All About Me!

Well, I was born in 1964 (you do the math), and raised as an Army brat. That means that it is difficult to say where "home" is. Since I spent most of my childhood in eastern Colorado, I suppose that is as close as it gets for me. Right now, I live near Fort Worth, Texas, in a suburb I (semi) fondly refer to as "Bubbaville." Texas does not have the dubious honor of being the worst place I have ever lived, but I would rather be in Scotland!

I guess you could say I am kinda spiritual. Of course, that would be like saying that carrots are kinda vegetables. I have been meditating since I was 11, (my Dad got me started... cool Pop) and talking to trees, and critters since I was old enough to talk. (Used to be those were the only things that would listen, sometimes they still are). I was a devout Christian for a short time, then studied Druidism, then Wicca (Solitary) for a while, joined a coven for a while, went back to solitary for a while, then studied a few other belief systems. Sheesh, I have been busy! Now though my grounding tends to be in the Pre-Christian European belief systems, I consider myself spiritual, rather than religious. It becomes evident that religion is made up (don't get offended, at least not till you visit the link, or come talk to me) and that basic spirituality is the same, no matter what religious philosophy you chose to follow. I think the search is what is important in a spiritual/religious path, and try not to get hung up on labels (even though we live our lives by them... parent, spouse, lawyer, sheep herder, etc.)

Let's see... I have a couple of kids, both boys (the testosterone drips off the walls at my house) and a best friend, from whom I am separated, yet still live with. (We have a strange and unique relationship. I am strange, and he is unique *giggle*) It isn't conventional, but we like it!!! We have four dogs, one house cat, one to four (depending on the day and who is out "tomming") farm cats, and two horses.

Of course, no bio of mine would be complete without mentioning the man of my dreams (literally). Mark and I have been together since June of 97 and are having a wonderful time with one another. Yes, he does add a bit of a twist to my already gnarled domestic situation. You know though, many people do what society deems as normal (whatever that really means), yet are unhappy. If twisted is happy for all those involved, then who cares about normal?

I trained as a graphic artist, but not earning a living at it at this point. I'm not sure I want to, but then I think I should be paid for sitting around wasting time... shouldn't I? At this point, I am considering the possibility of opening my own herb nursery. Currently, when I get a free moment here or there, I am doing research on the industry, and waiting to win the lotto. I don't want to have to borrow any money. Of course, if I win the lotto, I am not likely to want to tie myself down to a business. I guess we will just have to wait to see what happens. *grin*

My interests vary, and span a large range of subjects, keeping me confused most of the time.... But then you have probably already figured that out. Let's see, I am an armchair philosopher and psychologist, there is that art thing going on, I play SCA. I like to read, and take long walks in the woods, by the ocean or in the fog. Quantum mechanics seems like a fascinating field (though I really know nothing about it), I am compelled by computers, and well... honestly, you would be hard pressed to find anything (non sports related) that I am not at least somewhat interested in. Oh wait, I thought of something that doesn't interest me... I don't care about teaching broccoli to communicate. I think that would be setting myself up for disappointment.