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“A Mother is a Mother Always”
A Mother is a Mother Always. by ~ Anita Joyce Skocz In memory of of Elizabeth “Libby” Skocz, my mother, 1921 – 2011 I remember sitting in my appointed place in St. Ignatius School waiting for class to … Continue reading
Reading & Pondering Today 4-15
“Built into the very structure of the egoic self is a need to oppose, resist, and exclude to maintain the sense of separateness on which its continued survival depends. So there is “me” against the “other,” “us” against “them.” The … Continue reading
“Good-bye Big Jesus” Repost
“Good-bye Big Jesus” by ~ Anita J. Skocz Easter is a time of resurrection, and each year my mother resurrected the story of my first trip to church. Prior to this visit my exposure to my parents beliefs was limited … Continue reading
“What Is the State of Your Union”
What Is the State of Your Union? by Anita Skocz 2-15-13 The State of the Union Address was on Tuesday night, and during the coverage that evening, the president touched us all by recognizing those individuals and areas of our … Continue reading
“There Must Be More” Part I
“There Must Be More” Part I 8-9-2012 At the age of twenty three, youth was my friend, and energy abound. All things adventurous animated my Gypsy spirit, and my career in the travel industry seem to fuel the dream of … Continue reading
“There Must Be More” Part II
“There Must Be More” Part II 8-13-2012 Upon awakening the next morning, my mind and heart were eager to retrace the previous days mystical happenings. One desired to analyze, the other was desperate to recreate the inner refashioning that occurred. … Continue reading
“The Legend of Stys’ Power”
“The Legend of Stys’ Power” by ~ Anita J. Skocz Long before the “Ya Ya Sisterhood” in a small town outside of Pittsburgh, a group of women with a unique power lived amongst the common folks. They looked normal, and … Continue reading
“Brainwashed in Suburbia”
11-13-2012 Repost from 7-11-2012 A number of years ago before I had a personal computer, or cable television, I was held hostage to network television programming for five long days. By choice ~ no ~ my electric wheelchair A.K.A. my … Continue reading
From Where I Sit 