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I am an "accidental blogger". When I launched my writing career in March of 2014, one of the things that I decided to include was my journaling, which I have always found to be a comforting and therapeutic endeavor.  It was a big risk to open myself up in such a public forum, but it has taught me that, for the most part, we share far more experiences than we think. It's comforting to know I'm not alone!  (*the "Button Text" is the link to my first novel)
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Little Voice, BIG Hopes

3/23/2015

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I was halfway listening to The Today Show this morning while putting on my make-up and getting ready for work. They were talking about the next presidential election and I groaned. My first thought was, "Bring on the bombardment of political ads. Yay (...sarcasm dripping like maple syrup from my lips)." As I listened to them ramble, however, it didn't take long for me to become completely disgusted. We have a government that can't seem to get along and nobody holding them accountable. This party or that seems to fight for whatever agenda suits their purpose, oblivious to what is best for "everyone". The constant bickering, bad decisions, and same ol' same ol' story is beyond maddening! Call me crazy, but I don't give a rat's patoot about political parties! When it comes to the laundry list of "political issues", I'm an item-by-item-opinion kind of girl (whose mind has never been swayed by any political ad in the history of those buggers). I've learned over  the years that my opinion about various issues, however, is so small it's like a lone grain of sand lost on a world of nothing but sandy beaches. This does not deter me from being aware of and involved in local politics, showing up to vote when it's time to do so, and paying attention to the issues. The impact I have on said issues is debatable, but I haven't allowed that to hinder me from taking responsibility for my miniscule part.

Is it wrong that I dream of a world where we, as a people, work towards the greater good of all living things? Is it naive to think that the existence of such a world is even possible? Turn on any news show, read any political article and it would certainly seem as if those things won't be happening any time soon. Nobody would think twice if I just gave in to cynicism, or worse, just focused on my own Tribe, my needs, my life, and pretended as if I wasn't a part of a bigger picture outside of my "Amy Bubble". I couldn't, however, look myself in the eyes each morning if I abandoned Hope for a better world and buried my head in the sands of frustration. My voice may be little, but I will keep lending it to what I believe is a greater good. The more voices added to my own...and suddenly together we're making a BIG noise!

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    I grew up in rural North Carolina. When I was only nineteen, I moved away and became a military wife. My only aspiration at that tender time in my life was to create an adult life that "fixed" all of the "injustices" of my childhood. Secretly, however, I wanted to reach for the sky! I wanted to be a writer and find ways to "save the world" (my mother used to say, "You have Save the World Syndrome".). Mostly, I wanted to matter.

    Since then, I have learned to reach well beyond what I ever dared to think was possible. I've learned not to allow fear to stop me from whatever future I want to create!

    What keeps me grounded? My Tribe! What provides the wind beneath my wings? A well of reserves filled with unstoppable passion!

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  • Amy M. Schaefer, Writer
  • Blog: From the Front Porch
  • Novels
  • Short Stories
    • Children's Books
  • About the Author
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  • Photo & Art Gallery