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My “Me” List: From Stale Licorice to Philosophy

Thumbnail image for My “Me” List: From Stale Licorice to Philosophy by Gina "SuuperG" Stark April 21, 2010 Random Ponderings

ShareThis wasn’t my idea!  I was coerced….I mean cajoled, encouraged and lovingly nudged by the dear and darling Marie Wikle, someone I have recently had the honor and pleasure of getting to know (and love!) on Twitter (moniker @spreadingJOY ) I actually had fun doing this once I got over the initial reluctance. See, I’m […]

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I Live in Paradise. End of Discussion!

Thumbnail image for I Live in Paradise. End of Discussion! by Gina "SuuperG" Stark April 15, 2010 Hiking

ShareOK, this is not to say I’m not happy for you if you have found your own paradise.  But I guess that’s just it, isn’t it? Paradise is subjective. It’s not even necessarily a locale. It is most definitely also a state of mind. But for today’s discussion 😉  I will confine (what a sad […]

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Keeping Abreast of Cancer

Thumbnail image for Keeping Abreast of Cancer by Gina "SuuperG" Stark April 14, 2010 Random Ponderings

ShareToday I tagged along while my dear friend, Luisa, and her mom, who is battling breast cancer, created a window display to bring attention to upcoming events for the Breast Cancer Resource Center.  A business called Massage Envy in Santa Barbara generously donates their prominent window real estate to various worthy organizations. I, for one, […]

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Pushing My Prius

Thumbnail image for Pushing My Prius by Gina "SuuperG" Stark April 10, 2010 Random Ponderings

ShareI wrote this a while ago for my friends and family…before the, uh….issues that have arisen with my Prius and other Toyota models. Somehow, it adds a bit of irony and even drama to the part where someone is wondering how a Prius is on their tail in the rear view… I have a personal […]

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Paloma: Can Money Buy Happiness? Part III in a Series

Thumbnail image for Paloma: Can Money Buy Happiness? Part III in a Series by Gina "SuuperG" Stark April 7, 2010 Random Ponderings

ShareIn some cases, well…yes, as these pictures clearly show! This is our beloved dog, Paloma, romping around on Del Mar, California’s dog beach. This is the same day as her sixth radiation treatment for the tumor (grrrrr) that has aggressively pushed its way from her sinus cavity to her brain with alarming and heartbreaking speed.  […]

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A Skiing Philosophy: Or, Life in Contrasts

Thumbnail image for A Skiing Philosophy: Or, Life in Contrasts by Gina "SuuperG" Stark April 4, 2010 Random Ponderings

ShareI went skiing this weekend.  One might ask how were the conditions.  Well, it really depends on if you ask a pessimist or an optimist.  I would say there were many elements to the two full days of pursuing fun that highlighted some of the yin and yang in life…and I wanted to share my […]

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Belly Dance Blessings: When “Me” Gets Lost in “We”

Thumbnail image for Belly Dance Blessings: When “Me” Gets Lost in “We” by Gina "SuuperG" Stark April 2, 2010 Belly Dance

ShareSo, you may have gathered by now, after Belly Dance Beginnings and then showing pictures from my crazy zombie belly dance performance at Café Aroma, that I’m deeply committed to and enamored of belly dancing.  If anyone had told me three years ago that I would not only start baring my midriff in class, but […]

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Crazy Aunt Club – I’ve Been Inducted!

Thumbnail image for Crazy Aunt Club – I’ve Been Inducted! by Gina "SuuperG" Stark March 28, 2010 Random Ponderings

ShareIt’s official.  I have evolved (or degraded) into the quirky, eccentric aunt everyone either wants or dreads or somewhere-in-between.  You know, the non-conforming aunt with no children, who has no social restraints imposed by fellow parents or schools or society to behave in a respectable and modest fashion. The one who travels, downs hot spicy […]

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Paloma: Bracing for Loss Part II in a Series

Thumbnail image for Paloma: Bracing for Loss Part II in a Series by Gina "SuuperG" Stark March 25, 2010 Random Ponderings

ShareFeeling Good and Mischievous Our beloved “nut” (rather than mutt) Paloma has endured five radiation treatments.  Perhaps its her “dad” and me who are doing the enduring, as she is happily sedated and gets treats afterward, and gets to ride in the car for two hours each way (her favorite pastime!)  How fortunate that animals […]

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Spring is Here! I Know Because of Butterflies

Thumbnail image for Spring is Here! I Know Because of Butterflies by Gina "SuuperG" Stark March 24, 2010 Random Ponderings

ShareThere are so many harbingers of Spring…warm air kissing your face, the sun beaming just a bit brighter, last patches of snow melting, animals and people are just a bit flirty-er, and oh the intoxicating scent of a profusion of orange tree blossoms if you’re lucky enough to reside in California, Florida, or Southern Spain […]

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Music Discovery: Joe Bonamassa Concert

Thumbnail image for Music Discovery: Joe Bonamassa Concert by Gina "SuuperG" Stark March 20, 2010 Random Ponderings

ShareOK, it’s not like I “discovered” Joe Bonamassa, any more than Columbus “discovered” America.  It was there, waiting to be noticed, appreciated, revered.  And I’m so glad this man’s music and talent patiently awaited my discovery 🙂  I can really say to this guy, “you rock!” , and mean it in the literal sense.  I […]

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Paloma: Bracing for Loss, Part I in a Series

Thumbnail image for Paloma: Bracing for Loss, Part I in a Series by Gina "SuuperG" Stark March 18, 2010 Random Ponderings

ShareIt started with some sneezing this winter.  Now, we are faced with the diagnosis of terminal cancer for our beloved rescue dog, Paloma.  It’s a journey millions have sadly taken with their companion animals and if you’ll indulge me, I thought I’d write down some details of diagnosis, treatment, and my thoughts and emotions as […]

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