Black Oak's Daughter

An old friend sent this to me today. If this doesn’t get you smiling nothing will….

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Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)
I have seen this attributed to Kurt Vonnegut as a
speech he gave for a graduating class. I understand
this was also supposedly turned into a song.
If I could offer you only one tip for the future,
sunscreen would be it. The long term benefits of
sunscreen has been proved by scientists, whereas the
rest of [...]

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I never used to pray much. The church that I grew up in was very precise when teaching us the rules of praying. I always thought it was so rigid and cold. God would listen if you started with something addressing The Father and ending in Jesus Name….. Apparently if you forgot those parts you [...]

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I haven’t been much in the mood to surf around to all my usual sites this week, but I finally caught up on my Create a Connection stuff. I don’t have much to share picture wise, but I can do the getting to know you day.
The list below is entirely borrowed from Bernard Pivot [...]

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I believe-
that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I believe-
that no matter how good a friend is, they’re going to hurt you every once in while and you must forgive them for that.
I believe-
that just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want [...]

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My new favorite song

Music Video
Acoustic Version (much better in my opinion) – scroll down to the video section and click on “Unwritten:Yahoo! music exclusive performance”
Unwritten
——Natasha Bedingfield
I am unwritten,
Can’t read my mind
I’m undefined
I’m just beginning
The pen’s in my hand
Ending unplanned
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words
That you [...]

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My friend Ginna tagged me with this meme… She always answers mine, so here goes. This one’s for you and you know who
1. FIRST NAME? not Grania (only select few know the real name)
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? not that I know of
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? yesterday [...]

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When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies with yourself.-Tecumseh, Shawnee Chief

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I saw the Orthopedic Surgeon Thursday. He’s recommending the surgery. Here’s a bit about the actual operation and another bit, and another bit. And if you really want to know the icky bits about it, there’s a video here.
All in all it’s not too ugly as far as surgery goes. No driving for 2-4 [...]

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Writing what I wrote last night was cleansing.
I’m scared, and that’s OK. Admitting it to myself, letting myself feel it instead of bury it and pretend it’s not there is a new thing for me. I’ve spent my entire life, from 8 years old on through my failed marriage, not feeling anything.
Thirty years, numb. Wow, [...]

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