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For some of you, the name Norma Jeane may not ring a bell but once I mention Marilyn Monroe its tone will surely be loud and clear.

Marilyn was born Norma Jeane Mortenson June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. She endured a difficult childhood that was anything but glamorous, instead filled with insecurity and instability. She spent her adolescence in and out of foster care and an orphanage. In spite of her immense vulnerability and extreme odds being cast against her, Norma Jean went on to become one of the world’s biggest and most enduring sex symbols, Marilyn Monroe.

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

“Being a sex symbol is a heavy load to carry, especially when one is tired, hurt and bewildered.” –– Marilyn Monroe

Awakenings Reflection Scoop.it

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Awakenings: And the music goes on…The 21st Century

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As we enter the 21st century, many songs from the 50s all the way through the 90s are still popular. Of course, it was by way of the 20s, 30s and 40s that music has evolved into a passion relative to survival as many listeners would so declare today. Look at the plethora of choices available for listening pleasure, dancing, rapping, or simply relaxing: contemporary music, popular music, traditional music, hip hop music, country music. Each decade has offered its own unique genres of music.

Read on @awakenings…

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

To quote Bob Dylan “I don’t know anybody who’s made a record that sounds decent in the past 20 years, really. You listen to these modern records, they’re atrocious, they have sound all over them. There’s no definition of nothing, no vocal, no nothing, just like … static….”

Awakenings: Manatees vs. Mermaids

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Mystical, Mythical, & Magical

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Most visions of a mermaid are those of beauty—mystical, mythical and magical. There are numerous legends surrounding mermaids and dozens upon dozens of books written about their lives and times. Of course, there are also accounts of the Sirens who were both dangerous and beautiful. They were known to bewitch sailors with enchanting music luring them into the ocean depths.

Mermaids are a timeless curiosity. There is and probably will be endless questions without definitive answers concerning the facts vs. fantasy surrounding the mermaid. Their mystical nature continues to inspire, awe and fascinate the human psyche. Legends surrounding mythical mermaids date as far back as 1000BC and will more than likely continue until oceans no longer exist. Mermaids, along with the butterfly dragons, may change over time in appearance within story telling but will always maintain a magical quality unsurpassed in mysticism.

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What inspiration do you gather from the mermaid?

Did you know someone in our history actually thought he saw mermaids swimming in the water, documented such in his journal, and even made the statement “the mermaids were not as pretty as imagined?” Yep, it really happened…January 9, 1493! Go to Awakenings to learn more about this sighting, who was at the helm and how such a mis-sighting could have happened. What sea creature do you think might be misunderstood as a mermaid? Of course, how can this be when a mermaid is no where near 12ft long nor weighs in at 1200 lbs? Here’s a hint…

Mythic Monday: Mermaids and Ondines

Awakenings Inspiration Reflection

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Radio Interview

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Tomorrow Sharla Shults, the author of Echoes, Remembering and Awakenings, will be interviewed by Brian T. Shirley on Kinetic HiFi radio at 4:30 PM (EST). In Brian’s own words, “I’m a stand-up comedian who’s been touring the U.S., Canada and The Bahamas for nearly twenty years. I love making people laugh and now I can do it without being in the room.”

Join us live 1/8/2014, 4:30 PM (EST)!

BTS Radio Show

Hosted by Brian T. Shirley

Kinetic HiFi is an online radio station in Charleston, South Carolina dedicated to bringing back the COMMUNITY.

The BTS Radio Show will take listeners on a trip through the best in
comedy and music that rarely gets airplay. The goal of the show is to
entertain people with music, comedy, interviews and trivia. A majority
of the comedy clips and music played on the BTS Radio show will not be
heard on mainstream radio. Come on a vacation from 4-6 PM EST every
Wednesday where there’s no politics and no B.S., just BTS.

Don’ forget! Bookmark this page! Set your calendar notification to…

Join us live 1/8/2014, 4:30 PM (EST)!

Awakenings Interview

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Awakenings: Busy Buzzin’ Bees

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This Day in History: January 4, 1896

Utah, the Beehive State

Utah was Mexican territory when the first pioneers arrived in 1847. It became the 45th state admitted to the union on January 4, 1896. Great slideshow dedicated to the state of Utah.

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Visit Awakenings for the special poetry and great slideshow of the state of Utah.

See on www.awakenings2012.blogspot.com

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Awakenings: Wolf in the Wilderness

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Alaska’s nickname is The Last Frontier. The state motto of Alaska is North to the Future, which was adopted in 1967 during the Alaska Purchase Centennial. The motto is meant to represent Alaska as a land of promise.

This Day in History: January 3, 1959 Alaska is in the farthest northwest extremity of the North American continent. It was purchased from Russia on March 30, 1867 for $7.2 million, which equates to approximately 2 cents per acre. Alaska became the 49th state in the USA on January 3, 1959.

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

Awakenings features poetry for Alaska – Wolf in the Wilderness. Alaska is the wolf in the wilderness — loyalty among her own within an affectionate, playful nature.

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Awakenings: Georgia On My Mind

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State Flag of Georgia

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This Day in History: January 2, 1788

Georgia, the Peach State, aka the Empire State of the South

Georgia was the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. It was established in 1732 and named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788.

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

When you hear someone speak of Georgia, what comes to your mind? The song or good ol’ Southern Peach Cobbler? Yum on that succulent cobbler!

Read the excerpt from Awakenings, Savannah’s Secrets…

See on awakenings2012.blogspot.com

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Awakenings: Book Review & Promotion

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CLICK Book Review & Promotion to go to the discussion thread.

New Year’s Day, everyone! It has been nearly a year since the release of my book, Awakenings from Then ’til Now. You might ask “What is Awakenings about?” I would answer “What does it mean to be an American?”

Awakenings allows you to embark on a journey spanning five centuries of America’s awakening that identifies who you are and ultimately defines your future. It provides a manner to seek understanding through inspiring quotes from influential men and women in history as well as poetry.

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

I am asking for your support while I participate in an INDIE BOOK REVIEW & PROMOTION.

Click the icon @ Awakenings and please Like and leave a Comment. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for all who desire to support my writing.

Awakenings Humor Reflection Slideshow Video Clip

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Do you put pork on your fork?

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Awakenings, catnipoflife‘s sister site, featured a post about New Year’s traditions related to meal time, Did you Put Pork on Your Fork?. It seems pork is the traditional meat for various reasons, outbidding chicken and turkey, on this first day of the New Year. I really have a problem with the pork-eating business. Sure it tastes good and what better flavor is there anywhere other than bacon? It’s not the taste. Not even the fact it is a fatty, extremely fatty, meat. Then, why? You might ask. It is simply that the little piggies are just so darn cute! See for yourself…

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For your added enjoyment…

Don’t leave yet. Here’s one more…

Is that not cute or what? For MORE little piggies, click HERE!

Don’t forget to visit Awakenings!

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Awakenings: Happy New Year: Dance the Night Away

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