It has been way too long since I posted here. My apologies to my one reader ... lol. Hi, rauf.
I have been very busy doing co-op things, looking for work things, walking dogs things, etc. Just wanted to share with you a blog that will give you the courage to face whatever life tosses your way.
As an online game moderator - www.Tagoria.com - (click on the brit/US flag for English) I have had the pleasure of getting to know people from all over this amazing planet. I have made many friends, even met a few from distant places - Hamilton, Ontario and Helsinki - but today is about a true warrior and his family. This player has always been friendly, helpful and honourable as a player - something that indicates to me the truest character of the person in the real world. In early May 'Garand' was diagnosed with cancer. Soon after, he closed his game account to focus on the important needs of healing, family and the positive power of prayer and a steadfast, unshakeable faith in God. It seems to be working.
Rather than close themselves off from the world he and his wonderful wife have chosen to share their journey toward healing.
Please visit www.18words.wordpress.com/
And come away with a joyful heart.
Hugs and cookies.
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Thoughts on the American Elections: One Canadian's Perspective
Since 9/11 I have followed the news from the US with trepidation and, I admit some fearfulness.
Shock, denial, paranoia, abject fear, a closing up of the psyche, reactionary attitudes and terrible aggression. But I've also watched as more & more Americans have taken the time to really learn about the rest of the world, too. Travelling to other countries, reading more about themselves as others view them, taking the time to examine the issues from a different perspective, become in turn frightened, frustrated then angry as they realize how they have been used, manipulated and denied more and more freedom in their own country by those in elected office and those with enormous corporate power.
And the result is a new willingness to take power back into their own hands. To not allow their fears to paralyze and dictate an empty arrogance in the face of internal and external disapproval and economic chaos.
Yesterday I watched with admiration as democracy was taken back and used, by the majority, for the good of all. I'm not saying that either Mr. Obama or Mr. McCain should have won or lost. I am saying that I now have some admiration again for the American people as a nation. They have accepted that change is necessary and that their voices and actions have come through loud and clear.
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Shock, denial, paranoia, abject fear, a closing up of the psyche, reactionary attitudes and terrible aggression. But I've also watched as more & more Americans have taken the time to really learn about the rest of the world, too. Travelling to other countries, reading more about themselves as others view them, taking the time to examine the issues from a different perspective, become in turn frightened, frustrated then angry as they realize how they have been used, manipulated and denied more and more freedom in their own country by those in elected office and those with enormous corporate power.
And the result is a new willingness to take power back into their own hands. To not allow their fears to paralyze and dictate an empty arrogance in the face of internal and external disapproval and economic chaos.
Yesterday I watched with admiration as democracy was taken back and used, by the majority, for the good of all. I'm not saying that either Mr. Obama or Mr. McCain should have won or lost. I am saying that I now have some admiration again for the American people as a nation. They have accepted that change is necessary and that their voices and actions have come through loud and clear.
Welcome Back!
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