In The Beginning

Jeanie and Charlie's Wedding

In the beginning I was a brat... I didn't know I was a brat... I just felt different, inside and out.  As it turns out I really wasn't that different - but had to go through my trials and tribulations like everyone else in the world.  But as I grew and learned... I still felt different... inside and out.  I have tan skin... and always seem to have different ideas from everyone else around me.  I could blame it on my unconventional parents, as a tribute to them... I thank them.  However at the time it was very hard.  The neighborhood I grew up in turned from a middle class Jewish area to predominately black over night.  I liked all of the new neighbors and you would think that I would fit in with my tan Hawaiian skin, but I did not.  All the kids wanted to know, "what are you, white or black?"  I told them that I am just... human.... that's what I am human.  We lived Logan for a few more years, until it felt unsafe and moved to the Northeast area of Philadelphia.  One of the defining moments of my life happened in Logan... it shaped me into the person I am today.  That is a long story that I will save for another day. 

Jeanie and her wonderful daughter Jean Ann

Jeanie and her terrific son Charles

So here is the question that you are probably asking yourself... it anyone besides me is reading this.... why would I start my own blog... what is it that I have to say that is so important?  I am just a regular person, living a regular life, who likes to read, likes to write, likes to travel, likes new experiences, likes working with children, LOVES my family and dogs... someone that has a pretty good life.  I feel like recording my feelings will help me to grow into the person I really am meant to be.... and hopefully the journey will be pleasurable to all.