Webs Of Lies And Deception!

Wouldn't be nice to think, that you wouldn't have to scrutinize every word every one tells you. Even better if you could at least count on the ones you love the most, family, friends and professionals that we give our trust to. Living in the real world however, we learn this is not the facts. The facts are that no matter what kind of faith we put in others, many times it is unfounded, because that ugly little monster that lies deep within all of us, will eventually rear his ugly head. Human nature predisposes us to being deceptive and untrustworthy. Some of are blessed with the ability to ignore its stupid responses to given situations most of the time. Many people have an inability to reject its desire to paint us into a corner. So, in reality it is more about our awareness of its power for destroying all we hold dear. That no matter how we try to avoid the consequences of our actions, they will come back to haunt us. Truthfully, when the piper comes calling, the more we add to those problems through deceit and lies the bigger the consequences. Remember that the next time he makes an appearance in your life. He isn't going to pay for your actions, you are!

Obviously there is a point and not naming names, a particular situation in a dear friends life, brings this to the forefront today. His family is lying to him about a very serious legal matter ( that coincidentally has no physical proof), to manipulate and control him. Following whatever, good intentions they may have, will have drastic and detrimental consequences in his life. I am amazed at how selfish and cruel people are, ruthless really, in trying to gain some one's trust. In the end he will have to pay, one way or another. Either by losing the trust he once shared with those family members, and their loss of his presence in their lives, or by losing all he holds dear here and finding himself in a situation where he is also going to lose trust in them. Sad all the way around, wouldn't it occur to at one of them that maybe, no matter what they felt he would say, that they would at least be honest, and through that gain his trust and faith to make a more educated choice. It appears the collective decision was to be dishonest and trap him into doing their bidding, at the cost of all else. Anyway, just a thought for the day, we all have been betrayed at one point or another in our lives, and it is never fun, happy or nice. Pitiful, that with all our knowledge and technology, that the simplest and most important things in our lives do not get better.

Still working on the butterfly drawing, tough week for me, lots of distractions. One good thing, I am doing pretty good so far on my Ebay store, 3 sales, cheap ones, but sales non the less. Hopefully this is a beginning of something new for me! No lottery winnings so far this week. Also, my car is still in the shop, they assured me they were aiming to get it in today and see if they could rig her back up. So, more time for me to focus on the things I have here to deal with. Hoping you are having a blessed day, all my love to you, diana

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The Law, And A Few Other Things

Just wanted to say, on the Dateline Show from last night about Billy Wayne Cope. It is sad, sickening and disheartening to know how poorly our legal system can be at times. Reality is that nothing is perfect, but when something is so blatantly wrong with the whole process that some one who is forced into implicating themselves, is not given the right to freedom, I don't know just rambling I guess. It hurt me as a fellow human being to see that some one who was very obviously railroaded, lose his wife, children and freedom, and the system not even trying a little bit to make it right. I am sick to my stomach about it.

Years ago, I found myself on the screwed side of our justice system, actually more than once. Never for a criminal offense, but in divorce and in property court. I learned the true meaning of bend over sweetie, and no lube involved if you know what I mean. I have really lost faith in our system, I did all the right things,I told the truth and had documentation to prove all I was trying to get across. But my opponents were better actors, and they were very good liars, and they all were connected with the system in some way. No one cared, when I lost my home of ten years, and because of that my daughter had to move in with her father. I was up to date with my mortgage by the way, and the judge gave me a 15 day notice to evict, apparently, I was never served it. My attorney called in concern 3 days before to see how I was handling everything, and I did not even know it. Great system! It breaks my heart, lost everything and now I am having to start my life over with nothing, my back is ruined from working so hard as a younger person, and I have not been able to find a job that does not put me in harms way. Now, I am struggling to get a business going for myself, online and it is hard, but I am persistent and can only have faith that one day karma will give back to me what was stolen and return that pain onto those who stole it. I don't wish that kind of destruction on anyone, it hurt so very much. So much more was lost in that battle, my belief in honesty and truth did not prevail. I find myself very guarded around any one, including law enforcement, no one cared about my rights, or my daughter's rights, they did not care if it was just, or legal or ethical, they cared only about protecting one of their own. To this day I don't share this with people(this is way out of character for me), but when I see a case like this, it tears me to pieces. Pain always has a way of creeping back and reminding us, my heart goes out to this man.

Maybe I am just too innocent, but I feel we should all treat each other like we would like to be treated ourselves. You know, The Golden Rule, doesn't anyone abide by this anymore. Has our greed taken away all sympathy, empathy and kindness from our hearts? It is a sad and scary thought. These kinds of things remind me of Mr. Cofie in The Green Mile. He says, they kill them with their love, ironic that love is used so often as a weapon against those who cherish it. This is not a thing we should be remembered for in history.

Off the soap box I go, back to my art, so I can try to purge this sadness from my soul. I haven't had a chance to check out my lottery today, but I will be sure to update you as soon as I can. Have a beautiful weekend, all my love, diana

A Rainbow Sun, Sara Jessica Parker, Oprah and Nine By Design

Well, I just got done watching Nine By Design, I recorded it. I love that show, it makes me feel hopeful for an abstract artist like myself. They seem to really love fun art, abstract art, and new concepts. One of these days! I have also been noticing the commercials for America's Next Top Artist, by Sarah Jessica Parker. It gives me a good feeling to know that there still are people who appreciate art and the difficulties of being an artist. I can't wait to see the show. I have always teased my friends one day you will see me on Oprah! It is interesting to see art so prominent and accepted on TV, even if it ends up being more reality TV, than documentaries, or educational. For anyone alive, it is always nice to recognized, just seen, a part of something real. Sometimes life can feel like a dream, people, just images floating by. Like a movie, no depth, no not like a movie. We can appreciate a character in a movie, or TV program better than some one we pass on the street.

It seems that we have lost the ability to connect or make connections with the people, the planet, the animals, nature, plants, water, air all that is truly real. We have filled those parts of our brains with characters with less substance. So many societies are completely disconnected with true life. I know it is good to disconnect at times, to stand back and reflect on something fantastical, it helps take the pressure off. Total disconnection is not good at all. I say this because we are all guilty, even I. I guess what is important is for how long and if we can pull out of it long enough to grow on every level.

On a lighter note, I finished another drawing, It is another sun, I am also working a different one. But this one was fun, lots of angels and lines, More geometric than the last one. I will post it with this blog. Hope you like it. I will try to finish the new one tomorrow and get it loaded on here as well. No great lottery winnings, just yet. But, I am sure all things are moving slow for me, because hope is dim. I am working on a brighter attitude to bring better prospects for my future into being. The lottery is all part of it. Focusing on good thoughts, positive imagery to help create a new life full of the beautiful dreams and thoughts, but no longer just images, reality!Love to you all as always, and would love to hear back from you, diana.