You'll notice I don't have a "top friends" section. That's because I consider ALL of my friends to be "tops". What you see here is what you get. If you think it's too much, or not enough, then I suggest you go look elsewhere...
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Too many to list entirely. Some include Sleuth (the old version with Michael Caine and Lawrence Olivier), the Lord of the Rings triology, The Twilight Series, Harry Potter series, The Pirates of the Carribean series, Rio Bravo, Casablanca, Stand By Me, et al.
MUSIC
Just about anything except opera and hip-hop/gangsta rap. Particularly fond of Celtic music and hammered dulcimer. PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME TO ADD YOUR "TRIBUTE PAGE" TO MY FRIEND LIST. I understand that several folks have these and put a lot of work into them, but they are really not my cup of tea, and I will most likely turn down your request.
BOOKS
Anything having to do with trivia; books by James Clavell, J.K. Rowling, JRR Tolkein, Jonathan Kellerman, Stephenie Meyer, Kathy Reisch, Charles Dickens, Stories by Edgar Alan Poe, et al.
HOBBIES
Needlework, cooking, reading ...
VIDEOS
None
MY BUCKET LIST
Things to do today:
1) get up
2) survive
3) go to bed
4) repeat as many times as possible
I am a divorced (for several years) woman looking for friends, old and new. What I am NOT [repeat...NOT] looking for here is any romance or "hook-ups". Been there. Done that. Never going back again.
TURN ON'S
Numerous and varied, depending on the day and the mood I'm in.
TURN OFF'S
Jealous, "clingy" people. People who send friend requests even tho' their profiles are set to "private". ABOUT COMMENTS -- I don't send out comments to anybody, nor do I "forward" or "share" the comments I'm sent. That reminds me too much of chain letters. I appreciate your comments and will try to respond when I get them, but if I don't, please don't get mad about it...especially if you send me tons of them. Oh, and I also delete all comments I get after I've viewed them, so if they're not showing, I've already seen them.
Somebody asked me recently what do I think about the people out there who are seen as failures by their peers. (The definition of failure can be different from one person to another). I know that there are people who are being very patient while working on themselves, or an important project that hopefully will result in them achieving their dreams. They do this silently and diligently. They may appear to be failing but, they the are far from failing and diligently working towards their goal.
Beware of judging others. Because you never how things will turn out. I have seen this happen so many times. May I leave you with this, “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan “press on” has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race ” Calvin Coolidge
Blessings and Love... Carol Anne.. LOVE WILL ALWAYS BE THE ANSWER ...
On an additional note, let's keep Southern California and North Carolina and all regions affected by natural disasters in our prayers and be generous if and when we can.
Do not look at how difficult the road ahead looks ~ How high the pitch of the mountain,
How hot the desert sun , How distant the place of rest . You cannot see every part of the path , and unseen gifts are ahead along the way .
Love and Blessings .Carol Ann
ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU ARE "SPECIAL"
Do not undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different that each of us is special.
Do not let others set your goals. Only you know what is best for you.
Do not take for granted the things closest to your heart. Cling to them as you would your life, for without them, life is meaningless.
Do not let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past nor for the future. By living your life one day at a time, you live all the days of your life.
Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.
It is a fragile thread that binds us to each other.
Do not be afraid to encounter risks. It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.
Do not shut love out of your life by saying it is impossible to find. The quickest way to receive love is to give love; The fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly.
Do not dismiss your dreams. To be without dreams is to be without hope; To be without hope is to be without purpose.
Do not run through life so fast that you forget not only where you have been, but also where you are going. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way.
THIS MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT TO YOU BECAUSE YOU MEAN SOMETHING TO SOMEBODY...
Strangers Are Friends We Haven't Met Yet...by Helen Steiner Rice...Let your light shine. Shine within you so that it can shine on someone else. Let your light shine. - Oprah Winfrey
"You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope, and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand." --- Woodrow Wilson
Find Your Purpose
I met a man yesterday who personifies today's quote. He has a purpose - to help others in ways most of us don't. I was humbled and inspired as he shared his thoughts and story, and I felt a sense of hope that he was an earth angel saying hello, don't worry, I'll do all I can.
Life often pulls your attention to the daily grind - work, deadlines, and the never-ending to-do list. But beneath all that lies something more profound: a purpose beyond making ends meet.
With everything you've learned and accomplished, you're at a point where you can create a real and lasting impact.
Your knowledge and life experiences aren't just personal achievements. They are tools to encourage, support, and inspire those around you.
The world doesn't just need more successful people; it needs people like you who can spark possibility in others and share a vision of what's possible when we choose to live boldly and with purpose.
Every action you take to share knowledge, foster hope, or create something valuable has an effect, touching lives in ways you may never see.
Remember, your legacy isn't just about what you achieve for yourself but how you empower others to grow, dream, and succeed. And in that process, you'll find something richer than success - a sense of fulfillment only when you live for something larger than yourself.
Keep moving forward with that in mind. You've got so much to give. Yes you do .
Let this Christmas make a way for a fresh new start ~ Embrace the many Miracles it brings along and spread the love
you have in your heart!! Merry Christmas precious soul May the Angels shower you with Blessings Daily..
May God shower you with wonders this Christmas .Love and Blessings
“We are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” ―Laura Ingalls Wilder
Christmas is a time for adults to become children again. Wit all the magic in the air, it’s hard not to revert back to your childish roots. There is so much joy and wonder that surround the holiday season, and adults can get involved in that joy and wonder just as much as the children can. Throughout the year, we can look on and look forward to the holiday season. It brings us a lot of hope and happiness.
Christmas is the season of giving gifts, thereby, showing love towards one another. This does not mean that the gifts are the sole expression of your love. No gift is costlier or more valuable than something that that comes straight from the heart even if the gift in question is inconsequential. The tradition of gifts during Christmas originated from the kind gestures of the three Wise Men who brought expensive presents for the Infant Jesus to welcome him into this world. Since then, people have made gifts a mandate for Christmas. But, this must be remembered, as the legend of Christmas Rose will show you, that the gesture counts more than the gift. Perhaps, this legend originated just to teach people that, no matter what you gift, it must be from the heart and soul - even if the gift in question is just a flower. It is owing to this legend that the Christmas rose, the flower which only blooms during the chill of winter, has become an important part of Yuletide celebrations. The Legend On a cold December night, everybody was coming to see their new Savior and brought Him all kinds of gifts and presents. The three Wise Men came in with their valuable gifts of myrrh, frankincense and gold and offered them to Baby Jesus. At that point, a shepherdess, Madelon, who had seen the wise men passing through, reached the door of the stable, to see the Child. However, being very poor and having brought nothing to offer to the child, she felt helpless and started weeping quietly at the sight of all the wonderful gifts that the Three Wise Men had got for the child. Earlier, she had searched, in vain, for flowers all over the countryside but there was not even a single bloom to be found in the bitter winter.
The Christmas rose is not a rose and it does not flower at Christmastime in many regions. This plant, which has beautifully nodding, pale white flowers, blooms around Christmas in mild, warm areas, and makes attractive green ground covering during other seasons.
The Christmas rose plant is steeped in holiday history and superstition. It gets its name from a story when a young shepherd girl wanted to see the newborn Christ in Bethlehem but didn't have a gift for the baby until an angel appeared, took pity on her, and touched the ground near her. Suddenly, a Christmas rose appeared as the gift she could bring on her visit. Because of this folklore legend, the plant is often planted or placed near a home's entryway to ward off evil spirits. This mysterious blooming plant that is also toxic to humans and pets
An angel outside the door was watching over her and knew about her fruitless search. He took pity on her and, when he saw her head drooped down in sorrow, decided to help her with a little miracle. He gently brushed aside the snow at her feet and where her tears had fallen, sprang a beautiful cluster of waxen white winter roses with pink tipped petals. Then he softly whispered into the shepherdess's ear that these Christmas roses are far more valuable than any myrrh, frankincense or gold, for they are pure and made of love. The maiden was pleasantly surprised when she heard those words and joyfully gathered the flowers and offered them to the Holy Infant, who, seeing that the gift was reared with tears of love, smiled at her with gratitude and satisfaction. Thus, the Christmas rose came to symbolize hope, love and all that is wonderful in this season.
Try to solve it yourself.
Sometimes, your angels appear to have abandoned you because they are waiting for you to try and solve the problem yourself. This is not something that anyone enjoys, but even angels practice tough love on those occasions when you really need a kick in the pants. Do not think that this means the angels have abandoned you to flounder helplessly. Even when your angels are making you solve something yourself, you are not alone. They are there with you and will help you if you truly need it. They will not, however, complete the task for you. If you feel like you are sinking, know that the angels will keep your head above water. They will not let you drown, but you are responsible for swimming to shore. If you can tell that your angels are present and listening, but they seem to be holding back on open assistance, it might be a sign that this is a problem you need to face yourself.
Angels are always there for you, but sometimes, you need to reach out to them rather than wait for them to come to you. They are always happy and able to help, but if it seems like they have been silent for too long, you need to make sure to invite them into your life and ask for their assistance. That may be all you need to do to earn some heavenly guidance and assistance in your life.
Sometimes it seems the world is out of control. I want to fix it, but I can't. Dear Lord , give me the faith to trust you to take
care of things outside my control.
Lord , give me the faith to trust you to
take care of things outside my control.
You can't calm the storm. What you can do is calm yourself, and the storm will gradually pass. So do your best to breathe when negativity surrounds you today. Let calmness be your superpower. The ability to not overreact or take things too personally keeps your mind clear and your heart at peace, which ultimately gives you the upper hand.
