Marcia is blankcanvasmd / TexasLadee
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“There is something beautiful about a blank canvas, the nothingness of the beginning that is so simple and breathtakingly pure. It’s the paint that changes its meaning and the hand that creates the story. Every piece begins the same, but in the end they are all uniquely different.”
― Piper Payne
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"The canvas of life is waiting for some bright colors. Let us add some shades of joy, love, peace and happiness to it." ~ author unknown
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" Mirth is the sweet wine of human life. It should be offered sparkling with zestful life unto God." ~Henry Ward Beecher~
MY BUCKET LIST
I have no bucket list. I prefer to focus on life. I just want to enjoy life every day with those I love. I believe death is not an ending, but a new beginning...more radiant and joyous than anything we may experience here.
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..."For death is but a passing phase of Life;
A change of dress, a disrobing;
A birth into the unborn again;
A commencing where we ended;
A starting where we stopped to rest;
A crossroad of Eternity;
A giving up of something, to possess all things.
The end of the unreal, the beginning of the real;
Not cessation, but continuance;
Not exit, but entrance;
Not destruction, but life;
How wise the plan of death!"...
~ Edwin Liebfreed ~ from "The Song Of The Soul"
This is my primary profile / general information page. I have created a secondary page strictly for contest page design. My alter ego is TexasLadee. If you wish to visit me there:
http://myboomerplace.com/TexasLadee
"Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure that you are. " ~Mary Jean Irion~
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Gather up your smile and come on in...."Our five senses are incomplete without the sixth -- a sense of humor".~author unknown~
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ABOUT ME
I am a 63 year old woman born and living in Texas. Probably a "for lifer." I am married (41 years now) and have 2 grown sons. The eldest remains unmarried and the younger only recently exchanged vows with his special lady. I have no grandchildren to this point. I live simply, in a small city, with my beloved husband and with the family pets. My sons both work and live here in town at present. I am blessed to have them so near. I currently own 1 dog, Spencer. He is a rescue animal. I am a college graduate who is employed full-time. I am a Christian, flag-waving, southern, political conservative. I am friendly. I love to laugh and feel shared laughter is a wonderful part of friendship. Comments are welcomed and appreciated as long as they are well-meaning, kind, and respectful to me and to all others who visit here. I do not mind pics being a bit risque', but I prefer a friendly page with NO VULGARITY, NUDITY OR SEXUALLY EXPLICIT IMAGES. I absolutely hate drama and argument, so DO NOT bring it to my page. Please respect these simple guidelines when visiting. Hope we soon become good friends. God Bless you all. ~ Marcia
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I am happily married, so not looking for new romance, but the characteristics that I find appealing are: a cheerful disposition, a nice smile, a sense of humor, sincerity, kindness, and respect for God, country, and other people. I appreciate a person of intelligence. I am drawn to the eyes and smile first.
I believe I am a mixture of Scottish, German, Czech, and Native American (Cherokee) heritage.
I love the simple pleasures of life. I love mild sunny days, rainy days, starry nights, the beauty of nature and the fascinating and wonderful creatures that share our planet with us.
My favorite smells are rain, vanilla, and green apple.
My favorite flowers are roses (especially lavender or pink) and daisies.
My favorite colors are pink, lavender, and green.
I love dainty, feminine things; soft, comfortable things; rustic, country things; western, southern things; antique, primitive things; and warm, cuddly things.
I am not a fan of big government, constitutional infringements, disrespect of God, flag, or country. I dislike arrogant people who are unkind, disrespectful, or non-trustworthy. Also, people (male or female) who overestimate either their intellect or their sex appeal.
My personal movie favorites are comedies, biographies, light-hearted action/adventure, musicals, family films, and wildlife documentaries. I do not enjoy most horror films, but find some paranormal studies interesting. I do enjoy ghost stories. My t.v. choices run along the same lines.
I mix it up when it comes to reading material. I enjoy biography, humor, spiritual, inspirational, poetry, mystery, romance, selective westerns, and light fiction. I like cookbooks and books about animals.
My musical tastes are as varied as my reading material. I can appreciate selections from most types of music. However, my least favorites are heavy metal, rap, and hip-hop. Songs that glamorize sex, drugs, and violence are very distasteful to me.
My favorite hobbies are reading, blogging, keeping up this web page, working puzzles, and music. I also love nature, wildlife, fishing, and exploring quaint locations and shops. I also like flea markets and thrift shops.
I am not a high maintenance type of woman. I live simply. However, I AM still a female and enjoy the usual female interests such as shopping, recipes, home decor, jewelry, clothes, etc. I am not into expensive frills and not really into trends. I like soft, feminine, conservative, comfortable.
I do like some sports. I have a particular fondness for watching basketball, but watch some football, baseball, skating, gymnastics, swimming/diving and Winter olympic events. I mostly support my Texas and U.S. teams. I am not a fan of wrestling, boxing, or auto racing. I do not like sports that harm or exploit animals.
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" Beauty is poor unless it reflects a beautiful soul " ~ author unknown
OSCAR WINNER:Best PictureBest DirectorBest Actor - Fredric MarchBest
Supporting Actor - Harold RussellBest ScreenplayBest EditingBest
ScoreIt's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of
the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the
day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a
nightmare. Captain Fred Derry (Dana Andrews) is returning to a loveless
marriage; Sergeant Al Stephenson (Fredric March) is a stranger to a
family that's grown up without him; and young sailor Homer Parrish
(Harold Russell) is tormented by the loss of his hands. Can these three
men find the courage to rebuild their world? Or are the best years of
their lives a thing of the past? Featuring a brilliant cast that
includes Myrna Loy and Virginia Mayo, The Best Years of Our Lives
garnered seven Oscars, including "Best Picture." Heart-wrenching,
touching and "filled with emotional dynamite" (The Hollywood Reporter),
it remains "one of the best films about war veterans ever made.
