Hi everyone! I don’t know how to say this so I will just say it straight out lol! I will be MIA for sometime starting tomorrow. Hate to do it, with so many of you awesome supporters of my writing. I am renewing my occupational first aid level 2 and work towards level 3 so I can pursue my goal of working as a paramedic which means really hitting the books.
Thank you so much for all your incredible support over the years, You have all been so much more than friends but my family as well. The blog will remain here and the posts within them, wish you all the best and once again thank you for everything you’ve done for me, wish you all the best in your goals and dreams!
Amanda Berry, a 16-year-old girl when she went missing in 2003, was rescued from an unassuming house in Cleveland Monday night, where she and others are believed to have been abducted and held captive for up to a decade.
Tragically, a high-profile psychic told Berry’s mother in 2004 that she was dead, a phenomenon all too common when it comes to missing persons — psychics seem to have all the answers though they typically turn out to be completely wrong.
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For nearly two years after her disappearance Amanda Berry’s mother, Louwana Miller, held out hope that her daughter would be found alive and returned to her: Maybe Amanda ran away from home and would come back some day, or was in an accident and somehow lost her memory. Miller endured the terrible limbo of not knowing, holding out hope against the odds but not wanting to believe the worst.
Berry reportedly broke through a door where she had been held captive and called for help; two other missing women, Gina DeJesus and Michele Knight, were also rescued from the home. The home’s owner, Ariel Castro, and his two brothers have been arrested in connection with the case. (The 10 Most Destructive Human Behaviors Explained)
But before the seeming miracle ending, “Plain Dealer” writer Stephan Hudak noted, “Desperate for any clue as to Amanda Berry’s whereabouts, and tired of unanswered questions from authorities, Miller turned to a psychic on Montel Williams’ nationally syndicated television show. The psychic said what the FBI, police and Miller hadn’t. ‘She’s not alive, honey,’ Sylvia Browne told her matter-of-factly. ‘Your daughter’s not the kind who wouldn’t call.’ With those blunt words, Browne persuaded Miller to accept a grim probability that has become more likely with each passing day.”
Miller returned home devastated, and she died two years later, believing that her daughter was dead.
Self-proclaimed psychic Sylvia Browne was horribly wrong, telling a grieving mother that her child was dead when she was not. And it’s not the first time: In an eerily similar situationin 2002, Browne told the parents of missing child Shawn Hornbeck that their son was dead, also on Montel Williams’ show. His body, she said, would be found in a wooded area near two large boulders, adding that he had been kidnapped by a very tall, “dark-skinned man” with dreadlocks.
In fact, Hornbeck and another boy were found very much alive five years later on Jan. 16, 2007, in the home of a Caucasian, non-dreadlocked Missouri man named Michael Devlin who had kidnapped them.Every detail of Browne’s psychic vision was wrong, including the most important: that Shawn was dead.
This horrific case also has many similarities to Jaycee Dugard, the girl abducted at the age of 11 in 1991 and discovered living in a virtual prison in the backyard of a couple’s home in Antioch, Calif., 18 years later. She had been confined and horrifically abused, and raped, even giving birth to her captor’s children. They were kept prisoners and were completely isolated, never having attended school or seen a doctor.
Hundreds of psychics gave information about Dugard’s location while she was missing — and every one turned out to be completely wrong.Psychics make many claims of success, but are conspicuously unable to find missing persons and rescue innocent women from years of torture and imprisonment.
Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of “Skeptical Inquirer” science magazine and author of six books including “Scientific Paranormal Investigation: How to Solve Unexplained Mysteries.” His website is http://www.BenjaminRadford.com.
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A mysterious carcass washed ashore in New Zealand last week, fueling speculation about sea monsters and dinosaurs. The rotting animal was discovered by a group on four-wheel vehicles speeding along the beach in Bay of Plenty.
According to a story in New Zealand’s Sun Live newspaper, “beachgoers were stumped when they came across what they thought was a prehistoric creature on the shore … stretching about 9 meters (30 feet) in length with large teeth and rudimentary flippers.”
Video of the fearsome-looking animal was soon posted to YouTube, asking the public for help in figuring out what it was.
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A marine biologist soon identified the remains as a killer whale, in part because of its distinctive flipper. The mystery was solved, but it’s not the first time an animal’s carcass has been mistaken for a monster. In fact, New Zealand is one of the most common places in the world — along with Newfoundland, Canada and Florida — for such “sea monsters” to appear.
The Science of Sea Monsters
Over the past centuries mysterious masses of marine flesh have occasionally washed ashore on beaches around the world. Dubbed “blobsters” (or simply “blobs”) these large carcasses are so badly decomposed there’s not enough material to make a definitive identification. To many people, the huge creatures — looking unlike any known animal — may seem like strong evidence for sea monsters or even existing dinosaurs.
In 1896, giant waves tossed a massive fleshy corpse on a beach at St. Augustine, Fla. The rubbery, 6-foot-high blob was examined by a local naturalist, who decided it was likely from a giant octopus far larger than any known type. Many other such blobs have been found, including the horror-film inspired “Chilean blob” (found in July 2003), a few “Bermuda blobs,” and another in Newfoundland in 2001.
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Controversy and mystery surrounded the creatures for decades. In 2004, a team of biologists led by Sidney Pierce examined all available blobster materials using electron microscopes, and applied biochemical, molecular and DNA analysis. The conclusion: The strange specimens were actually various species of great whales.
Though the identities of these mysterious monster carcasses are now known, marine mystery lovers need not fret. The oceans have not been fully explored, and it’s certain that the sea has not revealed all its secrets.
Sometimes..If we slow down just enough in our busy lives..Nature will share with us..Some of it’s most beautiful creations..If you are willing to listen for it..
Well, here it is, cafe-goers. The first song that I've written, recorded and am putting out there for more than three people to hear :)
It is still very much a work-in-progress, but just wanted to share the beginnings of my songwriting adventures with you all! Thanks to everyone who has encouraged me in the past year with sharing my singing.
They say to be true to yourself. They say to be comfortable in your own skin, or in your own head. They say that courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. They say a lot, don't they, these gurus of the self.
I'm Tonks. Jodie's mentioned me in passing over the years, and I'm honored to be a guest blogger in her world today.
Chanel is already a natural spokesperson for promoting ocean conservation, environmental sustainability, and exploration/travel to everyone she meets. To become a Wildlife Caretaker in South Australia would not only be a dream come true, but it could lead to some AMAZING opportunities to help pursue and utilize her passions in life.
If my wishes were droplets..In the sky..How far would they go…If my dreams could bring you light..How bright..Would they shine..If I could paint you a world..What would you see..In this place..Shared in our hearts..?
Through your eyes..I’ve seen A place of true beauty..Where the light is as soft as your soul ..Would you show me..The way to your heart..So you can bring life back to mine?
Protests have erupted on the streets of the Indian city of New Delhi after reports that a 5-year-old girl was kidnapped and brutally raped and tortured by her neighbor. The girl was found locked in a room two days after she went missing from the yard of her family’s home. Her 22-year-old neighbour Manoj Kumar has since been arrested.
A doctor looking after the young girl said: “Her blood pressure was low.
When does it become too much? How long before the governing bodies ACTUALLY do something about this? Clearly ethics and humanity is no longer part of the regular life to some.
Let the clouds soar this night..Tonight the stars may rest for our love will fill the skies..As we dance to the music of our hearts..The seas will be our floor..Taking us to worlds we never been..
Yesterday was a special day for a very special person :) It was Shellie AKA Queen of Balls birthday!!! Happy Birthday my lovely blogger friend! I'm not sure if you guys remember but I wrote on my 'About Me' page that Shellie was actually one of the people that inspired me to start my blog :D
So happy that we got to celebrate Shellie's birthday on the exact day, we met up with…
The new ad from Ikea. Gnomes launch an attack against a poor unfortunate couple who are just trying to do a bit of garden renovation... who find themselves on the defensive instead of doing a bit of Sunday morning planting!!! :D
Giant Africa Land Snails, some the size of rats, are invading Florida, and it will be hugely expensive to stop them from eating everything in their path.
"There's no clear answer" on how to stop them, Jon Ablett, curator of Mollusca at the Natural History Museum, told the BBC.
The snails, thought to have been brought in from the Dominican Republic or Jamaica, are known to eat through just about anything including most plant life and even stucco, which means that a large number of houses in the U.S.
Some of you might remember that when I started this blog, I said that I had a new hobby every year.
Only writing remains constant throughout my life's journey, since it's more than a hobby, it's a passion, well, it hasn't always been constant but it always came back - I always came back to it.
French fanfiction in 2008, vidding in 2010, makeup and blogging in 2011, novelist-huge-breakthrough-plans in 2012...
*Due to copyrights I am not able to embed music to my video, please mute my video and play this beautiful soundtrack below, I apologize for the shaking as I was busy dodging kids running through (who were understandingly quiet..god bless their hearts).
Psychiatrists vs. Bartenders
EVER SINCE I WAS A CHILD, I'VE ALWAYS HAD A FEAR OF SOMEONE UNDER MY BED AT NIGHT. SO I WENT TO A SHRINK
AND TOLD HIM 'I've got problems. Every time I go to bed I think there's somebody under it. I'm scared. I think I'm going crazy.'
'Just put yourself in my hands for one year,' said the shrink.
This morning, My daughter and I went to have our brunch at Ikea. I am in love with their meatballs and my daughter really enjoys their haddock with a side of fries, It’s something we do every so often to spend some real quality time. Talk about anything and everything, It’s something I am very grateful that my daughter grants me at her age of 12.
As we were eating, I noticed a mom, A father and a little guy between them. She was very petite and barely inches above her son. Something about the way she handled herself really caught my eye, the cashier was very new at his job and fumbled quite a bit but the expression on her face, was that of someone who had so much innocence and sweet personality that she calmed the cashier down with just a smile and brought him confidence. It’s hard to explain, but I think that’s all the cashier needed to get his day really started. Yet, the young mom just carried on with her husband and son to the dining table, without realizing the sweet act she just did, she just enjoyed her meal with her son and there was this connection between the two. I didn’t see one adult and a child but two very happy souls enjoying a simple meal, It looked like such a sweet moment.
It truly warms my heart that people like her are among us, People who so naturally see the best in people and brings it out of them with nothing more than just a warm smile, Comes to show..How amazing the human heart truly can be!
Spring is fleeting rather quickly this year. With unseasonably warm temperatures this week finishing with a hard and heavy rain today, the trees are quickly transitioning from their muted pastels to green.
Reminding me that life is fleeting as well. That each moment of each day is precious and that all the little treasures that cross our path should be appreciated.
This guy must have the patience of a saint don't you think?
Bryan Berg is a professional "card stacker" who builds houses of cards on a very large scale. Trained as an architect, Bryan Berg is the only known person to make a living building structures with freestanding playing cards. He uses no tape, glue, or tricks; and his method has been tested to support 660 pounds per square foot.
Today, I have received a wonderful award from my sweet friend Daphne Marie Doucette at Wild Heart Scribe. Cheers! thank you so much Daphne!
I know I’ve been behind on many awards and I apologize for that, Work has been busy as of late and I got so many things on the go, Barely time to write at that. But! Here I am! thank you so much everyone for your ever amazing support! ^_^
So! Apparently there are some rules to receiving this wonderful award (Fiddles with the giant curtain)
1. Display the award logo on your blog (top). 2. Link back to the person who nominated you (below logo) 3. State 7 things about yourself (below terms). 4. Nominate 15 other bloggers for this award and link to them (below 7 things). 5. Notify those bloggers of the nomination and the award’s requirements
(Checks the back of his flash card and looks up at audience with a huge smile)
Now, My 15 nominees (Hollywood movie awards trumpet orchestra)
Life is a journey filled with obstacles..Each taking us in a new direction..Always reminding us we have so much more to learn..So long as we let go and accept all that has yet to come..
Listen to the water mill:
Through the livelong day
How the clanking of the wheel
Wears the hours away;
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
And a proverb haunts my mind
As a spell is cast:
“The mill will never grind
With the water that has passed.”
Take the lesson to thyself,
What up, people?! Wow, it feels like I've been gone forever! How have you all been???
Well, it's been a few weeks since I disappeared into the songwriting cave. If y'all remember, my New Month Resolution for March was to take an online songwriting course (which I'm currently still doing). It has been such an amazing -- and I feel, life-changing -- experience for me.
Janice, has the voice of an angel that has healed me through my most painful times. She has an amazing soul, take a look at her blog and don't forget to listen to her beautiful singing! ^_^
Moments so real..Our memories..Forever in my soul..Love so true..Time granted our wish..Ever lasting..Dreams so real..We held it in our hearts..Always in my thoughts..Feelings of absence..Now fills my heart..Forever missing your touch..-Andy1076
So far I have tentatively identified several different types of Hummingbirds at The Holler. The Allen's Hummingbird, The Anna's, The Costa, The Rufous and The Ruby Throated.
Hummingbirds were revered in many native cultures. In Peru the Aztecs carved a Hummingbird figure in stone visible from the foothills.
They believed that Hummingbirds spread life, which is certainly true, as they are major cross pollinators.
Today, Is a special day reminding us of rebirth and hope. Of faith and strength to lead to a new life. Which is why I share with you the story I’ve been following from a couple of days back. This is the second part of the story about miracle baby Mary, abandoned by her birth parents and saved by divine intervention. True blessing to her adoptive parents!
Time may have faded our memories and with them..Our dreams..But nothing..Will ever change how I feel..For it is through my heart..That the love you shared continues to shine through..
This is one of the cleverest email's I've seen. PLEASE WAIT UNTIL THE GROUP CHANGES POSITIONS. IS IT TWELVE OR THIRTEEN??
This will drive you crazy!
WHERE DOES THE EXTRA MAN COME FROM? Don't ask me; I haven't figured it out yet !!
It was afternoon of 27th March. We here in India had public holiday on the eve of Holi festival. The reason we have holiday s that the festival is celebrated, applying colors on each other. It is considered as a means to spread love, forgetting all past grievances, mistakes, misunderstandings, sorrows and believe that life is as colorful as the day.
Sorry about the messy draft, Writing from my phone. But I wanted to share this story because it’s stories like these, that inspire me to write and maybe some day, even write columns. More importantly though, Stories like these prove that miracles do happen and in the case of the boys being in the right place at the right time? Proves that things do happen for a reason. Happy easter everyone! ^_^
Hate to do it, with so many of you awesome supporters of my writing. I am renewing my occupational first aid level 2 and work towards level 3 so I can pursue my goal of working as a paramedic which means really hitting the books.
