Not only do I tend to look at many urls, but I also chat with friends who I have met online. Some of these friends, I have gotten to know and care about very much over the course of time, they have a special place in my heart. Mainly they are from parts of Australia, various parts of the United States, and a few other places. ( I wouldn’t want to forget anyone. ) I enjoy meeting people from all over, learning a little about them, and their way of life. I can’t travel all over the world, much as I would love to, so it is therefore like seeing their part of the world through their eyes.

   As I reside in a country setting, it is not unusual for a bit of wildlife to come close to the house for an unannounced visit. A little too close for comfort when you see a bear near by or cougar tracks in front of the doorway in the snow. Unfortunately spring brings the skunks around as well. I wish I could stop the dogs from trying to "play" with those cute black and white creatures. (phew get the tomato juice out – quick!) I love going for walks or taking the ATV into the woods for hours and truly enjoy seeing the wild life with nature where it belongs.

   I am a person who is completely open and honest with what I say to anyone online. I am "myself"…. and never project to be anyone other than who I am. What I say to you online, I would feel comfortable saying to your face. Unfortunately, there are some who find pleasure in playing with people's emotion ........ who lift them up just to eventually bring them down ….. for this I can not understand. My heart goes out to those whose emotions have been used in this way…. both men and women. Nothing in this world gives me the right to judge people …… for "who" am I to judge? Most people would find that I am a "deep thinker" after they get to know me, as I look at things in different views.

   Two things put a sparkle in my eye, and those are my two kids (can’t call them "children" any more – they are bigger than I am). I must say, sometimes that sparkle is because of tears, as in when I looked at my daughter’s graduation picture, grade 12, for the very first time (must be a

mother’s "thing"!).  A feeling of mixed emotions….. some of which are very complex and sad, combined with a realization of her growing into a young lady with accomplishments behind her. Now for about 5 more years of school ahead of her!!!! "sigh"

   The oldest of the two is my son Jeremy, who has a deep passion for dirt bike racing. When you look at his picture, maybe you will understand why I don’t go and watch him when he is "doing his thing"! The very first race he was in, he broke his collar bone.