Desert Road

I love to drive with music blaring and the windows open, feeling the wind rush in. That means I need to drive alone and in remote places. I love North Wales as the ocean on one side and the mountains on the other offer a vista to marvel at. I would love to try the desert too...just to feel free!

Creating a law that forces people to do something for someone else may be taking the role of Government too far, But what about just asking people to learn about people who need help and then letting them decide what to do with that information?

People Against Childhood Cancer

My law would never take effect because it would rely too much on the ability of humans to change behaviors which many argue are part of our wiring. Many would also argue it is unconstitutional.

I would love to have a law that required everyone of age to spend 30 mintes per month learning about other people who need help in some way. It could be major issues like children fighting cancer, refugees being slaughtered, or victims of a natural disaster. Or it could be small...local neighborhood food drive, elderly assistance, literacy programs for young, underprivilaged children.

I am not even asking that people act upon what they learn...forced help is begrudged and less effective, perhaps distructive. But if everyone had to take a look at others' plights, I believe two things may happen: firstly, we will appreciate our own lot slightly more. Secondly, we may even get charged up enough to tackle one of the issues and actually, willingly help.

This idea could cross over into learning about issues such as global warming, wildlife preservation, domestic and child abuse....the possibilities are endless.

The only thing the law would require, however, is time for people to learn about these things and ways to help. After that, it is up to the what they do with the information.

Cute Little Girl in Pink Dances on the Beach during the Kite Festival.

I love to dance. I am not a dancer, nor will I ever be. I am, however, a person who enjoys letting my body flow to the music, and I experience so many emotions through allowing my body to 'just be' whatever the music tells it to be.

I take clases....the adult - I'm not professional but I'm here anyway - lessons that sometimes remind us of our aging bodies. But these lessons give us release; we have time to ourselves, away from the daily grind, we are with friends and feel 'safe' to express ourselves, and we are challlenged both mentally and physically.

I have danced in many styles through these lessons: Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop and even Flamenco. Each style brings fourth a new way to express myself. Sometimes I have to concentrate so much, self expression is lost...that is when our teacher reminds us to 'feel' the music and let it happen.

I will never be famous for my dancing, but I express myself through the movement of my body. I feel the beats, pulses, rhythms and melodies of teh music...I am creating a new me!