: About Me

I adore children and family. I'm a happy homemaker and the mother of 2 gorgeous boys and wife to one gorgeous man. I am also an artist, and I call myself a writer. When I was growing up, horses were my saving grace, until I set eyes upon the blue eyed beauty that is my husband, and gave birth to my first child. We have been together almost 9 years. Yay! The birth of my second child added another dimension to this thing we call LOVE. Yes, we likes to make the babies;) They are the honor of a lifetime. I have been a stay at home mother for 7 years now. We are a true North Carolina family after 8 years in the freezing Midwest town of Madison Wisco. I'm also a soccer mama which I love more than anything!

I blog here: http://satorizenmama.blogspot.com/ SATORI, Sexual Abuse Thrivers Of Rape and Incest Inspired by the word SATORI, which means awakening. A movement toward the rediscovery and rebirthing of our light, moving beyond survivalhood, and thriving after incest, parental abandonment, rape and sexual abuse. Become a Thriving Survivor. and here: http://survivormanual.blogspot.com/ The Survivor Manual In the face of trauma like child sexual abuse, rape, domestic violence, sexual assault, and neglect there are many how-to questions - How to heal - how to fight - how to trust - how to get justice - how to escape - how to end the cycle - How to be a better parent - How to find joy Here is a manual on surviving. and also here: http://wo-menspeakout.blogspot.com/ (Wo)Men Speak Out is an organization dedicated to eradicating male/female violence against both genders. We seek to educate both men and women, cultivating healthy relationships and gender equity.

My passion is ...

nurturing my family, creativity, and shoes.

My childhood ambition ...

psychologist

My favorite memory ...

Christmas tree decorating, riding horses, drawing or painting

Why I write ...

My soul demands expression. I listen! I love words.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Thievery Corporation

My first job ...

horse trainer

My best moment ...

meeting my husband, birthing my sons

My inspiration ...

my children, my husband, books, organic coffee, art, love, running, yoga,nature, trees

Home & Garden > Home Interior Bringing autumn indoors

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The seasons shift and stretch, fall coming on the trail of summer. I stand outside, breathing in the scent of falling leaves. I open my windows and allow my home to inhale the sensual essence of autumn. I want to celebrate autumn by beautifying my home. There are many ways to infuse one's home with the beauty and earthiness of fall. Here are a few suggestions: Just yesterday, I noticed a trio of leaves, each at a different stage of turning colors. I brought them in and displayed them in a leaf bouquet in a small jar. Gathering pine cones, oranges, lemons, nuts, and pieces of evergreen and ...

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