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Friday October 16, 2009 · 12:05 PM PDT

2009/10/16 · 12:05

A Teaching Moment:

No matter what I’ve done in life I’ve always tried to pass my knowledge on to the next person. When I was a hairstylist I would teach people what I was doing with chemicals applied and styling tips. When I did real estate I would teach my clients the process of the sale. I don’t like to hold things back. There is nothing more rewarding for me than passing on what I have learned in life so maybe it could help the next person. I want to pass on to you my experience being in foreclosure for the past year. I want other people to know if they’re in the same position not to feel the shame associated with foreclosure because there are many floating in the same boat.

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Tuesday September 15, 2009 · 6:38 AM PDT

2009/09/15 · 06:38

Cancer won last night but it had a hard fight against the soul of Patrick Swayze. It had a hard fight because what was Patrick was strong. What made him strong? - The love that filled him.

Patrick said one thing. He wasn’t afraid to die because he found peace in knowing it’s something that will happen to all of us. He wasn’t alone.

MomFromHlwdFL

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Tuesday August 25, 2009 · 6:02 AM PDT

2009/08/25 · 06:02

Alex Arredondo

Hi Alex,

I'm here again to remember you. It's hard to believe it's been 5 years since your short life ended in Iraq. You would be 25 years old now if you were still here with us. A lot has happened in 5 years. One thing that hasn't changed is your friends are still in Iraq. We're trying hard to bring everyone home but in 5 years nothing really has changed.

One thing that did happen the past year was your father voting for the President of the US for the first time in his life. I can't tell you how proud he was placing his vote, thinking of you while he did it.

MomFromHlwdFL

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Thursday August 13, 2009 · 7:27 AM PDT

2009/08/13 · 07:27

I don't post or comment much on here but I visit daily because this site has a vast amount of information. There are a lot of smart people on this site. Some fighting the system for years like OPOL. We have a long fight ahead of us just to reach some level of sanity.

It's time to bring into the healthcare conversation our priorities in spending. For many, the thought doesn't even cross their minds how much we spend on our military being what I feel are bullies in the playground.

I hear and see all the squawking over healthcare while no one mentions how much we spend on the wars. Why? Because war is common place

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Wednesday August 12, 2009 · 3:00 PM PDT

2009/08/12 · 15:00

I've been sick for the past few days with a virus. I was able to turn on Hardball tonight and much to my surprise Lawrence was filling in which is a treat for me. He gets down to business every time I see him on TV. I hope he gets his own show.

VIEW VIDEO HERE because I don't know how to insert. Thanks to Harlock415

He interviewed the girl from a town hall. It was a very good interview. It really showed the differences of those on the other side of the isle. First, she wouldn't say she was on the other side, but let it slip when she talked about having a conversation with a liberal friend.

Lawrence asked her what awakened her into politics recently when we went through 9/11 and 2 wars the past few years. Her answer:

"war is common - we always have it - it's been around forever.
I was into myself, having children taking care of my family the past few years. I didn't think about politics until now."

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Sunday May 24, 2009 · 5:58 AM PDT

2009/05/24 · 05:58

A way to remember this Memorial day.

I thought I would do a diary for those of us who know someone who's given their life for our country.

Please leave the people you would like to remember in the comments.

There's a couple of people I would like to mention.
Alex Arredondo
and
Casey Sheehan

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Friday March 06, 2009 · 6:39 AM PST

2009/03/06 · 06:39

A passion of mine since the days of my youth along with sewing has been music. When I think about the past I think about the music that was playing that year and the concerts I've seen. I love what music does to me, the high it gives.

This morning U2 played on Good Morning America. at Fordham University in Brooklyn (oops I mean the Bronx - thanks Dcoronata). I just love U2 I have been a fan of theirs for 29 years. The first time I saw them was in 1981 at the Agora Ballroom. The room was half full of about 100 people and they did all their songs from their first album "Boy". We tried to get our friends to go with us but no one wanted to attend. It was amazing. I fell in love.

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Wednesday December 24, 2008 · 4:50 AM PST

2008/12/24 · 04:50

I've been on this site for years. I come here almost daily. Lurked around at first. I don't diary a lot or comment much but this site, you people are my people. You are my sanity in times when I had none. Sometimes I see us not get along like most families. We are this countries heart and soul and we as a family are growing. Growing into something that we all can be proud of.

Since we started here we have made great things happen. We did this because there are always power in numbers. We the people hold the power to all that we want when we come together and work as one. Working as one is doing your job. Each of us have a job to do - doing your job we come together.

What is one thing we all want? To feel at peace and to be able to survive in this society. How do we achieve this? With love. Lots and lots of love.

My gift to you.... to all of you... I LOVE YOU!

If we all give this gift of love this year imagine what we can do - the damage done to us and the power we have to undo it. If we can tell 10 different people daily that we love them we can achieve great things in society for all of us to survive.

When you say "I love you" you become love.

Please follow more of my gift to you below the fold

Poll

19 votes Show Results

Will you give LOVE as a gift this year?

19 votes Vote Now!

Will you give LOVE as a gift this year?

Yes I will and I'll do it every day to make a difference

15 votes

Yes I will only do it for Christmas

0 votes

Yeah - maybe - if someone gives me some love

2 votes

I have no one to love

2 votes

Love changes nothing

0 votes

Voting in Broward Co. FL today-WOW-w/poll

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Tuesday November 04, 2008 · 10:52 AM PST

2008/11/04 · 10:52

I just stood in line for an hour and half to place my one little vote. I have never stood in line at my polling place to cast my vote. Well - maybe 5 to 10 people in a line but never what I saw today. And I always vote!

Do you know what I saw?

Everyone is placing their one little votes. We the people are speaking.

Imagine that.... We do love our country - my neighbors are getting involved in OUR country....We The People.

The heart of the race in 2000 happened here in good old Florida. It's when we as a country lost our heart. It's when I got involved in my country instead of just complaining about it.

What makes this year different than the past? Follow me and I'll tell you.

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308 votes Show Results

% of people who will vote today

308 votes Vote Now!

% of people who will vote today

30-40%

1 vote

40-45%

3 votes

45-50%

5 votes

50-55%

7 votes

55-60%

25 votes

60-65%

61 votes

65-70%

78 votes

70-75%

57 votes

Or an OMG more than 75%

50 votes

Could be 80% or more

21 votes

RIP Alex KIA in Iraq - His death brings action

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Sunday August 24, 2008 · 4:46 PM PDT

2008/08/24 · 16:46

August 25, 2004

Lance Corporal Arredondo served as Fire Team Leader during the Battalion's attack into the old cith of Najaf. As the Platoon attacked to clear a four-story hotel, it was heavily engaged by enemy machine gun and sniper fire from three different directions. Lance Corporal Arredondo returned fire exposing himself to great risk to ensure the members of his team were safe. After fearlessly exchanging fire with the enemy snipers for more than three hours, Lance Corporal Arredondo fell mortally wounded as he moved through the rooms to inspect the Marines' defensive position.

4 years ago my friends Carlos and Melida Arredondo received the news that their son, Alex who was 20 yrs old, had died while serving his second tour in Iraq. It was Carlos birthday, it is his birthday today.
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Happy Birthday my friend. Life is a precious gift with moments that should be enjoyed. I’m sorry the joy of your birth will always remind me of the death of your child. A young man I never met but who has changed my life in so very many ways.

Remembering Dondo below the fold

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Sunday August 10, 2008 · 2:21 PM PDT

2008/08/10 · 14:21

While you are enjoying your weekend with your family there are many families who are changed forever from this war. When they think their nightmare is over they realize it will never be over.

My friend Melida Arredondo sent me something she wrote "And the wars go on" this past week. Her stepson Alex was KIA in Iraq. August 5th would have been his 24th birthday. Alex died on his fathers birthday August 25, 2004.

Melida came to visit with me while she was here. We talked about a lot of things. The military families have so many struggles.

more below the fold

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Wednesday June 11, 2008 · 5:46 AM PDT

2008/06/11 · 05:46

I was talking to my husband this morning. He was wondering when we were going to get our stimulus check. I don't believe we are going to get one even though we could really use it.

People who I've spoken to haven't mentioned they received a check as of yet.

So, just wondering how many of you got funds promised by Bush.

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391 votes Show Results

Did you receive a stimulus check?

391 votes Vote Now!

Did you receive a stimulus check?

Yes - it's spent already

118 votes

No - it's never coming

63 votes

I'm still waiting for it to show up in the mail

210 votes

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