Softly Dreaming Blog

Yesterday was the conclusion of many, many hours of tattoo work and as I placed myself in a peaceful state for 3 hours, I could not help thinking and wondering what he would be saying right now. I know him and he would be excited and supportive and would pace during the work and say […]

The Planetary Society had a brilliant idea one day in 2006/7. They decided to send media with the names of people who volunteered to send their names to Mars on the Phoenix. Along with that media, there was also some sci-fi writing sent along. How Martians, or other entities, would react to a copy of […]

I mentioned briefly that over the Memorial Day weekend, a wonderful, generous and fabulous friend of mine (yes, you S) allowed me to crash at her swanky Pearl District condo. It was absolute bliss. A much needed “virtual vay cay” as she put it… Did I mention it was bliss?
It was also a little uncanny […]

I believe that we all have energy within us. It wraps each cell in our body, and causes our spirit to pull and push other energies around us. I believe that we are spiritual beings, and capable of so much, but just don’t realize the half of it yet. One day we will.
I believe that […]

You might remember my post on Tort Reform called Dirty Little Secret. Tort Reform seeks to limit the amount a filer of a civil suit can sue for. The insurance companies, large corporations, medical field and an organization backed by all of the above, spend millions of dollars each year advertising to you. They would […]

I was just minding my own business, checking my personal email, when a little birdie turned me onto this story.
Start spreading the news
I’m leaving today
I want to be a part of it, New York, New York
The New York Times ran an article called New York to Back Same-Sex Unions from Elsewhere. This is record breaking […]

Let’s face it; I am a romantic soul and especially when it comes to lyrics of songs.  It’s like I hear the words and my heart cries out, “let me feel that intense love or longing”. And then I remember who I am, a somewhat analytic and often skeptic that thinks too much emphasis is […]

I apologize for missing a few posts over the holiday weekend. On top of everything, getting the house ready to sell is HARD WORK!
I have been hunting for houses or apartments in various areas, and thought I would share some of the more colorful ads I have seen. Oh, and if anyone has a cool […]

Ok, five days off from work, no pressing responsibilities, no plans, great groovin tunes, driving under the sun in the shadow of the gorgeous Olympic mountains…so, why am I not smiling simply in thanks for being lucky to be me right now? Crazy, but I seem to just forget sometimes. Living […]

I have no clue if this true or not, but if it is… Can I just say SO WRONG!
The Australian arm of Fox News reported today that Jodie Foster had an affair for years with screenwriter Cindy Mort. Call me old fashioned, but hint: Cheating is WRONG. And cheating for years? That’s even WRONGER (if […]