Archive | November, 2008

21 November 2008 ~ 1 Comment

Friday Fun: Marines Like to Dance too

With thanks to Tim at Be the Change: “Have you ever wondered what a bunch of Marines doing the Cha-Cha might look like? Wonder no longer.”

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12 November 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Take These Words to Heart: Bono’s Prayer Breakfast Speech

Recently another blogger reminded me of one of my all-time favorite speeches, given by  my all-time favorite rock star and activist, Bono.  He is one of the most outspoken advocates for the poor and marginalized.  This speech, which can more rightly be called a sermon, cuts to the heart and soul of the matter.
The one [...]

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05 November 2008 ~ 2 Comments

Quotes from Barack Obama’s Speech

One of the best speeches ever… not just words, but truth we can take to heart. Regardless of party or ideology.  At this time, of economic struggles and global challenges we need to come together, “in this country, we rise or fall as one nation; as one people.”
I know you didn’t do this just [...]

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05 November 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Cross Posting – Blogger Observations from Election Night

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We went to an election night party last night and enjoyed seeing the results come in.   It was amazing to see all the crowds that came out, several commentators said it looked more like New Years Eve in Chicago and NYC.  Later on at home we were still glued to the TV.
As we watched the [...]

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