Wendy's Excellent Canadian Adventure

What if you had an idea that would change the face of the nation? An idea so unique yet so basic in its intent that it unified masses who might never agree on anything else? An idea that would not only change the way we view life and death as a people, but revive and potentially save the planet? How would you even begin to execute it? Who do you tell? An idea so profound it brings me to tears... yet the actuality may never happen, at least in my lifetime. Oh, but the thought of it -- such a sweetness to it, so simple, so peaceful.

We as a people need to face our fears of death and dying. We need to understand that we are all bundles of energy, and energy just doesn't stop -- even if our mortal shell does. Call it your afterlife, your heaven, your great beyond -- I call it the next step. Freedom from the anger and war and liposuction and drama of this world (and as an actress, that's saying something). Fear the pain of life, not the passage of death.

*whew* Got pretty deep there for a second!! I'll stop for now, but no promises. I am a child of the universe, and there's no holding me back.

I spent the weekend in lovely (and I use the term verrrry loosely) Fort Wayne, Indiana. And I thought Ohio was bad. Anyway, I stood as Maid of Honor in my brother Steven's wedding, and oh, what a beautiful day. I always wondered what the world had in store for my baby brother, and I couldn't have wished for a better day - or a more wonderful new sister-in-law (not to mention her beautiful girls -- new nieces for me!!).

It was a joy to have almost my entire family together under one roof - both Dad and Mom's -- such a rare occurance. I saw people I had never met (my fabulous dancing partner, 2-year-old Michael), and people I hadn't seen in years (Michael's parents, my cousins Debbie and Ron). We also had the rare priviledge of Mom's David's presence... that's his name now, Mom's David -- and oh, what a joy to see him again.

Many wonderful things, many wonderful conversations... And of course my mama was there, too -- no one can really figure out why the D.J. played "Crazy" and dedicated it to my family... we're just so happy he did (for those of you not in the know -- Patsy Cline's "Crazy" was one of my mama's favorite songs, one of her favorite to sing at karaoke, and one the two of us always fought over to sing first... and at her gravesite after her funeral, I belted it out for the family, the world, and my mama to hear). Sometimes a good cry at a joyeous occasion is ok... especially when surrounded by those who love you most in the world.

No real celebrity updates this time, as I haven't been to work in a week. Very nice little vacation here. I've been busy with the wedding, and making preparations to get my things in Atlanta (a probably 8-day/lots of cash undertaking in August -- with my cats -- that I'm hoping will culminate in a wonderful trip to the Grand Canyon... a fitting start to my new life - glory to nature in the highest)... grounding myself mentally, taking care of myself physically... A lot to do, but then, when one is building a new life, it's necessary.

Went to the Improv last night to see my beautiful and talented friend Suzanne Whang do her standup. If you get the chance, check her out on HGTV's "House Hunters" -- or if you're really lucky, check out her standup -- she ROCKS!! That chick is not only beautiful and talented, she is so full of good energy and karma -- I'm so lucky she's my friend. :)

You know, people come into your life for a reason. When you meet someone, take the time to dig a little deeper -- see what they have to teach you. It's not always good, but there are lessons everywhere. You may meet someone who you may have an initial feeling about, then you talk some more, get to know them, and realize their world view is the same as yours.... and that's pretty rare. In turn, share yourself with others -- see what you have to give. You never know what may happen -- you may find a new poet you enjoy, learn something new about sports or astrology or late-night cartoons or the joys of doughnuts at 3am, or you might just learn the secret to the future of the human race and the salvation of the planet. War and hate and anger are stupid. Look someone in the eye and discover new things. Find the beauty in the world around you - we as a people are so much better than all of this crap in the world today. We are smart, beautiful, capable, and most of all, we are love.

Nurture yourself. Love yourself. Make peace, not war. Stop thinking I've become a hippy-liberal-California freak - I've been one all along, I just didn't actually live in California ;)

Namaste... I'm off to discover the world of Charles Bukowski.

And no, no doughnut (but I did single-handedly do away with a pound of See's nuts and chews on my weekend... gotta have my chocolate fix right about now...)

Ok - for real this time - Namaste.... :)