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R.I.P. Anthony Shadid

2012-02-17T11:31:00.000-08:00

RIP Anthony Shadid. He was a brave and brilliant reporter. His reporting about Lebanon and the Middle East provided insight into the daily life and issues of a complex region.

It is hard to believe that Anthony Shadid died in Syria at age 43. He left behind a body of work that will live on forever. His final book about his heritage and life as a Lebanese-American will soon be released. To learn more about his life and writings, go to AnthonyShadid.com.

Osama bin Laden is Dead

2011-05-02T05:52:00.001-07:00

Osama bin Laden is dead. Almost a decade after 9/11, the families who lost a loved one that day finally know that the mastermind who planned the attacks is no longer alive.

Kudos to the Navy Seals and other special ops military that carried off this mission to find Osama bin Laden. What a brave feat.

This year the anniversary of 9/11 will have a very different feel. It was always eerie to know that Osama bin Laden was alive out there somewhere eluding capture.

Nothing can bring back the victims of 9/11. Our country and the world will always mourn their loss. People in my town were killed in NYC that day. In this area, most towns lost people on 9/11. Each town has a memorial to them.

Here the memorial is next to the beach. It is a quiet place. There are benches, flowers, and an American flag. Walking on the boardwalk next to the memorial or riding by on a bike is a constant reminder of the lives lost on 9/11.

RIP to the people who died on 9/11. President Obama has fulfilled the mission to find Osama bin Laden. Finally, finally justice has arrived.

#OBL #Osama #MENA

Veterans & PTSD

2010-11-11T10:48:00.000-08:00

On Veteran's Day it is a time to think if America is doing enough for troops who have served our country. Are veterans getting timely treatment for PTSD? Probably not. There is a lag in scheduling for diagnosis and there are rumors that some docs are being told to forego a diagnosis of PTSD. This isn't right as veterans struggling with PTSD are in crisis and need immediate care.

To read a powerful article by Aaron Sorkin about how our country needs to do more to help returning veterans get diagnosed and get treatment for PTSD click on the link below.

Supporting Our Troops by Aaron Sorkin

Showing Gratitude

2010-08-05T20:09:00.000-07:00

Times are tough for many of us now, and yet as always it is important to show gratitude for life and the blessings we all have.

"This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Psalm 118:24

Kudos President Obama! HCR Passes

2010-03-22T22:53:00.000-07:00

Kudos President Obama for having the courage and the fortitude to fight the battle for health care reform. Your efforts to achieve HCR bring a new hope to America.

Today you sign the bill and our nation becomes more humane. You are curbing the Machiavellian ways of the insurance companies who care far more about profits than people.

This reform will help so many people; it will save so many lives.

Happy New Year!

2010-01-01T03:02:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year 2010! Best wishes to all for a healthy, happy, safe and prosperous year.

Donate Blood!

2009-11-06T09:23:00.001-08:00

As the holiday season rolls around, there is always a need for blood donations. The shooting incident at Fort Hood is a reminder that the need for blood arises unexpectedly and donors are always needed.

So be a hero and donate blood! Find information at www.givelife.org to donate blood to the American Red Cross.

Blood donors save lives. Without the kindness of strangers many patients in urgent need of blood would not survive. So give a bit of your time and donate blood.

I've given a lot of blood over the years. It is a great feeling to help others. The needle only pinches for a second, and with that tiny pain you will save lives.

Happy New Year !

2009-01-12T20:13:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year to all !! Let's hope 2009 is a year of peace and positive change for America.

America Chooses Obama !!

2008-11-04T23:26:00.000-08:00

Yay OBAMA wins !!!!!!!!!!!

What an exciting night. America has spoken out for peace and dignity.

History feels alive tonight....and the future seems bright....finally.....again.

Raise Funds for Unicef on Halloween !

2008-09-05T09:52:00.000-07:00

http://youth.unicefusa.org/trickortreat/

Raise funds for Unicef at Halloween. Click on the link above to request a fundraising kit.

Unicef helps children all over the world via providing medical care, immunizations, and educational programs. So join in this important cause and help to save lives.

After you raise funds you may donate it to UNICEF by mail or via any Coin Star machine. Many supermarkets have them at the front of the store. Locally, the Foodtown in Spring Lake Hts. has a Coin Star Machine.

After you make a donation they do send you a certificate of thanks. It takes about a year for it to arrive.

Get started now: go to http://youth.unicefusa.org/trickortreat/

6 70 Somethings and a Kayak

2008-08-03T08:58:00.000-07:00

An unusual sighting early this morning on the beach. Six 70 somethings were posing for pictures in front of a long kayak with pontoons and then they headed out to sea. Looks like there's no age limit on fun!

Should you want to try to spot them to give the kiddies something unusual to see, as from what they were saying it is a weekly outing..... The boat was on the beach slightly south of the tennis club (that's the building with the flag pole right? ) I saw them at about 8 AM Sunday morning when I was out for a walk.

Quotes from New Jersey's Famous

2008-07-31T14:20:00.000-07:00

"...Education is the key. Knowledge can elevate you."

Mary J. Blige

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. "

Albert Einstein

"I celebrate myself, and sing myself, I loaf and invite my soul."

Walt Whitman