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Beverly Kipp
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Name: Beverly Kipp
Email: bkipp@frontiernet.net
Site: http://beverlykippquesthouse.blogspot.com/
About: Words. As daughter, mother, friend, nurse and lay minister, Beverly Kipp uses words to comfort, encourage, nurture and nag. She has shouted, whispered, wielded and sung them. Only when widow and “Grandma Bevy” were added to her titles did she finally take the advice of others and begin to write her words down. She then added Writer and Inspirational Speaker to the list of hats she wears. Writing adds depth to her words, wonder to her days and joy to her heart. She is trained and authorized to offer an online guided writing process called Radmacher Focus Phrase™. As moderator, she finds a special and unique delight in reading YOUR words. Join her. Write. Your life will be richer if you do. It really will. You can read more of her words at http://beverlykippquesthouse.blogspot.com/See Authors Posts (1) ⋅ December 23, 2010
⋅ 3 commentsI was raised a Christian and I have continued to practice and study and live my life as a Christian all sixty of my years. I am a Christian because I want to be and in reading Angie’s email, I realized, for the first time, that I am a Christian because I choose it daily. I marveled that she sees that in me. The choosing, I mean.
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Terry Hoffman-Vincevineus
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Name: Terry Hoffman-Vincevineus
Email: tvince512@hotmail.com
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About: Terry resides in SE Wisconsin with her husband Phil, a mutt named Georgia, and 3 crazy cats named Layla, Nova, and Starbrite. She graduated from Random Lake high school in 2001 and then obtained a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Communications in 2005 from UW-Milwaukee. She owns a photography business which she runs out of her home. Her goal in life is to eventually have children, see all 50 states, step foot on every continent, and meet an American president.See Authors Posts (7) ⋅ December 20, 2010
⋅ One commentHappy Holidays to All: As I toured the Miller Brewing company in Milwaukee with in-laws, we enjoyed a light show synchronized with music. My 2 year-old niece pointed, laughed, and smiled, with a look of excitement accentuated by holiday lights reflected in her blue eyes. After the show, one of the tour guides proclaimed over [...]
At night, Rangel hits the streets on his own, sometimes to find a particular child, but just as often to cruise rougher parts of town, checking on kids he knows and making himself available to anyone needing help. During the day, he steps into classrooms to deliver life lessons.
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Theresa Nickol
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Name: Theresa Nickol
Email: hoodie1976@yahoo.com
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About: My activities at the moment are both business and pleasure depending on the acquaintance. I am a free-lance artist specializing in Murals, Portraits and Abstract Art. I am also working on many articles that will hopefully become a compilation of my life lessons and one day become a self-help read for others. I currently am finishing up my Associates Degree in Psychology through on-line courses. I have the ambition to complete this degree within the next year, if my schedule permits being a full-time employee and mother.
My goal in life is to be heard from my travels of misfortune. To help others who are just as lost as I once was in my path to self realization. I have been told I can not only relate well to others, but offer up very realistic advice to those who are willing to listen. I also aspire to never spoil my children, but to love them. To guide them through their failures and cherish their accomplishments no matter the size. And whomever they choose to be in life, always be the driving force that encourages them to be inspirational human beings that remain true to themselves.
My philosophy in life is: “We Are What Have Learned, Nothing More and Nothing Less. To get better as we get older and to love ourselves as we do our own children. Without this mentality you will settle for anything and expect nothing. It is only with the help of those who know the worst of you and love you regardless that you learn to love yourself. We cannot conquer world peace, but we can bring peace to the world within ourselves."See Authors Posts (6) ⋅ December 3, 2010
⋅ One commentMy Child: You have been my motivation…my inspiration in my failures and the joy in my struggles. Whenever I thought life was impossible and I couldn’t take another day; I had you to fuel me. I used to pray at night for a miracle and I was blessed with you; my purpose to be better. [...]
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Arno Michaels
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Name: Arno Michaels
Email: arno@lifeafterhate.org
Site: http://www.lifeafterhate.org
About: Currently majoring in Sport & Rec and Perpetual Major-Changing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Enjoys climbing things and warm saltwater. Cold saltwater is kinda nice too.See Authors Posts (47) ⋅ November 30, 2010
⋅ 3 comments“You’re gonna want to start getting in the right lane…” “Don’t worry about it dood; I’m Norwegian.” That means I always know where I’m going. “The Viking Sense” is what my daughter and I call it when we’re able to find our way around unfamiliar terrain. Sammy and I were on the way back from [...]
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Tamara Westfall
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Name: Tamara Westfall
Email: LAH@candidtam.com
Site: http://www.candidtam.com
About: Graduating from the Journalism Program at Columbia College Chicago on a pile of student loans and grants, Tamara Westfall intended to be a war photographer but ended up working as a Community Affairs Producer for WCIU 26, an Investigative Researcher at the Better Government Association and is currently freelancing as an Investigative Writer/Researcher in social, political, and human interests.
In the last decade Tamara worked on Emmy Nominated Cultural Documentary, Cambio De Colores, was honored by the Tribune Internship Award for outstanding investigative research, graduated with Honors and on the Dean's List from Columbia, worked on a number of Emmy Nominated programs at WCIU 26, worked on televised coverage for the 2008 Presidential Election, and has organized, volunteered for and managed several successful high publicity productions and events.
Tamara spent her childhood in flux growing up as a military brat. She's lived through 13-years of domestic violence, is a recovering foul-mouthed misanthrope, and is the first girl in her family history to complete college. She thrives on critical thinking, problem research, and exploring intolerance. She also enjoys events coordination, volunteerism, painting, and riding her bicycle in her new home town of Los Angeles.See Authors Posts (4) ⋅ November 25, 2010
⋅ 4 commentsHere’s a Thanksgiving recipe for you that’s just in time and sure to pack a punch: Get a warm pumpkin pie and some delicious turkey and gravy. Sprinkle in some laughter from kindred spirits and glaze it over with a slathering of Manifest Destiny. (Try the easy to come by flavor: “indoctrinated denial” of racial, [...]
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Arno MichaelscloseAuthor: Arno Michaels
Name: Arno Michaels
Email: arno@lifeafterhate.org
Site: http://www.lifeafterhate.org
About: Currently majoring in Sport & Rec and Perpetual Major-Changing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Enjoys climbing things and warm saltwater. Cold saltwater is kinda nice too.See Authors Posts (47) ⋅ October 18, 2010
⋅ 4 commentsWhenever “us” is defined by “them”, the stage is set for rationing out measured compassion instead of letting it flow freely. Denying the interdependent nature of all life on Earth begins a process of exclusion that can quickly lead to atrocity. Atrocities like children engaging in the ongoing torture of another child until they see suicide as the only alternative.
Stirred awake. Tickled by the tart perfume of nag champa and cat piss. Smack and purse dry lips. Try to yawn away the thick and sticky strain last night has on mouth and tongue. Camels and Pinot Grigio. The aftertaste of musk, sweat and man. Damn the sunlight sneaking in. It forces its rays through [...]
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Michelle
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Name: Michelle Jones
Email: jones3043@sbcglobal.net
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About: As a single parent with a teenage son, I have found that life is short and every moment should be treasured like it was your last. I have found that time is one thing we never have enough of. Currently, I am throwing myself into my life goals, getting my MBA, raising my son and working full time. In my spare time, I channel that creative energy into writing about my life and the roads I have traveled. I've gone thru many experiences that have tested my true character and I've realized that I can and will overcome just about any obstacle that I am faced with in life. I still struggle every day on becoming a better person....but my quest is helping others as I know what it is to be lost not knowing what lies ahead. I want to be able to share my life experiences and some of the things I've learned along the way with others. If I can help one person then I have succeeded. If I can show you that having faith will bring you up from the deepest, darkest places, then I have succeeded. If I can share with you my ideas of hope, perseverance and determination and you are touched, then I have succeeded.See Authors Posts (1) ⋅ October 18, 2010
⋅ 4 commentsLife is funny. I think the Rolling Stones said it best, “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try, sometimes you find you get what you need.” Life can teach us that pain makes you stronger if you let it. Giving into what you cannot change will only hold you back. This [...]
I loved dandelions when I was young. Summer was my favorite season. These bold yellow darlings symbolized daring beauty for me, which says a lot for a girl who felt so ugly. I admired the way they defied the strength of sidewalks…breaking through forgiving cracks in concrete to take in the embrace of the sun. [...]
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