My Memoir, Part 19-K: Esther LeBaron McDonald de Spencer -- and More Perils of Polygamy "True leadership must be for the benefit of the followers, not the enrichment of the leaders." Warren G. Bennis Taking up where we left off in "My Memoir Backstory: Esther LeBaron McDonald de Spencer -- And More Perils of Polygamy, Part…
Part 19-J: Esther LeBaron Spencer, Me and More Perils of Polygamy
My Memoir, Part 19-J: Esther LeBaron McDonald de Spencer -- And More Perils of Polygamy "Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe." H.G. Wells Taking up where we left off in my last blog, "My Memoir: Esther LeBaron McDonald de Spencer -- And More Perils of Polygamy -- Part 19-I": My husband William Preston Tucker/ Bill Had…
Part 19-I: Esther LeBaron Spencer, Me and More Perils of Polygamy
My Memoir, Part 19-I: Esther LeBaron McDonald de Spencer -- And More Perils of Polygamy Beulah Stephany Spencer-LeBaron in 1972, age 26, and soon to graduate from UCLA after escaping polygamy in 1967!! "Man, created in God's image and likeness, is not just flesh and blood. The sexual instinct is not all that he has: Man is also,…
Part 19-H: Esther LeBaron Spencer, Me, and More Perils of Polygamy
My Memoir, Part 19-H: Esther LeBaron McDonald de Spencer -- And More Perils of Polygamy "History is little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind." Edward Gibbon I left off in "My Memoir: Esther LeBaron McDonald de Spencer -- And More Perils of Polygamy -- Part 19-G" relating how I had come to realize people did not just…
Part 19-G: Esther LeBaron Spencer, Me and More Perils of Polygamy
My Memoir, Part 19-G: Esther LeBaron McDonald de Spencer -- And More Perils of Polygamy "Use power to help people. For we are given power not to advance our own purposes nor to make a great show in the world, nor a name. There is but one just use of power and it is to serve people."…
Part 19-F: Esther LeBaron Spencer, Me and More Perils of Polygamy
My Memoir, Part 19-F: Esther LeBaron McDonald de Spencer -- And More Perils of Polygamy "Leadership is not wielding authority – It's empowering people." Becky Brodin I left off in "My Memoir: Esther LeBaron McDonald de Spencer -- And More Perils of Polygamy -- Part 19-E" on the following note: I Now know my mother's brother, Ervil LeBaron, was a psychopath and sociopath…
Poem I wrote: Cougar Lives To Love Another Day
Cougar lives to love another day Cougar Lives to Love Another DayBy Stephany Spencer-LeBaron2008Hey King Kay, Your cougar lives To love another day,To further bond With wondrous King Kay.Cougaress never dreamed It could be this way: First he was her friend, Then her boyfriend; Now her husband – Her Kind King Kay.Cougaress lives for him each day.People call her a cougar.You've robbed the…
Part 19-E: Esther LeBaron Spencer, Me and More Perils of Polygamy
My Memoir:Part 19-E:Esther LeBaron Spencer, Me, And More Perils of Polygamy Circa 1961: Beulah/Stephany Spencer-LeBaron, age 14, on our homestead in Colonia LeBaron,clotheslines and grapevines in the background An important question for leaders: 'Am I building people, Or building my dreamAnd using people to do it?' John Maxwell I left off in MY MEMOIREsther LeBaron Spencer, Me, And More Perils of Polygamy Part…
Pt 19-D: Esther LeBaron Spencer, Me, and More Perils of Polygamy
MY MEMOIRPart 19-D: Esther LeBaron Spencer, Me,And More Perils of Polygamy "The successful leader Is the one who makes The right move at the right moment With the right motive."John Maxwell Continued from:MY MEMOIR Esther LeBaron-McDonald-Spencer, Me,And More Perils of Polygamy, Part 19-C NOTE:I'm a poet but my medium is prose In parts of the following memories I disclose: I'm barely sixteen, parked…
Part 19-C: Esther LeBaron- McDonald-Spencer, Me, and More Perils of Polygamy
MY MEMOIR Esther LeBaron-McDonald-Spencer, Me and More Perils of PolygamyPart 19-C Circa 1962: Beulah/AKA: Stephany Spencer-LeBaron age 16 On our ranch in Colonia LeBaron, Galeana, Chihuahua, Mexico. Nearly all men can stand adversity,But if you want to test a man's character, Give him power. Abraham Lincoln MY MEMOIR Esther LeBaron-McDonald-Spencer Me and More Perils of PolygamyPart 19-CCOUSIN HOMER'S KISSIn Cousin Homer's kissThere'd be no connubial bliss –Though my first…
Pt 19-B: Esther LeBaron Spencer, Me, and More Perils of Polygamy
MY MEMOIRPart 19-B Esther LeBaron McDonald de Spencer, Me, and More Perils of Polygamy The middle photo is the way I remember myUncle Ervil M. LeBaron in the 1960s A wise leader inspires and motivates, rather than intimidating and manipulating.Henry Ford Continuing where we left off in the previous blog,wherein my life was being hijacked in the name of…
Part 19-A: Ma, Pa, Me, and Perils of Polygamy
MY MEMOIRPart 19-A Esther LeBaron McDonald de Spencer: Ma, Pa, Me,And the Perils of Polygamy No influence is so powerfulas the that of the mother. Sarah Josepha Hale Picking up from: MY MEMOIREsther LeBaron McDonald de Spencer:Ma 'n' PaPART 18 As I've bemoaned before, Mummsy couldn't live polygamy herself – at least not during her twenty-two years of marriage…
Pt 41-F: Ross Wesley LeBaron Sr and “More on” LeBaron Madness
Pt 41-F: Ross Wesley LeBaron Sr and "More on" LeBaron Madness Ross Wesley LeBaron Sr's son Ross LeBaron Jr with first wife Diana Leany *NOTE: An acquaintance sent the following interesting but old news clipping she found on Tumblr: "Ross Wesley LeBaron Sr's oldest son, Ross LeBaron Jr, famously has his own cult in which…
Poem I wrote: Dr. Kwak Treats Gullibles Galore!
Dr. Kwak Treats Gullibles Galore! by Stephany Spencer-LeBaronA Quack and a sucker is born every Second. DR. KWAK Quacks’ Doctor plaques Hanging on their door, Ought to read: ~$$~ DR. KWAK Treats Gullibles Galore! ~$$~ Medical Malpractice and Pharmaceutical quackery Make Health costs soar; And add to suffering, Cutting to the core. Some MDs aren't better. Is your…
Pt 30-33: The Mexico-LeBarons: Bipolar Issues Vs. Incest
Pt 30-33: The Mexico-LeBarons: Bipolar Issues Vs. Incest*Please note: For some reason, this post is messing up--I'm unable to correct spellings or words; and WordPress Tech Support hasn't been able to solve the problems, either, so far. Pt 30: My Mama Esther LeBaron Spencer, Me, and Mental Illness My parents in 1964 with 13 of…
Review by Stephany Spencer-LeBaron: Mary Trump’s “Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man”
Donald J Trump as a young man My Review of Mary Trump's "Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man" Don't waste your time and money on this screed ... this dirge ... this deplorable piece of clickbait, unless Donald Trump's your Scapegoat and you would thrive on a…
Pt 19: N-Z: Mexico-LeBaron Mormon Cults, Me, and The Perils of Polygamy
*NOTE: I've edited and rewritten parts of the 26-blog "Part 19" series. I have presently broken this rewritten and reposted series into two different parts consisting of 13 blogs each. ("Part 19: A--M" was recently posted.) This blog, "Part 19: N--Z," is the second half of the 26-blog series "Part 19: A--Z." (Also, I've individually posted each blog in this…
Review by Stephany Spencer-LeBaron: Gabriella Owens’ “BBQ Pizza: A Flaming Expose of Macho Cooking”
[ BBQ Pizza: A Flaming Expose on Macho CookingOwens, Gabriella ( Author ) ] { Paperback } 2013Paperback by Gabriella Owens (Author) On Review: Gabriella Owens’ Book, BBQ Pizza: A Flaming Expose’ of Macho Cooking Dear Readers: I couldn't believe a cookbook could keep me so engrossed that I wouldn't put it down! Because I hate…
Poetry by Stephany Spencer-LeBaron: Fred Morrow Plumbing: Super Savings on Sewer Sub-Meters!
Fred Morrow Poets forFred Morrow Plumbing:*Savings on Sewer Sub-Meters –They've installed hundreds of meter readers! It's a first class, first choiceContractor’s corporation–In my humble opinionBest Plumbers in the nation I hired Fred MorrowSo won't be sorry tomorrow –Did my homeworkNow I'll not repent in sorrow. Morrow’s super Plumber StalIn-stal-led my sewer sub-meter machine.‘Twas some of…
Poetry by Stephany Spencer- LeBaron: Do You Dig?
Do You Dig?To find enlightenmentand succeed in life’s journeytoward individuation and edification,we might participate inan inner archaeological dig. Assisting Workshops are found under"Soul-Searching Archaeology,"offered free at The College of Life,and Hard Knox University.Do you “dig”? These workshops includea certain kind of digginginto our inner archaeological riggingto discover, then uncover our intrinsic self —our weaknesses, specialness,…
Poem I wrote and a Review of the California Writers Club Anniversary Anthology, “Cascade of Pearls”
Ode to The California Writers Club: The California Writers Club is our oyster, And writers the pearls polished within her. Stephany Spencer 2016 2016 marked the 30th anniversary -- The Pearl Anniversary of The California Writers Club: San Fernando Valley Branch. For thirty years, This club's been our "oyster" ranch, And we members Pearls growing within her dance, Polishing…
Poem/song I wrote: Pretty City Chic: A Bit o’ Bio in Verse
Stephany Spencer-LeBaron, age 38 Pretty City ChicDearest friends and fans,Please note: This tongue-in-cheek Song I wrote Isn't finished So I don't gloat,But pray my poem Won’t get your goat.It's late -- Blog due “mañana;” Check my song later on ... uh You'll find it “re-wrote”... Needs work is my last quote. But please enjoy what I wrote,As…
Review of Ester Shifren’s “Hiding in a Cave of Trunks”
'* Note: The following is a book review I did of an acquaintance's book,"Hiding in a Cave of Trunks." Unfortunately, when I copied and pasted my review, as usual, it didn't turn out looking nearly as nice as it looks on Goodreads.com, but it will do. Read My book review of Esther Shifren’s “Hiding in…
Some of My Pieces Published 2007–2008 in the California Writers Club “The Scribe”
* NOTE: I have taken some of my pieces that were published in…
Poems I wrote, and Original Quotes, Notes, ‘n’ Anecdotes on Writing ‘n’ Creativity
Stephany Spencer, age 20 Hi! Welcome to my little corner of the World Wide Web. I'm Stephany, retired teacher on her endless summer ... poet, artist, musician ... Jackalyn of many trades. As we speak, it's 2016. I'm developing skills as a webmaster and blogger–work so fun I doubt it will ever be done.I'm loving the…
Poem/song I wrote: Mariachi Musician Juan José
Mariachi Musician Juan José 1- He was born some time ago, Way out in the sticks, In a valley of Old Mexico, The year nineteen-forty-six. By the time he turned thirteen, There were siblings of twelve; For everything he ever got He had to dig and delve. CHORUS: Dig and delve, yes, dig and…
Poem I wrote: Pushy Prez
Pushy Prez Pushy PrezI'm repelled by your Attempts to screw me Onto the Volunteers BoardThrough arm twisting And emotional blackmail.'Tis a wonder my arm Is still in its socketAnd I still in control of My destiny and free will.Badgering me will get you Nothing but backpedaling --My pedaling backwards Away from you As fast as…
Poem/doggerel I wrote: Ragged Rug/Rugged Rag
Ragged Rug/Rugged Rag There is a ragged looking rug On the bug. Better on him Than on an old mug. Old mugs need all The help they can get. It's hard to face old-age without it. "Ragged-looking lawn," you say? "Hey, what's he got on today? A toupe`? How much would you pay To look…
Website in Metamorphosis
Website in Metamorphosis Hi: It's now October 17, 2018. Since I started this blog June 27, 2016, my Website continues to metamorph ... to change and develop as I experiment with what speaks to me. I've decided to concentrate on writing my Memoir, rather than spend time editing and typing my handwritten poetry, prose, quotes, and…
Poem/doggerel I wrote: The C-Average Rule
The Pecking Party The C-Average RuleBy Stephany Spencer-LeBaronCommoners commandeeringPecking partiesLike gaggles of geese and hens, Flock in control-pens, Downing high-achievers Who rise to tweet a tweet,Open their “pecker,” or make a peep. It’s a fowl pastime of the pack:The C-average rule.Pack policies proclaimMidlers run Life’s game. “Schools out,” says the herd,As they give Brights “the bird.”It's our way or the…
Stephany Spencer- LeBaron’s Family Photos, Page 3
Please note: When I have sufficient time, I will write under each picture the names of the people therein.
Poem I wrote: Wonder How I’ll Go
Wonder how I'll go. What will be my final blow? What will finally bring me down When life has brought me up, thus far, And saved my life so many times before, Till now, and kept me 'round? Well, can't complain. I'm in God's hands, As inane as it sometimes sounds. I know a Higher…
Relatives of Stephany Spencer- LeBaron, page 2
Please note: I have barely begun to post a few photos of family and relatives. There is much more to come down the line. And when I have time, I will better organize the layout of these pictures, plus add names of who the people are in the photos; so you know better what you're looking at.…
Photos of Stephany Spencer- LeBaron’s Relatives, Page 1
Note: When I have sufficient time, I will organize these pictures into relevant groups, writing names of who the people are.
Poetry by Stephany Spencer-LeBaron: Ode To Chava Chavarin And The Tres Camarones Team
Tres Camarones = Three Shrimp Dr. Luis Alberto Urrea’s audiobook Into the Beautiful North inspired my following lyrics: Ode to Chava Chavarin*And the Tres Camarones Teamby Stephany Spencer-LeBaron Hey!What's in a name?I can't say,But the vowels“Chava Chavarin”Ring in my mind today,Though I finished Listening to the novel yesterday.Like music in the rain,This sonorous nameIs motivating my…
Poem I wrote: “Advice for Creatives”
"Part of the reason that people don’t become enlightened is because it’s punctuated by intermittent catastrophes." WordToTheWise Anything worth doing is worth doing badly. An axiom DARE, DEAR CREATIVES, DARE!by Stephany Spencer-LeBaron"Anything worth doing is worth doing badly."Creatives can onlypresent works to the world... see their originations unfurled,if they dare---dare to fail, in order to…
Poem I wrote: “In Retrospect”
From Ma to Marie they competed with me Like free-wheelers in Bedlam Town. The devils had come ‘round to roost. It was All Souls Day in hell –Free reign was given the devil For a thousand years, And a ticket to ride My hide as well!No holds were barred.Could never let down my guard. They…
Original Sayings and Doggerel I wrote : From My Pen to Yours
Original Sayings 'n' Short Poems From My Pen to Yours I Think Mice Are Very NiceI think mice are very nice. Some people say they have lice ... Leave mouse tracks in their rice.But with pet mice that's rare. So I still declare, I think mice are very nice! ~Stephany Spencer (My first poem, age 8) PLEASE…
Essay and Doggerel Poem I wrote: “John Cage and Composing”
Avant-garde composer John Cage said: The material of music is sound and silence. Integrating these is composing. We could likewise say:The material of poetryIs sound and silence – Syllables and silence. Integrating these is composing, Albeit poetry. We could compose music And poems that go together; I.e., compose songs: Songs are poems ...Lyrics set to music. Now I…
Front-yard Water-Smart Project
This is a part of my front yard, taken around two years ago. I removed the lawn and planted California friendly, drought resistant Gazania and other water-Smart plants. Then I used red Canyon rock and other such to further create landscape design and color -- plus a matching mulch for around the plants. By now the…
iPhone Selfies
Talented Jennie Garn, a cyberspace friend, produced this beautiful take of herself on her smartphone! This is a Selfie of me. I was surprised to find I could take pictures of myself with my iPhone that are as good or better than any pictures I've had taken by photographers, in general.
Pictures (NOTE: No images posted as of yet)
Sorry! I have not had time to Post pictures here. I created this page when I first started my blog and didn't know much about what I was doing.
ABOUT
Bio of Stephany Spencer-LeBaron ~ Stephany Spencer-LeBaron is a retired teacher on her endless summer – a Creative: Artist, poet, performer, and musician. Born in Chihuahua, Mexico of American parents, she spent most of her life in the Western U.S.; married young, became widowed at twenty-one. Left with a toddler, she raised her while putting herself through College,…
Experimenting with Theme:
"My Emerging Self" Hi and welcome! This is my first theme and header that really spoke to me when I started my fledgling Website and Photoblogging June 27, 2016. I borrowed it from niece Dana Jordan's Facebook picture, for lack of time, in the beginning,…
Introductory Blog
My Introductory Blog Beulah Stephany Spencer-LeBaron, 2016, age 70 Hello and welcome to my Photoblog site – My own little corner of the World-Wide-Web! My name is Stephany Spencer-LeBaron/AKA Beulah Spencer-LeBaron. My goal is to share personal stories, essays, prose, poetry, artwork, and other creative works and opinion, in hopes you will not only give me…
First Blog
My First Blog Beulah Stephany Spencer-LeBaron, 2015, age 69 7/2016 Hi! I'm Stephany Spencer/AKA: Beulah/ Stephany Spencer-LeBaron. Welcome to my little corner of the world-wide web -- my "virtual" piece of internet real estate! Feel free to click about and find out what's useful. If I may be of help, please contact me. I'm…
Poetry by Stephany Spencer-LeBaron: “Helen’s Home Life”
TULIPS HELEN'S HOME LIFEHelen's home life Makes mine and Marie’s Look complacent comparatively. Her home’s a hotbed for tulips Or "two lips" – in hell!Ours a heavenly hotbed For tulips to dwell. Oh, well! Poor “Hel.” But one never can tellFrom the outside If a home's a heaven or hell On the inside. It's probably…
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