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Deeper Still

I dove the depths and deeper still I held my breath, I knew the drill My day would come I knew, but still Was like a fish without a gill. With leaden lungs … Continue reading

June 13, 2015 · 2 Comments

The Tenth Leading Cause of Death in the United States

I understand it isn’t easy to deal with someone who is down all of the time. I even understand it gets tiresome always trying to lift their spirits and offer logic while addressing their pain, but by offering our advice we are closing our minds to what they are asking of us. What they need from us, which is usually just an ear and some semblance of genuine care…

September 4, 2014 · 3 Comments

Processing the Unexpected

“C” is for Cheri Cancer. There, I said it. I have Cancer. Kidney Cancer at that. Six little letters that completely change a life upon being told they belong to … Continue reading

July 10, 2014 · 14 Comments

From the Wilderness Forward, What Really Happened to Michael C. Ruppert

“He carried, as it were, the burden of the world on his shoulders. He was almost a Christ-like figure in that sense.” ~ Barry Zwicker – Author, Activist and Media … Continue reading

May 1, 2014 · 64 Comments

Psst, Hey Mom?

I cannot believe it’s been three-years. Some days, it seems like yesterday, other days it seem even longer than the three-years. I wish you were still here. I miss you. … Continue reading

March 30, 2014 · 3 Comments

On the Radio, Again

Tonight at 7pm pacific time I will be a guest on “Disorderly Conduct” with Vince in the Bay. We will be discussing journalist Michael Hastings‘s life and death. SSG Joe … Continue reading

August 28, 2013 · 8 Comments

USA: The Un-Civilized State of America

Was justice truly served last night with Zimmerman’s “not guilty” verdict? We sit poised, waiting to hear any snippet of news now that the verdict is out. Will there be … Continue reading

July 14, 2013 · 4 Comments

Chat in the Box

What do you say about the girl who’s already said everything there is to say? I mean really, she never shut up. Well she did, but it took this to … Continue reading

January 25, 2013 · 22 Comments

Medicine Money; a Prescription for Legal Bribery

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has repeatedly demonstrated its inability to appropriately protect the public from the harmful, and sometimes fatal, side effects of medications; including addiction and psychotic … Continue reading

January 9, 2013 · 42 Comments

Do You Have a Social Media Burial Plan?

Every so often I wonder what exactly would happen with my Social Media accounts if I suddenly died.  I think having a plan is important. Please tell me I am … Continue reading

January 6, 2013 · 35 Comments

It’s a Wrap; When “Mommy” turns into “Mom”

What a cathartic and amazing year 2012 has been for me. So many things have touched me in so many ways I could write an entire book, but fear not … Continue reading

December 17, 2012 · 10 Comments