Music = International Language...

Such a lovely home you have... and oh, the woes of home ownership, the ups and downs, the paperwork, etc... but all made worth it when you can put your own signature on it and create it as your sanctuary. Congratulations to you and your family!

Hey Murff, so good to hear from you. I was just thinking about you a couple days ago and hoping that your absence was cuz you're busily fulfilled. I think something is in the air... cuz I left my hermit ways this week and actually ventured out and partook in social events this week. ...and I've been recieving offers and invitations by the boatload. Guess I'll just go with the flow while its here... and return to my hermit ways later.
It's good to hear that you've found a spiritual home... so important to have a source of spiritual food... especially one where the whole family can thrive.
Metta, Jeanne

Once again, you made me chuckle with your statement, "I feel as though I am being smothered with the "Good vibes and positive energy." Does that make sense to you?"
Yes, I understand... and you sound like such a guy. I'm thinking your masculinity can take only so many flowers and hearts. Or... you, like me, are a pragmatist. while I appreciate all manner of human expression, my preferred modus operandi is very practical. I'm reminded of a story I read in 4th grade about two sons who each bought their hard-working mother a birthday gift. One son bought her a beautiful comb with inlaid rhinestones and the other bought her a mop bucket with a squeezer thingie on it to wring out the mop. The one brother was angry that the other brother would give their mother something that was just representative of the drudge in her life. He felt the comb was a lovely and beautiful thing that would make her feel more beautiful. The other son, believed his gift would emancipate some of mother's time and save her hands from wringing the dirty mop water. Both sons loved their mother, both meant well and both had a different way of trying to give her what they thought she would like to recieve.
On this site, I'm probably more the mop bucket giver, while others are beautiful comb givers.

Hi James -
You commented about my blog on bear bile farming. Most people don't know about bear bile farming. I didn't, until six weeks ago. But once I learned about it I couldn't turn away from it. And now I've launched a global action campaign to end the practice. The Ursa Freedom Project is probably the biggest thing I've ever launched, and I need tons of help. I can't pull this off without you. Will you reach out and take my hand?

Together, we can bring light into a world of darkness for one of Earth's most magnificent creatures. You can find me here or on the Action Network for the Ursa Freedom Project.

I'll keep an eye out for you. Thanks from me and the bears.
Jeanette