My name is Deana O’Hara (pronounced Deena) and this is my personal blog. Redemption’s Heart comes from the scripture passage, Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
ABOUT ME AND MY BLOG
This is where I’m supposed to tell you who I am and what my blog is about. Truth is, I’m 46 and who I am is still in progress. While I do talk about God from time to time, this is not a religion blog. Fear used to be a big deal in my life. That verse means a lot to me today while I face down my fears of the unknown. Along with the family roles of wife, mother, daughter, and sister, I am also an artist, writer, poet, comic, activist, actress, and community volunteer.
Between my anxiety and control issues, I’m pretty much a hot mess of crazy. Now that I’m entering menopause, it’s anyone’s guess how life is going to go today.
I’m a former Mommy/Garden Blogger. My kids are grown and my gardens are dead. When I think about it, I’m rather happy with the fact that I got things in that order and not the other way around. Those teen years were rough — our youngest graduates in June and wants to go away for college. I’ll muster appropriate mourning when the time comes, then I’m turning his room into my art studio.
On my way to audition for Second City in Chicago, I met this really cute guitar player and fell in lust on the spot. We’ve been married for almost 22 years and have two boys, two dogs, and a house in the burbs.
This blog will not tell you how to raise kids, cook meals or anything remotely domestic. Unless I feel like it of course. This blog is my holding place while I explore very important questions for this new season of my life.
Can I be a member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) if I’ve had the girls lifted?
Should I have the girls lifted?
Is it possible to date the man whose underwear I’ve spent the past 22 years picking up off the floor?
I should probably introduce myself first now that I think about it.
That and buy makeup.
Can I learn how to ride a bike without falling off?
Can I PAHLEESE leave the burbs and go somewhere cool, like Midtown maybe?
If my son sees that my playlist includes Rihanna’s S&M, will he need therapy? ( He did discover that song on my IPhone over Thanks Giving Break, and yes he tells me he does need therapy.)
For a sample of my blog, please visit my most popular posts:
Poetry: Redeem the Days of Silence
HOW TO CONTACT ME:
You can email me at deana_ohara@yahoo.com or find me on Facebook at MY FACEBOOK PAGE
37 Comments
Great blog as I said in my reply to your post on http://michaelhyatt.com/2008/05/what-i-have-learned-in-four-years-of-blogging.html
Whatever our purpose if it leads us to feel happy and makes others happy then one has done well.
Kindest,
Michael
Wow – Michael. Thanks for your comments, I really appreciate that. It’s enough to keep me writing for sure.
As Paul said to Philemon, I always thank G-d as I remember you in my prayers. You are special and I thank Him that you have been able to touch so many lives for His glory, including my own.
Wow Rena. Thank you. And back at you. I consider you a truly special and wonderful friend.
Hi – very great website you have created. I enjoyed reading this posting. I did want to write a comment to tell you that the design of this site is very aesthetically delightful. I used to be a graphic designer, now I am a copy editor for a merchandising firm. I have always enjoyed functioning with information processing systems and am trying to learn computer code in my spare time (which there is never enough of lol).
Deana, I was gonna email you some of the notes from my last class but I cant find your email address. My computer crashed hard last year and I seem to have lost the darned thing. If you pop me off an email that is listed at POTF I can respond from my super secret account with my notes
awesome — email is on the way!
Most of the times blogs are the same but i honestly enjoyed what i read. Cheers !
Dude! This blog is amazing.
I’m pretty sure this is spam — but hey, it was a cool compliment – so thanks Dude. (Smile)
I don’t even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was interesting. Cheers!
My sis advised me about your site and how nice it is. She’s right, I am really impressed with the writing and slick design. It appears to me you’re just scratching the floor when it comes to what you’ll be able to accomplish, but you’re off to an incredible beginning.
I do not even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was great. I don’t know who you are but certainly you are going to a famous blogger if you aren’t already
Cheers!
How are you, I was just browsing some sites and I saw your webpage from google. I read a couple of your articles and thought they were awesome. Thanks, I’ll come back to your page again soon.
Its like you read my mind! You seem to know so much about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you can do with some pics to drive the message home a bit, but instead of that, this is excellent blog. A fantastic read. I’ll certainly be back.
Nice blog really interesting content.
Nice post, i love this website, keep at it like Arnie says I’ll be back!
Thank you. This theme is one of many provided for free by WordPress.
Waking up isn’t always easy, getting out of bed is sometimes even harder. But at some point in your day if you look hard enough, you will find it’s worth it:)
Awesome job on the blog, thanks!
Hi! I’ve been following your site for a long time now and finally got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out from Kingwood Texas! Just wanted to tell you keep up the excellent work!
I really like your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you make this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you? Plz answer back as I’m looking to design my own blog and would like to find out where u got this from. appreciate it
Very informative publish here. Thanks for sharing your wisdom with me. I will certainly be back.
Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts. Anyway I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon.
Thanks for one’s marvelous posting! I truly enjoyed reading it, you could be a great author.I will ensure that I bookmark your blog and will come back sometime soon. I want to encourage continue your great work, have a nice holiday weekend!
I found your blog on yahoo and will bookmark it now. keep up the good work.
I’m truly enjoying the design and layout of your blog. It’s a very easy on the eyes which makes it much more pleasant for me to come here and visit more often. Did you hire out a designer to create your theme? Great work!
Pingback: Agio Patio Furniture
I must appreciate the attempts you get in writing this article. It has been an inspiration for me. I have transferred this through to a friend. thankyou
Pingback: Heaters For Home
I’ve really enjoyed your Blog and meeting you throught it this year so I’m stopping by to wish you a very happy Christmas
Thanks Peter. The feeling is mutual. Merry Christmas.
Love your blog!
The minute i see you’ve got a new post i generally rush over here, though i haven’t posted a comment to say thanks til now, i adore your posts. Thanks!
Well carried out! I would truly be happier person if everyone wrote as well as you do. Thanks again
Your blog has grow to be component of my everyday routine, i am thrilled when i locate a new post of yours on my rss reader, just thought i would let you know. thanks
Great post!