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About Me: 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

Profession: Photographer/ Lab manager.

Age Group: 31-40

City and State (For Member Searching): Odessa, TX

Country (For Member Searching): USA

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Masseuse dilemma

Posted on May 15, 2009 at 1:28pm 6 Comments 0 Likes

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-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 M said…: Thanks Vanessa! I sometimes think dogs are better than people.....no hidden agenda!

At 4:51pm on July 13, 2010, Citizen 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, Rick 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, Tabi 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, Tabi said…: Hello! thanks for accepting my friend request! How are you?

At 11:05pm on February 7, 2010, Rusty Gunn. said…: That name is a "nom de plume".

At 12:57pm on December 7, 2009, Rusty Gunn. said…: Rusty Gunn is a pseudonym.

At 1:59pm on June 10, 2009, bryan 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, bryan 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!!