A Toast~~~2009

What a year. It was the beginning for me of writing this Blog. There will be more changes to come but isn't that what time always brings. More changes.
I am sure that 2010 will have it's changes to blow through our lives.
I pray that the winds of change will be gentle and kind to anyone who is reading this. We all need a gentle breeze to move us that much further in our lives. Hopefully, lift us up when we are down and the gusts will be at our back.
You see, there is one thing you can count on living in Roswell..the Wind!
Ha, just ask any local.
Seemed that we had alot of tough wind this past year. In fact, one of my friends calls the wind we had about a month or so ago..the Hurricane!
Everyone in town will know what you're talking about. That wind blew out electricity and some windows at the Petroleum building.

Yet, here we all stand together on the brink of a New Year.

So, a toast to 2010.
May we each have courage to face the wind that will blow through our lives and may it lift us to higher ground!

Christmas time in Roswell...

The stores seem busy with shoppers. The big snowflake decorations are on our Alien Lamp posts! The light parade has come and gone. Now, to the busyness of Christmas.
Concerts to attend. Parties and dancing..though it is dark outside the light shines within. Attempts are made at making this holiday done with good cheer no matter what the circumstances are. It is time to stop. Do a little jig, raise a pint and wish everyone in Alienville a Merry Christmas~
All the blessings of a Happy New Year to each of you from my little spot in Roswell.

Snowing in Roswell...

Happy day!
I woke up in the middle of the night and like a gentle grace the snow began to fall! There was a little moonlight trickling through the clouds which made the snow glisten even more.
This morning as I was wandering around my house I came across the book, Practicing the Presence. Reminding me, once again, to remain in the moment. I do understand how important it is to have memories and also to plan for the future. But at this time in my life it is important for me to be happy right at this moment.
To not walk by happiness without recognizing it!
Being close to family and friends.
To reach out and give a hug! That is important! Simple things. It is in those simple things that I find Peace. Letting go of trying to control life and just allowing it to be as it is. Walking on if I need to...or maybe just sitting a spell by the fire to reorganize myself.

The Good, the Bad And The Ugly!

The holidays are upon us.
We will all experience the good, bad & ugly of it all. Hopefully, more good than bad but you never know!
Expectations tend to run high.
Stress of all the preparation & expectation.
We all know it too well, yet how many times do we say this year will be different.

Well, truthfully it is different!
There will never be another Thanksgiving like this one however you celebrate it! It is one of a kind...the question is though...will it be the Good, Bad or Ugly! There's the rub!

Sometimes, no matter how hard we TRY to make it good it may not be.
Maybe the key is take a step back, do what you can to make it good and watch what happens next. There may be absolutely nothing you can do if others around you need to experience a bad or ugly holiday. Ahhh...But you ask me..Who needs that? Apparently some people do. Some just don't know how to have a good time..maybe because of their own past..or expectations or whatever is happening for them at the moment. Just because somebody else experiences a horrible holiday doesn't mean it has to spoil yours.

Find a little something to be amused by for just one moment. Step outside on that Glorious Holiday and breathe a sigh of relief.

Yep, I'm still here. Life goes on and everything really will be OK, even if it is only for this moment. If we know in that one moment that all is OK it will help us when things aren't OK!

The View from Roswell

It is a cold November day in Roswell. The leaves are a beautiful gold all over town. I can almost smell the Turkey's starting to Roast.
Today is a day to stay in, close to the fire and snuggle up with a good book.
I awoke this morning at 4 a.m. and did just that!

I am reading a book about the Dawn and it seems only appropriate to read it in the wee hours of the morning. All is still and even my little dog has a bite to eat and wanders back to bed.

I am greeting the morning with one less tree on my property. The roots were about to attack my neighbor's swimming pool so it was time for it to go! A Beautiful Cottonwood. I have taken some pics of it but have not had a chance to download them but I will soon.

When things change so does the view. Sometimes it is disorienting to see a different bit of sky as I come driving up to my house. More space! More space to dream. I recently have been clearing away things from the past.
Maybe it to has widen my perspective. Given me more space to breath.
There is a meditation to be said in the morning of Imagining that this is the last day of your life...act accordingly.
So far, I am happy with today. I am sure there will be regrets but actually, at this moment, I have none.
Seize the day!

Suffering...

My mind rambles to that saying about "suffer the little children" from the Sermon on the Mount..and "in the world ye shall have tribulation"...it is just the way that it is.
The more that I accept this fact, the easier it is for me to find peace. Suffering is the absence of Peace.
Peace, even though things didn't turn out the way that I wanted. Peace in the face of prejudice and hatred.
Peace, that this too shall pass.
Peace, that no matter what occurs in the future we all will have the strength to endure and we may suffer but knowing that there is a kind Hand that will be there when we reach out will bring comfort.

I have a hard time dreaming of the future. I am in the process of Not looking at the Past and just being here now. Do you know how hard that is?
In the matter of minutes I am drawn into the waters of the Past or swiftly moved by the current of my mind to what I expect the Future to hold. But really no one knows.

The gift truly is in the present! This moment is all I have and I can choose to Suffer or I can choose to be at Peace. Which will I cling to?
I am reminded of that old hymn...

When Peace like a river attendeth my way..when sorrows like sea billows roll ...what ever my lot Thou hast taught me to say It is well..it is well with my soul!

Monday Morning thoughts..

It has been a couple weeks since I have jotted down some notes. The most heartfelt thing that has happened in Roswell as of late is there have been now 3 deaths from the H1N1 virus. A 17 year old, 37 & now today in the news a 15 year old. I was watching 60 Minutes last night and they were talking about it being in the same vein as the 1918 flu. All I know is that it is fatal quickly on relatively healthy individuals. So, we all carry around Germ-X,(I wish I had stock in that) and hope for the best. I got a flu shot this year which is a first for me. I babysit twins and they got their shots so thought I had better too! I am hesitant though of the H1N1 shot. There is so much controversy about it. When I hear that nurses and other health care workers are not wanting to take it, THAT makes me leery. It is a mute point right now as there is no vaccine available in Roswell. The first doses we received were given to the hospital workers.


On a much lighter note, the weather has been beautiful. I winterized my air conditioner and thought about putting up the fans but it will be in the 80's this week so I might still need them. It was peaceful this weekend. Leaves falling gently to the ground and I am filled with gratitude. Gratitude for the dawn of another day in Roswell.

Alien museum news!

Weather: Roswell, NM | Now: 72° 10/1/09

Here is an article from the Roswell Daily Record that I thought everyone might enjoy! This is the newest plan for Roswell. If you are familiar with Roswell, the new museum will be located across from our Alien Themed McDonalds! It definately is an unworldly time and place to be right now as the world is shaking all around us! We hang on and look forward! Enjoy the article








Andrew Cone

Far out! New International UFO Museum ‘celestial navigation chart’

Thursday, October 01, 2009
Award winning architect E. Kevin Schopfer discussed his design for the new International UFO Museum to a crowd of about 150 at the Community Foundation’s Illustrious Achievement Dinner, held at the Sally Port Inn Tuesday night.

Schopfer was selected to help design the new building by the museum’s board in 2006, and discussed many of the details during the dinner. He said he first got the idea to help with the design after seeing a television program about plans to construct a new UFO museum in Roswell.

“I thought it looked very, very interesting and I called Julie [Shuster] to ask if they needed an architect,” he said. “I started sending in some sketches and eventually we got to the point where we were both comfortable that this one would be good.”

Schopfer said that in creating the design for the new museum, he and Schuster were trying to avoid the spaceship look. “We’re calling what we came up with a celestial navigation chart — it’s an alien object as opposed to an alien ship.”

Schopfer said the museum will be constructed in phases, with a final price tag in the area of $25 million.

Julie Shuster, the museum’s director, said the new building will be about 30,000 square feet and the groundbreaking will be no later than October 2010. She said the museum will be constructed on an entire city block between East Seventh and East Eighth streets and North Main Street and North Virginia Avenue.

She said some existing buildings in that block are expected to be razed and some additional museum buildings would eventually be constructed on two other lots on the east side of Virginia Avenue.

Shuster said there is always the possibility of some small changes in the design. “There’s always things that have to be fine tuned, but that design is very close, if not totally accurate.”

She said the museum is aiming for a grand opening in July 2011.

Schopfer has worked on cutting-edge architectural projects all over the world including the Mercator, a floating city of 100,000 people designed to circumnavigate the globe every three to four years. He was also instrumental in the design of the Avenger Bugatti Yacht, a 160-foot tri-hull super yacht with an elevator, a movie theater, an on-board spa and a 7,000-mile cruising range.

“He’s very visionary and he thinks globally,” Shuster said. “I don’t think he ever sleeps because he’s always coming up with new ideas.”

A Journey

Yesterday, I went on my daily walk with my twin boys I am babysitting. As we were meandering down the street, the boys in their stroller, me pointing out interesting things in people's yards to them. There before us was a man down. He looked to be in his 50's with nice shorts,t-shirt & baseball cap. I thought maybe he had a heart attack while working in the yard. I reached for my phone and the CPR training kicked in. Shake & Shout! Yet, I didn't want to be too far from the babies. I kicked the man's shoes, shouting "Sir, Are you alright?, Sir, Are you alright?" while looking to see if he was breathing. Suddenly, he rose up somewhat disoriented and thanking me. I could tell he had been passed out either from drugs or alcohol. He mumbled something and said "thank you ma'am!" I went on my way fearing now for our own safety. I did not know what he was on or what he could possibly do though fortunately he didn't express any threat but you can never be sure! The surprising adrenaline that kicked in helped me to get as far away from him as possible! It was the middle of the afternoon, and a fairly nice neighborhood. You just never know.

Now, I know just how easy someone could prey on the kindness of strangers. Could I have walked by without giving immediate assistance. No..He did not look like a vagrant. Even if he had, I would have gotten help for him. He went on down the street, looking a bit disoriented but gone none the less. We continued on our walk while, I thought about how I might need to carry some Pepper spray and saying a prayer of thanks!

Times have changed ..Instead of Lions, Tigers and Bears..it seems to be our own species we have to worry about. I guess there will always be dangers and maybe I did save him, at the very least, from a horrible sunburn!

The Times They Are A'Changin

Good-Bye..Patrick Swayze..Good-bye Mary...The times they are a changin!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXxVoHVp24I



A Video of Peter, Paul & Mary which definately describes the times we are living!

Aliens-R-Us

Ha,Mercury is now Retrograde as of Sunday! In true form, I was trying to upload an image for this blog of the new Alien Mural that has suddenly appeared here in Roswell. There is an error in the upload. Very typical for a mercury retrograde. For those of you who aren't familiar with astrology which is a hobby of mine... Mercury retrograde means the planet of communication is traveling backwards in the sky. So, misunderstandings, delays in communication etc. are on the horizon. It is time to settle in and deal with communication or projects from the past. Be understanding with yourself if you get tongue tied or misunderstood. Slow down and be reflective.
One thing that is fun to reflect on is the date today. 9/09/09 Lucky Nine day. It's as if time is winking at us. I hope time slows down for you today. Now once again I will try to upload the image. If it doesn't come up ..I will sigh and save my Aliens-R-Us blog to another day.


Ok..So today 9/10/09 I can now add my photo. Quite an unusual Mural of Aliens. This is located here in Roswell behind the Peter Piper Pizza.
Quite a spot...Saturdays you can have Pizza, get your car washed(there is always a car wash at Peter Pipers on Saturday's) and peruse the latest in Alien Memorabilia. The name of the store is UFOria...don't ask me? No, really don't ask me what that name means.

Another thing that happened this last weekend in Alienland is a TV crew was here taking interviews for a Reality Based TV show based on those businesses that cater to the alien hysteria. They were taking applications at the Civic Center all day on Saturday. I think that might be a 'hoot' to watch. We do get a lot of interesting people coming through this town. What amazes me most is that it continues to generate interest and I don't foresee it ending anytime soon.
Roswell is on the map..like it or not. I will stop by a few more places and snap photos of the murals. There are getting to be quite a few!

Reflections of the Past....

This past weekend I went to a Pat Benatar concert up at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalaro,NM. It took me back in time once again. I did not realize their band formed in '79..right when I was graduating from High School. So, they are on their 30th tour reunion.
I remember the first Benatar song that I ever heard. It immediately made me a fan. For those who don't know me, I worked for sixteen years at a Home for Abused and Neglected kids. We take the kids on a summer vacation and it was on this trip..close to midnight..we were driving to Six Flags Over Texas. We were in the large Red Van we nick named the Big Ant. The kids were mostly asleep and my co-worker Cynthia popped in a tape..said it was Pat Benatar and the song "Hell is for Children" came rocking through.
If you are not familiar with that song, you might want to find it on Youtube!
I was an absolute fan there and then. Benatar sang with the angst that I felt from the kids I was listening to.
So, this concert took me back to those days and those many stories I heard and how I was honored to be a witness to the healing process of so many brave kids who had been so beaten down by the very ones who should have been loving them.
Those kids taught me by their courage to stand up and not let the abuse happen any more!
Some were too broken which is heart breaking to see.
But so many though moved on,picking up the pieces. Families of their own..hopefully stopping the cycle.

Right now,I work as a Hypnotherapist in Roswell. Now, I see adults that never had the opportunities that the kids who had gotten out of the abuse. Some who I have seen are in their 60's & 70's now. They are in the process of dealing with the pain that occurred 50 or 60 years ago!
A child's life is so precious!
What happens to them at a young age will stay with them a life time.
Be kind to the children. Protect them when you can.
Never forget and never look away.
Those who have been blessed with a pretty decent childhood count your lucky stars that you never knew that Hell is for Children...

Comments, Etc.

Now I think I have solved the problems for leaving comments on my blog!
Thank you for being patient with me as I scrounge through and detect the problem. I think I have it open now for everyone! Now, I need your help! Please, comment away!

It is always nice to have a dialogue going with 'Another day in Roswell'.

I guess you would say we are in the 'Dog Days of Summer' I just want to laze around like my sweet dog.
But there are things to do...like letting go of more stuff, which I did this weekend.
The interesting thing is the emotional connection to such silly things that I will never miss but are so hard to let go of! I took small steps, a little at a time! Kind of like loosing weight, just do it one pound at a time. You can't think of how much..just little changes! I still need to get rid of more clothes. Clothes I haven't worn and probably will never wear again. It is just a part of my past personae. So, off it goes!
I can create new. We all have that opportunity everyday for something New to enter our lives!
New Joy, New Happiness.. letting go of the past just makes more room for more love, more peace. That's what I am reaching for!

Holding On~~Letting Go~~

It is the middle of August. School has begun for many kids across America and I am pondering the idea of holding on and letting go.
Whether it is wanting to hold on to summer or your child or old ways of being.
It can never happen no matter how hard we grasp.
Autumn is soon to be on the horizon.
Everything will be let go.
There are those stubborn leaves that hang on to the very last of their being and yet the cold wins out and it is forced to let go and fall.

I think it would be hard for me to live in a place that didn't have distinct seasons.

Seasons are such a lesson!

I have always in this life been one like that silly leaf and hold on till it gets so cold that I have to let go.
It is only torturous to me.
Know one else..and just like we get amazed at that stubborn leaf and it's tenacity to hang on, I amaze myself, always holding on way past the time to let go.

There is a new T.V. show out on ,I believe, A & E called Hoarders. Maybe it is an American phenomena..we hold on to things because we don't want to let go. Or maybe we can't control any of the losses in our life so we hold on to things for security.
Eventually, though as with all things there is a time to let go.
Maybe when it is just too painful to hold on any longer.
If you are stubborn, like me,then ,generally ,the cold gets to you and then you let go!

There is a time to lay dormant. Winter. To be able to bury the seeds of new hope. New vision! Creativity in the dark of the winter that will come alive in the Spring.

My goal is to let go more gracefully once I realize that, yes, here is Autumn.
It is ok and natural to let go. To rest and wait for the new cycle of regeneration and resurrection!
I silently wait..dormant, waiting for that new vision!
Will you sit with me and wait?

Attitude~Altitude

High above Roswell last night was the Perseid's Meteor Shower!

I stepped out in my front yard to take a glance upwards in this Alien town which is so use to looking up!
Alas, the only thing I spotted was a few stars to the South and most of the sky was covered in a hazy cloud! No viewing from here!

Early this morning, I again glanced out to maybe watch a few meteors. Nope, the haze was still there. Sometimes that's just the way it is!

As I was having my morning cup of Joe, I was channel surfing and began listening to Joyce Meyers. She was talking about our Attitudes and how we need to sing a new song!! We get such in a rut with our attitudes and in our song..which made me think of our altitude.

Where am I flying in the scheme of things?

Two situations came to mind as I thought of the correlation between Attitude and Altitude. The Hudson River Miracle landing and the horrific crash over the Hudson this past weekend. The pilot who was able to land the plane in the Hudson had alot of experience gliding and using his ability of staying calm and focused. He was able to come down okay.

In the other instance, there was too much traffic and it was impossible to see each other that caused the crash.

Maybe I can learn something from this...using a metaphor. If we practice a lot gliding..maintaining our balance, focusing our attention maybe just maybe when those emergencies happen all of the practice emotionally will help us out. We shift into maintaining balance and altitude and glide down into the rough waters trusting that we have the ability to handle what comes.

In the other instance, it's important to notice what and who are around us. Is something or someone becoming a threat to our safety? We have to adjust our altitude!! Sometimes the best we can do is get out of the way and quickly!! Either go up or drop down...change altitude now!! An altitude adjustment changes our attitude. We must keep on flying!

Maybe, there is another advantage of living in the Alien City...there is a constant reminder that there is a possibility that there is something more out there in space...so as the old song goes...Fly me to the moon, let me dance among the stars.... I will be looking for you! Wink, Wink!

Speaking of Reunions...

Yesterday the news was both uplifting and horribly sad. On one side of our country there was a reunion of Mother & Child. On the other side of the country there was the horrible shooting at a Gym. One of the victim's was an expecting mother ...How horrific.

I kept hearing in my mind Paul Simon's song "Mother and Child Reunion" I had never really paid much attention to the words other that the catchy phrase of Mother Child Reunion is only a moment away...then I googled the lyrics. I think it exactly expresses yesterday's energies!

Read for yourselves!

Words & Music by Paul Simon

No, I would not give you false Hope

On this strange and Mournful day

But the mother and child reunion

Is only a motion away,

Oh, little darling of mine

I can't for the life of me

Remember a sadder day

I know they say let it be

But it just don't workout that way.

And the course of a lifetime runs over and over again.

I just cant' believe it's so,

And though it seems strange to say I never been laid so low

In such a mysterious way

And the course of a lifetime

Runs over and over again

But I would not give you false hope

On this strange and Mournful day

When the mother and child reunion

Is only a motion away

Oh, the mother and child reunion is only a moment away.

30th Class Reunion for Roswell & Goddard High

There was not an Alien in sight for our 30th Reunion! When I was going to school we never talked about such things and to my pleasant surprise there again was little mention of the Alien Phenomena that seems to envelope our home town! It was wonderful to see old friends and meet some new! The best I have to say was the Dancing! I'm the little red head girl..which are you?

Thanks to all those folks who put this together!
You all did a wonderful job! I am so glad we combined Roswell High & Goddard! Cheers!

Stormy Weather

A big storm rolled into Roswell last evening!
I was watching the weather channel and was ready with candles lit when it hit. The lights went out at my house and the silence was deafening! No air conditioner, refrigerator noise, no fans!
The wind blew but there was little thunder. I could hear fire engine sirens going down Main street. Power outages maybe, trees fallen on power lines. My candles were lit, though my neighbors across the street had their lights on so it was just on my side of the street.
It poured rain and like the old man, I went a'snoring!
Finally, around 9:30 the lights and all the noise in the house were buzzing again. What a quiet world it is without electricity!
Storms will always come in our lives, I just wish we had an emotional weather channel we could turn to so we would know when a personal storm was coming, how fast it was moving and anticipate how to protect ourselves!
But it seems that we just have to listen to that small voice inside that says..time to gather a few candles and where did I put those matches? I know they are here somewhere.
Then, the silence!
The storm is here and all we can do is just ride it out. Cuddle with our loved ones and hope for the best and that the candles will hold out! Then, the next morning, the next week, the next month, the next year and the next(remember Katrina, they're still cleaning up on that one) we work at cleaning up the mess. Rebuilding where we need to and throwing away the rest. Clean up can be a relief somehow.
The storm is past.
The worst is over, at least, till the next storm.

Fearfully Optimistic?

I have been contemplating this photo I took a few days ago of the Buddha in my Bedroom. I wanted to post the Photo. Yet, I had no words to accompany the image. At least, none that I found worthy. The Buddha sits in silent meditation. Easier for the Buddha than for me. I lead a weekly silent meditation in Roswell. Right now we are meeting at the Adult Center but we are soon to be gathering in my office.
My office is smaller but there isn't so much rampant happenings! I actually enjoy being in the hustle of an active Center and holding the silence. My other participants don't find the banging,chatter and constant whirl of the Rock Tumbler group in the rooms down the hall. But really, isn't that the point? To be able to sit in peace amidst all of the chaos is the goal of meditation. It is much more conducive to meditate in a silent space and it is good practice. The challenge is to hold that peace when the noise comes..either from the chatter in your own mind or the chatter from the world around. To smile at both,to smile with a knowing that Peace Abides here. That is my goal. I am not there yet. Practice,Practice! My most wonderful teacher Judith Cornell taught me with every question I asked her answer was: Meditate,Meditate,Meditate. Frustrating as that is when faced with real life situations I have to admit that she is right. Meditation is the foundation to build life on. It is an opportunity to connect in with the grand scheme and to realize what seems so big in the mind at the moment might not be all that we thought once we take the time to take a big breath and realize "It is well with my soul"
So, sitting here in Roswell, I meditate, meditate, meditate.

Solar Eclipse & Bingo~~~

I went with a friend to Bingo at the Eagle's Club last night out on Sunset Blvd. Sounds better to say Sunset Blvd. To be truthful there is a lot of road construction and detours on Sunset..the City seems to be widening the road so it is appropriate for me to call it a Blvd.? Right?
I think Bingo is one of the few places in town that there is absolutely no evidence of Alien memorabilia or any hint of extra-terrestrial life. It is rather refreshing in this land of Aliens with slanted eyes looking at me all along main street. Sometimes a girl just has to get away!
Numbers...now that is something fun to play with. It is interesting how a certain number will come up so often in an evening and the one number that you need just seems to be stuck at the bottom of the bin. Soon you begin to wonder if, darn it, those aliens aren't up to something!
Taking the one number out of the bin...just beaming it out...poof!
That's the benefit of living in an Alien City...rather than the "devil made me do it" we have the perfect excuse of the Alien! Ha! I wonder how many kids now when they go to class can say...Well, Ma'am I was working on my homework when suddenly there was a glowing light out my window and the last thing I remember was this bright, bright light! The next thing I knew I was walking to school. And well, I just don't know but I have these strange markings on my back now. Where am I? Ohhh. Roswell! That explains everything~
Now onto the Eclipse. It is the longest Solar eclipse of the Twenty-first Century. We will miss it here in Roswell. But the other side of the world will be having a good view. You can check out the Scientific aspects on Spaceweather.com if you are so inclined.
On a more Metaphysical level it is a trigger for changes. Some believe that it is an omen of more ominous times. Like we need that right now. Change is a coming! Don't fight it! Better to flow with it. The Eclipse is in the sign of Cancer. Cancer is the home, feelings, emotions and the mother in us all. She is being Eclipsed. Her light is dimming. She is being shadowed by the Moon.
Yet, the moon is also the mother, feelings & emotions. So, I would ponder that it will be a time collectively where we all might be wearing our hearts on our sleeves. Everyone be gentle with yourselves. Be gentle with others. If all else fails, go for a night of BINGO! But watch out for those pesky Aliens grabbing your balls! Pun definitely intended!!

Roswell, an example of how far we have come.

I was recently reading about Copernicus in the book On the Shoulder of Giants. Just as a refresher for you Copernicus main theory was that the planets and Sun did not revolve around the earth! He died in 1543. He was a Polish priest who kept fairly quiet about his theories as not to upset the church. He did write but refused to publish his findings. He quietly gave his writings to his most loyal friends as he understood the danger of such suppositions and how threatening they were to the set Establishment of Reality! On the Revolutions was eventually published but it was the year of his death so he did not endure for too long the criticism of his peers. It was attacked by the Protestants who found his theories "unbiblical"

But later, there was a Italian scientist named Giordano Bruno ( I don't think any relation to the Bruno movie that's just out...I'll save that for another Blog)

This Bruno suggested that space had No boundaries and that the Solar System might be one of many systems in the universe. Bruno believed that there were an infinate amount of worlds in the Universe with Intelligent life and maybe some beings were superior to humans!

Quoted from On the Shoulders of Giants:

"Such audacity brought Bruno to the attention of the Inquisition, which tried and condemned him for his heretical beliefs. He was burned at the stake in 1600."

Now 500 years later, in Roswell,NM USA...I am standing in line at Wal-mart glancing over at our Alien store that sells all sorts of T-Shirts, shot glasses, blow up alien beings, postcards etc. in the front of the store.

Chatting in line with others casually about the possibilities of something more! No fear of being burned and in fact not even scorned if by chance I do believe! I am met with excitement and wonder! Have I seen something up in the sky...and I wonder..Just like Ellie from the movie Contact. "Seems like an awful waste of space"

What will we discover in the next 500 years? What will we as a Society come to realize as truth that will shatter our thoughts of Reality?

Some believe in Armageddon,that the world will just end in a blaze of glory...me? I am reminded of that song from Country group Sugarland..

"Armageddon could be knocking at my door but I ain't going answer that's for sure! There's got to be something more."

it is my thought Jungian as it is..Roswell is an Archtype where Space touched Earth! Maybe that's why so many people from all over the world have to trek here! Somehow Roswell is the tangible place that people can walk the streets and laughingly talk about possiblities without the fear of ridicule but a twinkle in the eye and always the thought..well, maybe!

Three of the Five Racoons have been caught. It has been 2 days since I have heard them. So the remaining 2 may have hit the road. Roswell is Hot this week. The Alien Madness has dwindled down now, to a Hum. I am watching my sunflowers begin to unfold and pondering what next will be. I wake up in the morning satisfied with the Peace that I feel. A Peace that has been missing for such a long time. Drinking my coffee knowing that for now, Peace and I am satisfied with that!

1:11 a.m. The dog went crazy barking in the back patio. There were 5 raccoons walking along the fence..jumped off onto the roof. What a crazy way to awaken in the night. It is the 1st time I have ever seen Raccoons in Roswell and I have lived here all my life! I was struck by their Masks.

Wondering how many masks I have and realizing sometimes they are necessary. Especially if you go marauding around the neighborhood as my clan did last night! Ha!

Old military planes are flying low over Roswell today as Vendors are preparing for the Weekend Events. It is hotter today and I hope to sneak away to a Movie a little later in the day!

Greetings

Greetings from the Alien Capital of the Universe. Another ordinary day in Roswell. Alien Memorabilia is now being displayed downtown. New paintings on the storefronts with Flying Saucers and Alien Beer specials abound! I have friends coming to experience the Alien festival.
On a side note @ 10 am this morning the traveling Vietnam Veteran's Wall had a small parade downtown with approx. 3o people gathered to watch with little flags as it made it's way to be set up for the 4th of July celebrations. Big Motorcycle entourage followed, slowly down the street.
On a Consciousness level, things are very up in the air. Heaviness seems to reek through the streets as there have been 6 murders in the city for the month of June. Anger, people on edge in the city of Aliens. Yet, the rain last night seems to wash it all away.