She lay there amidst a sea of blankets content with all the world. Her eyes stare off into the distance gazing at her thoughts as a smile overcomes her face. Her lover lay next to her admiring her beauty and watching as she becomes lost in pleasant visions. Out of the corner of her eye she sees him grinning himself. She laughs softly realizing that she had been trailing off for a while "what?" she asks suddenly, "nothing." he says as his grin becomes a smile. "You're something special, you're a real find". She laughs at the unexpected sweet comment "Oh really, how am I special?" His arms wrap around her as he lays is head upon her shoulder "You just are." Silence and the rhythm of their heartbeats go on for what seems like forever and then the silence breaks with his soft words "You're just so sweet, so kind, so cuddly... I'm lucky". Her heart bursts with the feeling of euphoria wondering if he knows how lucky she is to have him, to have this man who cherishes her so much. "I love you" she whispers as she tightens her grip on his hand "I love you so much". She can feel him smile and hold her just a little bit tighter "I love you too". Again, as they lay there together, she drifts off in thought.

And then as suddenly as she had left she is back in his room, his head still resting upon her chest, together still entangle in each others arms as realization takes hold. "I am so content" she says barely audible, he holds her a little tighter "Good... so am I".

Quote Of The Day:
“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.”
-Epicurus

A Love Still Burning:
The Debry couple in a small French village of Argenton-sur-Creuse, hold the record in the Guinness Book for the greatest combines age of any married couple (212) and the longest marriage. Born on June 15, 1898, Mr Debry, 109,
and his 103-year-old wife, born on October 10, 1904, are looking
forward to celebrating their 83rd wedding anniversary on August 12.

Strange Fact Of The Day:
In Baltimore, Maryland, it is not legal to take a lion to the movies.
Source: www.some-guy.com

On This Day In History:
1964 : My favorite car, the Mustang sallies forth.
The first Ford Mustang was produced on this day

Celebrity Birthdays On March 10th:
Happy Birthday Chuck Norris! The Chuck will be turning 66 today.

Quote Of The Day:
Your true traveler finds boredom rather agreeable than painful. It is
the symbol of his liberty - his excessive freedom. He accepts his
boredom, when it comes, not merely philosophically, but almost with
pleasure.
- Aldous Huxley

I have been tagged by greenray...

My five favorite trips I shall never forget. They were fun, new and exciting. I haven't been on a trip in quite a long time, so my scheduled trips to Colorado and Washington D.C. will be much welcomed.

This list is a count down of my favorite trips:

5.) Tennessee. There is nothing like a touch of souther hospitality to brighten your day with a "yes ma'am", "no ma'am" Heheheh, I loved it. Men in tight fitted wrangler jeans and cowboy hats... woowee! They can hogtie me any day! And man, oh man... those smoky mountains are the most beautiful thing in the world.

4.) Washington D.C. I just had a blast, a lot of the time it was just mom and I goofing off and having fun. It was, if nothing else, a very interesting trip. My God, what am I doing in that photo up there. *smacks self in head*

3.) Ontario, Canada. Niagara Falls. What an amazing sight that was! Simply beautiful. I would love to go again someday, it was really an amazing site... and there was something almost magical, majestic about those falls.

2.) Tampa Bay, Florida. Lovely people, a lovely few... peaceful, tranquil, amazing. Florida was great. To tell you the truth, I wouldn't mind vacationing there on a regular basis. I miss Florida.. I really had a good time.

1.) South Carolina, Myrtle Beach. My favorite. My mother, her boyfriend and I went. The trip was awesome, we drove there listening to The Eagles the whole way. Myrtle beach was the most fun I ever had, it is definitely a place that I will take my family someday. I think I miss myrtle beach the most... I want to go back so bad.

Yesterday evening I went to a mandatory orientation at Sinclair Community College. My classes will be starting back up in a couple weeks. I was happy that I am not getting the instructor I thought I was getting, instead I am getting an older man, 55 or so, professional looking and smart. He looks patient and caring with wisdom in his eyes. I think this is going to be a good year.

Another thing that I was thrilled about was a field trip we will be taking on May 25th. We will be flying to Washington D.C. for a few days. Thirty spots are payed for and I have qualified for one of the thirty, I cannot tell you how overjoyed I am. I haven't been to Washington D.C. in about 13-14 years or so. I was young, but I remember the trip quite well...

I saw my first homeless person in Washington D.C. and I was horrified. My heart broke for humanity after I realized that not everyone lives in cozy houses or receives a warm meal. This woman was digging through this trash can by a food stand, I looked up at my mother confused and worried "Mommy, why is that lady digging through the trash?" my mother answered me with sad eyes realizing that I had never seen the horror before "She is looking for food", "In the trash?!" I said heartbroken. "Why mommy? Why doesn't anyone buy her food?!" I couldn't believe that this woman was reduced to living this way, we were in a food court, why didn't anyone do something? My little mind and my big heart couldn't fathom it and I began to cry. I held my hot freshly made sandwich in my hand as I watched this woman dig for her lunch in the garbage. "Mommy, can I give that lady my sandwich? Please?" I don't remember my mothers answer but it must have been no, I don't remember giving her my sandwich.

It was a heartbreaking experience, I was only 4 1/2... but it made a lasting impression on me. It still breaks my heart everyday that there are so many people that live that way, and it's wrong that only a few of us make the effort to help. I don't know how a person can pass by an old man on the street in the freezing cold who is using newspaper as insulation for his coat and blanket... and not do anything. Feeling sorry, saying that it's a shame wont help. A "sorry" wont feed them or clothe them or find them jobs.

I must say that I admire the homeless, I admire these people who have the strength to live and never give up... even though from our standpoint they are hopeless. It takes a special kind of person to endure the life that they live, it takes a strength of character and spirit... and faith to keep living. These people, these special people we call "pests" of society or the "unfortunate" to me are some of the riches people alive, they my not have a penny to their name... but they have strength of mind, heart and soul that only some of us wish we had. I am inspired by them, because they let me know and remind me that no matter how bad it gets... you CAN do it.

Sometimes I am astonished how strong as individuals we can be, I am amazed at the conditions we can live in and not lose all faith and hope in life. We are amazing beings, humans... and thank God we don't know when to give up. It is our stubborn nature that has kept us alive... and will keep us alive in years to come.

Quote Of The Day:
A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part
limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and
feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical
delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for
us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few
persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this
prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living
creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.

-Albert Einstein

Honorable Mention Of The Day:
thedreamr has shared with us a truly inspiring story, and has brought to my attention a quote that will stay with me forever. You should all take some time and read this wonderful touching tale. It is truly food for the soul.

"You know, sometimes it is the artist's task to find out how much music you can still make with what you have left."
-Itzhak Perlman

Weird Realization Of The Day:
Have you ever noticed that of you rearranged the letters in "Mother in law" they come out to "Woman Hitler"?

This is Far_Skies... Signing off...

...until next time...

I have always loved the ocean, I find what lies beneath the depths fascinating. As a child you could never pull me away from the television when there was an underwater program on (you still can't). At one point I had considering becoming a marine biologist, it is definitely a career that I would never get bored of. But, my fear of water has held me back from that dream.

Someday I hope to overcome my phobia and swim with the sharks *smiles* that would be so amazing. Something else I have never gotten the chance to do is swim with dolphins, they are such majestic creatures.

There is just something magical about water, it holds a beauty not many or much can surpass. I find it ironic that I love it so much yet a possess a great  fear of it. I guess I fear it because it is out of my realm, I can't swim fast, if the water is murky I can't see beneath me... if something of the proper size wanted to take me out, it could. But, oh, do I think water is beautiful. And I am fascinated by the creatures that dwell there.

Another thing I have always found just as equally fascinating as the ocean is outer space. They are quite similar when you really think about it. Both are unexplored to it's potential, contain life undiscovered, and hold a beauty that captivates the mind. The ocean and space, two of many of my passions.

I guess I am just drown to the unknown and the strange, ocean life is so different from us, and yet so beautiful. Some fear the unknown... others embrace it. I guess I was one of the lucky few...

I was a very ill little kid, sick all the time. Strep throat, tonsillitis, the flu, you name it I had... every now and again all at the same time (it was like the exorcist minus the demonic activity, but my mother could argue that). Something interesting happens whenever I had the flu... there would always be a Jaws marathon on TV. Believe it or not this strange phenomenon still happened to this day, LOL. Don't ask me why, but it does. I love the movie Jaws, never cared for the sequels much, overkill if you ask me.

I am a little disappointed today because the closest thing to Jaws that is on right now is Flipper! LOL, oh well, maybe next time, right?

Aside from Jaws, some of my favorite movies to watch when sick are in no specific order:

1. Bram Stoker's Dracula.
2. The Other Sister.
3. Predator.
4. Silence Of The Lambs.
5. City Of Angels.
6. What A Girl Wants.
7. Star Wars: A New Hope.
8. Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi.
9. Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

You will notice that none of the movies above are funny... thats because laughing is a bad idea when you have the flu.

I am reading a very good book, Star Wars: Tales Of The Bounty Hunters. Scott said it was his favorite book and handed it to me. Well, I couldn't turn down his favorite book!... so, out of love for him I accepted it and took it home with me. I love Star Wars, I love it a lot. However, I have never really gotten in to the books. Well, I've never actually made an effort to read them. So, I brought this book home, there it lay in front of me, staring me down until I gave in. I picked it up and opened it, took a deep breath and began to read.

I discovered something in the first few words that echoed in my mind as a read... this was going to be a good book. The first story was about an assassin droid bounty hunter named IG-88. And it was a fabulous story, simply exciting! I loved it. It was the classic story of man creates machine, machine destroys man. The story of IG-88 was the main reason why Scott wanted me to read the book, IG-88 is his favorite bounty hunter. But I found my admiration in a different character.

The second story was of a man named Dengar nicknamed "Payback". I found him fascinating! And unfortunate accident injured him very badly, Emperor Palpatine saved his life... but also took away his emotions. He could only feel rage, hope, and loneliness. And as you read you learn more and more about him, and then you fall in love. I really admired this character, this man. He was strong, he was honorable (in a way). I think the last time I fell in love with a character this much was a few years ago with Bilbo Baggins of The Shire *smiles*.
I definitely recommend this book, it has been a pleasant surprise and quite a thrill to read.

Today the Associate Editor of UFODigest.com, Robert Morningstar, has asked me if I wanted my "maze of the paranormal" article on bullybones.com published on UFO Digest. Here's some of what he wrote:

"I like your article very much. I would like to offer it to UFO Digest for publication there. It is a very good philosophical statement. Especially, what you say about some UFOlogists claiming not to believe in the reality of their object of study."

I am thrilled at this development. It just tickles me.

Maybe this is the beginning of something I have always wanted to accomplish. Maybe, just maybe. New doors are opening up thanks to my friends and family.

I don't think I have been this content in a while... things are looking up.
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Quote of the Day:

Expect nothing, live frugally on surprise.
- Alice Walker

There has been a recent rebellion in the cat community, and they have been going out of control. Not only are they trying to take over the world starting with Xanga, but they have been robbing convenience stores to try to fund their little war. Turns out they have been planning this since 2002.

Their leader Bishop has gone too far. Yesterday one of his minions attempted to assassinate President Dubya. They failed at this attempt due to the guard dogs I had keeping watch. We still can't figure out how they managed to sneak in without being seen.

To fight against this rebelion I have hired the best Elite Combat Trained Canines:

Commander Master chief, General.Conlan. He will be leading this affair. He has extensive training in weaponry, defense tactics and war protocol. He will be leading the ground troops.

General. Hillard. He will be in charge of the air raid and all Air Force combat operations. A vet of WWII he has seniority over all other officers involved in "PROJECT KITTY LITTER."