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my dearest sister christabel & me

Salem Witch Trials

Dear Church,

I can prove my innocence before your eyes. I am not a witch! You see, the reason why I have been so withdrawn and silent is because my beloved cat died. The reason why you saw me go into the forest holding a dead animal is because I've gone to put her in her final resting place. You people say I was chanting? I was singing to her. She was my child and I loved her. If you don't believe this, go dig her up, although I suggest you not to. Her body is more than likely rotting by now. Maybe you should look into Ms. Sarah's acts too perhaps? I told you why I was in the woods, so now it is her turn. She did turn me in...

-Odessa

10 Reasons I Love Spring Semester

1. school is nearly out
2. we are graduating!
3. fresh green grass
4. beautiful breezy sunny weather, with an occasional shower
5. blue skies!
6. baseball
7. Earth month =]
8. time to bring out the spring wardrobe!
9. smiles usually everywhere
10. love is in the air! Luis<3

18 Reasons Why I Am Thankful For My Parents

1. Even though distance has seperated me from my dad, he's still willing to help me out.
2. My dad trusts me and the decisions that I choose.
3. Since no one ever "spoiled" me(lol), my mom did that cause Christabel had grandma.
4. Both of my parents are excited to be grandparents =]
5. Dad takes things so calmly and is very optimistic.
6. Mom always told me that school is important and gave me that push when I needed it.
7. When it came to "girl talk", my mom helped me out.
8. My dad is a funny guy.
9. I have no idea where I'd be if neither were in my life.
10. Both have taught me right from wrong in their own way.
11. Both have shown me the importance of family.
12. I can't stay mad at either, they have that advantage!
13. I've always been given the choice to go live with my dad, but my mommy needed me<3 style="font-weight: bold;">14. Mom has protected me, she was a mom and "dad" at times since he is a billion miles away.
15. Both have nurtured, comforted, and provided me with all my needs including emotional.
16. Without them, I wouldn't exist(haha)
17. Both love me no matter what! Even though I'm still in high school, have a kid, and got married...
18. Throughout my whole life, I never realized how much they both mean to me. Even though they have been seperated just about through all of it.

human interest

Craigery Michael Owens is a musician from Davison, Michigan and he currently resides in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He is the lead singer of Chiodos, Cinematic Sunrise, and is co-leading another side project, Isles & Glaciers, along side Jonny Craig of Emarosa. He was also a part of The Sound of Animals Fighting and was given an offer to reprise his role in their third album, The Ocean and the Sun, but declined due to a full schedule.

Owens and Anthony Green were both featured for cover stories in Alternative Press in September 2008.

Owens was born when his mother was 17 years old. His parents would often fight and as a young boy, he would climb out of his bedroom window and listen to music in his father's car. He has cited Alkaline Trio's Goddamnit as a favorite in high school as well as the band MxPx.

On July 20, 2008, Craig Owens attempted to overdose on prescription Xanax in his Michigan home.

"I woke up in the emergency room surrounded by my family and best friends, with an IV in my left arm, and hooked up to machines."

The attempt was the result of a long struggle with bipolar disorder, and frequent anxiety attacks. Owens has stated that he has not suffered any permanent physical damage from the incident and can't wait to embark on his next tour with Chiodos. Craig had booked over 350 Chiodos shows before they were signed to Equal Vision.

Both Craig Owens and Jonny Craig of Emarosa, have started a new project and band which is currently recording. On December 15, 2008 this side project was revealed to be called Isles & Glaciers and includes Craig Owens (Chiodos,Cinematic Sunrise) and Jonny Craig (Emarosa) providing Vocals, Vic Fuentes (Pierce the Veil) on guitar and backing vocals, Nick Martin (Underminded,Cinematic Sunrise) on guitar, Matt Goddard (Chiodos) on bass, Brian Southall (The Receiving End of Sirens) on Programming/Guitar, and Mike Fuentes (Pierce the Veil) on Drums/Percussion.

Craig Owens and Jonny Craig of Emarosa will be featured as guest vocalists on the debut album "Kingdoms" by rock band Broadway, which is set to release in March 2009.