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Stay tuned America for the 'Chavez and Ahmadinejad Saving America' show!Here we go again...Joe Kennedy...pay attention!Remember a while back (January 2009) I blogged about Joe Kennedy encouraging people to accept oil from 'the good people of Venezuela.' This was, in my opinion, a ploy by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to have Americans think kinder of him and his vicious and hateful ways...and

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Geeze...I so wanted to blog about a lot of nothing, laced with all cute little stories...but...the darn news keeps getting in my way! What can I say, I just have to share my little take on the state of politics from where I type. I don't think anyone needs reminding I welcome and encourage all to add their input and deepest thoughts on where the planet is headed today...even if you don't agree

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Everyday there is talk of this Mosque being built within blocks of where the Twin Towers once stood.Picture this…you are the Taliban…Alqaeda…Osama BinLaden…a militant waiting for the moment to destroy the values of America…an extremist that doesn’t want to share the planet, but own it’s heart and soul.Not an easy task is the road of destruction within a country of people united in the belief that

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Back in 1993...Pope John Paul II, asked (or more like directed) a group of Carmelit Nuns (about 14 of them in all) to move their convent from outside the area of what was tragically at one time the Auschwitz Death Camp. Jewish groups and some survivors found it to be an insult to those that died there at the hands of the Nazis.Now how does one relate to the other? Surely these Nuns were not

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Enough is enough...there isn't, and never can be, an acceptable reason for anyone to take the life of their child...or anyone else's child.It seems not a day goes by anymore that the news isn't telling of a parent who has violated the sacred trust of a child...ignoring all the rules of humanity, defying common decency...not satisfied with stealing their very tender breath...but doing it in a

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There before me lies this blank page...is it crying for enrichment or just silent in the moment.Does one leave their comfort zone in search of comfort...looking to the faces of the unknown as thought there be a return to the long-ago familiar sound of everyday.Summer sounds of bouncing balls, shrieks of glee, from youth at play...win or lose, on a summer day...Burgers, dogs & watermelon, sipping

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Marine Lt. Col. Mario D. Carazo - Honor the Fallen - MilitaryTimes.com

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Marine Maj. James M. Weis - Honor the Fallen - MilitaryTimes.com

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And you Dotzie...reminding me this night of Mario...a son of someone...a dear friend of another...another young man with dreams larger then the living universe.I am reminded of this young man...Mario Carazo...a cadet at Annapolis...blessed with the friendship of Sarah...who would take him and other young men into her home when home for them was far away. He was gracious and charming...and dared

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Hello Kiddies...It's that time of year again...time to reawaken the garden...prove once again that when all is looking bleak or empty it is indeed quite the opposite! You cannot have the flowers of spring if at one time the seed didn't die into winter...rebirths are just wonderful! I shall never fear passing from one moment in time to another, for I am a gardener.Peace to you, yours & mine,

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Hello kiddies,Seems like forever since I've been here...just haven't had the time...which is kind of the good news I guess.Hope you all had a wonderful Easter season...been well over a year now since I first gave up meat for lent (2009)...I just kind of renew the 'give-up'...it's easier then trying to come up something else!I can't believe that I am now 60! Where the heck did all those years go

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Okay kiddies...Just thought it might be time to update the photo...My daughter took this one a few weeks ago...as you can see, my hair is a bit lighter and so much straighter. I haven't had my hair straight in years. Jacqueline suggested it and I have to admit, I do like it. Of course it now takes me extra time some mornings, but that's okay, I work less then 10 minutes from my home.Hope you

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Hello kiddies...You are wished a very happy St. Patrick's Day. I came home and caught some of the parade (in New York) on TV.Most of the restaurants and clubs in the NY/NJ areas have banned anyone from having an open alcoholic beverage on the streets (not that it's ever allowed at any other time of the year) but, they do know that with the excitement of parades there are too many who abuse

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Wow...here it is just about a year and I haven't had any meat or meat by-products in my diet. Have to say, I am feeling so much better...and I don't miss it at all!My son, Joseph, has also become a vegetarian...and that was his decision, not mine. Of course, Jacqueline is not a mere vegetarian...but a devote vegan. She won't even eat white sugar or honey from bees...she has agave in its' place

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This is what it looks like when it snows in my 'neck of the woods' (not like we have woods...but we do have the Hudson River)Woke to find these huge flakes covering everything...by noon it was all over. The great part being no shoveling necessary!We can't really complain...haven't had to use much ice-melt so far this winter.But, we are only entering February...and many a time a full scale

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Only in America kiddies...only in America...can a person not perform the job they were paid to do and be given the opportunity to vote themselves a pay increase.Kiddies, we really do need this situation addressed. When those we elect to represent us in Washington fail to do their job...then they should not be given an increase in pay.Look at the economy...do you think our 'elected' have earned

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Sure do wish I could say it was inspiring...but, not really.Good that money will go to smaller (community) banks...but, if it's as slow as the other programs already in place (stimulus plans in 2009) it won't be of much help. There are small businesses that were approved last year...still many of these small business owners haven't received any checks...resulting in layoffs, or super mounting

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So distressing to see the pictures out of Haiti...I can imagine the feelings of helplessness as families search for loved ones...hoping that each stone turned will reveal a new miracle. (It was so like that here on 9/11.)Kudos to all the relief workers, volunteers and military personnel from all parts of the world...trying so desperately to give the Haitian people something to hold on to.Faith

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Good evening kiddies!Wow, I have missed a lot...and that's won't happen again. Trying to get to every one's blog before the week is out. So far, it's all good! Must say, the most colorful belongs to Ginger, down there in Brazil...what a great photographer she is...always something different to see...and, very uplifting. Darn Ginger, I really do need to get a 'real' camera and put some decent

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I am watching the tragic news out of Haiti...My most sincere prayers and heartfelt thoughts go out to all its citizens and their families. I do hope that those involved with all the many rescue missions, that will be dispatched, be safe. I pray that the aftershocks expected are few and not major...and that a tsunami does not follow and feed this very dangerous situation.The pictures are just

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She arrived in Rome three hours earlier then expected.She called the house (using iphone) about 5:45 a.m. to say she was in Brussels and awaiting her flight to Rome. Said that they wouldn't allow her to wait within the gated area of her flight as they don't allow anyone within the space when flights are arriving from Africa.She is a happy little camper and looking forward to spending time with

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My Jacqueline is now en route to Italy. Was so happy to see that the airport (Newark) was not hectic...all seemed to be moving along quite nicely.She decided to fly AirIndia...no wait at check-in...and the lines moved quite smoothly at the gate. Think people have finally realized that there can be no fooling around at that point, even the kids that were traveling seemed to be super

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So now, I open my email, just after posting on my blog…and what do I find, an email from John O. Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism (let me catch my breath there please.)Mr. Brennan is announcing the appointment of Howard Schmidt to be the White House Cybersecurity Coordinator (boy, do they ever love titles.) Now it says that Mr. Schmidt will have ‘

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No one in the White House is willing to hand out pink slips to those that have failed to do their jobs…they are willing to condone the ski trip of Counter-terror (supposed) watchdog Michael Leiter…only in America kiddies!John Brennan why do you still have a job????? Didn’t you realize that Leiter, and your agency, failed to do what they are paid to do…maintain (and I don’t mean dusting) a

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I have no idea why you're pics are not showing up...anyone have an answer let me know...I must have clicked something that shouldn't have been clicked.Again,Peace,Claire / OWW

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Not that I don't like a good snowstorm...but, with Jacqueline's flight set for late Sunday afternoon...I'd rather think the airport isn't backed-up.She hasn't packed a bag yet...knowing my little delicate flower, that will be taken care of Sunday morning. Oh to be young again and so clear-headed!Have some new posts for here but they'll be after she is on her way. Till then, be well, be happy...

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Hello kiddies...Hope your Sunday is as peaceful as mine. I had set it in my mind that today I would do little more then relax...and relaxed I am.Started my sauce about 10 this morning...and hours later it's looking like sauce should look...tempting. I cut up my bread and made garlic chips (as opposed to loaves of garlic bread) figuring they'll keep better as we wait to have dinner. They are

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My little delicate flower is off again to Italy...Jacqueline is off again...on the 10th...has her one way ticket to Italy in hand...leaving her many options on when to return. It's been a couple of years since she was last with her cousins and friends over there. This past summer she did get to visit with one of her cousins when he flew into New York. That's all she needed to get the thoughts

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Hello again all you fine kiddies...Christmas time...a time to bake, and bake, and bake some more! Now I thought this would be no big deal, but my Jacqueline doesn't eat dairy...so there go the eggs and butter, along with the milk chocolate chips for the cookies.But...that was not going to be the case...for I wanted to surprise my friend Rose (out there in Ohio) with something special. So, I

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Hello kiddies...Super changes at my dinner table...long gone are the roasts and cutlets...and those homemade Italian sausages. Now it's all about the veggies and sauce.If you recall it was back in February (2009) that I decided to give up meat for Lent. Never before have I given anything up for Lent that I didn't break the fast within a week, so I had figured I would save one chicken. As the

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Wow...2010!Where did the time go????? Seems like forever since I last updated by little Ole blog (might even be that for some.)First, to the important stuff...and that is...wishing you and yours the very best as we move toward a new decade. Do hope you all have been well and enjoying good health.Some of my wishes for 2010...- we bathe luxuriously in, without depleting, the riches that are

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Hello, hello, hello!Do hope you all are well and enjoying the change in season. I haven't been here for a while...so, will be doing a lot of reading to catch up on what you all have been up to these past weeks. From what I see in the previews I'm in for some good reading!Will be posting up here again soon (after I have caught up.) Wishing you all the best...I am an even older OWW...but, not

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Happy Birthday to my little delicate flower!Jacqueline...may this birthday be only a preview of many wonderful birthdays to come. I remember way back when...this very dark long haired child first entered this world. It was the perfect Good Friday...a good daughter gifted to us. Her older brother Joseph was so excited he ran into my room...asked where 'his baby' was and raced down to the

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Well...I have surprised myself! I am still being true to my commitment of not eating any meats during this Lenten season. I don't think in all the years I have been on the planet (and they number quite a few) I have eaten so much fish. I have expanded my tastes.In the past I have limited my seafood choices to either lobster or shrimp. Who would believe that I would be making real fish! I go

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It's getting late now...and I do have a job that expects me up and at my peak. I shall be posting more of 'Just my opinion...' tomorrow. Please do feel free to give me your opinion. I am hopeful I will always respect the views of others...even when I don't agree.Goodnight and sleep well. How wonderful if all your dreams bring you a refreshment of spirit...which is just my opinion...Peace to

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Rush Limbaugh...the guy who wishes President Obama's plan for our future will fail.Darn...whatever happened to 'let's all pull together' I don't really care who anyone has voted for...nor what their political leanings are...but, I would hope they wanted the country to get back on it's feet and move forward, no matter who sits in the big oval office.Rush had nothing kind to say about those that

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So I'm sitting clearing up some paperwork, I have some real-estate reality show on DTV. Now I'm not really paying much attention...just kind of have it on as background noise. This show is featuring a family looking to purchase their first house. Simple enough, right? Well, not really.As a former real-estate agent the dialogue taking place between the house hunters and the real-estate agent

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Just recently New Jersey called for a reduction in the deer population...seems the deer are encroaching onto the residential property of our good citizens. Twenty-five volunteer hunters killed 178 deer (are you ready for this) in an undisclosed location in Morris Township, an area of northern New Jersey. This is the fourth year this one township has staged a culling...doesn't that say maybe

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Just can't take it anymore...just not me!Okay...been long enough that I haven't blogged on the politically correct, and thus usually incorrect decisions...legal, yet immoral and despicable behavior being tolerated...and that's just the tip of the proverbial iceberg...on this tiny bit of real-estate we call Earth.Now for those that may not know me very well...do know that I am always interested in

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Recalling headlines regarding those three persons that attempted to climb to the top of the New York Times Building. It is my opinion these self-indulgent, egotistical, less then considerate humans, should have been sentenced to jail time...and not, slapped on the wrist and given community service. Give me a break...whoever heard of giving a person such a ridiculous sentence (word used quite

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This is Joseph (sunglasses) and Jacqueline with their buddies...she was the little sister none of them had...and a reminder that having a sister isn't always easy!

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This is Jacqueline...my little delicate flower. Jacqueline is one of the major contributors of my aging. At 27 she is so darn independent it scares me (not that I wasn't the same way.) She never played in any of the bands that Joe's friends had, but she did take charge of making sure their haircuts were right with their music. I can remember her shaving the lower parts of some of their heads

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This is my son Joseph...a bit older then the 8 years he was in the hockey picture...at 30 he is still my the same little boy to me...not that he would agree.He had moved to Pensacola, Florida, for a while with some friends...they were deejaying at what they then called underground parties. I shouldn't have been too surprised at the time. Joe and his friends frequently transformed our attic into

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Wow...here it is...the big Ole green day (no pun intended)This is my first St. Patrick's Day that I haven't had a corned beef sandwich on rye bread! Ooh what a sacrifice this is...what was I thinking when I decided to give up meat for Lent????Do hope you all had a wonderful wearin' of the green day (again, that darn group creeps in here...smart kids...wonder if they put it all together)Be kind

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Okay...just seems fair that if I am going to put an old winter picture on my blog...with my daughter...then I should give my son equal time...this is a pic from his first hockey game ever...he was all of 7 years old. Imagine...we put a long hard stick in their hands...give them a super hard puck...and completely cover them with padding...teach them how to fall and get back up in a flash...and

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We had about 7-8 inches of snow on Monday night...not too bad. The city roads were cleared within hours of it stopping. Although the schools closed (due to not enough teachers living where they work) kids were out in full force playing.I put this picture up of my daughter, it's from back in '98 (okay, so I don't take a lot of snow pics) Just thought I would show a typical city street when the

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Wow...I have made it to Tuesday...one more day and I'm at the week mark. Will admit that I am getting a little played out with eating foods that contain cheese. Not that I don't know how to make other foods, just kind of put myself into this 'cheese' rut. I need to pick up some eggplant and make a real dish...with no cheese...but lots of good flavor from spices and olive oil.OWW/Claire

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So far so good. I am feeling pretty confident now...I will have no trouble sticking with my Lenten resolution.Saturday's dinner was really good (if I must say so myself.)In the morning I baked a very rich dark chocolate cake. I made a smooth dark chocolate icing to top it off. I then outlined the bottom one inch of the sides with a paste made using sugar cookies, I had previously baked, and

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Here I am into my third day of Lent and already I am feeling committed. I'm not one that usually gives up anything for Lent...but, something this Lenten season has me feeling obliged to do so.I have to say the decision to give up meat was not one I thought on long and hard. I was sitting at my desk and suddenly it came to me...give up eating meat...all kinds of meat.I'm one of those types that

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Just thought I would add this picture of our 'late' cat...Chase. Chase was adopted from a local SPCA...she was all of 7 ounces when we brought her to the Vet...literally she would have fit in your pocket. Chase was all fluff and spunk. Insane as this may sound but I was afraid of her at first...I carried her home inside two laundry baskets tied together on the front seat of my car. I don't have

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Evolution...Be not so smug of eternityEvolution has it's own authorityMan being the proof positive.Claire Greco c.08/30/02

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The seed sleeps...till creation calls. Silently it implants itself. Thus, when the time comes and the sun discovers her existence...quietly, yet eagerly, she changes.When the season of her is arrived she shall burst forth. Never again to be darkly silent...no longer concealing her delicate flower.But, if mother nature shall call her home...she shall gratefully, and without question, lay her

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Another symbol...Is it the ribbon? neatly crossed.Or is it the color? pink yellow red white purple and on, and on, and on. Perhaps it's

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Symbols...why do we find such great strength inthem...is it not within us naturally?

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Let the soul like a well placed window reflect one's appreciation of the wondrous gifts of creation.

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What a great surprise in my email today...a note from one of the Hangout Kiddies (as I would refer to them.) Ron, most commonly known as The Toop sent me this picture...I sent this out a few years back (okay, maybe more then a few) honoring each of the kiddies in the group.This is a great reminder of so many that were taking part in the day to day chitchat of the Hangout. This fine group

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Never...is not forever....it speaks only of what hasn't been.claire greco c.02/18/09

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Sailing...typicallythe art of movingforward by meansof sail...travelingon water...glidingalong like a ship infull sail.Now consider this. It be the sport of the curious...those who dare adventure out on the crest of Earth's deepest secret. Feeling challenged and lured to experience the awesomeness (first hand) of unbound power. Perhaps believing they secure an understanding with God, that

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Roots...Sequence of life...The source of who we arebut not limiting.Tended and cared for they multiplythus strengthening and enhancing their blooms.Claire Greco c.09/05/02

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Tears...if it were only about the composition.So simple it would be in explanation - exudation of watery droplets.Oh, how uncomplicated it should be to conceal such sorrow...were it not so blurring and stinging.Welling up till finally they gently begin their flow, over the delicate sill that sits below the window of ones' soul.Till the numbness overwhelms, and thus begins the cascade over the

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You must believe...the hangout.Thought I would share a piece that I wrote when Jen's Aunt Lucy passed on...Aunt Lucy was like a mother to Jen and saying goodbye was not easy. When I heard of her passing I immediately wrote Jen a note...and dedicated these words to Aunt Lucy.Lucy...come forth...When the snow had ended...and the spring burst forth...she took the first step of her journey towards

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Going back a zillion years (or so it seems) I met a truly wonderful group of people over the Internet. At first, I thought they were just a wacky bunch of faceless people that had way too much time on their hands...but prove me wrong they did!I unintentionally found my way into a room that was created by a mixed group who all had one thing in common...a serious approach to humor. From the

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OLDWRINKLEDWOMAN...NO REHEARSING: that pesty dandelion...

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This is a little piece I did on the importance of the unimportant.The dandelion, as common as me, is no less pretty or welcome to see, it's yesterday's flower that tempted me.Oh, but to be that child again, where carefree and innocence all began, as I played in the meadows time and again.We tumbled and danced without a care, while giggles and laughter filled the air, the weight of the world was

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This is a post to celebrate a very dear lady making that big step of quitting cigarettes. Not an easy task if I remember right. I can only imagine that in today's climate of 'no smoking here and there and just about everywhere' there is a very fine line of wanting to quit and having to quit. Now we all know that giving up cigarettes is a healthy one physically...but, what about that mental part

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Then again, it is winter.As I'm driving home from work today I must have hit 4 lights...now not for anything but I don't even live that far from my office. If you asked me how long my commute is I would tell you five minutes. Some days I even feel guilty when I see others all bundled up and bracing themselves against the wind...but not guilty enough to want to join them!I can remember when I

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Okay...let's pay careful attention now to what Chavez is doing down there in Venezuela. This is a dangerous man. Unfortunately, some of our politicians (ummm, Joseph P. Kennedy II, Citizens Energy Chairman) are too self-absorbed in their own wealth and importance to give the real story on the conditions in his country. I am so tired of hearing how the people of Venezuela and their deadbeat

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Wow...am I ever impressed. I kept the computer (in my office) set to the Inauguration today. It was wonderful.President Obama didn't sugar coat the years ahead, he told it pretty straight. I can't imagine how he'll sleep with such daunting issues at hand. What I do know is our President is going to need a tremendous amount of support and patience from his country as there is much to be done..

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Would like to invite you all to visit a great blog...http://spetsnazq2.livejournal.comIt's authored by my son Joseph. He's a little edgy with his writing...okay, not really a little, he's very! He just put it up this past weekend. It's a work in progress, but well worth the time now.By the way, Joseph is always open to 'the other point of view.' I learn a lot from Joseph, he'll argue a

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Journey... Just as the tree, bidding the autumn goodbye, graciously accepts her journey of death into wintermay you too graciously accept this day in preparation of your journey into tomorrow.May you emerge in the new season of today, stronger and more magnificent, unafraid of new tomorrows...aware that, those yesterdays delivered the person you are today.Scarred and scared perhaps, but

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God Bless us one and all on this the eve of the swearing in of Barack Obama as our 44th President, and Joseph Biden our 44th Vice President, of these the very strong and intergrity laden United States of America. Indeed may be we united...one for all and all for one. May we all watch over and pray for their families as we would our own.May we wish our newly sworn in President, Barack Obama, all

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The years they pass so quicklyThe years they pass so quickly. Where did they go?Where are all the flowers from so long ago.I looked to the garden, and what did I see... another friend that sat by me. Not in the way you'd usually think... but more in the way the spirit is linked, to the very breath of who I be, to all those I loved...but, no longer see. My Lord is kind, my

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And there in my dreams he comes... And there in my dreams he comes. Taking my soul to another place. One where all the tears become the raindrops forming the rainbow. This is what He does for me when I am silent in my darkness.Claire V. Greco c.1998OWW/claire

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Bailout...a legal way of taking the hard earned dollars of taxpayers and giving the 'big OLE beautiful kids of high finance' their not-so-well earned bonus/retirement/pension/etc. etc. etc. packages. Of course, these are the same people that by comparison have given less, dollar for dollar, into the tax coffers (you just have to love that they are also given monies to hire financial advisers.)

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and to think I thought it was just another day...then along comes another one of those miracle thingies.The piloting was magnificent. The efficiency of crew, superb. The passengers centered and controlled managing to cheat panic. End result, a near tragedy turned successful lesson in what can be when people allow their 'good' senses to guide them.Does that ever mysterious Omnipotent lend a

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I'm somewhere between youth and wishful thinking. No, that's not really true. I always think of myself as being way ahead of the game when it comes to age...always aware of the delicate balance of life. I often wonder why some people fear getting older or at the least make denials (if not apologies) of where they are in the time zones of life.I love gardening. I find it to be the ultimate

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