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Love come softly, brush against my heart
Yearning for its closeness, not ever to depart
In God’s Infinite Wisdom, I place my life,
And trust for tomorrow, what be, what might
Whatever path this love may go
It carries with it the willingness,
to let it go
And hope that one day, it will again, brush against my heart ....
To stay forever.
Karen A. 05/30/06 
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JUST FOR ENTERTAINMENT
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Nov 28, 2011 9:58 am
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I've received many "suspicious" and very obvious scam emails, but this one takes the cake.
"as you're about reading this mail,may the spirit of the Lord who i serve,believe and trust in be with you..
I'm a 53 years old Geologist/Mining Engineer,
and have lived my years being successful and wealthy in my career..I was involve in a ghastly motor accident that claimed the life of my wife and only daughter.I broke my spine and later diaoganise with Esophegeal Cancer and now at its critical state,my doctor has confirmed to me that i have few days to live..Its quite a sad story that we human get to die(I guess its my Faith) in one way or the other and proceeed to a place called Heaven where our heavenly Father sits and await US and judge US accordingly..I know there's a life after death and have come to understand and believe that what one does in life, here on earth,determines where he or she will spend eternity..The spirit of God led me here on a Christian dating site to locate you,to help me in carrying and complete a good work of faith for little children(Orphans),widows and people living with cancer..I have some money deposited in a Private vault in the UNITED KINGDOM,I have kept aside 20% of this funds for you..As the Lord has led me,I wish to entrust this funds in your care to carry and complete this good work of Faith,may the love,guidance,spirit and strenght of God be with you as you do this,Amen..
Kindly respond back to me on my private email for further details on how the funds can be transfered and delivered to you."
Oh ... and at the very end was a p.s. to assure me that it was not a scam, and I would not be asked for money.
It doesn't matter what his handle was ..... it will change once he is removed.
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DO YOU WANT TO FIND OUT WHETHER HE/SHE IS A SCAMMER?
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Nov 21, 2011 12:33 pm
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Shigar recently posted some information about an individual who is a scammer. This information is appreciated.
If you are suspicious about any "person" you receive an email from, or chat with, I suggest you might want to check out the site that Shigar mentions. To find it ..... just do a search for Pig Busters.
This is a place that provides information about people who delight in scamming. The site also offers valuable information on what to look for with potential scammers. I was astounded at the statistics they provided concerning the money these scum bags make.
One remark I read on this site "These pigs need to be stopped...... they are a menace to society." I think the only way they can really be stopped (if at all) is to educate. Even then, there will be those who fall prey to their deceit.
Keep in mind (this probably isn't necessary to state, but just in case) that if the person you are inquiring about is not known at this Pig Buster site, that doesn't guarantee they are not a scammer. Use common sense.
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PASSING TIME
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Oct 6, 2011 12:24 am
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My how the days seem to fly by anymore. Here we are in the Fall season, with Winter right on its heels.
The weather here in Redding, CA has been mild in comparison to years past. We averaged high 90's most of the summer, when typically its up in the three digits thru at least July and August. I never thought I'd enjoy high 90 degree weather, but I've acclimated to it after six years, and truly enjoy the climate here. The last couple of days we have had some pretty good rain storms coming through, and I love it. I went grocery shopping yesterday and got the fixings for a large pot of chicken vegetable soup. It's soup season, yeah!
I love the sound of a good rain storm on the roof of my place. It makes me feel all warm and snugly. I love wrapping up in a blanket and watching a good show on TV when winter sets in. It's hibernation time.
Unfortunately, along with the colder weather, comes sniffles, and I think I'm trying to get them! Time for some zinc.
Well, not much else on my mind at this time. It's late and time to go to bed. I turned the TV off about an hour ago after watching the premier of "An American Horror Story" (I think thats the title). I guess its going to be a series .... and it does seem quite spooky (thus the reason I didn't go right to bed afterwards because I had to get my mind on other things)
I do love a good scary movie once in a while. The more realistic, the better. I'm not much into the bloody stuff, but anything with a lot of tense suspense is good.
Speaking of spooks .... Halloween is coming up soon. I have to figure out a costume for our church Harvest Party. It can't be scary. Any suggestions? Every year our church puts on a Harvest party for not only the kids in the church, but also for the kids in the neighborhood, and those that attend the school where it is held. Each year the numbers increase. The kids have a lot of fun.
What was the craziest costume you ever wore? The one that sticks in my mind is the year I was 14 and my older brother and I were invited to a party. It was actually my first teen party to go to. We had to wear a costume, so my Mom came up with the idea that I should go as a boy, and my brother go as a girl. We pulled it off pretty well, since kids were thinking I was my brother and visa versa. The only problem with it was that I was at that "boy crazy" stage, and being dressed as a boy didn't give me any points at the party! My brother made a pretty girl .... he wore one of my mothers dresses, a pretty red one, along with a red turban, and bright red lipstick. No sooner had we arrived at the party and the turban came off, and the lipstick washed off. Funny thing though is that he had more luck with the girls than I did snatching any attention from a guy.
Well, I've rambled enough.
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ITS NICE TO BE REMEMBERED
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Sep 12, 2011 11:32 am
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Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes, and SycaMaria thank you for posting the blog.
I had a quiet, but nice birthday. Like I told my friend, I don't mind much for not having a big fan fare celebration, but I do appreciate having my birthday acknowledged. He said "yeah, it's like validating that you are still living!" He's about 7 years my junior and is always teasing me about being older. In fact, (bless his pea pick'n heart) he gave me a bumper sticker yesterday that says "I'm Old, I'm supposed to leave my turn signal on!"
Maria posted a video song on another site for me and I appreciated the lyrics so much, that I wanted to share them with you all, and tell you that I wish this for us all.
Forever Young by Joan Baez
May God's blessing keep you always,
May your wishes always come true,
May you always do for others
And let others do for you.
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung,
May you stay forever young.
May you grow up to be righteous,
May you grow up to be true,
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you.
May you always be courageous,
Stand upright and be strong,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.
May your hands always be busy,
May your feet always be swift,
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift.
May your heart always be joyful,
May your song always be sung,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.
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WHAT I'VE LEARNED IN 61 YEARS
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Sep 7, 2011 2:20 pm
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My gosh .... it doesn't seem possible AT ALL that I will be turning 61 in just a few more days. My how time flies when you are having fun. Well, at least most of the time I've had fun. In life comes the good, and the bad, the happy and the sad .... and learning to embrace it, work through it, and cope with it, is the ingredient for having lived through it all so far.
As like most people, I'm sure, my birth day is usually a day of reflection, looking back on the years past, and wondering how the year ahead will turn out. For the most part, I have no regrets. Oh sure, there are some things I've done, or said, that I would love to be able to take back, and there are things I didn't do, or didn't say, that I wish I had the chance to do now. Maybe the opportunity will still come about.
My life didn't follow the path that I dreamed it would, as a young teenage girl dreaming of the day she would find her Prince, marry, and have oodles of kids. I have ceased to question why. I also once dreamed of being a singer. Course, back then, it would have been another Joan Baez, or Carley Simon. That dream never materialized either, but I am thankful for the music God has placed in my heart.
As I reflect, I come face to face with one very important fact. All that I have experienced, has molded me into the person I am today, and I am grateful that the Source of those experiences has been the lead in my life. He has been at the head of the trail clearing the path. Sometimes He has left a boulder or bump in the road for the two of us to climb or jump over together. He's never had me do it alone, even during those times I thought I was.
I gladly surrender all that I am and all that I will be to Jesus.
The following song expresses it best for me.
It's all about You, Jesus
And all this is for You
For Your glory and your fame
It's not about me
As if You should do things my way
You alone are God
And I surrender to your ways
Jesus, lover of my soul
All consuming fire is in Your gaze
Jesus, I want you to know
I will follow you all my days
For no one else in history is like you
And history itself belongs to you
Alpha and Omega, You have loved me
And I will share eternity with You
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JUST A CHAT
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Aug 4, 2011 1:13 pm
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Well, how is everyone? I really feel the need to connect with some SFF friends. I keep thinking I'll "get my groove back" someday soon, and begin to blog again, but so far my groove hasn't been found. I've looked under the bed, in between the chair cushions, in the garbage, the top shelf of my closet, and in the glove compartment of my car, but nope ... no groove anywhere.
I'm here at my brother's in Oregon right now. I decided to make the trip up a little earlier than I had planned so that I could be around to help out if needed. He has been going through radiation treatments for throat cancer. We are hopeful for a complete recovery.
I'm also taking advantage of being here and visiting my old friends that I haven't seen since I was up last fall. It's the pits getting old .... three of those friends are dealing with serious health issues.
It blows me away how the traffic around here has increased in the past six years since I left. I don't think I will ever live in a city this size anymore. Give me a smaller town where I can get around without bumper to bumper traffic in the middle of the afternoon! I love the laid back life, and being able to get to my destination in less than 10-15 minutes anywhere I need to go.
I have two upcoming family reunions in the next two weeks. The first one is an annual event. I believe this might be somewhere around the 65th year we have had it. It was first organized back when my paternal grandparents were young and just starting out with their family. All my grandmothers 8 siblings and their families. For the first 50 or so years, it was always fun because all my aunts and uncles would be there, and plenty of cousins to play with. In the last 15 years, my Dad, two of his brothers and one sister have passed, as well as all his first cousins. Attendance has dwindled. Its sad to see, but with family living all corners of the U.S. now, its not easy always feasible to make the trip ..... specially for third and fourth cousins who don't know each other much anyway.
The second reunion is family on my Moms side. We don't get together very often, and this is an impromptu get together. It's important that we do, because, again, people are getting older, health is declining, and the opportunities are rare.
Well, I guess I have rambled enough for now. So, I leave you with this very important question. If you lost your groove, where would you look for it?
Peace and Goodwill,
Karen
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IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR
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Jun 9, 2011 9:17 am
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Summer is here!
We've had some pretty wet weather in these parts lately, but I do believe its drying up now, and the hot weather is on its way. Redding is known for its hot summers.  Before I moved here, it was always a "no way!" when the thought and/or suggestion of moving here came up. However, in the past six years since moving here, I believe I've finally acclimated enough that I can tolerate the hot climate (and look forward to it) ..... as long as I have an air conditioned car, and a home or other indoor shelter to escape to when needed.
Tonight is the first night of the season for Thursday Night Marketfest. I'm looking forward to listening to some great music with good friends. It's hard to believe this is my fourth summer already. Last year my Bud, ThatBillGuy, even managed to be here for a night of music and dancing. That was the night I decided to go wild and have my face painted. LOL
This was last year. I may do that again this year, but if I do, I think I'm going to go with darker, brighter, colors and really go wild! lol
There have been a few reflective blogs written lately about "the way it was" here on SFF in years past, and the bloggers who no longer blog. I miss the camaraderie, but I can't blame anyone but myself, since I haven't been blogging much.
I do see that Gets has shown up again, and that is a pleasure! I do miss writing, but for some reason I just have not had much enthusiasm for it. Maybe this warm bright weather will make a difference.
Have a great day, I plan to!
Karen
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IF THIS IS NOT YOU, HANG UP IMMEDIATELY
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Apr 8, 2011 10:58 am
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Do you ever get a call that says something like the following " Hello, this call is for Petunia Magillacuttie (not you). If you are not Patunia Magillacuttie, please hang up now and do not listen any further. If you choose to listen to this message, you are agreeing that you are indeed Patunia Magillacuttie .... blah blah blah, and so on."
I did get this call, but it was left as a message. When I decided to continue listening (its in my genes to be a little curious) The call actually ended before the message was completed, so they must have a detector that lets them know if the call goes into voice mail. Anyway, who do they think I am? It's my phone, whether I'm Patunia Magillacuttie or not is of no consequence. If I want to listen to the rest of the message, I will.
It's pure laziness on the caller to use a recorded message in the first place, and certainly I think, a breach of confidentiality to handle it that way. There is no guarantee that the receiver of the call (if not the person they are calling) will be honest enough to hang up the phone. That is, if they are curious (snoopy) like I am.
Just my thoughts for today.
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WOW ~ SPRING BRING IT ON!
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Mar 31, 2011 2:13 pm
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It is such a beautiful day today. The temp right now says 81 degrees. My gosh, from one extreme to another, but I won't complain. I've got my front door open and the fresh air circulating throughout my little place. I've kinda got the spring cleaning bug ... only so far as its in my brain, but not in my body. LOL
My wind chimes are chiming .... love that sound
There are birds singing ... love that sound too.
Another thing I like about this area is that there are a lot of squirrels. They are such cute little critters to watch.
I have some cleaning up to do on my front patio .... winter grime. Maybe I'll get to that tomorrow.
I am such a procrastinator! I mean really I am. Its so much easier to think about doing things then it actually is doing them! LOL
This blog isn't meant to convey any real thought or subject ... just random stuff.
Gotta go check on the last load of laundry. I'm glad that's out of the way.
Have a great day!
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TWINKLES ARE GOOD
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Mar 24, 2011 12:31 pm
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I think there needs to be a good dose of twinkle spread around here.
Thanks to all of you who write blogs that make my wrinkles twinkle! 
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