Genta

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Wife, mother of five, writer, homeschooler, poet, traveler, night owl, Krav Maga practitioner.

If I could come back to life as an animal, I would be a
Mama Bear

If I could come back to life as a plant, I would be a
A good climbing tree.

If I could have lunch with any historical or current person, it would be
My husband.

I could best describe my personality as
Passionate, intense, optimistic with the occasional bout of melancholy.

Favorite Music Genre
Jason Mraz, Josh Groban, U2, Charles Fersen, soundtracks by Danny Elfman (but not his Oingo Boingo stuff.)

Favorite Movie Genre
Drama, suspense, romantic comedy, things that make me think, cry, and laugh out loud (preferably all in one movie!)

Favorite Book Genre
Memoirs and fiction that reads as memoir.

Favorite Artist
My kids.

Favorite Book
Jane Eyre, My Antonia, All Creatures Great and Small, Les Miserables

Favorite Movie
I'm partial to Tim Burton films--especially the ones that include music by Danny Elfman, and the actors Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp.

My two top VIA Character strengths are
Open-mindedness and love of learning

Favorite Charity
LDS Humanitarian Services

Favorite Charity Link
www.lds.org/humanitarianservices

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My Recent MYKUs (Last 7 MYKUs) view all
Board Name Title MYKU Date Written
hindsight To Ma, from her 10 year old son A wink, a smirk
A flickered brow
Is how he says
"I love you" now.
6/6/2012
Open Eyes and Windows Memory of Grandpa's eyes Flecks of autumn
in crinkled folds
Dancing, winking
Fringed with gold
6/19/2011
Open Eyes and Windows See Through Blue eyes reflected;
Bounced my image back.
Brown eyes drew me in
To explore worlds beyond myself.
6/19/2011
post traumatic holiday syndrome Roller Coaster I love this ride--
The twists, the turns
of love and fear and hope
But on the days of loop-de-loops
I wonder how I cope.
12/29/2010
If Only... Ditto Friends and lovers:
Precious finds
Time alone:
Ease of mind!
12/29/2010
Turning 30! Where are you at 30? Youthful belief
of invulnerability
Still
Intact!
12/29/2010
Where was He when I hurt? Men are Simple Creatures Admire them
Require them
Feed them
Desire them
Look your best.
They'll do the rest.
12/29/2010
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My Favorites (37) view all
Board Name By Title MYKU Date Added
Where was He when I hurt? Zola RE: RE: RE: A different breed Tyna your a Dyna
yearning for your mo
but do you think you'll finda
answer in this bro?
12/29/2010
Of love and Lessons hadditup2here RE: Love and Lessons He kissed me in the woods
I kicked him on the shin
I sometimes wonder what he thought
and what became of him.
6/23/2010
Of love and Lessons fwtho2 RE: RE: RE: Love and Lessons The last kiss is not labeled,
It might have been today.
So kiss and hug with all your heart.
Life thrives on love's display
6/23/2010
The Moth Does Now Take Flight tpanner RE: RE: RE: RE: Night sky The cupping hand contains the moth.
The careless hand will crush it.
The open hand will set it free.
The patient hand won't rush it.
6/22/2010
Crossing jasonfmcdaniel RE: the past The past is Yesterday
but leans against Today.
How I carry on
gives Tomorrow its shape.
6/9/2010
Cowboy Ailina Cowboy Rough rider
Frayed at every denim hem
Thighs astride
Dusty eyes cut by the rim
5/29/2010
Alice in Wonderland prov2717 Lost your muchness? Do not play cards to fight against the pieces in chess
Jabberwocky slain- my vorpol-took brain
without a word from the queen. Now she objects!
Oraculum scroll which way do I go? Mad Hatter a friend,Knave a foe.
3/19/2010
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