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Vanessa commented on Dawn K's group 'Parenting Little Heathens'
I'm really confused as to why you'd want to post on this board in the first place, given your opinions, which you are perfectly allowed to have. Others are allowed to have their opinions also. This particular board is not for your debate…
Apr 28, 2011
Vanessa commented on Dawn K's group 'Parenting Little Heathens'
Mine was born too, on a Fri. the 13th. Plus, I married his dad on Apr. Fool's Day. We're no longer married. It really was a joke on me.
Apr 28, 2011
Vanessa replied to Wanda T's discussion 'Gov. Perry Issues Proclamation for Days of Prayer for Rain in Texas' in the group Texas Heathens
ah, got it, thanks
Apr 22, 2011
Vanessa replied to Wanda T's discussion 'Gov. Perry Issues Proclamation for Days of Prayer for Rain in Texas' in the group Texas Heathens
Love it! Thank you for sending it. btw, what is sboe?
Apr 22, 2011
Vanessa replied to Kevin Zimmerman's discussion 'What if religious spouse censors you from saying what you DON'T believe?' in the group Parenting Little Heathens
Telling your beleifs is not really bashing her religion, like it seems she is threatening to do to your beliefs. I raised my kids to have ALL the facts about both sides, not omitting what I think they should or should not know. Only in this way will…
Dec 30, 2010
Vanessa commented on Tabi's group 'West Texas Heathens'
haha! love it!
Dec 29, 2010
Vanessa commented on Tabi's group 'West Texas Heathens'
Fayetteville, AR where my daughter lives
Dec 29, 2010
Vanessa commented on Kelly M's blog post '"Christian" friend horror story.....'
haha " spread the twittiness" that's good, can I use that?
Dec 28, 2010
Vanessa commented on Tabi's group 'West Texas Heathens'
Mine was exhausting but I survived. I drove 12 hours xmas day, then back yesterday. But at least I got to take my daughter out for dinner and drinks for her 21st bday.
Dec 28, 2010
Vanessa commented on Vanessa's blog post 'Masseuse dilemma'
Great idea! I'll try that for the next one. She left my gym and I haven't been to one since, though I really need to.
Jul 13, 2010
Citizen Roe commented on Vanessa's blog post 'Masseuse dilemma'
If she starts up on the jesus chatter again, you could bring your ipod/mp3 player in with you and tell her it relaxes you to listen to your music during the massage. Stick those earphones in and enjoy! You don't even really have to turn it on…
Jul 13, 2010
Vanessa replied to scott martins's discussion 'IS EVERYBODY 100% POSITIVE THERE IS NO GOD?'
200% sure! how's that?
Jul 13, 2010
Vanessa replied to Joe Burke's discussion 'A situation I know we're all enduring' in the group Refugees from the Bible Belt
When I'm asked what church I attend or if they know me from such and such church (happens a lot!), I just reply I don't go to church and leave it at that. Many religious people here don't go, but still claim to be Christians. If they…
Jul 13, 2010
Vanessa replied to Joe Burke's discussion 'A situation I know we're all enduring' in the group Refugees from the Bible Belt
I'm sure they would've chalked it up to "it was his will they were found", and if they happened to be murdered, it would've been "their time to go". In any case, I'm sure someone would mention "they were…
Jul 13, 2010
Vanessa replied to the thin edge of sanity's discussion 'the backlash of my coming out' in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism
O, I'm so sorry this happened that way! What an extreme response. Have things gotten better with any of your family? Just try to remember, they are acting out of concern in what they feel is a real risk for you. They can't help what they…
Jul 12, 2010

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I am a 36 year old mother of 5 (2 are mine, age 19 & 12, 3 are step kids ages 16, 13, & 6), living in Odessa, TX. I recently married again last year after being a single mom for 10 years. I am a photographer and printer and love reading, movies, horse riding, and learning about my Scottish roots. I travel to Celtic festivals whenever I can, and will be going to the big Gathering in Scotland this summer.
I have been an atheist ever since I could think for myself around age 8. Nothing tragic happened to make me "lose my faith". I was not converted by another atheist. In fact, I was baptized and everything as a baby. (I'm thinking of getting a de-baptism certificate). Half my family is very religious. I just simply decided everything they were trying to cram down my throat just made no sense. I also stopped believing in Santa and the tooth fairy at a very early age.
School/College/University
Midland College/ Graduated 1992
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Photographer/ Lab manager.
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31-40
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Odessa, TX
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Masseuse dilemma

Posted on May 15, 2009 at 1:28pm 6 Comments

Ok. I have this major back problem...a herniated disc. I have had it about 3 years, but only recently found out that's what it is. Well, during the past few years of going through agonizing episodes of back pain, the muscles in my lower back have gotten so tight from guarding and trying to support my spine, they will not loosen up for even such therapies like decompression. I have been on various drugs, spent 4 weeks in physical therapy, etc....no relief. I have very limited mobility in my… Continue

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At 10:23am on May 24, 2011, Ruth Anthony-GardnerRuth Anthony-Gardner said…

Greetings, Vanessa! I notice you haven't been active at Atheist Nexus lately. <sigh> Sometimes it can seem a bit fragmented, with different groups for every interest. Please consider a group for socializing, where we talk about whatever's on our minds, Hang With Friends. :D You might feel more at home.

At 11:44pm on December 30, 2010, Kelly MKelly M said…
Thanks Vanessa!  I sometimes think dogs are better than people.....no hidden agenda!
At 4:51pm on July 13, 2010, Citizen RoeCitizen Roe said…
Thanks for adding me! I lived in Odessa 2000 to 2006. Now I'm in the Austin area. Glad to hear there's some nontheist activity out there in the desert! :)
At 5:05pm on July 12, 2010, RickRick said…
This group exists because there wasn’t one for those of us in Texas on Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=140274639317667
At 12:37pm on February 15, 2010, TabiTabi said…
Honestly, Im doing much better now that I found A/N! And meetups! lol I never knew how many others there were near me! :D
At 11:45am on February 15, 2010, TabiTabi said…
Hello! thanks for accepting my friend request! How are you?
At 11:05pm on February 7, 2010, Rusty Gunn.Rusty Gunn. said…
That name is a "nom de plume".
At 12:57pm on December 7, 2009, Rusty Gunn.Rusty Gunn. said…
Rusty Gunn is a pseudonym.
At 1:59pm on June 10, 2009, bryanbryan said…
Thanks for the comment about Lola. Am still trying to get up a pic or two of BB and Mamie. They are both similarly leisurely dogs!!!
At 8:40pm on May 18, 2009, bryanbryan said…
Vanessa,

Love your pics of Whistler. We have two greyhounds, BB and Lola, as well as a Lab, Mamie. We're here in Lubbock, not far from you, and just wanted to give you the snaps for the cool shots.

Linda (my wife) runs a local greyhound rescue and advocacy group, called A Place for Us Greyhounds, wwwaplaceforusgreyhounds.org if you want to check the website.

We'll probably get some of our dogs pics posted onto the site soon.

Thanks for making our day. Whistler in the kilt is spectacular!!

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