Love Colored Glasses

I have a confession: I watch the news

It sucks because you know what sells: Corruption, greed, fear, etc. And I allow myself to be bombarded with it all and risk forgetting that I am surrounded by love.

I look at my life and know that I see what I want to see, that whatever I am looking for I'm going to find. So, I can look for things to justify my fears or look for proof of love. It's my choice. One will hold me down and the other will set me free.

So, here is what I choose to see:

My family - I am loved and supported. I have an endless supply of hugs, kisses and I am never alone. I know where I belong.

My music - I have something to give. I have a way to share my deepest feelings and a way to connect with people I may never get to meet.

My home - I am so incredibly comfortable. I have a place to share the warmth.

My comfy winter pajama bottoms- seriously

My friends - Holy crap. I have people to share with, laugh with, cry with and argue with. Yes, argue with. So I can better understand who I am and what I believe in.

My past - I've learned so much and it has brought me so far.

My bank account - I can buy what I need to keep going. I have something to build on.

My love - I have someone to share it with and I can explore the depths of it.

My faith - I found it. And, best of all, it negates no one else's and is not threatened by another's.

My life - I am happy.

My health - I have a body that heals and can do wonderful things. Check it out here ;)



Laura Marie running for S.A. music at Rock 'n' Roll Marathon

(Update on the marathon: A week before the marathon I fell ill with a virus I'd rather not describe. I ran the half marathon instead and did very well, thank you. In fact, I did so well on the half that I'll be running the Austin half in a few months too! )


So, when you are sitting across the table from the beautiful, wonderful people attached to your life, you can see what you want to see. I want to see the love so I'm going to look for it and I'm stubborn so, I know I'll find it.

Have a great Thanksgiving (belated for my Canadian friends)

- LM

With gratitude for the part of my musical life
touched by Manny and heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Listen to the man's music and know he is now one with love.

Soldier's Heart

Wow, so much has happened since my last blog. We have a new president elect :) and I'll admit that I've been completely lost in politics for the last couple of months and need to get back on track. Though there are still issues that I feel strongly about and will continue to follow.

As I've said before, as far as my friend's go, I try not to discriminate. You don't have to believe what I believe to be a friend. I just may not share my incredibly liberal attitude with you (unless you ask) because I don't feel it's my place to change your mind. You are who you are and that is wonderful. That said, let's talk about war.

Ok, not so much about war and why we are in one or how to get out of one but, what we can do to heal the inevitable wounds. For those of you unfamiliar with PTSD, let me explain.

PTSD is Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

We know that the effects of any significant trauma can be long lasting and difficult to overcome not just for the traumatized person but for everyone around them. When our troops come home many are still fighting a battle in their heads and they need our help.

I've spoken openly about my struggle with depression and having to overcome PTSD from sexual abuse. Mental wounds can be the hardest to heal but I know they can be healed. One thing we can do is help remove the stigma of mental illness that prevents people from reaching out.

If you are so inclined, please visit my new myspace friend Soldier's Heart and share their message with someone who may be affected. Their official website has a wealth of resources for those suffering from PTSD.

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More on the music front to come. For now, love and be loved:






- LM