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Thursday, April 14, 2005

THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING!!!

When I was growing up through High School (60's) and my young adult years (70,80's) this was the phrase in the political arena. Everything basically was in response to what Russia did. Some of you may remember those days. Now that Russia is no longer, we have turned inwardly, and it is either the... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 11, 2005

POLITICAL REFLECTIONS FROM TIGER WOOD'S WIN AT THE MASTERS

Reflecting on Tiger Wood's win in the Master's Golf Tournamant, there are many lessons we can learn in this political, sometimes to highly political, world we live in: Don't give up just because circumstances may be difficult Pursue excellence in life and do not settle for less. Share your moments... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 9, 2005

THE STATE CANNOT PROVIDE DYING GRACE

The response of the State to the death of a religious leader has many concerned about the separation of church and state. When it comes to our daily life, the State may demand separation, but when it comes to preparing for and experiencing death, the State has no dying grace. It would amaze us to... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 8, 2005

PRESIDENT BUSH, BILL CLINTON, BUSH SR.

US of A's odd trio? Did you see these three kneeling in front of John Paul II, and then sitting together at his funeral. This picture is a far cry from what we saw when Clinton defeated Bush Sr. for President, but miracles do happen. It all started with President Bush asking Clinton and Bush Sr. to... Sign in to see full entry.

IN THE SHADOW OF JOHN PAUL II

Just like 9/11 changed our world forever, so today's funeral of John Paul II has changed our world forever. Like it or not, embrace it or try to ignore it, Conservatives and Liberals, Protestants and Catholics, Believers and Non-Believers will have to live, work and conduct politics in the shadow of... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 6, 2005

NO MATTER WHAT COLOR, RACE, CREED, ETHNIC ORIGIN!

John Paul II's statement of unconditional love. This kind of unconditional love is needed in all of our homes, lives, and hearts, as well as our cities, towns, villages, etc. An estimated 4 million may journey to Rome this week, what a testimony of one man's powerful attraction. People know when... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 5, 2005

NOW IS THE TIME FOR...

All Conservatives and Liberals to come to the aid of their country. You remember that phrase you had to type over and over again in your first typing or keyboard class - "Now is the time for all good men, to come to the aid of their country" -- Well, we all still have our viewpoints, and still will... Sign in to see full entry.

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS ONE?

George W. Bush, Bill and Hillary Clinton along with others flying on the same plane to Rome to attend the funeral of John Paul II. What is our world coming to? Or the better question might be, to whom is the world turning to and will it last? When we seek the welfare of others, not just our own... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 4, 2005

EVEN CONSERVATIVES AND LIBERALS CAN AGREE ABOUT THIS...

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MONDAY MORNING! Usually Monday's are blue, blah, or sometimes just "flat"; however, with the change to daylight savings time -- this Monday in my life is beautiful. Why? I am not sure, but with the passing of Terri, and Pope John Paul II, I have realized how grateful I am to be... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 1, 2005

Now Is The Time For All Good

Conservatives and Liberals to come to the aid of their country. You remember that phrase you had to type over and over again in your first typing or keyboard class - "Now is the time for all good men, to come to the aid of their country" -- Well, we all still have our viewpoints, and still will walk... Sign in to see full entry.

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