath I take.  Each day I get to be alive I’m grateful for the chance to be here on this earth having this physical existence and simply *being*.

I’m grateful for the spirits I share this life with.  My family, my friends, my bloggy friends, my clients, my dog, my neighbors and those that don’t like me.  Each person (or puppy) is here because we are sharing a learning experience.  Hey, even those that don’t like me much.  Ofcourse, there simply can’t be that many!

I’m grateful for my knowledge.  I have my own company, I can read, I can write, I can type and I can kinda maneuver around the internet!  LOL

I’m grateful for the cooling breezes I feel at night when the day has been so hot.

I’m grateful for the darkness.  Because with out the black in the night sky you simply wouldn’t be able to see the stars.

Love and Light dear friends.  Thank you for sharing my blog experience too!

Mon

I only recently found out what “Namaste” meant.  Oh I love it so much!  I’ve been using it and noticing there are so many that know it!  I feel like I stumbled on a new language.  Okay, old but new to me.

My other darling boy (*snicker*) is at the hotel again tonight waiting for the Military processing center and going to meet with a commanding officer I believe.  He’s behind in credits to graduate and they want to be sure he is very serious about joining and getting his credits in time.  Hey, fine by me!
My hubby is sound asleep.  His mouth hurts ’cause he just got on his bottom braces.  OUCH – sure looks like it hurts!  Poor thing.
Me?  I’m going through some sort of life change.  I’ll write on that later.  It’s an odd one to be sure and I’m really holding on to keep myself in balance.  I think it’s ’cause the kiddies are getting older and gonna fly out of the nest in the next few years (*no no no sooner*)  Sokay, no stress.  I’m workin on it all!

I’ll be to my friends’ blogs pretty quick.  I miss ya’ll so much!So I’ll leave you with this thought:

Things here are going *swell*.  Really good ~ my son, Stephen just started back to school.  It’s Stephen’s Junior year in high school (11th grade).  He made it to Varsity on the football team!  Oh I’m proud of him for trying out.  He’s getting outside of his comfort zone by attempting it this year.

A true friend laughs at your stories even when they’re not so good, and sympathizes with your troubles even when they’re not so bad

Friends are so so so important to our inner light.  Thank you all for being who you are even if we converse only through typed words.

Love and Beautiful Radiant Light,  ~Monica~