I am a southern lady with a southern accent. I was born and raised in the south. I was raised during the hippie era. I love all kinds of music. Country, r&r, bluegrass, opera, oldies, oriental, blues, jazz, soft rock. I am an activist and an advocate for many good causes.I am an avid animal lover. I am a poet and love writing poetry. I have a few poems that have been published. I love to read and do research on many things. I am a possitive minded person with high moral standards that I live by. I am a Mother of a Marine and a grandmother of a soldier U.S. Army combat medic. Both have been deployed to Iraq.I love my country and support our troops! I have a military families and troop support group online.I love my country and will not stand back and watch someone burn our flag! I am a very loving and caring lady. But I am very outspoken direct and to the point person.I am an activist and advocate for many good causes.Dare to Dream and Dream Big and Don't Let Your Dreams Die Young!