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An Entity From More Savage Times?

California Woman Posted on July 5, 2012 by Life in Pacific GroveJuly 5, 2012

The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe. Gustave Flaubert I thought the cemetery renovation (see previous blog entry) was interrupting the writing, but today I learned that it’s part of my process of sifting through … Continue reading →

Posted in California Woman History | Tagged ancestor, clairvoyant, devil, entity, genealogy

Life is Multi-faceted – Where is your Passion?

California Woman Posted on June 21, 2012 by Life in Pacific GroveJune 21, 2012

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Summer Solstice My project is so multi-faceted — and that really appeals to me because I like variety and I like to challenge myself. However, it does slow down the writing of the stories. Section I … Continue reading →

Posted in California Woman History | Tagged aha moments, ancestor, DNA, grandchildren, memoir, passion, profile, vernal pond, writing

Mr. Timothy’s Wild Ride – 1976

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

I feel I am finally able to push ahead with the actual writing of my memoir. This past year or so I’ve been researching periods and people, organizing photos and journals, and gathering ideas for themes and messages. Just yesterday I did my ‘morning pages’ and it felt right and satisfying to begin this process.

I went to my office for a few hours, and later, on my walk by the bay with Lois, briefly told her some details from my story. I asked if she thought anybody would be interested in reading it. A resounding YES! I had to laugh – our friends mostly think our stories are good—because they like us. Isn’t that great? Only if you don’t bet your fortune on it!

Here’s an excerpt (remember this is a first draft and that “Writing is re-writing”):

1976 – I met Timothy, an ex-L.A. policeman, through Howard, sister Shirley’s husband at the time. Balding, his muscles now covered with a thick, soft layer of fat, he had a big smile, a deep voice, and great energy.

Tim was an alcoholic and loved to drink and party. I rarely drank and became inebriated rather quickly whenever we were together. One night he was staying at a friend’s house in Tujunga Canyon and called me to come over. Within a couple of hours, after we had finished every partial bottle of booze in the friend’s liquor cabinet, Tim said, “Let’s go joy riding in the hills in his jeep.” Off we zoomed in this rundown old army jeep with no top, no seat belts, round the mesquite hills of the Los Angeles National Forest, up and down, faster and faster. In the passenger seat I could barely hold on. As we went around an especially sharp curve, the jeep became airborne! I can still see the stars filling the black sky as we silently sailed over the cliffside. I knew my life was over, and felt—nothing at all, just before I blacked out.

I came to, alone on the hillside, and spotted the lights of houses, way off in the distance. Harboring no hope of getting that far, I started walking toward the lights, and came to once again, ringing somebody’s doorbell.

June 19, 2012 by Life in Pacific Grove Posted in California Woman History Tagged California, jeep, memoir, personal growth 4 Replies

3-23-2012 – Incivek treatment ended today

California Woman Posted on March 23, 2012 by Life in Pacific GroveMarch 23, 2012

March 23, 2012 My viral load went down to zero then started climbing back up, which means the powerful Incivek treatment was not strong enough to knock it out for good—and my doctor asked me to stop all the medications … Continue reading →

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March 11 – I AM THAT

California Woman Posted on March 11, 2012 by Life in Pacific GroveMarch 11, 2012

Today I made peace with the possibility of the Hep C treatment not working. (Next Tuesday I take an 8-week viral load test; at the 12 week blood test, treatment could be terminated if viral load is not at zero. … Continue reading →

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February 23 – Surprise! Surprise!

California Woman Posted on February 23, 2012 by Life in Pacific GroveFebruary 23, 2012

For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been coasting along, up and down, sick and not, emotional, etc. It’s been fine, doable, no big deal, albeit I am not used to being ill, low energy, and a layabout. Sometimes I’ve … Continue reading →

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Day 22 – From tolerance …

California Woman Posted on February 8, 2012 by Life in Pacific GroveFebruary 8, 2012

… to acceptance, in one beautiful day. Feels better. Gracias a todos. … Continue reading →

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Day 21 – More Attitude Adjustment

California Woman Posted on February 7, 2012 by Life in Pacific GroveFebruary 7, 2012

Okay, it took three weeks to settle in for the long haul. Up to now I’ve been trying to relieve every little distress by a variety of therapies, lotions, treatments and mind control. And it’s worked – up to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Pre-April 2012 | 4 Replies

Day 20 – Current State of Affairs

California Woman Posted on February 5, 2012 by Life in Pacific GroveFebruary 5, 2012

Sunday, February 5, 2012 I woke up tired of the drama swirling inside me (“oh dear, will today be a ‘good’ day or a ‘bad’ day?) so I took an oxycodone (Cindy said I might!) to make sure I felt … Continue reading →

Posted in Pre-April 2012 | Tagged anais nin, byron katie, Hep C, Incivek, Landmark Education, philosophy, rash | 2 Replies

Day 19 – Time Marches on…

California Woman Posted on February 4, 2012 by Life in Pacific GroveFebruary 4, 2012

Saturday, February 4, 2012 I’m back to ‘normal’ this morning. Actually better since I released the built-up tension. I read on a Dr. Bronner shampoo bottle label this morning, “90% more good is caused by evil than by good. What … Continue reading →

Posted in Pre-April 2012 | Tagged contemplation, diet, evil, good, hepatitis c | 4 Replies

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