Got Milk??????

I'm changing my habits. As a part of my change ans reinventing myself, I've become a vegetarian. Pam has gone on a diet but has decided not to go the vegetarian route. One thing we have done is eliminate dairy products from our diet (I looooove Ice Cream). Mind you we're doing this slowly so we still sneak in a pizza from time to time. One of things we did was stop buying milk and soon butter.

Here's my dilemma. Our kids still like milk and butter. Even though Pam and I have decided to change our diet should we force this on our kids. Part of me says yes it's better for their health and part of me says that I shouldn't go pushing my views on them. They're 16, 13 and 12 and I know some would say (as I have said to them) as long as your under our roof you follow our rules but I have a really hard time believing in that with this issue.

I do believe it would be healthier for them to eliminate dairy. I don't want them to wait until they're in their late 30's or 40's to make the same discoveries I made. AT the same time I want to make sure they have the freedom and confidence to make their own decisions. For now there's milk and butter in the house. We're working together to make a joint family decision. I guess more important than anything it's important for all of us to work together towards compromise.




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Life and Love.TV

Found this really cool new site. It's called Life and Love.TV.... I enjoyed it so much that I put it on my links on the left side of my blog. how do I describe the site? The cover life, spirituality, food, arts and love. Stealing from their vision statement "IT IS TIME FOR SOME GOOD NEWS.
We are a solution based news platform for enhanced lifestyle." Please take a look, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.


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Sedona 1/2 and Full Marathon 2008

Well, I ran the Sedona 1/2 marathon and man what an experience! I cannot even begin to describe the beauty and the deep sense of oneness one experiences in such an environment and event. The course was a challenging hilly course but it was fun and everyone was very warm and friendly. I had the gang up with the exception of Shelly. We went and visited Cathedral Rock, checked out a couple of art galleries and visited a psychic or two. It was a very busy and gratifying weekend. I've heard other people say it but I truly feel that there is something more to Sedona. Something that touches you deep inside.



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Hope you enjoy the pics, My daughter took them all. If you want to see more I'm adding the trip pics on my space.

Hopi Prophecy

The Prophecy of the Hopi Elders:




Here is a river flowing now very fast.

It is so great and swift,

that there are those who will be afraid,

who will try to hold on to the shore,

they are being torn apart and will suffer greatly.

Know that the river has its destination.

The elders say we must let go of the shore,

push off into the middle of the river,

and keep our heads above water.

And I say see who is there with you and celebrate.

At this time in history we are to take nothing personally,

least of all ourselves, for the moment we do,

our spiritual growth and journey come to a halt.

The time of the lone wolf is over.

Gather yourselves.

Banish the word struggle from your attitude and vocabulary.

All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.

For we are the ones we have been waiting for.

Dannion and Kathryn

I subscribe to many newsletters, this one today really inspired me. Hence the Post.

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FEBRUARY, 2008 ISSUE


Dear Friends:

It’s already February, and once again we are incredulously aware of the acceleration of Creation in the swift passing of this New Year!

Time just seems to be speeding passed us as we continue to take part in all the mandatory activities of physical life. Yet, at some very deep level of our being, we all realize that things are in the midst of being spiritually revamped in the world, in the galaxy ...in our Universe. And with this reconfiguring of reality comes the need for a new kind of global awareness. Indeed, a new frontier consciousness is afoot, Friends. Now is undoubtedly the time for all good people to come to the aid of our future humanity.

As we consciously cooperate with the new energetic waves of compassion and peace now washing through the Milky Way, we assure the generations to come a secure place in the distant, more loving land of tomorrow. Although crime, violence, aggression and greed appear to be scaling to heights, heretofore unseen, let us not lose faith in our ability to spread the invincible light of love and goodness. We possess the only real weapon powerful enough to stand victorious in times of travail and challenge. We possess the invincible courage and strength of our spiritual selves.

Fueled by positive thought, sculpted by kind and empowering words, and manifested by humanitarian acts, the earth can soon be refashioned in the likeness of the heavenly realms. That is why we are here. That is exactly why we chose to be born during this time in the history of the world. We have trained for lifetimes to do just this kind of labor intensive work. Our souls are ready and our spirits are fearless. Never doubt yourself.

You are a master of creation and a skilled warrior of light. Together, we shall be triumphant over the forces of darkness now at work in the physical reality. And our victory is inevitable!

Between now and 2012 the brave new world will reveal itself, according to our out-picturing of it. So as these most important moments transpire, be well, be happy, and be of good cheer! For in the end, you will be the difference that God makes.


With sincere love and purpose,

Dannion and Kathryn