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Are you throwing money down a hole?

Sandra — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:33:42 +0000

The first time I applied for a car loan, the loan officer at the credit union did everything he could to discourage me. And I quote, “buying a car is like throwing money down a hole.” After being stranded on the side of the road many times by my prized Mustang, I already knew that!

Thanks Dad, for the Mustang, and the link to this video! (BTW, the car I bought with that loan – a Ford Tempo. Not quite as glamorous!)

Friday Fun: Marines Like to Dance too

Sandra — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:57:42 +0000

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.”

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

Sandra — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:58:51 +0000

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 thing, on which we can all agree, is that God is with the vulnerable and poor. God is in the slums and in the cardboard boxes where the poor play house. God is in the debris of wasted opportunity and lives, and God is with us if we are with them. 6,500 Africans are still dying every day of a preventable, treatable disease, for lack of drugs we can buy at any drug store. This is not about charity, this is about Justice and Equality.

~ Bono, Speech at National Prayer Breakfast February 2, 2006

The full text of the speech can be read at USA Today.

The book “One the Move” based on the speech can be read online for free, courtesy of the ONE Campaign

Or purchased from Amazon

Bono gave another major speech more recently at the California Women’s Conference on October 22nd. In it he promotes ONE Campaign and its plan, which is, as he put it “a serious plan, supported by some of the sharpest minds in this country, and around the world.”

Here’s a clip with a few highlights:

The full speech can be seen at the ONE Website.

B is for Birthday

Sandra — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:41:10 +0000

Quick note of thanks to those who have already sent email birthday wishes and notes on my Facebook page. Today I’ve been fairly lazy… I ate cookies left over from last night for breakfast and lunch, watched the first two episodes of Torchwood from the first season DVD Troy gave me.

Speaking of cookies…

Friday Fun: Extreme Toothbrushing!

Sandra — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:59:09 +0000