 can't even buy that).
So now, I love that word FOCUS, sometimes it's hard to do but when we do, God will put our lives in perfect perspective. It's a WIN, WIN!Silver Threads
by my mother, Worth Cooley-Prost, “That person is not weaving fast enough,” or to the right and say, “That, non of us would ever have learned to walk.
The Start of a Long Journey
My mother and I were largely estranged from our extended family when I was growing up. The concept of researching ones’ genealogy was associated with parts of the family that ran counter to the egalitarian values mom held dear and had instilled in me.
There were a few snippets of things I knew, like that we had what would be considered “fancy ancestors,” and there was was mystery surrounding the first-born daughter in every generation having to be named Elizabeth — a tradition that mom broke for the first time in longer than anyone in the family could remember.
There was a great-aunt had written a big deal genealogical registry of some sort, and mom though it was an absolute hoot that we could, technically, take our bohemian/hippy-dippy selves and join several “uppity” societies, which would apparently piss off a whole bunch of well-bred women who knew which fork was for what. (Mom certainly knew which fork was for what, but it wasn’t among the knowledge she passed on to me.)
Then in 2006 at an Indigenous gathering, Diane Longboat told mom (and a bunch of other folks) that it was crucial to discover and connect with their ancestors.
Mom had a hard time with this at first, because so many of our ancestors caused so much suffering, and had “carved out the history of Europe with their swords.”
Gradually something connected, and she began her journey to connect with her ancestors in earnest, from a place of spirit.
Luckily I benefited from her hours and hours of research, since half of my ancestors are all of hers. (The other half are a mystery — my biological father was adopted. Mom knew his birth mother’s name and the over-the-top intense story of how my biological father was taken from her and adopted by the sheriff who rescued him, but I don’t remember it.)
Something I found very interesting was how she and I resonated more deeply with different ancestors, though we delighted in uncovering a pattern of going against the grain in ways meant to benefit people.
Mom’s middle name, Southworth, turns out to be a connection to one of the ancestors she resonated most deeply with: Saint John Southworth. I’m infinitely grateful that she shared that ferocious tenacity with me.
When mom died, I inherited her research, which fills several boxes and will take some serious sorting through once they’re out of storage. There are already threads she uncovered that resonate deeply with me, and the more I explore my ancestors the more I discover about myself.
If you are not already, I encourage you to begin connecting with your ancestors. There’s something deeply soul-filling about it, and what Diane Longboat said really strikes a chord:
“The world is gravely out of balance now. Balance will not return through politics or environmental projects, it will come through Spirit. Cultural integrity is very important for understanding the rootedness of your own spirit… research and celebrate your lineage. Return to your ancestors to ground yourself in spiritual law, to rebalance. Your ancestors will help you get your songs back…” ~ Diane Longboat, Mohawk Elder (April 2006)Lol. You're weird!
Hahaha XD I like it this is awesomely positive and a boost to my day.

OOH I LIKE IKE. MIKEA ND IKE. HAHAHAHAA ikes the guy whos gonna end up with her. CALLED IT.
OOH HES HELPING TO PAY FOR HER LUNCH. WHAT A GUY. I WISH SOMEONE WOULD HELP ME TO PAY FOR MY LUNCH...
hahaha she savors the food. she sounds like tina...
hahaa ike totes likes her. I CALLED IT DIDNT I. I CALLED IT.L MWAHAHAHAHA IM SO GOOD.
but i do agree a little bit about the underdeveloped thing. maybe if you had her acting a little more weird around cory in the beginning and feeling more relief when she was talking to ike or something. also the conversations a little much, i would put in more description when they're talking.
BUT OTHERWISE, MUCHO GUSTO. i dont even know what that means... BUT ME LIKE. VELLY MUCH.
AND BRODY WASNT BAD. BUT THE NAME WAS BAD. OKAY.
Yeah anyways, this was really cool. I liked the surrealism-ish thing about her seeing herself from other peoples' eyes. Although I don't really understand how it didn't work for her over the past times she tried it. Oh and also why is she so confused all the time?
Haha if you included the headband that would be too Ike-like XD Lolol.
I would suggest that you indicated who is speaking; sometimes I got lost in a conversation n had to go back to read it.
All in all this was really cool. And it was really you. :P LOLOL. Great job!
OKAY DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD IT WAS FOR ME NOT TO PUNCH THE COMPUTER SCREEEN?
I was like on fire. Those people are unnaturally cruel! If I were her (IDK, I knew it was a girl all along) I would just beat them up (like Justin Bieber gets by his girlfriend's dad in some music video). Seriously sis? Why?
Okay besides that I was also really sad this didn't have a resolution! IDK if she ever gets better D: Usually you write such happy things D: What happened?
Yeah it was pretty darn good!
I'm glad that guy got his BOTTOM kicked.  Even worse than LYSANDER loving HELENA vs HERMIA. 
Alright anyways, it was pretty cool how you fit the quotes together into one story :D Write more of these things - they are cool!
DID YOU KNOW I HAD TO WAIT 10 MINUTES TO REVIEW...
anyway, there's not much to say about this, except that that guy is jack*** (i think fp would like suspend me or osmething bahahaha) and the girl is super cool at the end. LOVE HERRRR.
Also love how you didn't give them names.
omg. you put sigh again. -_- but whatevs. THe fact that she doesn't know the teacher's name is hilar. btdubs, how do you pronounce Charis...
AHAHA this Stefan guy sounds so monotone. I burst out laughing when he was all "I know." "Don't care."
HAHAHAHA "I got TANGLED!" Man i Still need to watch that...
I don't even know if this was all suppsoed to make me laugh... maybe I'm weird but I think this is hilarious.
Does every girl go through this at one point?  I like that she didn't cave and give him a third chance like some people I know. Good story!
Aww that was sweet. I totally thought she was going to kiss him when he caught her before she fell.

But that story was really really good! It was so funny sometimes but really truthful. I'm glad they didn't become a cliche couple :P Stefan is so cool in the beginning. I wish, though, you would describe the characters' appearances. Thanks for reviewing my stories, sis.Chicken and spinach meatballs served in a rich tomato sauce are a family favourite in our household. My kids love anything small, playful and delicious and these juicy flavourful meatballs certainly deliver on taste. The kids have no idea these meatballs are crammed with healthy vibrant greens like baby spinach and parsley. I feel great knowing I’ve snuck a few extra veggies on the dinner plate for a wholesome, nutritious family dinner.
I love meatballs because there is a sense of comfort and nostalgia that comes with preparing and eating them. Not only are they quick and easy to make, the are also incredibly versatile. In this recipe you can swap the Free Range Chicken Mince for pork, veal, beef, or even a combination of minces. All meats work in this recipe but I have opted for a free range chicken mince because it is a crowd pleaser.
My chicken and spinach meatballs are served on a fluffy bed of Macro Organic Tri-Colour quinoa with Woolworths Free From Gluten Seeded Bread to mop up that intensely flavoured tomato sauce. Quinoa is a healthy choice as it is 100% whole grain and contains protein, fibre and iron. The lightness of the quinoa also perfectly balances the richness of the sauce and flavoursome meatball.
Season generously! A combination of both fresh herbs like parsley and dry spices like cumin are vital – they add serious flavour to your meatballs. For added variety try dried oregano, marjoram or mint.
Add moisture to avoid a tough, dry meatball. In this recipe I add one egg to bind as well as Woolworths Free From Gluten Free Breadcrumbs soaked in milk to keep the meatballs moist.
Refrigerate