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Is the Stimulus Package going to help? I’ ve heard so many “talking heads” that are supposed to be experts say that things are probably not going to improve before the end of this year! That’s just wonderful… I’ ve thought about getting a little job on the side to help make ends meet until things get better. I have limitations on the type of work I can do now since I had my “heart incident.” I have training as a Medical Assistant, as well as a Certified Nursing Assistant. The last time I went to the doctor, some years ago, he told me that he wouldn ’t advise me to go on disability, but I probably would not be able to do that type of work any more. At the tutoring center, I spend all my time working on the computer. I don’t really do any stressful work or anything that involves heavy lifting or standing on my feet. I have several home-based businesses but things are just so bad right now no one is spending any money. I just don’t have the energy to get on all these conferenc...

I’m still absorbing the fact that the President of the United States is a Black man! President Barack Obama. Wow! That’s quite a concept to “wrap your head around.” I guess all the “gloom and doomers ” are able to see that we have had a Black president for a while now and the world hasn ’t come to an end. In fact, I think he’s doing a pretty good job! I’m sure it’s somewhat overwhelming dealing with all the “stuff” he inherited on day one! To paraphrase the president, “This mess was waiting for me on my desk in the Oval Office tied with a nice bow!” I pray for him every day and every night! I know he said if he doesn ’t do the job, he should be fired but I hate to think about who would be his replacement. I am so proud beyond belief of how the first black “First Family” is conducting themselves. What an inspiration it is to see Mrs. Michelle Obama on the cover of Vogue! How wonderful it is to see those adorable little girls and how smart, respectful and well-behaved they are...

I know you haven’t heard from me in a while but I’ve been far too busy acting like a 23 year old. A few years ago, I decided that I would celebrate my birthday for the entire month of December. You see, my birthday is two days after Christmas and most people are far too busy “doing the holiday thing” to pay any attention to my birthday. That being said, I’ve done my best not to miss a party or a “Happy Hour” within the last month or so… Funny thing about acting like a 23 year old in a 43 year old body… All I can say is thank God for alkaline water, naproxen and chiropractors. I’ve been having a great time but when I wake up in the middle of the night, when it’s quiet and I have the opportunity to think and pray and reflect, I begin to wonder what I really have to show after these 43 years on the planet? What have I done and what am I doing to make a difference? I know people often get reflective around their birthday and the beginning of a new year. As it happens, in my case, t...

I went to an election watching party last night. I was in danger of not making it there due to transportation challenges. I actually missed a meeting that I was supposed to attend. I really don’t have the money to get my car fixed right now but that is not the subject of this blog. I sat there and watched the election returns come in. I was excited but also very nervous. Would those that don’t believe that the voters should decide elections intervene? Would there be election trickery this night as there was four years ago? Alas, there was not! I am certain that I will never forget the deep pride and lump in my throat I felt when I saw on the television and heard them announce that they were “calling the race” for Barack Obama! I will always remember the deafening cheer that arose from the crowd! It was amazing to see the images of the people dancing in the streets all over the world and all over America! THERE WERE ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE HUGGING AND CHEERING AND DANCING WITH J...

Let’s leave politics out of the discussion for just a minute. I have one simple question for you – are you better off now than you were eight years ago? For me, that’s a “loaded” question. I wasn ’t married yet and I didn ’t have any children of my own. I was also eight years younger. I was a divorce’ dating seriously a man that had a young son. Seriously dating a man who is visually impaired. That’s a story for another time. To answer the question; I’m pretty sure I’m better off now because my darling boy wasn ’t born until 2004! However, not to be selfish, this country is most certainly not better off. I was in a class where I was informed that we are not to say derogatory things about our leaders because they were placed in their position by God. I’m going to have to pray about that one some more because I think President George Bush should be held accountable for the mess this country is in right now. It might not be entirely his fault but I’m pretty sure his lack of le...

I went to an Obama / Biden ’08 rally today! I stood out in the heat to show my support for the next President of the United States. I stood in the heat to hear the last really great President we’ ve had recently. President Bill Clinton was in town to give a speech in support of Senator Barack Obama . Lately, I have been a little “miffed” with President Clinton but you can’t get too upset with a man supporting his wife. I wish he had not said some of the things he did but today he more than vindicated himself with the speech he gave at the University of Central Florida. No one can deny, not even the Republicans, that Bill Clinton did an excellent job when he was in the White House and left a surplus and not a deficit. He left this country in excellent shape! He has some flaws but all humans have flaws! “He who is without sin cast the first stone.” They, the Republicans, tried to crucify Bill Clinton because of his indiscretions (Monica Lewinski ). I cannot deny that Presiden...

This is not a popularity or a beauty contest! Our children’s future depends on whom we elect on November 4th. Lies and “swift-boating” are no way to convince the public that you deserve the job. That’s all I’m going to say about that. Senator Obama gives the American people credit for being smarter than that; sometimes I wonder. Next subject. Feminism is not about abandoning your family. However, since I made that note to myself, we have found out that Governor Palin charged the State of Alaska for 300 nights when she wasn’t travelling. She was actually at home in Wasilla not travelling from Juno. So maybe I should refrain from accusing her of abandoning her family and instead accuse her of defrauding the citizens of Alaska. Nevertheless, let’s talk about what the “new self-created change agents” are going to do about ensuring equal pay for everyone. Let’s discuss how they are going to stimulate the economy, put people back to work, provide health care for the uninsured. No, ...