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My mother, son and granddaughter accompanied me to the rally.We decided against taking the shuttle bus to the event, and instead opted to take our chances and go right to the Courthouse area. At that point, we said a prayer and put the day into God's hands. We never expected it to turn out as great as it did. Getting there early, we found parking 2 blocks from the Courthouse. After a wonderful lunch, our waitress directed us to the back entrance of the restaurant which took us to the Courthouse inside the barricades. It was then my son got...

Live prayer service for slain officer.

Unfortunately, most Americans do not consider Iraqis as people. We see them as terrorists or victims, not as everyday people with the same values as our friends, neighbors and relatives. Yet, most Iraqis are decent human beings with the same concerns, dreams, and compassion as most Americans. They want peace and are concerned about their fellow man. Is it no wonder that we feel differently about the people of Iraq, when the American media only reports sensational news? If it doesn’t bleed or explode, you just aren’t going to see it on the evening news. I received a press release...

Joey Vento, owner of Geno's Steaks in Philadelphia hung a sign outside of his steak shop. The sign said, "This is America, When Ordering Please Speak English." The Philadephia Commission on Human Relations is taking Joey to court. Joey has been in business for many years and is a well known contributor to his community. His court date has been postponed and he needs those that are inclined to agree to send letters to the Commission. Go here to view a letter from Joey: http://www.genosteaks.com/support.html

I am putting together a list of artists and songs that are uplifting for soldiers. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

As we pause to remember our fallen heroes from days past, I am hoping that we can also come together this weekend and pause from our differences of opinion. This is a weekend to remember and pay honor and respect to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in our behalf. All the wars...all the men and women who have served their country and us so proudly. We owe it to them. Rarely do I watch any TV, but tonight I watched. I have been trying to keep busy and keep my mind focused on positives. It has been a...

On this Saturday, he wasn't Coach Gibbs, the man who led the Washington Redskins to three Super Bowl titles. He wasn't the NASCAR owner who celebrated Cup championships with Bobby Labonte and Tony Stewart. He was simply Pat's husband, J.D.'s dad and grandfather to Jackson, Miller, Jason and Taylor. And on this Saturday, on the eve before the biggest game in football, the Super Bowl couldn't be farther from his mind. Gibbs and his family are facing a different kind of battle. Four weeks ago, his grandson Taylor, 2, was diagnosed with leukemia. Taylor, who recently started a three-year treatment...

ST. LOUIS – President George W. Bush today emphasized how renewable fuels, like biodiesel, can help America. He made his remarks in St. Louis at the Advancing Renewable Energy conference, hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). In his remarks at the event, the President said America is too dependent on foreign oil. “We’ve got to change our habits if we want to remain the economic leader of the world.” Bush also described his May 2005 visit to a biodiesel plant in Virginia. He saw soybean oil processed into American-made biodiesel that also...

In the name of God, Sir, President George W Bush, President of the United States of America. On behalf of the families of the victims of the mass graves, on behalf of the martyrs of “Halabja” and “Anfal” and on behalf of all the Iraqis that you liberated from dictatorship and oppression; we have prayed for you and now we want to send you our congratulations on being reelected as a president of the United States.

Tonight it is an appropriate time to remind ourselves why we are at war. And who is the best man to lead us. In August, my son received this from one of his sargeants... http://members.cox.net/classicweb/Heroes/heroes.htm this one I came across while surfing... http://www.josephgoss.com/standdown.wmv Both are great reminders.

Its the day before the election, and although many of you can tell who I support by the tone of my blogs, I feel its time to venture off the beaten path for a day, and endorse my choice of candidate. The most important issue facing any of us today is terrorism. And the world's stand on taking up the fight against it. Shortly after 911, President Bush stated that as a country you are either with us in this fight or you are against us. No middle ground. No excuses. No hedging. Read more...

For a long time I've been pondering this adventure. Everywhere we seem to turn there is nothing but bad news being thrown at us. I am an optimist. That I will admit. I believe we each can choose whether today will be a good mood or bad mood day. When my kids were young, I would tell them not to try to change the world, but just to light up their own corner of the world each day. And hopefully, it would be contagious. Unfortunately, the way the world is looming these days, trying to light up only your corner...

Watching Florida get hit yet again with another distasterous hurricane, one cant help but shake ones head in wonder. To say it's been a rough season for battered Florida is an understatement. One positive consistent presence throughout it all has been an old friend, the American Red Cross. How many of us have heard those words and yet really know nothing about them? We know that we hear the name everytime there is an emergency. It almost is taken for granted. The American Red Cross will be there. I remember a few years ago, there was a big fire in...

The healing of a nation begins with the swing of a bat...

If the presidential election were held this week, who would you vote for?