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What values of yours have remained the same?

Posted on Aug 18th, 2008 by martha : wildlygentle martha

When I was a kid, I figured I was doing well if I had a new toy. When I got a little older, it was popularity that I sought. As a teenager, I just wanted... More »

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Butterfly Healing

Posted on Jun 13th, 2008 by martha : wildlygentle martha

In the dream, I came home to my little bungelow, with its walls so white, filled with clean air, with light.  I feel safe in my little bungelow in the dream.  As I go through... More »

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Lies and Bullshit

Posted on Mar 2nd, 2008 by martha : wildlygentle martha

It's embarrasing to admit that I've managed to live for 54 years and only this week learned the difference between lies and bullshit.  But this insight has been liberating, so I'd like to share it... More »

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What were you taught about religion?

Posted on Feb 4th, 2008 by martha : wildlygentle martha

It was odd.  My Grandma would take me to the Methodist church every Sunday, but my parents rarely attended.  They felt that the Methodists sort of cramped their style or something.  Personally, I liked going... More »

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What was your favorite childhood story?

Posted on Nov 9th, 2007 by martha : wildlygentle martha

Therapy is what I need. And of course, if I hadn't already asked for and received thank you a ton of it I'd be dead. More is always good. But MORE isn't always that easy... More »

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What's the first pair of shoes you remember?

Posted on Jul 31st, 2007 by martha : wildlygentle martha

little black patten leather mary janes with white socks Remember when people had a "Sunday best" outfit?

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Where did you grow up?

Posted on Jul 15th, 2007 by martha : wildlygentle martha

I was going to write something sarcastic about where I come from, but I decided, "Hey, this is Zaadz.  We're working to create a more positive world." OK, so hey.  Chris Issac is from my... More »

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What were you like as a child?

Posted on Jul 13th, 2007 by martha : wildlygentle martha

I've written a lot about myself as a younger child, and there was a lot of magic in that.  As I got older, I left behind much of that magic.  Part of it was that... More »

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Who was your best friend as a child?

Posted on Jun 13th, 2007 by martha : wildlygentle martha

As a child, my best friend was Judy Flor.  Judy was a beautiful little girl.  She had pretty dark brown hair that was always pulled back perfectly into a pony tail, and she always wore... More »

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What was your favorite toy when you were a child?

Posted on Apr 10th, 2007 by martha : wildlygentle martha

You've got my number now!  I LOVE toys!!!  :)  Remember the toy that Mary sent us during the holidays?  I play it almost every day!  Toys when I was a kid?  LOTS!!!  My dad made... More »

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