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A person who, alone, has seen something beautiful, who has heard something harmonious, who has tasted something delicious, who has smelt something fragrant, may have enjoyed it, but not completely. The complete joy is in sharing one’s joy with others.…
We arrived in Tempe, Arizona last night. It was just prior to midnight when our plane landed and my sister and her husband graciously met us at SkyHarbor Airport. This morning we awoke to cloudless skies and limitless sunshine. Living…
I’m going to be on vacation for about ten days. I’m not sure how much I’ll be writing, but I’ll certainly have a chance to see some new things and be exposed to more sunlight than I’ve been getting lately.…
A friend sent this story to me in an email today. I think it’s great. I wanted to share it. A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in a new Jaguar.…
While reading Huffington Post today I came upon a link to Senator Chris Dodd’s Restore Habeas Corpus bill which he introduced today. I’m not endorsing Senator Dodd’s candidacy but I am glad to see a gradual attempt to restore civil…
Thanks to the folks over at the Onion for the following. It’s pretty accurate actually. Bush Cuts Off Diplomatic Relations With Congress WASHINGTON, DC—Calling Congress an “enemy of the state,” the Bush Administration made it clear that it is not…
Today is a snow day. School is closed due to inclement weather. What a break!! I just finished removing all the snow from our driveway. Thank God for snow blowers. I have a 5 horsepower single stage snow thrower and…
I frequently read Quakers Colonel. In fact it’s on my bookmark list. Today I was reading his well written post comparing George Bush and Abraham Lincoln. Read more here… . I regularly pray for President Bush. I think he needs…
Believe it or not this blog has been nominated for two different awards. I never intended this to be anything more than random rambling, but someone must think what I’m writing is credible. I’ve been nominated in two categories. If…
Real life isn’t always going to be perfect or go our way, but the recurring acknowledgment of what is working in our lives can help us not only to survive but surmount our difficulties. –Sara Ban Breathnach A friend of…