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watermusic

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I was born in Montrose Colorado, joined the Woman's Army Corp to put myself through school.  I married, bounced around the world, came to Ga for graduate school and got divorced.  I live in a great neighborhood with two cats. I paddle, knit and sing and play the fiddle. I have a guitar. I'm still teaching. Some days I love it.  NCLB is waging war on education and some times I think it's winning.  http://watermusic-theartofbeinghuman.blogspot.com/

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How did you get to where you are now?

One step at a time, sometimes with confidence, sometimes with trembling fear but always with determination and faith.

How do you see yourself differently now than you did 10 years ago?

I am more  resilient and have more confidence. I think I'm attractive in  a way I never did when I was younger. I trust my instincts more, even when they don't seem to make sense. I know that the only thing in life that is certain is change and don't take things so to heart.  I'm less likely to put up with bullshit  hoping it will get better. 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Deeply peaceful, involved in my community, financially secure.  I am healthy and active and am in a loving relationship with a good man. I paddle often and sing more. I am respected in my profession and confident. My life is better than I ever imagined it to be. 

a postcard to my younger self

One day you will be  sitting in a jazz club in Atlanta wearing a short flirty dress and cowboys boots, drinking a campari and  soda with an adventure photographer from New Zealand and wonder how a girl from the wrong side of the tracks in  a small town in Colorado got there. Life is a mystery. Trust your instincts and your passions.  

my role models

Mother Theresa and Joan of Arc, which explains so much.

my posts

When Darkness Falls

Posted in news, spirituality, The Art of Being Human on April 21, 2013
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How Do You See Yourself?

Posted in other topics on April 17, 2013

We never see our own beauty. I have pictures rotating on my desktop. Occasionally I catch one of me and think, “What a cutie.” Oddly enough I remember thinking the exact opposite…

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Are You Ignoring Your Own Wisdom?

Posted in spirituality on April 05, 2013

Women have a special gift. It’s called intuition. It’s that ‘just know’ feeling you get about people and situations. It’s a good thing, so why do we discount it especially especially when…

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Who Could You Be?

Posted in spirituality, The Art of Being Human on March 03, 2013

 

Who could you be if you didn’t think you knew who you were?  We think we know what our lives should be like or not like, who we are and how we…

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I Won’t Complain

Posted in spirituality, The Art of Being Human on February 18, 2013

Complaining is one of the most self destructive things we do to ourselves as human beings. It damages relationships, creates stress, and makes us miserable to be around. The hallmark of…

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my comments

Response to: So really what is man's role these days?

Comment posted on May 15, 2013 at 7:27 am:
"I agree because I see the same thing. Many women have upped the game. They expect more from themselves, each other and their partner. There are plenty of men who are thriving. Unfortunately there are just as many who want to be little boys in a man's..." (read comment)

Response to: Mother's Day 2013-A Story About My Mother

Comment posted on May 14, 2013 at 3:02 pm:
"WOW!..." (read comment)

Response to: Need a total reinvention

Comment posted on May 13, 2013 at 7:11 am:
"I agree with Darcy and FlowerBear. This is a new beginning, maybe not in the way you wanted it to come, but there it is.  I would be honest with your kids  without revealing too much informaton.  I would be willing to bet that they know or at leas..." (read comment)

Response to: What's wrong with me? Missing home!

Comment posted on May 13, 2013 at 7:05 am:
"Grief is a natural part of the process. What you are experiencing is normal. Be patient with yourself...." (read comment)

Response to: Do former teachers ever have first names?

Comment posted on May 9, 2013 at 7:27 am:
"I saw a news anchor be suprised when his former journalism teacher was in the audience. The anchor's face lit up and he talked about Mr.--. The other anchor said, "You can call him by his first name now."  "Oh no, he's Mr.__"     I teach 3rd ..." (read comment)