The Visitor

I just finished watching the movie, “The Visitor”, and it really got me to thinking about the stories of immigrants and just a sense of belonging for all of us as human beings.
Isn’t a sense of belonging what we are all struggling for? A space within which we feel safe, uninhibited, and whole? And if [...]

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First they came….

“In Germany, they came first for the Communists, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Communist;

And then they came for the trade unionists, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist;

And then they came for the Jews, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew;

And then . . . they came for me . . . And by that time there was no one left to speak up.” — Pastor Martin Niemöller

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Republicans and Democrats ought to follow the president’s lead or simply get out of his way…

It is amazing to me how many people seem to be so worried about Barack Obama and who he is picking for his administration.
You would think that after this man beat the giant that is Hillary Clinton (including President Clinton) and a war veteran by the name of John McCain — and all at their [...]

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The conductor cannot exist without the orchestra…both are crucial to the equation

Barack Obama’s phenomenal campaign which has been run completely on his faith in himself, his loved ones, and our faith in him truly hit home with me last night while watching his 30 minute “infomercial”.
You see, I have been an avid supporter of Senator Barack Obama’s since the summer of 2007. And I am SO [...]

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Live From The Presidential Debate…Part 3

IHere I am….once more…ready to see the final round, lol.
This debate tonight is going to either make or break Senator John McCain’s run for the Presidency…or at least that is what everyone is saying.
I personally am not sure whether or not tonight will make or break it for Senator John McCain…all I know is that [...]

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Really….I love Michelle Obama

Have I have ever mentioned that I love Michelle Obama?
Besides the fact that I see myself in her and it encourages me to keep pushing to be better and to contribute of myself to this world in some way, I also see a humble, funny, beautiful, smart, and elegant woman.
So I am watching her on [...]

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Live From the Presidential Debate…Part 2

So I am actually able to write about this Presidential Debate — I wrote what I had to write earlier. Thank God for that.
On to the debate….
This presidential debate is the only town-hall type of its kind in these presidential debates. Just one month left until this election comes to a close.
Alright….so there have now [...]

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Live from the Vice-Presidential Debate

Here I am once again….let us see what comes of this particular debate.
If there is one thing I know – a lot of people are tuned into this debate because they really want to know whether or not either of these Vice-Presidential candidates is truly prepared to be a heartbeat away from the Presidency.
I have [...]

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Women for Obama

Women For Obama

more about “Women for Obama“, posted with vodpod

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Did I mention I love First Lady Michelle Obama?

When I see Michelle Obama, our soon-to-be First Lady, I see myself. 
Not the extremely fabulous woman…at least not quite yet. 
No, what I see is a woman who has a private school background, who is genuine, personable, smart, funny, giving, a tough cookie, loving, an Ivy League school alumnae, and a hopeful woman who understands the [...]

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