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8/17/2015

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Angelia Phillips, also known as femmeflashpoint of flashPress, is a born scribe.  In her words, “I write often, and on schedule. It’s been a passion since I was a kid.”
 
She employs wisdom gained from life experiences to write on a plethora of subjects such as book reviews, historical fiction, a Farmacopeia series on natural medicines, and the mysterious and miraculous.
 
Angelia takes time to work with many of us in the Weeblyhood as a web master. A photography and video enthusiast she enjoys making our work come alive with the latest techno tools and techniques available to us.
 
As a friend, femme is loyal, compassionate and ever so funny. After checking out this interview and her work on flashPress, I'm sure you will agree.


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PictureAngelia Phillips (femmeflashpoint of flashPress)
Maria:  When do you feel most relaxed?
 
Angelia: When I’ve finished a job, or I’m sleeping. Otherwise, life is exhilarating. I’m too blessed for it to not be engaging and exciting. There is always a quest or project or endeavor to look forward to. I slowed down a couple of years ago when an illness moved me out of the fast lane. I’m recovering but fatigue has caused me to have to incorporate more breaks into my work schedule. However, I use them to my advantage and when I’m physically resting, I take the opportunity to be researching and learning. Hooray for tablets and smart phones!

Maria: When do you feel saddest?
 
Angelia: I think I’m like most everyone else, and experience sadness most when I’ve lost someone or something I care for or when someone I care for is hurting and engaged in a trial. But, I don’t allow sadness or grief to linger. Life is short and I don’t believe we’re meant to spend the most of it in sadness.

When I’ve had a chance to catch my breath then I do my best to push the dark thoughts and feelings away. When they’re too big for me to move on my own, I seek God for help and He delivers every time. Darkness can’t take up space where He shines. He’s the ultimate source of my joy and peace. He gives it so freely and in such magnitude it transcends every hurt I’ve ever experienced. 

Maria: What would you like to teach others?
 
Angelia: First I'd want to share the news that for years, it was all about me; my own perception, my own doing, my own achievements. As I’ve gotten older and gained some sense, I realize how terribly I short-changed myself and everyone else. 

I’m thankful that I've learned (and am still learning) to move myself aside and make plenty of room for Christ. It’s His influences that are the salt and pepper in my work. He’s the perfect good in and of anything I have to offer. It’s been Him that was responsible for my achievements. So, the very best thing I have to share with others is Him because He is the best part of me. 

Second ... nothing is free. There are no such things as free education, free food, free medical care. Someone, somewhere has paid or is paying for all of those things. If someone gives a gift, that’s what makes it special, valued. They did it because they wanted to, not because they were forced.



Third ... there's no such thing as too many editors.

Maria: What's your secret passion--your dream job?
 
Angelia: I don’t know that I have secret passions. My life is pretty transparent. I love working with friends who can click smoothly as colleagues. Working with friends is like having dessert first. The old standard of not taking a professional situation personally, in my estimation, is a crock. I prefer to work with folks who are personally passionate about their work.

To consider a dream job, I’d have to ball several situations into one to make it all come about. I have a burden for folks who are struggling, especially the homeless or people who have no close family or friends. If I could work at something I love and earn enough money to establish self-supporting communities for those who desired to live in such places, and produce similar animal rescue sites, I’d deem that sort of achievement to be the pinnacle of career success.


Other areas would be education and encouragement. What knowledge I have, I love to share, when it can help someone. That's how I learned most of what I know. People cared enough to teach me, counsel with me and encourage me. I derive great joy in passing it along and seeing someone's life made better or easier for it.

I'm far, far from perfect but God helps to make up the difference and keeps me encouraged to move forward, gaining ground in my work and personal life which have always been sewn tightly together.

Maria: What is the most hated gift you ever gave someone?
 
Angelia: The measles and mumps. They were terrible and I shared them with my sibs.
 
Maria: What gift could you have done without?
 
Angelia: Mono, strep and and several game related fractures. The fractures rank highest since they’re the gifts that keep on giving. The older I get the more they strive to ensure I don’t forget about them.
 
Maria:  What would I be surprised to find in your junk drawer?
 
Angelia: I don’t have a junk drawer but if I did, it’d have compartments in it, so all my junk would be organized and easy to find. It’s no wonder I love using Evernote, GMail and Google Drive. 
 
Maria: Describe your date from Hades
 
Angelia: He wasn’t from Hades. He was from D.C. Saying goodbye to him was one of the best moments of my life. 

Maria:  How about your worst/ or funniest vacation story?

Angelia: I’ve been chased, late at night while traveling on several occasions. Once was with my sister and my nephew, on our way home from a funeral in Oklahoma. Driving through the mountains, a trucker did his (or her) best to run us off the road. We were traveling in a small SUV, and my sister, Alicia (who’s thankfully a very good driver) had it maxed out on speed. The trucker got close enough to us several times that I could have reached out the back and grabbed the grill of the truck.

It was high speed and very exciting, all in bad ways. 

He backed off after driving into a weigh station. We didn’t have mobile phones back then. We never saw the color of the truck or a license plate. We just wanted to put some distance between us and the driver as fast as we could. The SUV was a rag-top and even though we were armed, we felt especially vulnerable with the little on in the vehicle. Thankfully, my nephew slept through the whole thing.

That was one incident. There have been three others that I won’t go into. None of them were nice and I hope there are no further incidents. 

On the lighter side, although I love it, I’m not great at skiing. On my first trip, I joined a ski class. I was the last in line, but also at the top of a small slope. At some point, I lost my balance, and bumped into the student next to me. I righted myself but he fell over. He also bumped the person on the other side of him, and they fell over too. So it went on down the line, all the way to bottom of the slope involving about 20-some students. 

I was at the top of the hill and the only one standing when the instructor yelled, “Who did that!?!”

It was a “Duh...” moment and I was right embarrassed. Other than a separate incident of loosing control at high speed on a downhill (for me it was high speed) and nearly scaring myself senseless, and the five folks I wiped out (accidentally) when exiting the ski lift (once more I was the only one standing--poor people) ... the rest of the trip was awesome-sauce! 


Maria: What is a life lesson you'll never forget?
 
Angelia: When I put Christ first in everything, I’m doing it as right as I can do it. It’s through His influences I can be the best of all He designed me to be.

Maria: What is a life goal on your bucket list?
 
Angelia: To get Frank Peretti's autograph and finish a book I’ve been working on since forever.
 
Maria: What do you most look for in a friend?
 
Angelia: A sincere caring for others. A positive attitude and desire to find a way to achieve goals and not be easily daunted when the path gets a bit rough. Throughout my whole life, the good Lord has given me magnificent friendships around the globe. They’re a huge part of what makes my life qualify as abundantly blessed.
 
Maria:  What is something you will never part with?
 
Angelia: There are several somethings. ☺ 

My bible, my two teddy bears (Hugs and Cinnamon), my vintage bow, a gift from my sister, the shell casings from military memorial honors, a lapel pin from a Marine who received it upon his graduation from boot camp and 30 years later gifted it to me when my father (also a Marine) walked on. My Marine Corps League challenge coin, a gift from the Commandant of the Longhorn Division and two prayer cloths.
          
Maria: What is a life lesson you'll never forget?
 
Angelia: That whatever is happening, I’m not alone in it. Christ is with me in every situation, helping me to meet every challenge, and loving me more in every moment than my simple, mortal mind can grasp. When I foul up, I'm forgiven and I must keep pressing forward until my course is finished and I get to make Heaven my home.
 
Maria: What's the worst part of getting older?
 
Angelia: People telling me, "You're too old to be doing that!"

Age is largely attitude. I continue to strive to gain ground physically. I have hopes and plans to long-board again, roller-blade often  and keep the bike trails warm. 

 
Maria: What's your favorite movie and why?
 
Angelia: Here's another that has way more than a single answer. I don't have a favorite movie. I have several that I love. Ben Hur, A Bridge Too Far, The Ten Commandments, The Patriot, Schindler’s List, Braveheart, the list goes on and on.

I suppose historically based movies are my favorites but I’ve been pretty fond of The Avengers, X-Men, Lord of the Rings and The Harry Potter series as well. They all have the common thread of something (even an ideology) good enough to be protective of and sacrifice for. 

  
Maria: What subjects / genres do you enjoy reading about?
 
Angelia: Adventure, historical/speculative fiction and blends of fact and fiction. It’s no secret that my favorite living author is Frank Peretti. He stands in the equally loved ranks of several others who are ten Boom, Doyle, Dickens, Burroughs, Tolkien, Kipling, Lewis, and several others.

Maria: What would be a subject/ genre that you would like to read more/ about?
 
Angelia: Other than biblical text, I engage in continued studies on organic agriculture and homeopathic medicines and holistic lifestyles. I study it, and as often as possible, apply it to my own life and share the info with others when I can.

Maria:  What are your latest projects...anything you'd like to share with us?

I’ve been doing more interviews lately, along with my sister, Alicia (Nee) of On Story Street. When we work together on articles for our websites it’s a big help because she covers most of the photography which frees me up for information gathering. Later, we go through most of the data together to produce the article. She’s used to working with me and knows the sort of shots I’ll want to use, so it makes for a sizable sharing the the workload.

We’re also doing a bit of collaboration with the New-Harmony Gazette, a local vintage newspaper in our county, which has been fun and very interesting. We’ve made some new friends and colleagues through this and we’re enjoying the venue and the variety of literary angles and talents we’re encountering. 

When my schedule has a sufficient hole in it to allow the time, I’ve been writing again on the novel that’s taken forever to complete, but each graph puts me closer and closer to the finish line.

A recent enhancement to our literary endeavors has been videography. It’s been a somewhat daunting and frustrating venture but it’s rendering rewarding outcomes. Our associated YouTube channel is beginning to fill out with interesting content and we’re enjoying positive responses from viewers and new fans.


Thus far, I've refused to do any photo updates or be visible in any of the videos because my hair's not grown out quite enough for me to be comfortable with since I locked my hair a year and a half ago. I love having dreads but I'm not quite ready to be showing up with them in videos or pictures yet. They're growing much faster than they  were in the beginning and have finally made it past my collar. I imagine I'll be good to go with new profile photos and being in videos when needed in another couple of months. In the meantime, I never did like being in front of a camera so not being featured isn't bothering me a bit.

Thank you, Angelia....
 
I am honored that you agreed to share yourself with us in this beautiful and fascinating interview.

Thank you so much!

37 Comments
Sunshine
8/16/2015 12:14:20 am

It was an absolute pleasure learning more about Angelia. The world is a better place due to women like her and you! Xo

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femmeflashpoint link
8/16/2015 03:21:06 pm

Hi Sunshine!

Just your name is all it takes to put a smile on my face!

Ty for the visit and the kind comment!

femme

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Maria link
8/17/2015 06:22:11 am

With an instant smile for the SUNSHINE infusion, I know exactly what Ange is talking about...

So wonderful to see you both - Happy, peaceful Monday.

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Vicki
8/16/2015 12:55:24 am

Dear Maria and femme,
This was such a complete pleasure to read. Both of you have been inspirational friends for some time now, so it's great to see you on the same page!
Added to that, Maria, the answers to your questions have revealed such true insight into who femme is, and how she regards life in many areas. She truly is a very inspirational and kind person.
I'm very proud to call her a dear friend, and probably one of the most patient techie people I know. That's great, because she is my webmaster, knows all my limitations, but still plugs on trying to "school" me!
Thanks for this lovely interview, Maria!

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femmeflashpoint link
8/16/2015 02:54:36 pm

Vicki,

It's always fun presenting a new "thing" to you. Remembering what you could and couldn't do just a few short years ago, you've come a long, long way and have learned all sorts of new things.

I'm very proud of you for not giving up and keeping at it even when it's in tiny bits and pieces. They all add up to big things later.

femme

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Maria link
8/17/2015 06:24:46 am

I totally agree with you, dear Vicki.

With Ange's patience and kindness, we both know so much more about that scary 'techie' stuff.

Ange made the interview a pleasure but you are most welcome.

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Angie
8/16/2015 04:00:39 am

Hi, Maria and Femme! This is a wonderful look into the "World of Femme." I've lately made her acquaintance as well, and she's helped me immensely - not even knowing much about me. I'm in awe of her attitude and her character...

~Angie

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femmeflashpoint link
8/16/2015 02:59:41 pm

Dear Angie,

It's been just as rewarding making your recent acquaintance! I love your new site, Bumpkin in the Burbs (angelamobley.weebly.com).

You have a fresh, comfy-cozy style that reminds me of a good cup of java and we're very happy to have you hanging your shingle in the Weeblyhood!

femme

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Maria link
8/17/2015 06:27:07 am

Hi Angie,
Yes, femme is generous to all her friends - the old and the new.
Love your comment and that we're Weebly neighbors too... :)

Shauna
8/16/2015 04:08:26 am

I love these interviews. Angelia is a fascinating person. Her knowledge is ever-increasing and she loves to share. Her vibrant, upbeat personality is a joy and she's one of the most captivating writers I know. Her book reviews are the best I've read. Femme, you'd make a great PR person!

Well, I'm off to do some more yard clean up. Just finished trimming my bougainvillea. I need to do some weeding and feed my compost bin.

Thanks for the wonderful interview. You and Angelia provided the perfect break in my day!

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femmeflashpoint link
8/16/2015 03:08:48 pm

Sha,

You made my year when you checked out a Peretti novel. That's the biggest-whoppin' compliment I could have gotten in regards to a review.

I'm in need of spending a bit of time in the garden myself but this weekend has been packed with awesome weather and the Posey County Saddle Club competitions at the county fair grounds. When I've not been at my desk, I've been there, in the bleachers, watching some awesome horses do what they're good at.

Between that and the kind comments I've read here, I can say I've had a beautifully blessed weekend!

femme

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Maria link
8/17/2015 06:29:40 am

Dear Sha,
So happy to provide a smile break in your day with this fabulous interview of Ange - hoping your work in the garden was relaxing for you...
Have a peaceful week. Love and hugs, mar

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Martie link
8/16/2015 06:28:29 am

Dear Maria and dear Angelia

This interview oozes with positive energy. I am honored to know both of you. I admire Angelia's talents not only as a writer, but also as an Internet technician. Her faith in God is admirable and an inspiration to get over my personal issues with religion. I remember a time when I was close to God, and consequently much stronger and positive than I am today. What a horrible experience it must have been, being chased by a mad trucker? I hope that guy is no longer around.

Thanks for a lovely interview!

Hugs to you both,

Martie

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femmeflashpoint link
8/16/2015 03:13:25 pm

Dear Martie,

I can sympathize with "personal issues with religion."

I can't say that I have one. I just have Jesus Christ. He was Jewish. I'm not and He's never seemed to have a problem with it. He just keeps on being perfect and winning my heart, moment after moment.

I'm quite certain He feels the same way about you. :)

Thank you for such a beautiful and moving comment.

femme

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Maria link
8/17/2015 06:31:35 am

What a beautiful exchange from two of my besties... love you both and thanks for your presence in my world, mar

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Mike
8/16/2015 06:43:11 am

An INSPIRATION STATION break is just what I needed this morning. Happy Sunday to all.

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femmeflashpoint link
8/16/2015 03:14:58 pm

Mike,

It's Sunday and I'm happy. Thanks for stopping by!

femme

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Maria link
8/17/2015 06:33:49 am

Well, I'm only to happy to deliver - an INSPIRATION STATION break...
...and now I'll wish ya'll a Happy Monday.

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Gail Sobotkin
8/16/2015 12:27:08 pm

Dear Maria,
What a fabulous interview with the multi-talented, big-hearted, faith-filled and compassionate Femme. She is a gifted writer who generously mentors many other writers and as you said, shares her technical web master skills with them.
It's been my pleasure working on writing projects with her and I always learn something new whenever we work together.
Her beautiful spirit, wisdom and fun-loving nature shines in this article and I thank you for posting it and will be sharing on FB.
Love and Hugs to Both of You,
Gail

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femmeflashpoint link
8/16/2015 03:19:50 pm

Hi Gail,

Thank you for the visit and the gracious comment. Things have changed soooo much since I first met many of you and thankfully, they've all culminated in positive growth and I'm pleased to see the collective expansion of talent represented here.

I think it's enough to keep all of us inspired for a long time to come!

femme

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Maria link
8/17/2015 06:37:00 am

Love your astute remarks about femme that I can totally agree with, sweet Gail.
And yes, Ange, loving the inspiration that our circle of friends generate - you being no exception.
Love and hugs to both of you too, Maria

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paula jamison
8/16/2015 04:00:01 pm

maria & angelia, 2 beautiful names for beautiful women. I love the "attitude" you express and the ideals you treasure. The fact that we continue to grow and learn and often transform our former selves is one of the most exciting adventures in life.
Can't wait to discover who we'll be when we grow up, Ladies!!!! LOL
Bless you both. I admire you. Love, Paula

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Maria link
8/17/2015 06:39:43 am

Yes, dear Paula...I think many of us are looking forward to see who we become 'if and when' we ever grow up... :)
Loving your attitude, your remarks...well. loving you! Hugs, Maria

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femmeflashpoint link
8/17/2015 07:15:25 am

Hi Paula,

We may just be stuck with the ever growing changes that never quite add up to being a grownup, lol. I'm good with that though and betting you can appreciate the sentiment as well.

Thank you for the read and the lovely comment!

Angelia

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Kimmie
8/17/2015 12:08:35 am

Thank you Maria for sharing this wonderful interview with our precious and talented friend. Femme has shared her gifts in so many ways with all of us and I know she will only grow and flourish in life as she blesses others with her gifts.
Love and hugs
Kimmie

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femmeflashpoint link
8/17/2015 07:17:23 am

Sunny Girl,

You take up such a big, bright spot in my life and I can always count on you to deliver some Sonshine!

I'm always thankful for your beautiful influences and beautiful spirit. You've been a spiritual blessing to me over and over again for many years now.

femme

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Maria link
8/17/2015 09:27:19 am

Always wonderful to see you, dear Kimmie. Once again, we're on the same page - this time about our mutual friend, Ange.
Love and hugs to you both as well, Maria

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Bill
8/17/2015 02:57:50 am

A very enjoyable interview, Maria. Thank you for sharing this writer with us all. I always enjoy hearing about others who flail through this chosen field, the motivations, the defeats, the joys.....excellent.

blessings and hugs always

bill

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Maria link
8/17/2015 09:29:03 am

Wonderful to see you, Bill and so happy to hear your feedback. Hugs to you too, Maria

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Sannel link
8/17/2015 06:22:37 am

Dear Maria and Angelia,
What a most fascinating interview to read in between unpacking my suitcases. I could not help to giggle, but I do have a junk drawer with compartments in it, so all my junk is neatly organized and easy to find. :)
It was a real pleasure learning more about Angelia. I admire her spirit and upbeat personality, and she is truly a multi-talented and multi-gifted lady. Angelia is a true inspiration, and I thank you both so much for this lovely interview.
My love and hugs,
Sannel

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femmeflashpoint link
8/17/2015 07:22:34 am

Sannel,

You go girl! I'm all over that organized junk-drawer thing, lol!!!

You're quite the movtivator and inspiration yourself and I'm thrilled that your work is gaining ground and reaching an ever-increasing audience!

Thank you for the visit and the read!

Angelia

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Maria link
8/17/2015 09:31:31 am

Welcome back, dear Sannel - hope your time away was rejuvenating for your spirit.

LOL...my junk drawer(s) will need some attention - yikes, you guys are making me look bad... :)

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Peg Cole link
8/19/2015 01:53:35 am

Fascinating interview and what a great story about the crazy trucker. Wow. I share your determination to finish that book that keeps on going and going like the energizer bunny. Great determination and drive, femme. Enjoyable as always, Maria.

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Maria link
8/21/2015 12:49:24 am

Dear Peg,

I can't wait to get a peak at that novel...and am so happy to hear you're working on it. All good things in their due time...

...and an exciting opportunity for me to do your interview when the time comes...:)

Thanks for your visit and TGIF! Love, Maria

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femmeflashpoint link
8/26/2015 08:46:55 am

Hi Peg :)

The trucker incident was like getting caught in a bad movie.

The book is one of those things for which the spirit is willing but the body is weak, lol.

Thanks for the read and the comment!

femme

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Vinaya Ghimire
8/30/2015 03:36:18 am

Maria,
I love your interviews. I get to see different side of the interviewee. I have to admit, in the recent times, I have not read Angelia, but I know she is a great writer. Thanks for this great read.
Dear Angelia, it was a pleasure to read your thoughts on various subjects

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Maria link
9/1/2015 01:21:46 am

Dear Vinaya,
You have been busy reading up on my posts and I thank you - always look forward to your visits.
I hope you have an opportunity to check out femme's website- you will be glad you took the time.
Have a peaceful week. Hugs, Maria

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