Archives for May 2012

I have travelled quite a bit in the past few months.  From Casey Key, Florida to Montreal, Quebec and even to my hometown of Sarnia.  Through-out this time period I have recently become a member of a few business networking sites and have truly enjoyed and am in awe of the caliber of business people and their accomplishments.   But in my day to day life, it never ceases to amaze me the racism, prejudice or stereotyping of individuals.  As a writer, I keep my mind open.  I love to observe human behaviour, and trust me, anyone who writes for their passion, is an upfront behavioural observer of human nature.  That’s why we write for a living.  From President Obama’s recent declaration for support of gay marriage and the reactions to this, to the controversial shooting of a young teen named Trayvon Martin by a community watch leader, it astounds me that society as a whole has not progressed to accept individuals for who they are, not what they are stereotyped as.  My personal motto is to listen to the person and not judge at all!  I like people regardless of race, colour or creed.  Let’s all get along people. Life is too short to be caught up in pettiness.  What did you do today to help someone else or make them smile?

For those of you who have lost your Mother, this post is for you.  I lost my Mom 7 years ago and always remember her on this special weekend:  Since Mom went away, it seems she’s nearer than before – – I cannot touch her hand and yet she’s with me more and more… And years have never lessened the longing in my heart That came the day I realized that we must dwell apart – – And just as long as memory lives My Mom cannot die, for in my heart she’s living still, As passing years go by.  I do not know the author of this lovely poem but it was written on a card to me, from a friend, and has given me peace along the way.  Happy Mother’s Day to all!  Remember to celebrate this occasion as our Mother would want us to!  Celebrate our children, celebrate our moms, celebrate ourselves!  🙂

Now we’re talking!  This is what every writer of ghost stories, or other genres, anticipate.  I’m not sure if you’ve noticed or not, but have you experienced the people around you as a bit more excitable, negative or off the wall?  NASA says there is no correlation between the full moon and human behaviour.  However, ask your local pharmacist, ER Doctor, or observe people you hang out with.  To me the full moon represents a special time to get outdoors and take in its beauty.  A Supermoon is when the moon is closest to the Earth.  And coupled with a full moon, it will appear brighter than most.  NASA says it will be most noticeable when the moon is closest to the horizon.  Go outside and see this magnificent sight!  It happens once a year.