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Saving The World’s Women

Posted by Michelle Moquin on 24th August 2009

Once again, business before pleasure. My apologies yesterday for posting two video demos of ‘Six Days In Fallujah”. Last night I fixed it and replaced the first one with a peak at the “Darfur Is Dying” video. I have no idea how I posted two of the same and didn’t notice it until last night. Oops. Maybe it was because yesterday morning before writing my write, I was feeding Lucy and cracked my head on the underside of the concrete countertop on the up swing. Ouch. Hmm…anyway….If you missed seeing the video demo, you can see it now.

Hi Mark: I didn’t see your comment from Saturday until now. In fact I didn’t see anyone’s comment on Saturday after you. Anyway, you are doing nothing wrong. Why the ‘regulars’ seem to not have an issue commenting is totally unknown to me. I appreciate your persistency in trying though. As I have mentioned umpteen times before, it is all the luck of the draw who gets in and who doesn’t.

And as Peter mentioned to Anna, “I don’t think Michelle would want to prescreen every comment.” You got that right Peter.

So in answer to your question Anna, “No you do not have to clear your articles with me first. Sorry that you and whoever else is having problems commenting.” And no you are not monopolizing :)

On another note, I am was so sad sorry to read your story. It sounds like ‘Sinbad’ was a pretty cool and well loved man, who will be dearly missed. Hafa adai.

Thanks Helena for posting that article and filling in for health info.

Cathy: My pleasure. This is America and in spite of our big marketing campaigns for non-fat this and zero-calorie that, many people struggle with their weight here. Thanks for helping them out.

Doug: You’re welcome. Let me know if and when you play.

India: Yeah…it made me chuckle. :)

Anonz: Thank you for your comment. However, it reminded me that I have really not covered much lately on Darfur. A write is in order. Thank you. As always it is good to hear from you. I’m happy that you are well.

So….onto today’s topic. Has anyone seen the awesome cover of yesterday’s NY Times Magazine? Not to mention all of the articles inside? The topic? “Saving The World’s Women”. It’s about time the plight of women in the world is the headlining focus, and an issue that needs to be addressed over and over…in our faces daily.

Care.org. has a tag line that is very enlightening:

“As Women….We are half the world, yet we are 2/3 of the worlds illiterate, yet we are 3/4 of the world’s refugees and displaced people. But together we can change the whole world.”

I read the stats and my eyes well up with tears. And then I read the last sentence: ” But together we can change the whole world”, and I get chills, knowing that it is so true.

And then I see the featured article on the cover: “Why Women’s Rights Are The Cause Of Our Time”, and I smile thinking, “Yes! Finally recognition.” The present situation of the plight of women around the world and the lack of women’s rights is recognized as a cause that is more important than anything…it is the cause of our time. Bravo! NY Times for recognizing the cause and featuring it on your cover. Thank you for taking women’s right seriously.

The Health Revolution

Posted by Michelle Moquin on 22nd August 2009

Everyone knows I support Obama’s health care plan. I certainly make it known here pretty clearly. No plan is going to be perfect; we already know that from past history on almost every bill ever passed. Medicare is far different and much better now than when it first came out in the mid 60′s. And I believe that a new health care system will improve over the years too.

But what is critical right now, is that we change our present health care system and make it affordable and available for all etc., etc. I’m not going to go through what Obama’s plan includes; you’ve been reading, so you know what is in the details.

What I want to talk about today is what has not been addressed in his plan, and although as I mentioned, no plan is going to be perfect, I think there are some important issues that do need to be addressed while we are in the process of changing and improving our health care system.

A friend of mine sent me an article from Natural News: “10 Things That Are Missing From Obama’s Health Care Reform Debate.” I found it interesting. It is another viewpoint on a more preventative and nutritional level- something that has not been discussed much: Addressing the root causes of disease. (Thanks “Zucchini Flower” :)

#1) Ending the FDA’s suppression of natural cures and safe, effective nutritional supplements.

#2) Initiating a real investment in public education to teach people about how to prevent disease with nutrition.

#3) Ending Big Pharma’s monopoly on drug prices and drug patents (not to mention patents on human genes and animals).

#4) Restoring the ability for local doctors to practice local medicine without being controlled from bureaucrats in Washington.

#5) Cracking down on junk food advertising, soda advertising and pharmaceutical ads that convince people to purchase products that will only harm them.

#6) Banning dangerous chemical ingredients that cause diseases in the first place (aspartame, MSG, sodium nitrite, etc.

#7) A real effort to improve school lunches and serve food that’s nutritious instead of food that’s cheap and convenient.

#8) Ending bizarre food subsidies on crops like corn that end up making high-fructose corn syrup the cheapest sweetener for manufacturers to use.

#9) Affirming health freedom for parents who wish to opt out of the current system of forced vaccinations and gunpoint-enforced chemotherapy.

#10) Requiring honest food labeling where irradiated and GMO foods are clearly labeled as such.

I think there is a lot of good stuff here and worth addressing. Maybe a write to your Senators and Representatives is in order if you feel strongly about all of these issues, or even if you feel strongly about some of them. I certainly do.

Need more info? Check this out:

Are you in support of having a health care system that includes nutrition and prevention? I am! who wouldn’t be? Show your support and Sign the Health Revolution Petition now! You may have noticed that I also posted an icon in the left hand side column in support of this petition. It will be there permanently until health care reform is passed. Let your wishes be known by signing the petition and writing your peeps. Thanks again for all that you do.

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The Truth Truly Is What The Majority Of The People Believe

Posted by Michelle Moquin on 14th August 2009

Hello…

Well…health care is obviously the hot topic this week. I love that my readers are so current as it keeps me on my toes. I did not hear about Sen. Grassley’s town hall meeting until I read the comments this morning. So I clicked on the link (Thanks Anonymous 14) and began to watch it. After a few minutes (ok more than a few minutes), listening to all of his rhetoric, I was done.

I mean, how can Sen. Grassley say that we have the best health care in the world when we are ranked no. 37!? And once again, he’s quoting the Lewin Group, the strength of the GOP’s talking points. Most of the people at the meeting are elderly, and he’s taking advantage of that by preying on them and breeding fear. And some are taking it in as if he’s their BFF, protecting them.

Do any of these town hallers check out their sources? Do they question authority? I know many are challenging him with their questions but are they hungry to find the truth or do they just take his words, his answers, as gospel? They are most likely trusting him to tell the truth. I mean he is their Senator, representing their state. He does have their best interest at heart, right? Think again. Once again, in my opinion he is just another wolf in sheep’s clothing trying to bury Obama at the expense of us all.

This is very scary to me. Truth is an illusion. The truth truly is what the majority of the people believe.

Oh, we have our work cut out for us. We can no longer smile and pass pleasantries to our friends, neighbors, and families when they speak of things that just aren’t true. We need to set them straight….hell even talk to strangers if you get the opportunity. These rumors and lies need to be buried deep…or our health care reform is gonna be in deep shit.

In case you haven’t gotten the latest from the Obama administration, this will hopefully help to do just that. Pass it along. Speak up.

Dear Friend,

This is probably one of the longest emails I’ve ever sent, but it could be the most important.

Across the country we are seeing vigorous debate about health insurance reform. Unfortunately, some of the old tactics we know so well are back — even the viral emails that fly unchecked and under the radar, spreading all sorts of lies and distortions.

As President Obama said at the town hall in New Hampshire, “where we do disagree, let’s disagree over things that are real, not these wild misrepresentations that bear no resemblance to anything that’s actually been proposed.”

So let’s start a chain email of our own. At the end of my email, you’ll find a lot of information about health insurance reform, distilled into 8 ways reform provides security and stability to those with or without coverage, 8 common myths about reform and 8 reasons we need health insurance reform now.

Right now, someone you know probably has a question about reform that could be answered by what’s below. So what are you waiting for? Forward this email.

Thanks,

David

David Axelrod

Senior Adviser to the President

P.S. We launched www.WhiteHouse.gov/realitycheck this week to knock down the rumors and lies that are floating around the internet. You can find the information below, and much more, there. For example, we’ve just added a video of Nancy-Ann DeParle from our Health Reform Office tackling a viral email head on. Check it out:

8 ways reform provides security and stability to those with or without coverage

Ends Discrimination for Pre-Existing Conditions: Insurance companies will be prohibited from refusing you coverage because of your medical history.
Ends Exorbitant Out-of-Pocket Expenses, Deductibles or Co-Pays: Insurance companies will have to abide by yearly caps on how much they can charge for out-of-pocket expenses.
Ends Cost-Sharing for Preventive Care: Insurance companies must fully cover, without charge, regular checkups and tests that help you prevent illness, such as mammograms or eye and foot exams for diabetics.
Ends Dropping of Coverage for Seriously Ill: Insurance companies will be prohibited from dropping or watering down insurance coverage for those who become seriously ill.
Ends Gender Discrimination: Insurance companies will be prohibited from charging you more because of your gender.
Ends Annual or Lifetime Caps on Coverage: Insurance companies will be prevented from placing annual or lifetime caps on the coverage you receive.
Extends Coverage for Young Adults: Children would continue to be eligible for family coverage through the age of 26.
Guarantees Insurance Renewal: Insurance companies will be required to renew any policy as long as the policyholder pays their premium in full. Insurance companies won’t be allowed to refuse renewal because someone became sick.

Learn more and get details: http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/health-insurance-consumer-protections/

8 common myths about health insurance reform

Reform will stop “rationing” – not increase it: It’s a myth that reform will mean a “government takeover” of health care or lead to “rationing.” To the contrary, reform will forbid many forms of rationing that are currently being used by insurance companies.
We can’t afford reform: It’s the status quo we can’t afford. It’s a myth that reform will bust the budget. To the contrary, the President has identified ways to pay for the vast majority of the up-front costs by cutting waste, fraud, and abuse within existing government health programs; ending big subsidies to insurance companies; and increasing efficiency with such steps as coordinating care and streamlining paperwork. In the long term, reform can help bring down costs that will otherwise lead to a fiscal crisis.
Reform would encourage “euthanasia”: It does not. It’s a malicious myth that reform would encourage or even require euthanasia for seniors. For seniors who want to consult with their family and physicians about end-of life decisions, reform will help to cover these voluntary, private consultations for those who want help with these personal and difficult family decisions.
Vets’ health care is safe and sound: It’s a myth that health insurance reform will affect veterans’ access to the care they get now. To the contrary, the President’s budget significantly expands coverage under the VA, extending care to 500,000 more veterans who were previously excluded. The VA Healthcare system will continue to be available for all eligible veterans.
Reform will benefit small business – not burden it: It’s a myth that health insurance reform will hurt small businesses. To the contrary, reform will ease the burdens on small businesses, provide tax credits to help them pay for employee coverage and help level the playing field with big firms who pay much less to cover their employees on average.
Your Medicare is safe, and stronger with reform: It’s myth that Health Insurance Reform would be financed by cutting Medicare benefits. To the contrary, reform will improve the long-term financial health of Medicare, ensure better coordination, eliminate waste and unnecessary subsidies to insurance companies, and help to close the Medicare “doughnut” hole to make prescription drugs more affordable for seniors.
You can keep your own insurance: It’s myth that reform will force you out of your current insurance plan or force you to change doctors. To the contrary, reform will expand your choices, not eliminate them.
No, government will not do anything with your bank account: It is an absurd myth that government will be in charge of your bank accounts. Health insurance reform will simplify administration, making it easier and more convenient for you to pay bills in a method that you choose. Just like paying a phone bill or a utility bill, you can pay by traditional check, or by a direct electronic payment. And forms will be standardized so they will be easier to understand. The choice is up to you – and the same rules of privacy will apply as they do for all other electronic payments that people make.

Learn more and get details:

http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/realitycheck

http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/realitycheck/faq

8 Reasons We Need Health Insurance Reform Now

Coverage Denied to Millions: A recent national survey estimated that 12.6 million non-elderly adults – 36 percent of those who tried to purchase health insurance directly from an insurance company in the individual insurance market – were in fact discriminated against because of a pre-existing condition in the previous three years or dropped from coverage when they became seriously ill. Learn more:http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/denied_coverage/index.html
Less Care for More Costs: With each passing year, Americans are paying more for health care coverage. Employer-sponsored health insurance premiums have nearly doubled since 2000, a rate three times faster than wages. In 2008, the average premium for a family plan purchased through an employer was $12,680, nearly the annual earnings of a full-time minimum wage job. Americans pay more than ever for health insurance, but get less coverage. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/hiddencosts/index.html
Roadblocks to Care for Women: Women’s reproductive health requires more regular contact with health care providers, including yearly pap smears, mammograms, and obstetric care. Women are also more likely to report fair or poor health than men (9.5% versus 9.0%). While rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure are similar to men, women are twice as likely to suffer from headaches and are more likely to experience joint, back or neck pain. These chronic conditions often require regular and frequent treatment and follow-up care. Learn more:http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/women/index.html
Hard Times in the Heartland: Throughout rural America, there are nearly 50 million people who face challenges in accessing health care. The past several decades have consistently shown higher rates of poverty, mortality, uninsurance, and limited access to a primary health care provider in rural areas. With the recent economic downturn, there is potential for an increase in many of the health disparities and access concerns that are already elevated in rural communities. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/hardtimes
Small Businesses Struggle to Provide Health Coverage: Nearly one-third of the uninsured – 13 million people – are employees of firms with less than 100 workers. From 2000 to 2007, the proportion of non-elderly Americans covered by employer-based health insurance fell from 66% to 61%. Much of this decline stems from small business. The percentage of small businesses offering coverage dropped from 68% to 59%, while large firms held stable at 99%. About a third of such workers in firms with fewer than 50 employees obtain insurance through a spouse. Learn more:http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/helpbottomline
The Tragedies are Personal: Half of all personal bankruptcies are at least partly the result of medical expenses. The typical elderly couple may have to save nearly $300,000 to pay for health costs not covered by Medicare alone. Learn more:http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/inaction
Diminishing Access to Care: From 2000 to 2007, the proportion of non-elderly Americans covered by employer-based health insurance fell from 66% to 61%. An estimated 87 million people – one in every three Americans under the age of 65 – were uninsured at some point in 2007 and 2008. More than 80% of the uninsured are in working families. Learn more:http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/inaction/diminishing/index.html
The Trends are Troubling: Without reform, health care costs will continue to skyrocket unabated, putting unbearable strain on families, businesses, and state and federal government budgets. Perhaps the most visible sign of the need for health care reform is the 46 million Americans currently without health insurance – projections suggest that this number will rise to about 72 million in 2040 in the absence of reform. Learn more:http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/assets/documents/CEA_Health_Care_Report.pdf

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9:32 am: Sorry for the confusing post. An old edit was posted, my final write was lost, but now it has been retrieved. Please refresh your server if you haven’t done so already.

Peace out…

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The World Without Us

Posted by Michelle Moquin on 26th July 2009

Heavy dreams left me heavy headed this morning, hence I slept late and woke up fuzzy brained….and hungry. What can I say? I have had better days….or at least mornings. No complaints but don’t expect much from me in terms of writing. In fact, as I am writing and noticing that there were not many comments from yesterday (although good to hear from the regs :), maybe you too are feeling a bit slow mo. Maybe we’re all taking a little break this weekend.

Oh I did want to say one thing first…

Mark: My apologies for not completing my comment to you on Flap Your Lips Friday. It seems I got tongue-tied in my thoughts, and never came back to complete it. And now?….well, that thought is long gone. So sorry for leaving you hanging, if you were :).

Anyway…onto today’s topic. I have just been inspired.

So….It seems that so much of our conversations on this blog is about what we, as humans, do in this world. What impact we have on the planet and its inhabitants….whether it be good or bad. But what about if humans no longer existed here? What if we were hit by a catastrophic disease and all humans perished or we were swept away by aliens and taken off of this planet. Okay, so maybe the latter is a bit far-fetched. From what our alien friends have told us, I doubt they would sweep us away to a safe haven. But, on second thought, we are a food source…maybe they would if humans were in dire need of escape from whatever was plaguing us here. No matter….my question being….what would the world be like without us?

Alan Weisman asked that same question and wrote a book about it: ‘The World Without us’. I haven’t read it yet but the title has certainly peaked my interest. Here’s a little didley about it. Maybe it will peak your interest too.

In The World Without Us, Alan Weisman offers an utterly original approach to questions of humanity’s impact on the planet: he asks us to envision our Earth, without us.

In this far-reaching narrative, Weisman explains how our massive infrastructure would collapse and finally vanish without human presence; what of our everyday stuff may become immortalized as fossils; how copper pipes and wiring would be crushed into mere seams of reddish rock; why some of our earliest buildings might be the last architecture left; and how plastic, bronze sculpture, radio waves, and some man-made molecules may be our most lasting gifts to the universe.

The World Without Us reveals how, just days after humans disappear, floods in New York’s subways would start eroding the city’s foundations, and how, as the world’s cities crumble, asphalt jungles give way to real ones. It describes the distinct ways that organic and chemically-treated farms would revert to wild, how billions more birds would flourish, and how cockroaches in unheated cities would perish without us. Drawing on the expertise of engineers, atmospheric scientists, art conservators, zoologists, oil refiners, marine biologists, astrophysicists, religious leaders from rabbis to the Dalai Lama, and paleontologists – who describe a pre-human world inhabited by megafauna like giant sloths that stood taller than mammoths – Weisman illustrates what the planet might be like today, if not for us.

From places already devoid of humans (a last fragment of primeval European forest; the Korean DMZ; Chernobyl), Weisman reveals Earth’s tremendous capacity for self-healing. As he shows which human devastations are indelible, and which examples of our highest art and culture would endure longest, Weisman’s narrative ultimately drives toward a radical but persuasive solution that doesn’t depend on our demise. It is narrative nonfiction at its finest, and in posing an irresistible concept with both gravity and a highly-readable touch, it looks deeply at our effects on the planet in a way that no other book has.

Well Readers…what did you think? If you click here you will be brought to a page where you can place your mouse over different time periods, and see exactly what he says will happen to our beloved planet, after we are gone. It’s pretty interesting if you ask me. Do you think his assessment of life here without us is realistic? Thoughts? Blog me.

Oh, and by the way, if you are interested in buying the book, I made it real easy for you to do so right here. You can thank me later :)

Amazon.com Widgets

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Zen Lill: Happy to hear from you again. Keep us abreast on your findings (no punn intended) about the mammogram age benchmark – thanks. Have fun and say hello to Lisa!

Al: I agree; it is criminal, but self preservation, and bleaching the country is their interest, not the well-being of the country. You know…’Country first’ is the mantra, but their actions clearly oppose their words. We’ll keep pushing it. Thanks for participating.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

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Political Animal

Posted by Michelle Moquin on 7th July 2009

So, it’s been awhile since I’ve written about my four-legged pals. They are always on my mind and since a few things came across my plate this morning, I thought it was a good day to give them some blog time.

This is a California thing, so to all of you outside of California, bear with me. I have something for you to do too. :)

As much as I like to be active in world issues, California is my stomping ground and many times our actions here have a huge ripple affect across the nation. If we can prevent something or ban something from happening here, other states tend to see just what Californians are ‘fussing’ about. And most of the time we aren’t fussin’; were dealing with some serious issues. And in my mind, if it has anything to do with animals, it is a serious issue and one that is close to my heart.

Today, it’s about taking some political action for the animals.

Here’s what the Humane Society has to say:

Young animals sold on street corners, parking lots, and along roadsides are kept in terrible conditions. These dogs, cats, and other animals often lack food or water. They are kept in overcrowded, dirty cages in extreme temperatures. Commonly purchased on impulse, they are too often in poor health and die of illness days after being purchased. It is impossible for officials to ensure the welfare of animals as well as the safety of consumers if such random sales practices are allowed.

Fortunately, legislation (A.B. 1122) would prohibit the sale of puppies, kittens, and other animals on street corners and in parking lots. This bill has passed the Assembly and is now pending in a Senate committee.

So…what can you do? Simple. Take action. As usual, all it takes is one minute out of you day….one short phone call. Remember to leave your name and address so it is clear you are a constituent. You can say:

“Hello, my name is [your name] and I am calling from [your town]. As a constituent, I urge [your Senator] to support A.B. 1122 to prevent the sale of young animals on street corners. Good breeders keep puppies and kittens in their home, and allow potential buyers to see the animals in that safe environment. Please support this humane legislation. Thank you.”

So who is your State Senator for your district? – If you don’t know by now, let me inform you. Someone on Craig’s List posted this ad. Isn’t that fab? Someone actually took out an ad asking for Californians to participate and write letters to their Senators, and they’ve listed the Senators below – Easy. I love it.

Those of us fighting for the animals in Sacramento have done our part getting this bill this far. Now we need you to call, e-mail or fax a letter to legislators on the Senate Public Safety Committee. We are very close to passage of this bill.

Think of the consequnces in the reduction of animals sold here in California and the relief this would give Shelters and rescue organizations. Do this now or it will slip through your fingers. Telephone and fax numbers and e-mail addresses are below. Send this on to everyone you know who will respond. We need a blizzard of support on this one.

(If you recognize one of the names below as your State Senator, your response to that legislator is 10 times as important. They get very nervous about opposing a bill their constituents support. The web addresses will give you their websites and the communities they represent. We especially need Inglewood, East LA. Sacramento, Northern SF and Marin people to respond). Just write or call them and tell them you support this bill passing. Takes about a minute…

TAKE ACTION TODAY
These State Senators are on the committee that will consider A.B. 1122 TODAY – Tuesday, July 7. Please contact your State Senator below, today, and urge support for this humane legislation. Thank you!

Senator Mark Leno (Chair) (Representing the 3rd Senate District which includes Marin and portions of San Francisco and Sonoma counties.)

Phone: (916)651-4003

Fax: 916-445-4688

senator.leno@senate.ca.gov

Senator John J. Benoit (Vice-Chair) (District 37 – Riverside County)

Phone: (916) 651-4037

Fax: (916) 327-2187

http://cssrc.us/web/37/contact_me.aspx

Senator Gilbert Cedillo ( District 22: Represents the diverse cities of Los Angeles, Alhambra, Maywood, San Marino, South Pasadena, and Vernon.)

Phone: (916) 651-4022

Fax: (916) 327-8817

http://legplcms01.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/ContactPopup.aspx?district=SD22

Senator Loni Hancock (9th Senate District including the cities of Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Dublin, El Sobrante, Emeryville, Livermore, Oakland, Piedmont, Richmond, and San Pablo.)

Phone: (916) 651-4009

Fax: (916) 327-1997

http://legplcms01.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/ContactPopup.aspx?district=SD09

Senator Robert Huff (District 29 is comprised of portions of Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Bernardino County.)

Phone: (916) 651-4029

Fax: (916) 324-0922

http://cssrc.us/web/29/contact_me.aspx

Senator Darrell Steinberg (District 6 – Sacramento)

Phone: (916) 651-4006

Fax: (916) 323-2263

http://legplcms01.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/ContactPopup.aspx?district=SD06

Senator Roderick Wright (The 25th Senate District represents the communities of Alondra Park, Athens, Compton, Gardena, Florence-Graham, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Ladera Heights, Lawndale, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Palos Verdes Peninsula, San Pedro, Watts, Westchester, Westmont, and Willowbrook)

Phone: (916) 651-4025

Fax: (916) 445-3712

http://legplcms01.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/ContactPopup.aspx?district=SD25

And for those of you who don’t live in California wishing that today you could do something for the animals. Okay, here it is. This next task in not just a California thing. And again, this is real simple and only takes a minute.

Once again, the Animal Rescue Site needs more people to visit their site. The more people that do, the easier it is for them to meet their quota which gives them free food donated every day to abused and neglected animals. Go to their site and click on the purple box ‘fund food for animals for free’. It won’t cost you a thing but I bet you’ll feel great afterwards knowing that you did a kind deed for the day. Okay? Click here for the website. Thank you!

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but to one life, you may just be the world.”

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Sandra: I have a strong gut feeling. Have faith. :)

Zen Lill: I love fireworks – seems you had a grand share of them this weekend. Happy to hear that you were havin’ fun in the sun! So you’re a no tan line kind of girl huh? Not me, I love being two-toned. :)

Melanie: Thank you for posting about the treaty between the US and Russia in regards to our nuclear arms. This is so important, and worthy of a blog post. I am inspired. Thank you.

Anonymous: Thanks for the link. I have not been able to read it in its entirety but so far it is interesting.

Cindy: Healthcare reform has been on my mind for weeks. It is certainly blog worthy – many of you have given your two, and most of what you’ve said, I have felt the same way. I just haven’t taken the time to figure out what more I want to say about it that hasn’t already been said. I just haven’t been inspired to write about it and in fact I have pretty much ignored the subject. Maybe now since I’ve admitted that something will start the spark.

And speaking of health….

….Doug: Thanks for the post. Good info. The link doesn’t work, but your post is verified at Snopes.

Stay healthy peeps.

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