WELCOME TO MY "SECRET GARDEN"!! The pic I have as my background is my sanctuary...now I think you can understand why I love it there so much! Just thought I'd give you a little peek at my world. :)
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I'm a wild child at heart ~ and although I'm a Mom, I still feel like a kid when it comes to exploring life. I enjoy researching new things in ALL parts of life! I am a loyal friend and truly love those who have contributed to my life with their friendships ~ both off and online.
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Proud "St. Paulie Girl" and East Sider from the Battle Creek area that grew up immersed in a life filled with history, love of the city, love of my country, and was taught all of these things by my father ~ a decorated war vet, Police Officer, and a man who worked 2 jobs his entire married life to send us to private school and afford private music lessons for each of us. He was backed by my fiercely loyal Irish mother ~ she grew up the oldest girl of 7 children in Frogtown to her Irish immigrant parents. My Grandfather fought for our country to receive citizenship papers...something he was proud of until the day he died. My mother always taught me to be independent, to speak my mind, and to be proud of who I am. Anything and everything good in me ~ I owe to my parents and grandparents. I picked up any bad habits along the way on my own...lol.
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I also have a beautiful "adopted youtube daughter" named Miss Vee ~ check out her channel and meet an incredible young lady!!
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I am a firm believe in karma and "paying it forward" ~ if you have never seen the movie "Pay It Forward" please do.

That movie and a book by Mitch Albom entitled "The Five People You Meet In Heaven" each changed my life in amazing ways.

Paying it forward does not necessarily have to be done with money. You can give and be generous and caring in so many other ways.

Let someone in front of you in line at the grocery store.

Pay for the person behind you in the drive thru if you've got some extra money and want to do something fun for a surprise.

Instead of only calling someplace to complain about the service you got or how an employee treated you ~ catch them doing something good, thank them for it, and take the time to call their manager or supervisor and let them know as well.

Heck, the receptionist at my doctor's office just got a $50 gift certificate for a local steakhouse because I called to thank her supervisor for the excellent help I was given!

There are so many ways to brighten the lives of others, and too many people go around this world with so much anger and animosity.

Next time the freeway is packed, let a few cars merge ahead of you.

Next time you see the kid at Target walk up behind you with his snack for break time and you have a huge cart filled with stuff, tell him to go ahead of you and see the look of bewilderment turn into a smile.

Help an elderly person pack their groceries at stores that don't provide it.

Little things mean a lot...and they give you just as much (if not more) joy as they do to the person you are helping out!
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