The true meaning of girl power

Time passes.
Life happens.
Distance separates.
Children grow up.
Jobs come and go.
Love waxes and wanes.
Men don't do what they're supposed to do.
Hearts break.

Parents die.
Colleagues forget favors.
Careers end.

BUT.........
Sisters are there, no matter how much time and how many miles are between you. A girl friend is never farther away than needing her can reach.

When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you have to walk it by yourself, the women in your life will be on the valley's rim, cheering you on, praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the valley's end. Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk beside you ... or come in and carry you out.

Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters, daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers, Grandmothers, aunts, nieces, cousins, and extended family, all bless our life! The world wouldn't be the same without women, and neither would I. When we began this adventure called womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we would need each other. Every day, we need each other still.

The Time Has Come to Say Farewell

The lovely, talented and ever so fabulous Ailleagan has decided to step down as moderator of the Temptress's Boobiedom Spankatorium tribe, so I've decided the time has come to close the tribe for good. She was the generous person to surprise me with the tribe in the beginning and it doesn't feel the same having me be moderator ... to be honest it always felt odd/silly having a tribe just for lil ol' me ... so the time has come to say farewell.

Thank you Ailleagan for being so wonderful and surprising me with such a fabulous gift. Thank you everyone who has joined the tribe and made the conversations and banter so much fun to enjoy. I wish you all my very best and please keep in touch.

Smiles, hugs, blessings and laughter, Temptress

The Brain - Two Hemisphere's Story

Being the daughter of someone who had numerous strokes which eventually took my father’s life and now being a person on the path to become a nurse, I found this video to be amazing. It is moving, profound and beautiful ... and yes brought me to tears.

It's only 18 minutes long so please take a break in your busy day to watch it.

Dr. Taylor recounts the details of her stroke and the amazing insights she gained. Her fascinating lecture includes a detailed explanation of the differences between the left and right sides of the brain, complete with an incredibly cool prop — a real human brain.

As a Harvard-trained neuroanatomist, Jill Bolte Taylor has always known more about brains than most people. But when a brain hemorrhage triggered her own stroke, she suddenly had a front-row seat on the deterioration of the brain.

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All my best to each of you … love, hugs, smiles & blessings

34 'tis around the corner

All sorts of wonderful music to enjoy this year, but here is a little bit of the upcoming birthday fun:

Thur 4/17: Gravity Plan @ 930pm @ 4th Street Tavern in San Rafael
Fri 4/18: Jon Korty & Friends @ 9pm @ Peri's in Fairfax
Sat 4/19: Vinyl @ 830pm @ Rancho Nicasio

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10 years today

10 years ago today my father passed. I feel thankful for the time we shared together and that I never took a moment for granted and always let him know how much I loved & admired him. He lived each day with such strength and passion. He was passionate about helping others. He loved to create comfort and nourishment through food – the motto in our home was food is love and he truly expressed this. He had voracity for learning. He was always reading and learning and trying to better his mind and expand his horizons. He had strength of character like the strongest of mountains.

A long time ago I learned that death is not the end to what we know and love, that even with loss there can be blessings. Life is precious in so many ways. Rumi wrote: "Love is from the infinite, and will remain until eternity. The seeker of love escapes the chains of birth and death. Tomorrow, when resurrection comes, the heart that is not in love will fail the test."

Love is the one factor that can resist the ravages of time. Love can withstand the strongest of storms. Love can endure the pain of loss and death. Each person expresses love in their own unique way: some with affection and constant reassuring (like my mother), some with firmness, inspiring for you to reach higher levels of yourself (like my father). However you express love - just do it … express it. Don't let a day pass without letting those you love know it. Tomorrow will come, no matter what task or errand you did or did not complete, but how much richer tomorrow will be if you know you started it with love.

A friend sent me this link today to put a smile on my face (video.stumbleupon.com/#p=ithct48cqw). Important, yet simple reminders to focus on what really counts in life. Life and love are the greatest gifts one can ever receive ... cherish them deeply ... live and love fully. xoxo

Holy shite

Next week is going to be insane (in a good way) ... so if you're along for the ride, drink your water, take your vitamins and get some rest beforehand 'cause youze aint gettin' a break during all the fun!!! :)

xoxo

Time to geek out

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** Thanks for sharing Pimpy ** :)

Happy Vernal Equinox

Throughout history and in almost all cultures spring marks the beginning of many ceremonies and important rituals. Whatever you believe, wherever you come from, I hope this day marks the beginning of many beautiful new gifts and blessings for you. xoxo

Tuesday 3/18

Tuesday night around 10pm or so my lovely & talented friend Jess will be singing at open mic night at the Sweetwater Station in Larkspur ... so I better see your sweet asses there helping me cheer her on. :) xoxo

March, 18 2008
Open Mic with Erin Hines & MC Holt Manchester
Sweetwater Station
500 Magnolia
Larkspur, CA 94939
Cost : no cover
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St. Patty's Day

Here's where we'll all be on St. Patty's day. For those of you who asked what time, I'll be going down after class on Monday around 9pm or so. Hope to see you there! :)

The Cabin / Dugout Bar
20 Veterans Pl
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 456-0834
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