About Alesia

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Hi Ya’ll,
My blog is home to a free spirit these days. I recently was given another award for my blog. It is a great honor to be noticed. In all humbleness, I only wanted to find my way in this world and fit in. In the grand scheme of things, my blog has helped that process considerably. Below is my definition for why I started this blog and I have not changed the words at all. I am still that little girl with a pen in hand trying my best. If you are old or new to blogging–do not forget that your words and your thoughts matter.
The greatest use in this life is spending it on something that will outlast our lives. This is what writing does for me. In writing this blog, it is my hope that this will become habit for me as brushing my teeth. I would want this blog to become a log that my family can go back and look upon as our history. So it’s in my research in this life that I form a pattern of collectively putting my thoughts down as if it were a normal occurrence in my day. This would in some way be an exercise of mindless (not really mindless) behavior. It’s just my way of saying I want this writing to be like a part of me..As easy as having my cereal in the morning. The reason I would want to be like this is so my brain will have reserve power for those things that really can not be foretold in advance…Those are probably the things I really need to be thinking about. Let this writing become a habit for me so that you all enjoy it and I find deep pleasure in the way I convey myself to you in sincere simplicity.

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92 thoughts on “About Alesia”

  1. AJ's Mom

    Hello, I love your way of thinking towards blogging. I, too, would like blogging to be a habit of mine to expand my knowledge while exploring the blogosphere and meeting new people, like you. I’m just in my very first stage of blogging, but already I am having so much fun. I also would like my little boy, who’s my main inspiration, to be able to look into this and feel proud of me.

    Thank you for following my journey.
    I just followed yours.

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    1. alesiablogs Post author

      HI there,
      You made my day with your kind words. I have been hoping for more people like you to understand my journey and what this means to me. I wish I was as smart as you are though!

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      1. Mary Lou

        Pain has been my shadow for the last 30 years after a car accident. Pills appear to be the answer but I agree they are given too freely despite the control place by the FDA. My new friend is cannibus lotion with no THC and an infusion, It is safe for animals so must be safe for me. Both things have made the pain improve, for about 12 hours, and I find that remarkable, sometimes it pays to be a lightweight.My other friend is steroid injections by a great doc that is right on. It usually keeps me happy for a couple years until I do something silly like fall off a paddle board!..
        ML

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      2. alesiablogs Post author

        Hey Mary Lou- I am a cannibus user too. I am planning on writing an in depth post soon about my usage. It is very little really , but gets me at a point I am pain free and that time is pretty amazing for me. I am afraid we picked a field that can be pretty hard on the body. I didn’t think much about being a nurse. I just did my job and at times lifted things 4 times my weight with I am sure poor body mechanics!! I also think the brain tumor I had on my motor/sensory cortex messed my pain receptors up and cells when receiving a painful stimuli naturally interpret that pain and it is felt deeply! Bummer. But life is still for the taking and I enjoy it immensely especially when surrounded with good company. I should come visit you . Coffee with you sounds delightful…

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    1. alesiablogs Post author

      I need all the help I can get. I am looking for my niche! Most importantly I like the idea of leaving a legacy of words for my grandchildren as my son has indicated he wants a bunch of kids!

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    1. alesiablogs Post author

      Kevin,
      I am so humbled by your nomination. I so appreciate this and am glad others like you see something in my writing. It brings clarity to me and makes me realize I am doing what I was meant to do. : )

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  10. victoriasvisits

    This is a lovely blog. I am particularly interested in your stories about Luke. Alesia, I am currently working on a series called ‘Faces of Love’ on my blog, and would like to perhaps include some of you, your husband, and Luke. May I do so?

    Victoria

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  13. SharingMom

    Dear Fellow WordPresser,

    Thanks for recently liking one of my posts on SharingMom.com. I just wanted to let you know that in the near future, I will not be showing up on your WordPress Reader Feed or on Freshly Pressed. I would like to add plug-ins to my blog to make the site more user friendly and in order to do that WordPress requires that I host the blog elsewhere. The bummer is that once I change hosts I will no longer show up on your WordPress feeds.

    Since I have written articles and posted recipes that you have liked, I would be honored to have you subscribe to my blog, SharingMom.com, so I don’t lose touch with you once I make the change. That way you won’t miss the great info and recipes that are scheduled to post in the coming weeks.

    I am also working on a free e-book with 10 gluten-free, dairy-free snacks and desserts. When it is ready to go live, I will post it on the site. As a subscriber, you’ll be the first to know!
    Thanks for joining me. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

    Josie
    SharingMom.com

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    2. Uncle Spike

      For your info, you can follow any blog (WP.com or not) on Reader by simply adding the URL to the RSS feed. I tried it for a blog I follow that is no longer on WP.com and it works a treat.

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      2. Uncle Spike

        On Reader, on the right there is a tag that says BLOGS I FOLLOW. Next to that is EDIT. Click Edit

        Simply add any blog URL in the box, and that’s it:)

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  17. Food 4 The Soul 93

    Thank you for dropping in at my site! You are always welcome, and yes, I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Washington state over the years. It’s really beautiful…how I’d love to live there!

    The first thing I’d do, however, is trade in my car. Gotta get those California plates off the road. I believe you know what I mean… have a great day!

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    1. alesiablogs Post author

      What I have learned after living here over 20 years is that many folks move here and stay, but not many born here leave the area! It is beautiful and has 4 seasons! Maybe rain could be called season 5, but it really does not bother me! Thanks for the follow. God Bless, Alesia

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    1. alesiablogs Post author

      Shaun,
      Thank you so much for recognizing my writing. I so appreciate it. I will let you know if /when I get to the questions. : )
      Sometimes I am a bit shy in telling too much about myself…lol..AS I do it all through my blog anyway…haha
      God Bless, Alesia

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    1. alesiablogs Post author

      Kat,

      Thank you so much for the award. I feel really humbled by this and others that have been so kind to nominate me like this. I have not been good about answering the questions. Maybe I can try to do that here soon. With much respect, Alesia

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      1. prayingforoneday

        I try my best to stay within the spirit of goodwill. 🙂
        I hope you are keeping ok..

        x

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  23. B's Dad

    Hi,
    Hope you don’t mind me contacting you via your blog. I have just published the ebook ‘Life with an Autistic Son’- a collection of posts, plus some exclusive content that originally appeared on my blog. As a follower of my blog, I’d like to send you a copy of the book, in exchange for a review on Amazon:

    If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, drop me a line at bsdad@hotmail.co.uk
    Look forward to hearing from you!
    B’s Dad

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    1. alesiablogs Post author

      Well I am up to only 5 foot 2 inches!!! : )
      THIS darn word press. Who knows why they are messing up on the comments…Keep trying. I love to hear from you and I did get the two on the linus post! Thank you. Alesia

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  26. Nikitaland

    I just wanted to stop by and say “hello”! I found you over on Wiley’s Wisdom’s blog. I just subscribed to your blog & can’t wait to find out more about you! I hope you can subscribe to our blog too! By the way, Linus is a real cutie! 🙂

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    1. alesiablogs Post author

      I appreciate that..Writing is hard work! Isn’t it? Sometimes my posts are better than others, but I consider myself a novice. I would say I write from the heart though!

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      1. topa

        Yes, that’s true. Sometimes the words come easy, sometimes it’s hard to find the right one. But writing from the heart seams to be the most authentic. I like that. 🙂

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  28. Uncle Spike

    A Spikey now, eh Alesia? – that growing clan of folk known to be followers of Uncle Spike 🙂

    Thank you… I really appreciate that as I for one, know how many interesting and entertaining blogs are out there.

    My aim is to deliver an eclectic offering of posts, from my ‘point n shoot’ attempts at photography, to the sharing of my travel adventures since the 70′s, as well as day to day happenings on the farm. Oh, plus a few observations on life as I see it. Of course, if you have any suggestions for me, I’d love to hear from you, serious.

    In return, I promise not to be overbearing with perhaps 2-3 posts a day tops. But if you are at a loose end one day, maybe you’ll enjoy trawling through some of my older stuff too. I have added plenty of categories to help in said digging process.

    Thanks again for your vote of confidence, and hope you have a great day…

    UNCLE SPIKE

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  29. Christine Hendler

    I am glad you somehow found me. I’m sitting here in tears, not sad tears, reading your posts! I have had more than one exposure to the challenges of autism presented to me in recent years ; in a beloved co-worker’s daughter and a beloved musical colleague’s child (before she passed). I am so grateful to read your posts and learn more firsthand what the experience is like. May blessings be showered upon you.

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  30. Edward

    Dear Alesia,

    Thank you for posting such an interesting article about your mother’s wartime experiences. I am a historian and would be very interested in corresponding with her. Would you be kind enough to email me? I can then give you more background. I’d be very grateful for your help.

    Kind regards,

    Edward

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    1. alesiablogs Post author

      Dear Edward,
      I would be glad to help you, but I am not finding your email address in here or a word press page you have that indicates who you are. Are you looking for family? If so, please tell me your connections and I will talk it over with my mom. She is older now as you can imagine.

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  32. Kevin

    Hi Alesia. Just catching up on your posts and wanted to let you know how much I’m enjoying your photos. I also discovered another blog that I thought might interest you. It’s a blog about gardening and life, but the writer’s voice sounds so much like you — and she lives in your area (I think). You may already be aware of the site, but if not, here’s the link: http://cinthiamilnerdotcom.wordpress.com/about/

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    1. alesiablogs Post author

      Thank you Faye. I have taken a bit of a break from writing, but I keep up privately. Writing is good medicine for the soul. I am sharing my own photography, but eventually will write again in more detail. Have a great day.

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  40. mommermom

    I love the idea of leaving a legacy. I had not thought of it in that way before. I also enjoy following blogs of the retired as it is interesting to see how others are experiencing these years!

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  41. kkessler833

    You make a great point in this post! This is history that people can look up. How wonderful for all of us to have more than pictures of ourselves for others! My communication is in my paintings but I try my best to write an interesting post about my life.

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    1. alesiablogs Post author

      Kendall-thank you. I am more than fond of your personality that flows through your gifts with showing us your interpretation of the world around you. We both have a deep connection to nature. It is one of the only areas I can feel true peace and almost feel childlike again. Bless you ..

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      1. kkessler833

        You are welcome Alesia! So glad we share that connection. I always tell people that I would be in my second childhood if I weren’t still in my first. Artists don’t grow up. Yes!!!! Bless you, too!

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