Superlatives

Do you ever find in your writing that you use the same adjectives over and over? I use terrific, wonderful, fantastic, lovely, and beautiful in most posts and comments. Why? Well, they're easy for one, and I'm too lazy to get the thesaurus and be more creative. So I'm going to turn over a new leaf and try writing without using the same 'ole, same 'ole. How about:

Instead of terrific, I use - excellent, blue-ribbon, dazzling, first-rate, fabulous, breathtaking, sensational, or the informal - awesome, bang-up, mean. ( ex: That was a mean post, I hope you continue to write in such a blue-ribbon manner.)

Well, that might not be the best example of using new superlatives, but you get my point. I need to break out of my rut when using descriptive words. So keep your eye out, and don't be surprised if you break out laughing at some of my new words. I'm just stretching my vocabulary!

Guinea Pigs Eating Watermelon

NOTHING LIKE A COLD PIECE OF WATERMELON ON A HOT DAY!

Difficult Childhoods

Lately I have been reading some blog posts that made me think about psychic energy and difficult childhoods. These particular bloggers, while humans searching for what matters along with the rest of us, also seem to be "tuned in" for a lack of a better phrase. Very sensitive to consciousness, energy, spirituality. Linda Pendelton did a post about psychic spies and remote viewing the other day. And one of the original participants in the CIA program, Joseph McMoneagle, commented that many of the psychic viewers were children of child abuse. Which of course makes sense. Children in dangerous situations need to use their instincts in order to survive, be it physically and/or mentally. These individuals, now grown, could be psychically "charged" in a way that makes them highly sensitive.

This sensitivity is good and bad for these individuals. The good is that they tune in first to all the changes going on in our world and often understand esoteric trains of thought very easily. The bad is that they are very sensitive to everything going on. They have fewer "filters." With the problems in the world, stresses at home and work, the tendency for depression and other anxiety disorders are more common.

Nde's, or near-death-experiences, often have participants returning to their bodies after resuscitation with stories of being told they have a mission to accomplish. That it wasn't their time, and no matter how hard their lives seem to be, they have not finished what they set out to do. Many return to lives spent passionately pursuing different lifestyles. Often seeing things very differently, than before the NDE.

Over the last several months I have watched some blogs go from the depths of despair, to people who seem to be much happier, and very connected to their lives in a fresh way. Much like the NDE experience, they are starting to lead very different lives. Their blogs are artistic, their voices sure and strong. They are talking about what excites them - and we are listening and following and learning in a synergistic manner.

So where am I going with this?

Well, I'm not sure. But I'm studying it. It may be what Trish MacGregor said in my comments section yesterday - we are a group of people who are meant to meet. The blogosphere is creating the venue. We are drawn to each other through intention. Whether to help each other through dark times, or to learn, or to be the first to celebrate good things that happen. To support each other. Maybe we are here to help each other "awaken" to a new way of seeing the world and all the characters in it. An NDE minus the dying part. Without all the pretense, without all the trappings of modern society, just us and the people we connect with.

What do you think?

Where did you go?

http://www.terragalleria.com/index.html

So at least two of my blogging friends have disappeared. Rain - where did you go? Reggie Girl - where did you go? It's so strange how we get attached to people we have never met. When they disappear we get worried, and then we just miss them. Hope both of you are okay, and are just taking a break. I have to admit, blogging does take up some time. Someone asked the other day how I can keep up with so many blogs, and the answer is unfortunately I can't read all the ones I want to every day, but try to catch up at least a few times a week. The ones on the sidebar is just a fraction of the ones I follow. I can't help it - there is just so many good writers out there. You people are interesting!

What about you? Are you new at blogging and just building your blog list or have you been at it awhile and find yourself with not enough time to read all that you would like to?

Kayaking

We are thinking of purchasing a kayak. Can anyone recommend a brand? We are considering a tandem, then next summer buying a single, so maybe we can train Lucy to go along. Any suggestions, or dire warnings?

Our Vacationing Politicians

http://www.terragalleria.com/index.html

I don't know about you, but I don't think our politicians have earned a vacation. I think they need to stay right where they are and work on fixing our health care system, or the myriad other issues begging their attention. There is plenty to occupy their time, and I for one, will not be voting for one single incumbent unless they quit bickering and get something accomplished. If they think by putting it off, that somehow we will forget just why they were sent to Washington, they have another think coming. I believe a little overtime is in order here.

Do you think they've earned a vacation?

P.S. I just found this petition that you can sign just by clicking:

Hi,

The Senate just announced they'll take a month-long vacation before voting on health care reform. Unbelievable.

Republicans think that by demanding delays, they can kill reform--and too many conservative Democrats are playing into their hands.

But Americans can't afford to wait: while the Senate is on vacation, over 400,000 people could lose their health coverage.

I signed a petition urging Congress to vote on health care before leaving for August vacation. Can you join me at the link below?

http://pol.moveon.org/dontgo/

Thanks!

Gifted, But Human

This is very well done - stay with it to the end. It's worth a moment of your time.