I love politics, therefore I freep. Free Republic offers a place to relax and enjoy good conversation and keep up with the news. My favorite place to hang out is A Few of FR's Finest. A psychological test once told me that I have a Snoopy personality. I think that means that I'm a dreamer who loves people. I especially love our service people who sacrifice to protect our freedom. May God bless each one of them.

This is a picture of beautiful West Virginia. The best place on earth to live. I have lived in nine states and this one is the best. Here I will stay.

I love to read and hike. They are sort of polar opposites. Maybe I need them both to keep me balanced. Jesus Christ is Lord of my life and the Holy Spirit is my guide. I collect angels (it wasn't intentional. They just kept multiplying) and crosses (intentional).

In my lifetime I have been a wife and mother, in public relations/promotion, a secretary, a billing clerk, a waitress, in sales, and Pastor. I returned to college at age 52 and earned a B.A. in Sociology/Religion, and then went to Union Theological Seminary in Richmond for my M.Div. I began my fourth pastorate in June 04, even though I am officially retired. And yes, that is a very old picture of me.

Every year during the first week in October, Battle Days recall the battle of Point Pleasant before the Revolutionary War began.

below is my alter-ego, Katy Ulen. Katy is a re-enactor at early frontier events. You can read her story at this link:http://domania.us/Mama_Bear/KatysStory.html

And, of course, we are the home of the Mothman.And where the Silver Bridge fell in 67.

Drawing by Billie

Gif gift from Wolfie

My patriotic self

Margaret C. Daugherty Martin:1934-2006 - Marine, and my spiritual Sister. Rest in peace dear Maggie.

A Christmas angel from Billie

create your own visited states map or check out these Google Hacks.

Yes, I really have visited all those states, plus three Canadian provinces.