tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54966666333411837752024-03-13T19:17:16.953-07:00Marilyn's Musingzfrom the heart...MarilynLoRussohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922378695145478864noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496666633341183775.post-93883961766342142013-05-12T17:57:00.000-07:002013-05-12T17:59:26.385-07:00International Soul Art Day 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thursday, May 9, 2013 was the 2nd Annual <a href="http://www.soulartday.com/">International Soul Art Day</a> created by Laura Hollick of <a href="http://www.soulartstudio.com/">Soul Art Studio</a>. It was my first Soul Art Day and it was an amazingly powerful experience! It was a 12 hour global virtual online event with thousands of participants from all over the planet.<br />
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There were live google hangouts, a live 12 hour web cam in Soul Art Studio and wonderful sharings from soul sisters from all over the world.<br />
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I created my soul art piece over the 12 hour period while watching, listening and sharing in all the live happenings. I was inspired and energized by the event and created an 8 foot soul art piece around the tracing of my body (body mapping).<br />
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As the hours unfolded I was inspired by images from magazines, and boxes of my art supplies of feathers, flowers, leaves, stamp pads, stickers and more. In the end I used water soluble wax pastels and Tombo colored markers to create my soul art.<br />
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She unfolded over the 12 hours with an ease and flow that I had never experienced before...and I had never created an art piece that large. All around the aura of her body I wrote intentions, affirmations, and phrases of who I REALLY am...<br />
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She is continually speaking to me and calling me to continue to evolve into the best version of myself. She is powerful, beautiful, creative and knowing...</div>
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MarilynLoRussohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922378695145478864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496666633341183775.post-21565447380030557562013-04-30T19:29:00.000-07:002013-05-05T11:45:59.283-07:00The Force of Love<div style="text-align: center;">
Love is a force that propels EVERYTHING!</div>
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Love connects us, inspires us and beckons us forward...</div>
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Love is about connecting and sharing our unique passions.</div>
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Every feeling, thought, emotion and action comes from Love...</div>
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because there is ONLY Love.</div>
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Love is powerful and all encompassing.</div>
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gentle, sweet, kind, caring, gracious, happiness, joy, and beauty.</div>
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Everything evolves out of Love. Everything becomes Love. </div>
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Love always has been and it always will be.</div>
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Love is now. Love is Present.<br />
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Journey into the stillness of your heart...<br />
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...and feel the transformational force of Love</div>
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I love hummus and decided to create a raw version</div>
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Raw Almond Hummus</div>
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1 cup sprouted garbanzo beans</div>
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1 juicy lemon juiced</div>
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2 tablespoons raw almond butter</div>
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MarilynLoRussohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922378695145478864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496666633341183775.post-86131681813895018092013-04-22T18:09:00.000-07:002013-04-23T09:32:07.453-07:00Quarryhill Botanical Gardens<b>The <a href="http://www.quarryhillbg.org/">Quarryhill Botanical Gardens</a></b> in Glen Ellen, California, is a lovely place to spend a few hours. These gardens were founded in 1987 and features one of the largest collections of Asian plants in the world.<br />
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My favorite part of the gardens is the water lily pond with waterfall. This lush pond is filled with pink and yellow water lilies and one cannot help but think of Monet's Giverney. I enjoyed sitting on a rock in the shade by the waterfall, listening and watching it cascade into the pond. The dragonflies were busily hovering over the water lilies adding magic to this serene setting.<br />
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As I walked around the paths through the gardens, I happened upon a family of Canadian Geese with their young adorable fluffy gaggle. Lizards scurried across the ground, butterflies fluttered by and bees swarmed the bushes.<br />
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There are plenty of benches throughout the gardens to sit and contemplate, reflect and enjoy the beauty of nature. There are many bridges to walk over and shaded areas with gazebos and a wonderful marble Chinese Lion. I decided to have a roar with him...<br />
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MarilynLoRussohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922378695145478864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496666633341183775.post-40729992348555452882013-04-13T07:12:00.000-07:002013-04-13T07:12:05.529-07:00The Sunflower CenterI have recently begun eating predominately raw foods and was happy to discover <a href="http://www.lydiasorganics.com/">The Sunflower Center </a>and cafe in Petaluma, California. I live in Marin County only 20 minutes away.<br />
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Lydia's Organics, Lydia's Lovin' Foods and The Sunflower Center are owned by Lydia Kindheart. Lydia has been following her passion of nurturing and educating people through her organic, raw, and vegan foods for almost 30 years.<br />
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My first experience at the Center was wonderful. I was greeted and lovingly assisted by Marilyn and Natasha, two of the sunflowers that grace the center. I first wandered around the large relaxing space filled with tables, a children's area, music stage, retail areas, library with comfy couches, hanging chairs, and windows everywhere.<br />
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After perusing the center I ordered the Raw Sampler Plate ($12) which was delivered to my table in just a few minutes. It included the Collard Wrap with a side of Sesame Dill Sauce, Kreemy Pizza, Kale Salad, Purple Goddess Salad, Green Soup, and Coconut Almond Hummus with Lydia's Green Crackers.<br />
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WOW! It was all amazing! So flavorful, fresh, creative, beautiful and all raw. </div>
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I purchased cacao powder, sesame tahini, coconut almond hummus, green crackers, and sesame dill sauce from their retail food section to take home. They also have a beautiful and yummy looking dessert counter.<br />
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I highly recommend Lydia's Organic Sunflower Center Cafe. I will be eating there frequently and will be bringing my husband and friends. They also have cooked vegan foods available which looked super delicious. And, they are open everyday. See their <a href="http://www.lydiasorganics.com/">website</a> for details on hours, menu and all their fun events.<br />
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<br />MarilynLoRussohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922378695145478864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496666633341183775.post-83249406854757763302013-04-11T16:00:00.001-07:002013-04-12T06:30:31.527-07:00Raw Cacao Mousse<br />
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This super easy, luscious and fun recipe idea<br />
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1 Avocado<br />
1/2 ripe banana<br />
2 Tablespoons Raw Cacao Powder<br />
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2 Medjool dates<br />
*you can use Agave or raw honey instead of dates<br />
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You can easily double or triple this recipe<br />
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Wow! It is super delicious and silky smooth...<br />
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Thank you<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rosa-Maria-SzynskiCreative-Dream-Companion/488292754525632?fref=ts"> Rosa Maria</a><br />
My <a href="http://www.creativedreamcompanion.com/">Creative Dream Companion</a>!<br />
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MarilynLoRussohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922378695145478864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496666633341183775.post-60494560141802147282013-04-10T17:09:00.000-07:002013-04-14T10:39:12.819-07:00My Talented HusbandMy husband, <a href="http://www.robertlorusso.com/">Robert</a>, is an extremely talented musician. He is a singer/songwriter and plays many instruments - acoustic and electric guitar, bass, keyboards and harmonica. And, he plays all types of music - country, ballads, rock, pop, classics and, I especially love the songs he has written.<br />
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We have a recording studio in our home and he loves creating songs and mixing them. He recently came out with his first CD, <i><a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/robertlorusso2">See You Again</a></i>. It is an eclectic upbeat collection of his original songs - rock, blues, country, ballads and island music.<br />
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The title song is dedicated to a dear friend of ours, who passed away a few years ago. <i>Sail Away</i> is a song about our tropical adventures. <i>A Woman Like You</i> is about me! <i>That Yellow Ball </i>is about our tennis days. <i>Grandma's Chocolate Bar</i> is about his Italian grandmother and there are many more...<br />
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I enjoy having my own personal concerts in front of the fireplace or in the recording studio when he is creating something new. He often plays for our friends at dinner parties or impromtu gatherings. His sweet gentle soulful voice touches everyone's heart. <br />
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He has written songs about me, our family, life events, local happenings and any topic that inspires lyrics and music. Sometimes we even write songs together and I have fun singing along.<br />
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I am blessed to have a musical creative soul in my life and I fall in love with him all over again whenever I hear his sweet lyrics, music and especially his voice...</div>
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Purchase <i><a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/robertlorusso2">See You Again</a> </i>Here!<br />
You can download the songs or purchase<br />
a physical CD filled with pictures and liner notes written by me!<br />
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What creative souls bless your life?</h3>
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MarilynLoRussohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922378695145478864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496666633341183775.post-44960708956046652662013-04-08T08:00:00.001-07:002013-04-09T07:38:48.565-07:00Raw Hemp & Orange Salad<div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.purehealingfoods.com/hempHeartsInfo.php">Raw Hemp Seeds</a></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: left;">Pink Himalayan Salt and pepper to taste</span></div>
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MarilynLoRussohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922378695145478864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496666633341183775.post-47784269521096993652013-04-06T08:46:00.000-07:002013-04-06T08:46:27.899-07:00The Joy of The Journey...<div style="text-align: center;">
We have all heard the idea that Life is all about the Journey.<br />
And for many years I have told myself that - <br />
through thick and thin, through ups and downs, and through life and deaths. </div>
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Now, I really GET it!<br />
Life is absolutely about the Journey - the inner and outer journey of our spirit,<br />
the inner and outer journey of our soul.<br />
Life is the intersection of these journeys.<br />
Life is truly in each and every moment, each and every breath,<br />
each and every creation, each and every connection and each and every<br />
Everything!</div>
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I love learning, growing and expanding into the being I am meant to be. </div>
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I love listening and hearing who I really am and revelling in the joy of my personal journey...</div>
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I love sharing my joy and light with others which inspires me to continue my expansion.</div>
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My spirit continually beckons me to express the fullness of who I am...</div>
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Love, Creativity, Joy, Fun, Clarity, Beauty, Expansion, Laughter, Caring, Connection, </div>
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Appreciation, Abundance and so much more!</div>
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Life is truly about the Joy of The Journey...</div>
MarilynLoRussohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922378695145478864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496666633341183775.post-6609277215276553542013-04-04T11:54:00.000-07:002013-04-08T10:45:42.003-07:00Dream Days<div style="text-align: center;">
I love my dream days. These are days when I take time to just be. I take everything slowly and do not "expect" to do anything in particular. I nap, do some art, pet my cat, do <a href="http://marilynsmusingz.blogspot.com/2013/04/home-exercise.html">gentle yoga</a>, take walks, </div>
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drink tea and dream...</div>
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I imagine, create and appreciate. I listen, smile, and breathe. I reconnect, remember and rewire. </div>
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I feel and know that all is well, that life is magnificent, and I am here for joy and connection.</div>
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Being a Creative Visionary, dream days are essential and part of who I am. </div>
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They feed my soul and keep me focused. They calm me and bring peace to my heart.</div>
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I love my dream days...</div>
<br />MarilynLoRussohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922378695145478864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496666633341183775.post-27411389904287816092013-04-03T16:24:00.000-07:002013-04-08T10:43:33.839-07:00Home Exercise......for Body, Mind and Soul<br />
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I love exercising at home in my beautiful loft filled with light - from high ceilings, skylights and lots of windows. I enjoy my solitary gentle yoga sessions. Sometimes I just want to do a 20 minute yoga practice and sometimes longer so I have wonderful DVDs to guide me.<br />
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I also enjoy my <strong><a href="http://www.swissballs.com/">Swiss Ball</a></strong> sessions in my loft. There are so many wonderful stretches and exercises one can do on and with the Swiss Ball. It is low impact, yet it can be quite a workout. The Swiss Ball can be bounced on, stretched over, sat on, leaned on and anything else you can think of. It is great for balance and core work.<br />
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<a href="http://www.marilynsmusingz.blogspot.com/2013/04/cat-love.html">My cat Asia</a> loves to stretch (as all cats do) but seems to know when I am doing Yoga or the Swiss Ball and joins in. She stretches next to me, licks my hair, sniffs my hands and often walks under my bridge poses. Then she seems to settle in and sits nearby watching, or nodding off into a Cat Savasana.<br />
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Over the years I have joined different health clubs and yet always love my home exercise practices.<br />
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I also live in a beautiful valley with walking paths and an abundance of flora and fauna right outside my door, so I take walks in nature many times a week. Walking in nature feeds my soul.<br />
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We all love our pets. Animals give so much unconditional love </div>
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and there is nothing quite like a relationship with an animal. </div>
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My cat, Asia, is no exception.</div>
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Awww! Watching me draw On her way to the Royal Wedding<br />
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As a child we always had cats as pets, however, when I moved out on my own I often lived in places where pets were not allowed. When my husband, Robert, and I bought our condo I began searching for a cat. Robert never had cats (only dogs) and was a bit wary of cats, but he knew how much I had been wanting a cat and lovingly agreed.<br />
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I began searching for a cat on <strong><a href="http://www.petfinder.com/">Petfinder</a></strong>. Petfinder is wonderful online website - you can put in the characteristics of animals you would like and they find many that fit those qualifications. I wanted a small, female, about 2 year old cat and finally decided on Asia. She was in a foster care situation about 2 hours from my town. The day I was to pick her up I was so excited I didn't think I could drive, so a friend drove with me.<br />
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The foster care mom told me to have her in a small room for awhile until she became more comfortable in her new surroundings. Well, the first night she meowed so much and seemed to long to be with us, so when we opened the door she ran right up to our bedroom, jumped on the bed and 9 years later she is still there.<br />
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She has brought so much love, joy and fun into our lives. And, it is always enlightening to watch a cat relax, stare out the window, explore everything with such amazing curiosity, and well, just be a cat!<br />
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Robert absolutely LOVES her and they have a unique connection that is so adorable to watch (especially since Robert never thought he was a "cat" person). He often tells me how happy he is that I brought Asia into our lives.<br />
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I have recently begun eating predominately raw foods and am discovering fun foods to add to my menu. Sprouted beans are super healthy, easy to make and a great source of protein. <br />
Sprouting releases more of the bean's nutrition and makes them easier to digest.<br />
They are great for adding to <a href="http://marilynsmusingz.blogspot.com/2013/04/raw-hemp-orange-salad.html">salads</a> or as a snack.</div>
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First I bought 5 kinds of dried organic beans: mung, garbanzo, green lentil, adzuki and French green lentil. These are the best beans for sprouting and they can be sprouted all together. </div>
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I used about a cup of dried beans.</div>
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Next, soak the beans in water for 8-12 hours in a sprouting jar. <br />
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Use a 2-1 ratio of water to beans for soaking. </div>
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The beans will grow in size after soaking. Rinse thoroughly.</div>
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Next, rinse the beans 3 or 4 times twice a day for 3-4 days. </div>
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Be sure to rinse thoroughly and drain completely.<br />
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My 10 year old grandson, Evan, lives in Sacramento, about an hour and a half away. We see each other often and I cherish our times together. He is one of these souls. <br />
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We enjoy creating art together, going on magical adventure walks in nature, visiting fun places and just BEing together. We have enlightening discussions about the world, seen and unseen. We share adventures exploring the world of elementals, fairies and their villages. He is helping me to re-remember my connection with my spirit and who I really am. He brings so much love, joy and fun to my life...<br />
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Evan is introspective and focused. He is comfortable inside himself and his gentle energy graces all in his presence. He smiles and laughs easily and is curious about his world around him. <br />
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I love seeing what He wants to do, where He wants to go, what He wants to say and what He wants to create. Though he is young in years, his soul is knowing and his heart is full. <br />
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I have never had biological children. Evan is my step grandson (since his birth) and I know that I was meant to have him in my life. Our connection is unique, powerful and extremely loving. <br />
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I celebrate each moment we have together and celebrate our connections when we are not physically together...for we are always connected...and we always will be.<br />
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Thank you, Evan...I appreciate you more than you will ever know...actually you probably do know!<br />
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I'd love to hear about the special little ones in your life...</h3>
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My friend, <a href="http://www.sallyaroundthebay.com/">Sally Kuhlman</a>, is writing a book called <em><strong>Heart Mothers.</strong></em></div>
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You are welcome to visit her <a href="http://sallykuhlman.com/">blog</a>, dedicated to her upcoming book,</div>
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as she interviews and writes about ALL kinds of Mothers (and Grandmothers).</div>
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It will be a beautiful testimony to the "Mother" in all of us...</div>
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MarilynLoRussohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922378695145478864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496666633341183775.post-40367079419332438112013-03-29T04:57:00.000-07:002013-03-30T15:12:47.923-07:00Spectacular Spring Motorcycle Ride<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I have been riding our <a href="http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/products/modelhome/634/0/home.aspx">Yamaha Stratoliner</a> motorcycle as a passenger for the last 6 years. My husband, Robert, is a wonderful driver and I love sitting on the back on my comfy seat with floor boards to rest my feet and a sissy bar to lean against. I relax and take in all the beauty around me...</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Living in spectacular Northern California in the San Francisco Bay Area, we love taking day trips to wine country, the Russian River area, Point Reyes and West Marin, and riding down the breathtaking California coast. These mini staycations bring an amazing sense of freedom, joy and fun to our lives. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I am, however, a fair weather rider...I ride when the temperature is between 60 and 90 degrees. Well...spring has sprung in the San Francisco Bay Area and I took my first ride in awhile.</span><br />
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MarilynLoRussohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922378695145478864noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496666633341183775.post-6459177910600359612013-03-27T12:36:00.000-07:002013-04-08T11:36:38.029-07:00Raw Cacao Coconut Truffles<div style="text-align: center;">
This is one of my favorite raw food delectable treats.</div>
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They are easy to make, look beautiful and are super delicious!</div>
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Makes about 20-30 mini balls.</div>
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<a href="http://marilynsmusingz.blogspot.com/2013/03/pika-pika-photo-fun.html">My daughter-in-law, Amber</a>, used a heavy duty blender...</div>
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and said these raw cacao coconut truffles go well with red wine!</div>
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Let me know how you like them...</h3>
<br />MarilynLoRussohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922378695145478864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496666633341183775.post-17026872705506643892013-03-25T20:55:00.000-07:002013-04-08T11:01:12.969-07:00Pika Pika Photo Fun!<br />
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My daughter-in-law, Amber, 10 year old grandson, <a href="http://marilynsmusingz.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-amazing-grandson.html">Evan</a>, and I had so much fun at the <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/pika-pika-san-francisco">Pika Pika Photo Booths</a> in San Francisco's <a href="http://www.sfjapantown.org/">Japantown</a>. Among all the wonderful shops, restaurants and plazas there is a room filled with all different types of Japanese photo booths.<br />
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Since it was our first time, it was suggested that we use <strong>The Cube</strong> photo booth because it was a bit easier to use then some of the others...and, be aware that all the booths' instructions are in Japanese. There was a wonderfully helpful young man there who told us how to use them but there is still a lot of trial and error involved - all fun!<br />
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Most of the photo booths make your eyes bigger giving you a bit of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anime">Japanese Anime</a> effect. There are also booths that accommodate up to 30 people!</div>
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In <strong>The Cube</strong> you get to take 6 pictures and pick out fun colorful frames for each of them. Then you leave the area where the pictures were taken and go to the decorating screen. The fun continues there as you add hats, ears, eye glasses, words, pictures and more to your photos. Then you wait a few minutes and you receive your sheet of photos - 2 large and 8 small for $10 (different booths are different prices starting at $10). And they are stickers!<br />
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If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area or are visiting, I highly recommend this Pika Pika Photo Fun!<br />
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