Into the NOW.

HIDDEN GEMS

2006-12-08T08:11:00.000-08:00

Hidden Gems
Experiences We Don't Understand

Sometimes we have an experience that we don't understand, but if we look deeply, or wait long enough, a reason for that experience will usually reveal itself. All the events in our lives lead to other events, and all that we have manifested in this present moment is the result of past events and experiences. We cannot easily tease apart the many threads that have been woven together to create our current reality. Experiences that don't make sense, as well as any that we regret, are just as responsible for the good things in our lives as the experiences we do understand or label as "good." This is especially important to remember at times when we feel directionless or unsure of what to do. It is often at times like these that we take a job or move to a place without really knowing if it's the right thing to do. We may ultimately end up leaving the job or the place, but often during that time we will have met someone who becomes an important friend, or we may have an experience that changes us in a profound way. When all the pieces of our life don't quite make sense, we can remember that there may be some hidden gem of a reason that we are where we are having the experiences we are having. It's fun to look back on past experiences with an eye to uncovering those gems-the dreadful temporary job in a bland office building that introduced you to the love of your life; the roommate you couldn't tolerate who gave you a book that changed your life; the time spent living in a city you didn't like that led you into a deeper relationship with yourself. Remembering these past experiences can restore our faith in the present. Life is full of buried treasures. Chances are, you're sitting on some right now.

--STOLEN FROM RANDOM EMAIL..

Goodbye Stormy

2006-12-02T08:09:00.000-08:00

kinda a cheesy story.. But I like it anyway.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

Stormy You have been a loyal fiesty companion of mine for over 13 years. I will never forget you. In The mornings you were alway the first one to tell me goodmorning. AS I drank my coffee and mumbled about the day ahead you always looked up at me from my feet with a smile and a purr...I am all alone now. But Part of you will always remain with me. GOODBYE MY loving tiger.

ps. I know you never thought you were a domestic cat, I am sure if you have been reborn -----the universe made you a fierce tiger. Again. Goodbye I love you.

I MISS MY TRUCK..

2006-11-27T10:16:00.000-08:00

MY FAITHFUL TRUCK...goodbye TACOMA...

Everything Reminds Me of Her

I never really had a problem
Because of leaving,
But everything reminds me of her
This evening.
So if I seem a little out of it, sorry,
But why should I lie?
Everything reminds me of her.

The spin of the earth impaled a silhouette of the sun on a steeple,
And I gotta hear the same sermon all the time now from you people.
Why are you staring into outer space crying
Just because you came across it and lost it?
Everything reminds me of her.
Everything reminds me of her.
Everything reminds me of her.

New Car, NIce sunset and a bunch of crazy bolts for my friends swingset

2006-10-23T16:30:00.000-07:00

I am back--- crazy pics I took with my mac

2006-08-29T21:46:00.000-07:00

Quotes from the Movie "the Notebook"

2006-08-04T05:51:00.000-07:00

"I am no one special, just a common man with common thoughts. I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me, and my name will soon be forgotten. But in one respect, I've succeeded as gloriously as anyone who ever lived. I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and for me, that has always been enough."

"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. And that's what you've given me. That's what I'd hoped to give you forever."

Jeff

Ps. A great Movie The notebook is... Open up a bottle of red wine, sit and rediscover the tears that have not fallen in a while.

Tahoe, the beach and my crazy new sheets

2006-08-01T05:34:00.000-07:00

Been a while since I have posted....I am still alive. My cat attacked my new sheets for about an hour before calming down-- I think the pokadots tripped her out.. it was really funny. Anyway gotza ta git to wirk
Jeff

Cannon Ball

2006-07-10T11:37:00.000-07:00

4th of July, Placerville and yummy Downtown Brown on tap.

2006-07-06T17:10:00.000-07:00

The Sunflower pix is on the levee by my new house.The Levee seems like it goes on foreverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Spent the 4th in Placerville. Found that every bar has Downtown Brown on tap..The bar I am drinking at is in an old mine. Very dark and cool even on a hot day.

What a great city. The blue image is on a barrel, they had barrel art everywhere on display..I liked the blue barrel with faces best.

All I have to do today is smile..:):)

2006-06-18T06:58:00.000-07:00

My move is over... argh...I am alive...I sold my house and moved to the West sideeeeeeeeeeeee....
Anyway.. Life has been crazy..My nephews and neices are staying with me, my cat hates me (she got into a major fight last night with a few other cats, her face was so puffy and blood was in her mouth.. At first I thought she was going to die.. I was freaking out at 3am, ...I am surprised she let me pick her up without clawing me. I grabbed her--- yelled and scared the bad meanie cats away and protected my queen. I do not think she wanted to fight-- but was standing her ground. I saw no marks on her except the blood in the mouth, then I started thinking she was posioned...I was freaking........I am keeping her inside until I feel better about this new neighborhood...)

Anyway, I havent slept much in over a week. Feel like I am in a hotel rather than at home..Feels to foreign right now..

The house I sold I had professionaly cleaned for the new owners.. It looks so nice. I am getting the carpets cleaned this morning (yes on fathers day)...
Monday hand over the keys. A chapter in my life has closed.. Scary but its only life..

River Ride Sunday, Mike, Aaron and Jeff

2006-05-29T06:47:00.000-07:00

I had a great time at the river with Migs and Aaron.. Saw a few wild turkeys, Swans, hawks and a jack rabbit.. No rattlesnakes this time...It wasnt hot enough for them to come out and lay on the trails. I always love my river rides. I have no cares in the world out there. We rode about 26 miles.. A slower pace than normal.

My Garden's Rockn And Rollin, Stormy hide n seek and school is over--(for now) Good Bye Huber.

2006-05-25T05:49:00.000-07:00

The Garden is rockin, too bad I won't be here to enjoy it.
Can you find Stormy?
Good bye Huber..

--Jeff out

I am alive- shadowman series

2006-05-23T18:01:00.000-07:00

Life, what does it have in store for me? Where is my journey going to lead me?
All I know is I will walk towards it fearlessly ..
jdawg 5/23/06

Stormy

2006-05-16T20:27:00.000-07:00

My new improved Stormy... She and I have have gone through so many major changes lately... Cosmetic and mental....She has lost 2.5 pounds.. I put her on a tuna diet.. She is fiesty as ever. She has also recently learned spanish. ( I am not kidding, no really I am not kidding) And she is very healthy. I want her to live her last few years with the food of her choice and I will continue to treat her like the queen she is... I think she was royalty in a previous life.. Actually in this life she is treated like royalty...I am out.... My second bottle of red wine just got opened and sammy hagar "I will fall in love again" is blarring out of my computer...

Jeff

I was tagged by Twisted Reasons (michele)

2006-05-09T14:47:00.000-07:00

Do's and Don't's of me...

I do love HBO
I do not like commercial television

I do love Ice cream
I don't like the fat it puts on me.

I do love my cat
I don't like cleaning her kitty litter

I do love coffee in the early am
I don't like my caffeine headaches

I do like being in love
I don't like when its not Reciprocated

I do love the first kiss
I don't like the goodbye kiss

I do love music
I don't like paying an arm and leg for the concerts

I do love my big heart
I don't like the way people take advantage and manilpulate it

I do love myself
I don't like when I hate myself

I do love this world and the random acts of kindness I see
I don't like the way people are cruel at times

I do love the river and riding my bike
I don't like the people that break glass on the trails causing flats and litter

I do like how Iam in the best shape of my life
I do not like how I cant eat what i want

I do like going to school and learning
I do not like paying 79 dollars for a book that falls apart before the class is even over.

I tag: Tracie, Heidi, Vero and Rob

2006-05-07T19:20:00.000-07:00

A great song.

2006-05-04T05:44:00.000-07:00

If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists, whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience. I will dispense this advice now. Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth. Oh, never mind. You will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they've faded. But trust me, in 20 years, you'll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked. You are not as fat as you imagine. Don't worry about the future. Or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum. The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind, the kind that blindside you at 4 p.m. on some idle Tuesday. Do one thing every day that scares you. Sing. Don't be reckless with other people's hearts. Don't put up with people who are reckless with yours. Floss. Don't waste your time on jealousy. Sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind. The race is long and, in the end, it's only with yourself. Remember compliments you receive. Forget the insults. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how. Keep your old love letters. Throw away your old bank statements. Stretch. Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life. The most interesting people I know didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives. Some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don't. Get plenty of calcium. Be kind to your knees. You'll miss them when they're gone. Maybe you'll marry, maybe you won't. Maybe you'll have children, maybe you won't. Maybe you'll divorce at 40, maybe you'll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary. Whatever you do, don't congratulate yourself too much, or berate yourself either. Your choices are half chance. So are everybody else's. Enjoy your body. Use it every way you can. Don't be afraid of it or of what other people think of it. It's the greatest instrument you'll ever own. Dance, even if you have nowhere to do it but your living room. Read the directions, even if you don't follow them. Do not read beauty magazines. They will only make you feel ugly. Get to know your parents. You never know when they'll be gone for good. Be nice to your siblings. They're your best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future. Understand that friends come and go, but with a precious few you should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle, because the older you get, the more you need the people who knew you when you were young. Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard. Live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft. Travel. Accept certain inalienable truths: Prices will rise. Politicians will philander. You, too, will get old. And when you do, you'll fantasize that when you were young, prices were reasonable, politicians were noble and children respected their elders. Respect your elders. Don't expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund. Maybe you'll have a wealthy spouse. But you never know when either one might run out. Don't mess too much with your hair or by the time you're 40 it will look 85. Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia. Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth. But trust me on the sunscreen.

Hello, Goodbye and Goodluck. (i am alive)

2006-05-04T05:31:00.000-07:00

Too my little nephew. Like me, but never wind up like me.
--Uncle jeffrey 5/04/06

"Do not be critics, you people, I beg you. I was a critic and I wish I could take it all back because it came from a smelly and ignorant place in me and spoke with a voice that was all rage and envy. Do not dismiss a book until you have written one, and do not dismiss a movie until you have made one, and do not dismiss a person until you have met them. It is a f***load of work to be open-minded and generous and understanding and forgiving and accepting, but, Christ, that is what matters. What matters is saying yes." -Dave Eggers,

4:32am studying

2006-04-19T04:44:00.000-07:00

I am trying to study for my Midterm.. Needed a break. Its 4:34am... gotz my coffee, gotz my study sheet. Gotz Everything I need for success. So... I am gonna press on. I havent been in the bloggin mood lately. Been busy. So hello , goodbye and good luck.
-ME
ps. Cut work yesterday, it was such a beautiful day. I hung out at Hoppy's brewery studying outside under the hot sun.. Summer is almost here, life is looking up kidz. Life is looking up.

Great line great movie

2006-04-12T12:07:00.000-07:00

If you want to know all the anwsers in life. In regards to love, work and family/friends. Buy the movie SAY ANYTHING... it is like the book of anwsers. It will guide you in the right direction.. Like LLoyd says.. I want to be hurt.. Live life..

Rock on Space monkeys!!

Lloyd Dobler: Why can't you be in a good mood? How hard is it to decide to be in a good mood and be in a good mood once in a while? You used to be fun. You used to be warped and twisted and hilarious... and I mean that in the best way - I mean it as a compliment! "
Constance: I was hilarious once, wasn't I?

" Too Funny" Stormy-- I am sorry I didnt know!

2006-04-09T06:42:00.000-07:00

Disclaimer: No kitties were hurt or killed in the making of this blog
ps. Stolen from The Balls @ http://www.stormlarge.com

Friday nite "The Balls" @ Blue lamp

2006-04-09T06:20:00.000-07:00

This band was really awesome, She is an amazing singer. I have never seen/heard a woman with this much talent live. She can sing any kind of tune, hit any note. She was working the crowd. Best 5 bucks I ever spent for a show. here is the link
http://www.stormlarge.com

ps.she sings a great love song called I want you to die (it is a classic).. check it out under her mp3s on her web site. The next time she is in town, Check them out!!

Hardest part of life

2006-04-07T05:41:00.000-07:00

"More tears are shed over anwsered prayers than unanwsered ones."- Truman Capote

Hardest part about life
You look yourself in the mirror and realize you weren't enough.
You weren't smart enough to get that job.
You didn't give someone you loved what they needed-- so they left.
You couldnt resist that chocolate, so you got fat.
You didn't turn left instead of right so you crashed your car.
You cared too much for someone so they ran.
You didnt care enough so they ran.
You couldn't communicate your feelings
You give too much away
Too tall
Too Short
Day late
Dollar short
Insensitive
Too sensitive
Mistakes
Insecurities
Lack of Intelligence
Everyone has something inside them that someone else doesn't
this is what makes the earth rotate
The gravity ground us
makes the sky blue
the ocean wave
the birds chirp
The dandelions grow
Everyone can only be who they are
The hardest part about life
by Jeff..

HATE ME!! This song tears me to pieces when I hear it.

2006-04-06T05:52:00.000-07:00

"Hate Me"

I have to block out thoughts of you so I don’t lose my head
They crawl in like a cockroach leaving babies in my bed
Dropping little reels of tape to remind me that I’m alone
Playing movies in my head that make a porno feel like home
There's a burning in my pride, a nervous bleeding in my brain
An ounce of peace is all I want for you. Will you never call again?
And will you never say that you love me just to put it in my face?
And will you never try to reach me?
It is I that wanted space

Hate me today
Hate me tomorrow
Hate me so you can finally see what’s good for you

I’m sober now for 3 whole months it’s one accomplishment that you helped me with
The one thing that always tore us apart is the one thing I won’t touch again
In a sick way I want to thank you for holding my head up late at night
While I was busy waging wars on myself, you were trying to stop the fight
You never doubted my warped opinions on things like suicidal hate
You made me compliment myself when it was way too hard to take
So I’ll drive so fucking far away that I never cross your mind
And do whatever it takes in your heart to leave me behind

Hate me today
Hate me tomorrow
Hate me for all the things I didn’t do for you

Hate me in ways
Yeah ways hard to swallow
Hate me so you can finally see what’s good for you

And with a sad heart I say bye to you and wave
Kicking shadows on the street for every mistake that I had made
And like a baby boy I never was a man
Until I saw your blue eyes crying and I held your face in my hand
And then I fell down yelling “make it go away!”
Just make a smile come back and shine just like it used to be
And then she whispered “How can you do this to me?”

Hate me today
Hate me tomorrow
Hate me for all the things I didn’t do for you

Hate me in ways
Yeah ways hard to swallow
Hate me so you can finally see what’s good for you

Random pixs and major Psycho babble

2006-04-05T05:35:00.000-07:00

I am forcing myself to write down something. lets seeeeeee. Coffee hmmm good. Tired, school is wearing me out-- my brain is fried. Sick days--me like them... What else can I come up with in my hazey/sleepy coffee induced psychobable..Library---Hoppy's Brewery it's the same thing in my world. I think all library's should have micro brews on tap..What a wonderful world that would be.
I hope everyone is doing just swell. May the gods smile down upon you all and help you find the lost road map to your dreams. May the stardust that was once you-- help mold you into all that you were meant to become, all that you are and instruct you to let go of dreams that were never meant to be. Life is all about letting go and finding new trouble to get into. What's the point of a cookie jar if you can't get caught with your hand in it???

Rock on space monkeys.
Jeff out.

B/W: stormy, Dinner, sopranos nite...

2006-04-03T07:34:00.000-07:00

Garden By Stony Face Red, its nap time zzzzzzzzzz

2006-03-26T12:52:00.000-08:00

I Can't wait for Mr. Stripey to bear some Tomatoes....This weekend was wonderful, We got some rain on Saturday to moisten my soil and make the air fresh... then on Sunday the Gods blessed us with some sun ...It felt like spring...
So lets hope the gods bless my: Banana squash, tomatoes, Hot peppers, zuccini, Cilantro, basil, Cucumbers and I am trying Canaloupe this year (this is the only one I am not sure about)
Update 3/28
Big storm came in and tried to ruin my crop, I covered garden with a crazy black tarp. Hope weather gets better.

Jackie Greene

2006-03-26T07:09:00.000-08:00

Went to Jackie Greene on Friday.. Wow, One of the best concerts I have ever been too! He rocked big time... Ran in to lots of old friends at this show. It was at this club called the EMPIRE. Kinda reminded me of a club that would be in a big city like LA or New York. there was over 1000 people there if not more than that. Cool place. I ran into technical difficulties with my camera. I didnt get many good pictures :(

Jackies new Album "American Myth" is amazing, the songs I am really relating too... check it out...

Zach, Brianna, Birthday cake, My beautiful Sister, teachin Gang signs, Renaissance festival

2006-03-21T08:57:00.000-08:00

Tagged By Jules

2006-03-21T08:34:00.000-08:00

7 songs I am into right now...

1)I will survive (Cake)
2)Hate me (Blue October)
3)Learning to fly (Tom Petty)
4)Just as Well (Jackie green)
5)Getting by (Jackie Green)
6) Walking Away (Jackie Green)
7)I'll let you in (Jackie Greene)

I tag Rob and Twisted soda.

Stormy's tough life and Da Beezzzzzzzzz are out

2006-03-08T14:53:00.000-08:00

The flowers are blooming. The beezzz are out.

STOLEN FROM ROBS BLOG:

It's only in the face of horror that you truly find your nobler self.And you can be so noble.So I'll bring you pain,I'll bring you horror,So that you may rise above it.So that those of you who survive this reign of Hell on Earthwill be worthy of God's love.

supercalifragilisticexpealadocious

2006-03-07T05:10:00.000-08:00

Endless possiblities.

2006-03-04T07:09:00.000-08:00

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
-R.W.E

"If you're really listening, If you're awake to the poignant beauty of the world, Your heart breaks regularly. In fact, your heart is made to break: its purpose is to burst open again and again so that it can hold ever-more wonders"
Andrew Harvey, The return of mother.

Nothing Gold Can Stay
Poem from the movie the Outsiders. Stay Gold PonyBoy stay gold.

Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day
Nothing gold can stay.

Robert Frost

I am a golden God, A monsoon hit last night. We celebrated, We danced. We honored the universe for all its blessings.

2006-02-28T04:46:00.000-08:00

Lately I have been to a very dark dark place inside of myself. Lets call it ClubHell, kinda like a club med for angry, depressed, broken men. A visit to The darkest part of my soul . I have been on a Journey the last four months trying to climb out of the abyss. Now my soul is fresh, recycled, reconditioned, limitless possiblities and I can honestly thank the Universe for the experience. For I am alive. I will no longer be scared.
I am a "Golden God" I screamed at the top of my lungs last night in the pouring rain. I danced. I might have scared the neighbors. But liberated my soul last night. I forgave myself. I let myself down but will no longer punish myself for any of my shortfalls. I am gonna be okay. Stay Golden Pony boy. Stay gold.
Ps. The Tequila was very good. I don't usually drink that stuff but this was an expensive (40 dollar) bottle of it, very smooth, no Hangovers. Thanks Rob for starting the Rain Dance. I needed it.

Sunday at the River

2006-02-27T05:44:00.000-08:00

"Waiting (Reprise)"

Well there ain't no point in moving on
Until you've got somewhere to go
And the road that i have walked upon
Well it filled my pockets
And emptied out my soul

All those insecurities
That have held me down for so long
I can't say i've found a cure for these
But at least i know them
So they're not so strong

You look for your dreams in heaven
But what the hell are you supposed to do
When they come true?

Well there's one year of my life in the songs
And some of them are about you
Now i know there's no way i can write those wrongs
Believe me
I would not lie you've hurt my pride
And i guess there's a road without you

But you once said
There's a way back for every man
So here i am
Don't people change, here i am
Is it too late to try again

My BBQ.

2006-02-26T07:04:00.000-08:00

Well let me tell ya, this thing took me about 4 hours to put together. I have to admit three years ago I wouldnt have been able to pull this off. Directions and patience were never in my vocabulary. But spending so many years with a patient--- intelligent girl, rubbed off on me. So I know you are gone out of my life now, but you live on in in my day to day activities. That can't be taken from me. I took my time and never got frustrated (well one time I almost did--- Rob pointed out that a piece was bent, but at that point rather than get mad, I told him, "its just character" and I pressed on, I wasnt taking this crazy thing back to Home Depot..Way too many boxes and parts. After I was about 90 percent done.--My friend Aaron showed up in time to help me carry it to the back yard (the wheels were not to good on the rocky path) ... Then we decided to break that sucka in....I proceeded to buy 3 large Rib eyes and cooked mine bloody rare yummy. (sorry if you vegatarians are reading this). AB made this great cabbage, sausage veggie stuff--really good. This thing cooked just like a restaurant broiler, I was impressed.

True Greatness, (from the movie Elizabethtown)

2006-02-25T10:46:00.000-08:00

If you want to be really great, then have the courage to fail big.
then Stick around , make them wonder?????
why you are still smiling :):):)
that's true greatness..

Sometimes I think so much about all the anwsers to all my problems
I forget what the problem is.

If it wasnt this, it would be something else.

Ps. My self portrait. (the sign) That is a classic.

WHAT YOUR OUT OF TUNA?? &^&^(^*&&

2006-02-22T21:00:00.000-08:00

Good morning. I am a sleepy head today. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
May the universe shower blessings upon all my friends and family today.
J

Pablo Neruda the master Poet

2006-02-22T19:17:00.000-08:00

I love you between shadow and soul. I love you as the plant that hasn't bloomed yet, and carries hidden within itself the light of flowers. I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. Because of you, the dense fragrance that rises from the earth lives in my body, rioting with hunger for the eternity of our victorious kisses.

Pablo Neruda is a master poet.

This next one, brought tears to my eyes the first time I read it.

http://www.poemhunter.com/pablo-neruda/poems/poet-6638/page-1/

If You Forget Me

I want you to know
one thing.

You know how this is:
if I look
at the crystal moon, at the red branch
of the slow autumn at my window,
if I touch
near the fire
the impalpable ash
or the wrinkled body of the log,
everything carries me to you,
as if everything that exists,
aromas, light, metals,
were little boats
that sail
toward those isles of yours that wait for me.

Well, now,
if little by little you stop loving me
I shall stop loving you little by little.

If suddenly
you forget me
do not look for me,
for I shall already have forgotten you.

If you think it long and mad,
the wind of banners
that passes through my life,
and you decide
to leave me at the shore
of the heart where I have roots,
remember
that on that day,
at that hour,
I shall lift my arms
and my roots will set off
to seek another land.

But
if each day,
each hour,
you feel that you are destined for me
with implacable sweetness,
if each day a flower
climbs up to your lips to seek me,
ah my love, ah my own,
in me all that fire is repeated,
in me nothing is extinguished or forgotten,
my love feeds on your love, beloved,
and as long as you live it will be in your arms
without leaving mine.

Random street flyers.. and Flowers that bloomed in my backyard.

2006-02-19T16:58:00.000-08:00

RANDOM STORMY PIX

2006-02-18T07:49:00.000-08:00

"Well there ain't no point in moving on
Until you've got somewhere to go."
G.Michael

Until You have loved, You can not become yourself.
Emily dickinson

You can't have a perfect day without doing something for someone who'll never be able to repay you.
R.Brezsny

In order to transform others, You have to transform yourself.
Ghandi

The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old,
but on building the new.
Socrates

it's the one's who persist for the sake of a kiss
that will pay
G.Michael

Carpe Diem

2006-02-15T16:32:00.000-08:00

TIS ONLY IN THEIR DREAMS THAT MEN TRULY BE FREE,
'TWAS ALWAYS THUS, AND ALWAYS THUS WILL BE. -KEATING.

"Expecting life to be fair because you are a good person is like expecting a bull not to charge because you are a vegetarian."

Live in the now, Regret triumphs when you cannot see the present.

2006-02-15T05:01:00.000-08:00

This one a long time have I watched. All his life has he looked away... to the future, to the horizon. Never his mind on where he was. Hmm? What he was doing. Hmph. Adventure. Heh! Excitement. Heh! A Jedi craves not these things.(turning to Jeff)You are reckless!

Random pixs at Old Fair Oaks park, and me testing the intergrity of the jeff cubes

2006-02-14T05:15:00.000-08:00

Walking along while looking at antiques at Old Fair Oaks Park, trying to forget about all the shieat that's been tormenting my heart and soul. Of course the first thing my eyes see on a wall is a Bee and a flower. At this point I am wanting to punch myself in the face, looking to my right I see a spray painted "punch" and some brass knuckles next to the bee, I was laughing and crying at the same time. I can't seem to go anywhere without seeing that symbol off the Bee . What a curse . Anyway Happy F'nnn Valentines day!!

Frankie and Ralphie

2006-02-08T08:38:00.000-08:00

Here is Frankie.. Ralphie I can't find a picture of..But anyway.. These two are at the doctor today under the knife. I hope they are okay. :) thinking about you guys!
UPDATE: The cats are okay!

Bajo del Puente y el Parque

2006-02-05T10:51:00.000-08:00

Was out at the market today. Had a good time at the park across the way. Excellent place to snap some pictures.. While I was there an alien space ship landed. :)

You know who you are, I did this for you. SHINY STUFF

2006-02-05T10:48:00.000-08:00

Jeff Dee's Cube assembly line.

2006-02-04T12:08:00.000-08:00

This is what happens when you drink too much coffee and you have nothing but time on your hands. I am a cube making machine.. kinda wanted to keep making them all day. Ran out of wood :( Anyway I still need to stain them. ........Days later: I have finished staining.. I mastered it on the very last cube.. they didnt come out great. Just okay...But I learned all about going with the grain, even strokes and not wearing good clothes while attempting to stain hehehehh.
I kinda wish I could start over. I know many things I would do different, but its alot like life.. I actually enjoy all the little mistakes-- I made, its kinda like the scars we have on our bodies. They all add character.. I am so tired.. Staining is much harder than the drilling etc... I think the drilling and nail glue is just alot more fun. I learned patience on the second coat of stain. I should have learned it on the first... BUt oh well. This whole experience taught me alot about life. Take your time, don't live to fast, troubles will come and they will pass. jeff out..nap time....

random pix--Can you tell what it is?

2006-02-01T20:26:00.000-08:00

My space at work

2006-02-01T04:53:00.000-08:00

I woke up today with such great energy and a hopeful outlook on life. Monday and Tuesday treated me very well. Monday was great, I feel a huge weight lifted off my heart and soul. Thanks. Thanks for talking to me and treating me with respect. (you know who you are)
Tuesday was busy at work, everyone is out with the flu. Anyway things are going good in my physical world and my inner world. I finished my Book Called a NEw Earth, the second book in a series of Two by Eckhart Tolle. A great author/Spirtual Guide in life.
I have been turning off the TV as often as possible--- READING, walking and anything else I can get into. I have found I am alot happier if I don't sit in front of the TV for hours.

"Only if you resist what happens are you at the mercy of what happens, and the world will determine your happiness or unhappiness." --Tolle

It is in my nature to resist and swim against the currents that Be. I no longer wish to live my life this way. I wish to go with the flow. If i get a flat tire, I will get dirty and have to figure out how to put my tire iron back in that tight space it came out of (a real bieatch). I will get sweaty and try not to get angry (yeah right--no Really I will try) . Because before I know it, the tire will be fixed. I will be at home taking a hot shower, open that bottle of red wine I have been saving and relax to some music. Every crappy shieaty moment is just a prelude to a happy one.... I want to live this way. This is what his books have taught me. Live in the moment, accept life--even the bad stuff. Because the present moment is all we really have. (INTO THE NOW)
That old stupid saying; Yesterday is gone, The future may never come--so treat today as a gift.. A sappy cliche, but there is so much wisdom in it. --Jeff

ps. Yoda Quotes: Fear is the path to the dark side... fear leads to anger... anger leads to hate.. hate leads to suffering.

SPT--(pictures you hate , but won't get rid off) "all of me" embrace your mistakes, love the ugly bits.

2006-01-31T05:33:00.000-08:00

I have the flu in this picture, I almost look green... Crazy....Next week I might have the courage to put the pix of myself wallowing in self pity crying.. hehehehe. Maybe not. I will stick with the flu first.

life- the things I live for, the things I Love, The things that give me peace.

2006-01-30T21:15:00.000-08:00

Red wine, The Rain hitting the roof top, Cats, A loving kiss, Random acts of kindness, My momma, A cold Stoney Face red, seeing Bee smile, seeing my nephew and neices smile, Talking to my sisters, My home, Mowing and edging, A bike ride at the river, paying a toll on a bridge for the driver behind you, saying hello to a stranger, A childs smile, a cold morning- with a cup of Joe, Frankie and Ralphie (being there for her) , Home grown Tomatoes, A nice longgggg walk, My Job, Sony 42 inch Lcd projection in High Def. ( i know this one is kinda dumb, but it is a pretty sight) My friends, My truck and of course Nature and all its beauties. Memories of sitting on the floor at 5am with a coffee, the paper and a new love--, Seeing old people walk by holding hands and showing genuine love and respect for one another.

What do you live for?

Two photos taken 1000 of miles apart, the same day.

2006-01-27T05:41:00.000-08:00

Two photos taken 1000 of miles apart...Kinda a trip. Twistedsoda took the lower pix, I took the one on top.. I guess I am not the only one out late taking pictures in the freezing cold.

Air Guitar---Sleepy stormy

2006-01-27T05:20:00.000-08:00

Stormy is really snoring here... She is the best cat in the world.
I am a big dork, dancing around playing air guitar..
Random act never done at rattlesnake bar..

Infinite possibilities:Foggy day, Coffee and your tax dollars at work

2006-01-26T05:06:00.000-08:00

Today is a new day. What I find or decide to make the day is up to me. If I want to be sad, I can be sad. If I want to make people laugh, then it will be a funny day. If I want to crawl back in bed, I can make it a Jeff day. The day is what you make it. So today --hmmmm what do I want to make it. Infinite possibilities.

Why does the Green Frog always get the girl?

2006-01-25T05:10:00.000-08:00

MMMM. Coffee.

Well another day and thank god I am starting to feel so much better. Had many bad dreams last night, I kept dreaming about that song By Garth Brooks, the Dance.
I am trying to get to a point where I understand where this pain is all coming from.. Why would I save all my love for someone that doesnt even want love. I am like a gambler playing blackjack against an Ace of spades and king every single time. I can only push. There is no way to win. I think Lloyd Dabler said it best... " I want to get hurt".
Tuesday was a great day . I enjoyed being back to work (yes I said enjoy and work in the same run on sentence). I just had a flash, I should get some pictures of my work and my coworkers. I am afraid to bring the camera to work. :).. Maybe I will.

Ps.
Okay Universe. I am asking for a miracle here. You know what it is I seek in my life. Help me find the way to it.

SPT old skool photo. Don't blame me for the haircut.

2006-01-24T04:56:00.000-08:00

Wow Look at my sister and I.

All is well today. I woke up in a very good mood. Looking to get back to work. Been sick for the last 10 days. It was hell but I think I needed it. When you have nothing but a couch and a sick body for over 10 days-- you end doing alot of soul searching. Honestly -- not much has changed with my situation. But I do have lots of clarity. So I feel like I am in control of my feeling because I understand them more.
This Coffee is yummy.. Gotta get going to work.

SPT....MOre Pieces of me

2006-01-18T14:43:00.000-08:00

Patience has its limits. Take it too far, and it's cowardice.
George Jackson (1941 - 1971)

"What you're feeling now ain't the worst pain. The worst thing is not feeling the hurt anymore."

"The ability to delude yourself may be an important survival tool."
Jane Wagner

"Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers."
Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809 - 1892)

--the phoenix rises again

2006-01-17T20:21:00.000-08:00

I have pneumonia, I feel like I am dying. If you dont see a blog by me in the next couple of days. Send a hearst to pick me up....hehehehehehe out

Hey Good news. Looks like it is just the flu. I had pneumonia three years ago, I had all the same symptoms. Went to the doctor got chest xrays. It looks good. They gave me four days off of work. I feel a little better today. I think I have slept over 40 hours in three days. My head is killing me, but my chest feels lots better this morning. I still have that painful cough, ouch!

Rattlesnake Bar Day Trip

2006-01-16T11:08:00.000-08:00

Decided to not spend a whole days wasting away on the couch watching football. We spent the day out at Rattlesnake bar, Folsom Lake/Loomis area... Had a great time until my truck got stuck--actually it was a challenge getting it unstuck.. That was the best part of our trip, except the yummy Wheat/avocado/sprout/green pepper sandwich I had from Beach Hut Sandwiches. Yummy...

Guatemalan Worry Dolls

2006-01-15T05:37:00.000-08:00

According to ancient legend. Guatemalan children tell a worry to each doll when they go to bed at night and place the dolls under their pillow. In the morning the dolls taken their worries away.
I tried a few worries of my own. I am not sure if it works for a third party, But I also wished for some worry removal for an ex girlfriend and my momma.
Yes it has come down to VOODOO. I will try anything to get my shieat together.

I have been experimenting with my cameras settings. I am really getting into shadows and lighting. These auto setting on the camera really suck. I need to learn this thing better. Manual works best for all closeups. But the focus gets tricky, and you always need to turn the flash off for closeups otherwise it just gets a glare from the flash. argh! It's all about lighting..

Into the Night----

2006-01-15T05:18:00.000-08:00

I drink alone, ya with nobody else. Ya you know when I drink alone. I prefer to be by myself. Yes, red wine in the dark is the opposite of prozac and healthy living. Oh well....

check out this cool site for a poem about Love.
http://www.sfheart.com/love2.html

Twisted Soda, Happy Birthday 2 YOU!!!!

2006-01-13T05:41:00.000-08:00

"Call this an unfair generalization if you must, but old people are no good at everything." Moe, from the Simpsons “

"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.”
Honest Abe

"No wise man (or woman) ever wished to be younger"
Jonathan Swift/--Jeff modified (added woman)

"Everything I know I learned after I was thirty"
Georges Clemenceau

"Like a fine wine we get better with time.."
Jeff ( I think I stole this from somewhere)

ps. Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Michelle Happy Birthday too youuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!

Who is the first person that comes to your mind????

2006-01-12T19:03:00.000-08:00

Puzzle

2006-01-12T05:06:00.000-08:00

Gosh I have been so lost for words lately. All I do is post pictures. I guess I feel part of me is no longer here. I feel like a puzzle that's missing so many pieces whats the point of putting it together again? heheheh

I deleted the rest of my coffee induced pshycho babble, that was posted previously.. hehehehe I always delete my personal bloggs after I reread them over and over. I hate to see my babble in print. :)

Buddha said " sit there, do nothing, spring will come and grass will grow." In time the picture or puzzle will put itself back together.--bills BLogg. ---rackem

Mason's arrest, Hey look Dad a cold Downtown Brown.

2006-01-11T05:13:00.000-08:00

Playoffs:
Mason, Mike, Rob and Jeff. Mason kept trying to take my beer!! :(

5- Guilty Pleasures-tagged by Tracie

2006-01-09T05:04:00.000-08:00

1. Pint of Microbrew at least once a month. I prefer it once a week. Hoppy's, Pyramid and Brew it up. At least one of these places once a month. I am afraid to find out what happens to me if I am kept from this pleasure.
2. Lately it is the three piece Chicken strips and Biscuit for 2.99 at Churchs. (dang they recently raised it back up to 3.99) -
3. Reading Bee , Heidi and Tracie's Blog. Everyone tells me not to read it, so of course I do. I cant help it. Its the only way to find out what Bee has been up to.
4. Internet and blogging at work.
5. Carmel Cone Dryers pint size.. mmmmmmmmm yummy. I have been buying them at least once a week. If they are out of that ---I can always settle for a Ben and Jerry's

now I tag Robert and Twisted Soda

LIfe and a new Leaf

2006-01-06T16:52:00.000-08:00

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^^^PHX^^^

Battlestar Tonite!

2006-01-06T05:56:00.000-08:00

Ps.
"You can not play god and wash your hands with the things you have created. Sooner or later the day comes when you can't hide from the things you have done.--"
Commander Adama "Battlestar Galactica"..

Starts tonite !:) on the scifi-network

SPT- old photograph --Now this kid is as cool as the Breeze.

2006-01-06T05:32:00.000-08:00

Wow..I used to be ripped when I was 8... heheheheheh

ROB's SPT.......I love this, taken in bout 1987/88 era..

2006-01-05T05:37:00.000-08:00

Check out the varnet sticker on my truck, do they even make those sunglasses anymore?

LATE SPT

2006-01-05T05:32:00.000-08:00

Old wedding photo, Back in about 1995ish or so..I am bad with dates.

The Juice of Life. mmmmmmmm gooddddddd

2006-01-05T05:02:00.000-08:00

The trash needs to be taken to the curb, My hair still drips wet from the long hot shower. I need to get ready for work. But all this can wait, ---the mug is an inch from my lips, the coffee simmers and screams "drink up", "drink up". Ahh.. Yummy. Life is good--

Random Quote:
I believe love is primarily a choice and only sometimes a feeling. If you want to feel love, choose to love and be patient.

5 weird things about me. Picture taken while traveling 85mph..Add this to number 6.

2006-01-02T16:04:00.000-08:00

1
I am a biter, picker, chewer, spitter!! Inside joke-- translation: I bite my nails and pick at them.

2
I sing in the truck and cry my ass off sometimes to love songs.

3
I love my cat more than anything in the world. (I dont think it is weird-- but most people would)

4
I have only been late to about 3 things in my whole life. I am always 20 minutes early. I once arrived for a date an hour early--just to make sure I got a good table with a view of the front door. heheh I am a weridooooooooooo..

5
I always try to find a cashier with the number 17 above their register, I always feel like it is good luck to go down the isle of my favorite number and the day I was born -----------17....

Walkin in the rain, New Years with Rob And Maria, Floods and happy ducks.. Hello 2006.

2006-01-01T08:29:00.000-08:00

Some rock art , a hip mom, a great nephew and a new pair of shoes . ps. and--- I just dont think I will ever get over you playing on my radio.

2005-12-27T20:02:00.000-08:00

SPT--pieces of Life.

2005-12-25T19:48:00.000-08:00

Camel Back--1.8 miles straight up .

2005-12-22T09:14:00.000-08:00

ARIZONA DEC 2005-

2005-12-22T08:12:00.000-08:00

Arizona was great. The sunsets were spectacular, the Hiking was-- well lets just say I feel out of shape--Camel Back is a challenge but very pretty. My nieces and Nephews were fun. Of course I found a cool brewery nearby--spent some time there alone--Discovered a wonderful Scottish ALE, thanks Amber for keepin my glass full. (if you are reading this, I will be back to visit soon). All and all it was a great trip. My sister Teri is the best. The Phoenix has risen!

Early SPT--

2005-12-16T05:08:00.000-08:00

yummmmmmmmmy:
Anybody wondering, this is an empty pilsner glass that contained Hoppy Claus Ale.. aka The nap maker.

The Phoenix has Risen--Before and After (ouch)....

2005-12-14T23:44:00.000-08:00

The phoenix has risen. .

oh and yes, It hurts like hell.

I am already planning Tattoo number two. Some kind of alien or maybe two fishes swimming in different directions (Pisces symbol).

Ps. Why does " in Your eyes " (By Peter Gabriel) have to be playing on the Radio. They don't play this anymore.. This universe is messin with me. GO Lloyd DABLER!

SPT -fading soul-

2005-12-12T12:15:00.000-08:00

He stares into his own Reflection and sees nothing. He wonders who is this man?

Grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of a joy you must have somebody to divide it with.
Mark Twain

Random Quote:
Silence is a text easy to misread.
A. A. Attanasio, 'The Eagle and the Sword'

Leaves Leaves Leaves!!!

2005-12-12T12:04:00.000-08:00

Quote

2005-12-10T11:53:00.000-08:00

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Matt

2005-12-08T14:36:00.000-08:00

Matthew Stephen Dove

DOVE, Matthew StephenOf Sacramento died unexpectedly on December 2, 2005, at age 29. He was born to Brentley and Ann Dove on November 2, 1976, in Seattle, WA. His family lived in Edmonds, WA, where Matthew attended Elementary and Middle School. He moved to Everett, WA, where he attended High School. He graduated from high school in June 1995. Matthew moved to Sacramento in June 1995. He began working for Sacramento County on November 1998 in various departments and finally at the Office of Communications & Information Technology. For the past three years Matthew attended American River College part time where he studied Art New Media. Matthew was a talented artist, poet and cook. The last five glorious years of his life included sharing it in sobriety with life partner Bobby Theroux and their many friends in Alcoholics Anonymous, North Hall Group. Matthew will be sadly missed by his family, partner and friends. Matthew is survived by his partner Bobby Theroux, mother Ann Damant, father Brentley Dove, sister Jennifer Dove, grandparents Betty Yardley and Delton Dove, and many other family members. In memory of Matthew, donations may be made to the Effort: Alternative House, for the "Matthew Dove Recovery Scholarship" - Alternative House, 1550 Juliesse Ave., Sacramento, CA 95815. Viewings will be held on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 8 & 9, from 4:00-8:00 PM at the South East Lawn Memorial Park, 9189 E. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624. A memorial service celebrating Matthew's life will be held at the Salvation Army Church, 2550 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817, on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10:00 AM.

Thursday Am coffee with Jeff

2005-12-08T05:13:00.000-08:00

Well its about 5am. I am drinking my coffee now--- yummy bytheway. I do have a smile on my face after reading twistedsoda's blog , she is too funny. Well off to work to enjoy another fabulous day dealing with unions, administration, co-workers coming to my office to complain about how someone doesn't like them or someone stole my pen what should I do? But the day goes by fast and it pays the bills. So i guess its all good. (do people still say that) I doubt it. I have been in a beehive for three years. Not sure what people do or say anymore. ehhehehehe. Hey I enjoyed it in that Beehive--but life changes on a dime as do peoples feelings. I guess that what makes me diffrent from the world. I change by staying the same.

Ps. I had the craziest dream all nite long about giving a foot massage. My hands feel tired today :).
pss. The art work is for you twistedsoda. That guinness story inspired it..thats a classic ;)

Thursday Quote:

The quickest way to a man's heart really is through his stomach, because then you don't have to chop through that pesky rib cage.
J. Jacques, Questionable Content webcomic

If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.
Frank A. Clark

A woman can forgive a man for the harm he does her...but she can never forgive him for the sacrifices he makes on her account.
W. Somerset Maugham (1874 - 1965), The Moon and Sixpence

When love is not madness, it is not love.
Pedro Calderon de la Barca

SPT

2005-12-06T05:00:00.001-08:00

"Head where the heart used to bee"

Yummy Rice Krispy treats-and of course yummy fresh ground Coffee.

2005-12-05T05:23:00.000-08:00

I wasn't feeling to swell this weekend. So i figured, what would make me happier than Rice krispy treats!!
Yummy.

heart in my hand

2005-12-03T09:39:00.000-08:00

My wonderful Cat

2005-12-02T05:44:00.000-08:00

She has been a bit grumpy lately. Regardless she is the best cat in the world. The monkeys run a very close second. But they lose a point for their night time insanity. I hope everyone has a wonderful day. :)

Ps.This coffee is gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooD!

"Eel" ---Very cool band with great lyrics.

2005-12-01T05:01:00.000-08:00

I'm Going To Stop Pretending That I Didn't Break Your Heart Lyrics
Artist(Band):Eels

I'm gonna tell you what you need to hear
And i'm a little too late
By three or four years
And it may not make much sense
Now that we are apart
But i'm going to stop pretending
That i didn't break your heart
You see i never thought enough of myself
To realize that losing me could mean
Something like the tears in your eyes
And i want to tell you i'm sorry
And it's too late to start
But i'm going to stop pretending
That i didn't break your heart
And it's christmas eve
Years down the line
Sitting here wishing i'd treated you better
When you were mine
And i have no way of knowing where you are
But i'm going to stop pretending
That i didn't break your heart
I didn't mean to hurt you
I didn't know what i was doing
But i know what i have done

My new Camera-Merry Christmas

2005-11-30T05:12:00.000-08:00

My new camera.

Last chapter of my book.

2005-11-29T05:36:00.000-08:00

The last chapter in my book talks about space and how it is the most precious gift you can give.
Well.. I did it. I did 5 days of no contact . It was the hardest thing I have ever done.
Space doesnt seem to make my feelings go away. I don't think they ever will. But it is the gift my love asked for . It is the only thing she wants from me, so it's all I have.

SUNDAY crocker excursion

2005-11-27T15:05:00.000-08:00

well sunday started off good, Went to the Crocker museum. Before we parked we found out all the roads were closed off cause of the motorcyle gift drop. Over 1000 motorcykles.. We got great video footage and enjoyed motorycles for days and days. They seemed to be endless.
At The museum I managed to smuggle out a picture. I was attacked by security and they made check my camera in at the front desk. Then they followed us around for a while... I managed to get one out---- it is very dark but ads character to the picture. check it out.....The lady bug picture I took..It is dedicated to Bee. Because Its her tree/palm. I will enjoy wathching it grow.

The best book ever

2005-11-27T10:35:00.000-08:00

Gobble Gobble-Between a rock and a hard place. That's where I am at today.

2005-11-24T06:16:00.000-08:00

Song lyrics/quote/daily feelings

2005-11-23T07:11:00.000-08:00

Talk
by Coldplay
album:

Oh brother I can’t, I can't get through
I've been trying hard to reach you 'cause I don't know what to do
Oh brother I can't believe it's true
I'm so scared about the future and I wanna talk to you
Oh I wanna talk to you
You can take a picture of something you see
In the future where will I be?
You can climb a ladder up to the sun
Or a write a song nobody has sung or do
Something that's never been done
Are you lost or incomplete?
Do you feel like a puzzle, you can't find your missing piece?
Tell me how do you feel?
Well I feel like they're talking in a language I don't speak
And they’re talking it to me
So you take a picture of something you see
In the future where will I be?
You can climb a ladder up to the sun
Or a write a song nobody has sung or do
Something that's never been done, do
Something that's never been done
So you don't know where you're going and you wanna talk
And you feel like you're going where you've been before
You tell anyone who'll listen but you feel ignored
Nothing's really making any sense at all, let's talk
Let's talk, let's talk, let's talk

and a quote:
Friedrich Nietzsche:
"Those who were dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."

SPT

2005-11-22T09:07:00.000-08:00

Not alot of words in my head today. So i thought I would just put a random pix on here.

Quotes (Heidi's Request)

2005-11-20T17:39:00.000-08:00

Someone once wrote this down for me a few years ago on a piece of cardboard. ( I still feel this way about the person who gave it to me)

"If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you."-- winnie the pooh

Santa Cruz

2005-11-20T15:35:00.000-08:00

Why I love the ocean.

It is so much like life. The oceans are never the same, each wave and every tide is ever changing. I guess in life you have to go with the changes. Otherwise it will drown you. I cannot control the ocean or life, so I will try to learn from it. I will Enjoy its beauty and mystery. I have nothing but love for the things that have been taken from me lately. All I ask is that the lessons to be learned-- will be learned and never forgotten.

Enjoy the pictures.

ps. Last word

I lied ---The one thing about the ocean that does stay the same is its beauty.