Guest Editor's Picks -- February 15, 2008

Osiyo!
(Hello),

Welcome to this weeks, Guest Editor Edition! I'm as
surprised and delighted as you are to be the chosen
guest editor. I'm a tad uneasy talking about me, but it
seems requisite that I tell you a little bit about
myself:

Raven's
Lament began
as a means to communicate my growing frustration of living in a world of silence,
brought on by my deafness. Around the same time I was blessed with a
hearing dog to aide me on my journey. Since those first few intrepid
footsteps, my journal has evolved to be so much more than originally
intended. I found within it's pages, I did indeed have a voice. That
voice has been outspoken on Domestic Abuse, Animal Cruelty, Compassion
and Empathy. My original premise stills stands strong, I invite my
readers into my world to experience the life of a Native American Deaf
woman through my eyes. Along the way I've encountered and
befriended so many wonderful, caring people within these journals. Come
sit by the fire, warm yourself and let me introduce you to a few of
those
individuals.....

 "I Shaved My Legs
For This" I would be remiss if I didn't place this journal
on the top of the list. I still miss Kim and her inspirational words.
She drew people to her even before her battle with Cancer. I never knew
someone who fought so hard, with so much passion and love for all those
who knew her. Her journal is a testament to life and the challenges we
face to live it to the fullest, despite our battles.
Mary, was kind enough to remind us this
past Tues. would of been her 45th Birthday. Stop by and remember this
beautiful spirit and her
story......

 In The Shadow Of The
Iris,
is
another thought provoking gem hidden among the
volumes of journals. Rebecca has become not only a friend, but a joy to
read. She is what I would call a "Tell it like it is kind of woman".
I've found her outlook on life to be an interesting
view.

 Grains Of
Sand , 
In his
journal Marc restores my faith in men. Not to say
there haven't been a few within the journal's realm that haven't made
me pause. This gentleman honestly has a deep understanding of life, the
lessons wherein, as well as that elusive knowledge on how a woman may think.
Whenever I get the pleasure of reading his thoughts, I walk
away somehow enlightened and
inspired......

(((Reflections))),
Is written by Michelle. If there
ever was a woman who expressed such beauty of spirit it was her. Not
only does her spirit reflect in her words, but in her actions and
comments to those who have come to know her. You won't regret
encountering this wonderful woman. She knows how to make someone feel
cherished.

The Long Climb Back
Up,
Is Linda's story. It's a journal about endurance, faith,
courage and a battle so many of us have faced. Linda is not just a
testament to weight loss, she is inspiring, funny, and in my book down
to earth. She doesn't just inspire you to lose weight, but to truly
challenge life on life's
terms.

Nutwood
Junction, Is Beth's little piece of
Nirvana. In her own words describing her journal, she has said
"Anything can and will show up here". I'm delighted to say she
wasn't kidding. She has a fresh perspective on just about anything
under the sun. Boredom doesn't exist in Beth's world....an interesting
and thought provoking read
always.

And that my dear friends ends this
weeks "Guest Editor Picks". There are so many more I could of
recommended and would of loved to do a review on as well. Never know,
maybe someday I'll show up on these pages again. For now it's been a
delight and a pleasure to be the this weeks
entertainment.....