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Gemini Rising

by StephBee

Rated: 18+ · Book · Personal · #1051691

Life, Adventure, Family, Writing what else is there? Random thoughts.

WELCOME TO:

GEMINI RISING

UPDATED INTRO 30 JUNE 2025:

Just a little about me. I've been married for 33 years this past NOV and currently live in Southern California, but I grew up in New Hampshire.

Me visiting Space Camp 1993

me in my 20's

I've got 2 boys who are young adults.

The family waits in line to get on next to the Ship.

I work as a 911 dispatcher for LAPD. I enjoy my job a lot. Still. If you can believe that.

I love to write. Thankfully both of my boys achieved Eagle Scout. My Scouting days are over and I'm back to focusing on my writing.

I like to get out in nature, drink coffee and watch football.

Here's a little bio about my zodiac.

GEMINI: Gemini, the sign of the Twins, is dual-natured, elusive, complex and contradictory. On the one hand it produces the virtue of versatility, and on the other the vices of two-facedness and flightiness. The sign is linked with Mercury, the planet of childhood and youth, and its subjects tend to have the graces and faults of the young. When they are good, they are very attractive; when they are bad they are more the worse for being the charmers they are. Like children they are lively, and happy, if circumstances are right for them, or egocentric, imaginative and restless.

Their good qualities are attractive and come easily to them. They are affectionate, courteous, kind, generous, and thoughtful towards the poor and suffering - provided none of the activities resulting from expressing these traits interferes too greatly with their own lives and comforts.

Geminians can be successful in many walks of life though their general characteristics tend to make them unreliable. They are often skilled manipulators of language, in speech and writing, and may be: debaters, diplomats (though in politics they are more interested in theory than practice), orators, preachers (brilliant rather than profound), teachers, authors, poets, journalists, or lawyers.

BLOG ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

DECEMBER 2025:

I participated in:

FORUM

12 Poetic Days of Yuletide

(E)

12 different Poetry styles beginning December 21st- January 1st.

#2329171 by Witchy Yule Woman

this was a great challenge and I would highly recommend it if comes up again for next year. The blog earned the following merit badge:

SEPTEMBER 2025:

FORUM

It's WDC- 25th Birthday

(E)

7 day Challenge to celebrate 25 years of this successful writer's haven.

#2343390 by Witchy Yule Woman

Merit Badges collected and earned:

Awardicon earned: The blog earned the Green 50K Awardicon for 1st Place.

SEPTEMBER 2025:

FORUM

Earn the Badge - CLOSED

(E)

You want it? Earn it. How? Complete these simple tasks and the badge is yours!

#2133333 by Purple Princess

Merit Badges collected and earned from "Earn the Badge 2025"

SUMMER 2025:

FORUM

BCoF 's Virtual 50 State Bucket List

(18+)

We're going to explore one unique place in each of the 50 states in alphabetical order.

#2342653 by Witchy Yule Woman

Merit Badges Collected from Virtual Blogging &Virtual Blogging Friends:

SEPTEMBER 2024:

I participated in the

FORUM

Blog Week Birthday Bastion 2025

(E)

Blogging event from September 1-7, 2025. CLOSED

#2277665 by WakeUpAndLive~lifestyle change

which was a big challenge for me due to my schedule, but I hunkered down and got it done. There's some great entries for the contest and the blog earned the following:

Merit Badge in Nonfiction
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Congrats on your Honorable Mention in Blog Week Birthday Bastion 2024

Big thanks to WakeUpAndLive~lifestyle change

for hosting the contest!

OCTOBER 2024 & 2025 :

I participated in the

FORUM

13 Poetic Days of Halloween Contest 2025

(E)

Let your spooky poetry shine. Oct. 13th 12:01 am WDC time. - closes 11:59 pm WDC Oct 25th

#2328177 by Witchy Yule Woman

in 2024 which honestly was a big challenge for me considering my schedule, and again I hunkered down and did it! Update October 2025: I had so much participating in the challenge last year, I did it again for 2025 and successfully completed it. There's some great spooky poetry to be found in October and the blog earned the following merit badges:

Big Thanks to Witchy Yule Woman

for hosting the contest!

NOVEMBER 2025 :

from Tiggy

Find me at:

WEBSITE:
http://www.stephanieburkhart.com

FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/StephanieBurkhartAuthor

GOOD READS:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4031660.Stephanie_Burkhart

YOU TUBE CHANNEL:
http://www.youtube.com/user/botrina?feature=mhee

WARNING

I intend to be open, honest, and forthright. No topic is off limits from religion to you name it, I'm going there. If you think you might be offended...back up now - this blog isn't for you. For those who "dare" check out the "Gemini Rising..."

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

StephBee

a day ago
In response to "Checking in "

Hey Webbie. I agree! I need more FUN. LOL. Here's my bowler:

at the Wisconsin/USC Game 28 SEP 2024

𝓦𝓮𝓫W𝓲𝓽𝓬𝓱

a day ago
In response to "Checking in "

Yes, indeed... a very busy bee.

I hope more fun can be worked into your schedule.

Your son can fill your bowling shoes when you can't be there? Which one likes to bowl?

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StephBee

Feb 4, 2026 at 6:45pm
In response to "Checking in "

Thanks, sybaritscribe. Sorry to hear they ran out of money. I want to visit the National Bowling museum in Reno. We'll see. We might go in April depend if we have to VA for a Baptism. Time will tell.

I got my tires today. Everything went great. I was in and out in less than half and hour and I got free rotation so I'll be back. Gas? ((eyeroll)) I paid $4.35 at my local Shell today. California is crazy!

phweeler That's a fact! February is full steam ahead!

JACE

Feb 4, 2026 at 8:26am
In response to "Checking in "

I do miss bowling. It was only once a week, but I looked forward to that time. Our local lanes have been remodeling for a long time. I think they ran out of money. Oh well.

I, too, got four new tires not long ago. Mine were about $650, including lifetime rotation. I'm dating myself but I remember paying between $120 and $150 for a set. Of course, gas cost 30 cents a gallon. I guess it's not acceptable to equate "affordability" with the good ol' days.

Keep on living your best life, Miss Steph.

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🌻 pwheeler ~ happy new year

Feb 3, 2026 at 8:59pm
In response to "Checking in "

You're a busy Bee!

1 Like

𝓦𝓮𝓫W𝓲𝓽𝓬𝓱

Feb 3, 2026 at 12:43pm
In response to "Misunderstandings "

We all wish we did something better than we had. We are mostly human, I think?

You always work to give it your best, Steph. Don't beat yourself up--vent then move on!

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𝓦𝓮𝓫W𝓲𝓽𝓬𝓱

Feb 2, 2026 at 6:54pm
In response to "Misc Random Thoughts "

Yeah, I will miss Stephen, too!

Hopefully your schedule allows some down time. It's been a crazy few months for sure in my world.

Time certainly breezes right by. I'd better get my Christmas tree out of the closet before it's too late!

1 Like

Reading & StaiNed

Feb 1, 2026 at 8:19am
In response to "Misunderstandings "

Vent anytime, we all need to and we're here, I am here to hear all the stories.

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Lazy Writer est 4/24/2008

Jan 31, 2026 at 7:14pm
In response to "Misunderstandings "

Everyone makes mistakes..don't beat yourself up. Realize the mistake and move on.

1 Like

StephBee

Jan 29, 2026 at 6:58pm
In response to "The Amazing Zinc "

Schnujo

no, it doesn't hurt to try. Sometimes over the counter meds are hit and miss, too or work in ways you don't expect. The cortisol detox helps with weight management because of my inflammation and provitize works better for gut health, for me.

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February 5, 2026 at 6:14pm

#1107663

Soundtrack of 2025 - Roseanne Cash - The Wheel

Written for:

FORUM

The Soundtrack of Your Life

(18+)

Every February, you're invited to chronicle the music that has influenced your life!

#1970896 by Jeff

#1 -

The Soundtrack of 2025

Gosh, when does music become numb to you?

And honestly, I wasn't sure how to ask the question. It's rhetorical of course, but I haven't listened - seriously listened to modern music since Adele released 21 in 2011. Since then, I have not found music compelling to listen to, which is sad in a way because I think we all connect to music growing up, in our teens and as young adults. Maybe that's where music leaves it mark. I just do not find the music of the modern age compelling. Not in the beats, not in the lyrics, and not in the creativity. And yet a whole generation has been inspired by music from 2011 on.

Maybe music is generational? It's worth studying.

What was my soundtrack for 2025?

Aurora by Daisy Jones and the Six
Christmas Music (you can always count on Christmas music)
Johnny Cash
Roseanne Cash
Blue Oyster Cult

Most of them are old favorites that I found myself listening to again to find strength in adversity, to lift me up, or just to find a lighthearted moment to let myself go.

I like Christmas music for the uplifting, inspirational message.
I like Blue Oyster Cult when I just want to let myself go and sing at the top of my lungs.
I like Roseanne Cash (The Wheel) when I'm a little moody.
I like Johnny Cash when I went to find strength in the face of adversity.
I like Aurora when I just want to listen to something.

Lately on my blog I've shared "Hazy of Shade of Winter," by Simon and Garfunkel and the Bangles. I think it's been hitting a chord with me especially with "Time, Time, Time, see what's become of me..." How introspective we get with age.

If I could sum up the Soundtrack of 2025 with one song? Tough.

Here you go:
ROSEANNE CASH
-- The Wheel

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