watched a factual horror movie awhile ago. i felt it very deeply and was so impacted by the pure evil of it. i thought of how Jesus took all our sin on Himself and cried as i thought how the evil of just this one person, the blackness of this pure evil taken upon this pure, holy, sinless Person. and that was just one sinner. how many millions of other sinner's sins has He taken upon Himself and suffered for. i can't imagine taking on this one man's evil never mind every sinner from the beginning to the end of time. He knew what was coming, it's no wonder He asked God to take it from Him. it is a wonder that He didn't.
i am dumbstruck to be loved so deeply.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Monday, June 19, 2006
very weird
today i was standing in line at the check out at canadian tire. someone came up behind me to stand in line. without seeing who this person was i thought who it was. it was such a crazy idea there was no way i was turning around to see if it was him. and then he called my name. he was best man at my second wedding 30 years ago and i haven't seen him in years. obviously it was a God thing cuz i don't have eyes in the back of my head. but why? just very weird.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
give voice to your love
men, more than women, often find it difficult to express deep emotions. they may squelch the impulse to put their tenderest feelings into words.
this father's day, many men will receive expressions of love, but they may have trouble voicing their love in return. yet nothing is more masculine than to express love to our loved ones. that's true not only for fathers but for all of us. there is no fear in love, wrote the apostle john, but perfect love casts out fear (1John 4:18) so let us boldly declare our love, not only for our loved ones but for the One who gave His life for us.
this father's day give voice to your love. you can never express your love too often.
(from our daily bread)
this father's day, many men will receive expressions of love, but they may have trouble voicing their love in return. yet nothing is more masculine than to express love to our loved ones. that's true not only for fathers but for all of us. there is no fear in love, wrote the apostle john, but perfect love casts out fear (1John 4:18) so let us boldly declare our love, not only for our loved ones but for the One who gave His life for us.
this father's day give voice to your love. you can never express your love too often.
(from our daily bread)
Friday, June 09, 2006
single
Sometimes that's a lonely place to be. Sometimes that's a blessed place to be. I pray that none will feel the pressure or need to latch on to someone, anyone, or the wrong one, just to have a special someone. I pray that they will come to You, bask in Your presence, fellowship in Your Spirit, find comfort and companionship with You, God. I pray that You will be first and foremost in their lives--and in my life. I pray that You will minister to and through them and complete them; that their identities will be in You, Creator and Lover of our souls. I pray they will realize that though they may be single, they are never alone.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
524 Earthquakes...
shake Costa Rica in May - can you imagine?
During the month of May, 524 earthquakes were felt in Costa Rica, a “considerable increase” over April’s 330 earthquakes, according to a statement released yesterday by the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI), based at Universidad Nacional (UNA), in Heredia, north of San José.
The increase in seismic activity was mostly in the Southern Zone, especially the Burica Peninsula, where 300 earthquakes were registered, though only eight were felt by residents there.
The Southern Zone contains the Coco and Nazca tectonic plates, which extend into northern Panama and have a system of fractures that create frequent seismic activity, the statement said.
Despite the impressive number of earthquakes, the observatory said in the statement that “we consider the seismic activity in May completely normal… This seismic activity continues to diminish in quantity and magnitude.”
In May, earthquakes measuring between 3.1 and 5.0 on the Richter scale were felt in the Southern Zone’s Ciudad Neilly, Punta Burica and San Isidro del General, as well as and outside Puerto Armuelles in northwestern Panama.
During the month of May, 524 earthquakes were felt in Costa Rica, a “considerable increase” over April’s 330 earthquakes, according to a statement released yesterday by the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI), based at Universidad Nacional (UNA), in Heredia, north of San José.
The increase in seismic activity was mostly in the Southern Zone, especially the Burica Peninsula, where 300 earthquakes were registered, though only eight were felt by residents there.
The Southern Zone contains the Coco and Nazca tectonic plates, which extend into northern Panama and have a system of fractures that create frequent seismic activity, the statement said.
Despite the impressive number of earthquakes, the observatory said in the statement that “we consider the seismic activity in May completely normal… This seismic activity continues to diminish in quantity and magnitude.”
In May, earthquakes measuring between 3.1 and 5.0 on the Richter scale were felt in the Southern Zone’s Ciudad Neilly, Punta Burica and San Isidro del General, as well as and outside Puerto Armuelles in northwestern Panama.
Saturday, June 03, 2006
world cup
starts next friday with costa rica playing in the opening game against host germany. just checking the costa rican newspaper - government workers are getting the morning off, lots of businesses are giving their employees the morning off, schools are closed for the morning, tv's are being set up in various places around the country so everyone will have a chance to watch their team play. i have also arranged to have the time off.
there was a comment in the paper that the country would be paralyzed. yes i expect it will be. ticos are very passionate about their futbol. everything comes to a standstill when it's a international club tournament never mind the world cup.
the team was in san jose 4 years ago when costa rica won a world cup game. the town was going wild with excitement.
wish i was there with them next friday.
last year when costa rica played canada at swangard stadium there were maybe 100 fans, and most of them were costa rican. soccer is to costa ricans as hockey, football or baseball all rolled together is to canadians.
there was a comment in the paper that the country would be paralyzed. yes i expect it will be. ticos are very passionate about their futbol. everything comes to a standstill when it's a international club tournament never mind the world cup.
the team was in san jose 4 years ago when costa rica won a world cup game. the town was going wild with excitement.
wish i was there with them next friday.
last year when costa rica played canada at swangard stadium there were maybe 100 fans, and most of them were costa rican. soccer is to costa ricans as hockey, football or baseball all rolled together is to canadians.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
car trouble
yesterday coming home from surrey i was in the fast lane doing 100 (?) kmh. all of a sudden traffic slowed to a dead crawl. i thought there might be an accident up ahead. all of a sudden my truck lost power. as i pulled to the shoulder it powered back up so i got back into the driving lane and started to go again. then it started making other noises and i pulled right over on to the shoulder again thinking i might have a flat tire. did a tire check but they were fine. traffic was now picking up speed and i wondered how i would get back into the flow of traffic. a space opened up and i got in and then another space opened up and i got over to the slow lane to get to an exit and off the freeway. as i picked up speed, not much more than a crawl, the noise went away and i made it off the freeway. by the time i got home everything seemed fine.
i had been in a hurry and when i saw the traffic stopped i wondered if i might be late for my granddaughters dance benefit.
as i wondered what would have happened if my truck had lost power while i was going 100 kmh in heavy traffic i saw God's hand in it. there was no accident. nothing that i could see that would have caused the traffic to back up and stop.
give thanks in everything - you may or may not see God's hand in it but He really does cause all things good to happen for those who love Him.
i had been in a hurry and when i saw the traffic stopped i wondered if i might be late for my granddaughters dance benefit.
as i wondered what would have happened if my truck had lost power while i was going 100 kmh in heavy traffic i saw God's hand in it. there was no accident. nothing that i could see that would have caused the traffic to back up and stop.
give thanks in everything - you may or may not see God's hand in it but He really does cause all things good to happen for those who love Him.
Who are you living to serve and dying to meet?
A couple weeks ago, on Mothers Day, a friend of mine, who had managed to survive a hard regimen of cancer treatment only to discover the disease still at large in his body, asked his family, “Would you all like me to quietly slip out the back door or hang in there and keep trying to beat this?”
The question took them by surprise and though no one had an immediate answer for him, one of his daughters went home and wrote the following: “You are the most disciplined, diligent, creative man I have ever known. If you can apply the same strength, enthusiasm, and perseverance in fighting this that you've demonstrated your whole life, I know you can do it. However, I also want you to know that whenever you hear our Lord calling your name from the back door, go with him, because that will be the same moment that I'll change my mind and want you to be with him instead.”
Exactly one week later, Clark heard Jesus calling and slipped out the back door to join him.
It seemed the right call for a man whose primary gift in life had been to serve. Servants usually go in and out back doors, unnoticed by the guests and out of the way of the daily traffic in the house. For Clark, it was a choice to give up his will and retreat into Jesus' hands, but by “slipping out” he didn't mean sneaking out. He only meant to go quietly, unnoticed, and with little fanfare, much like he lived life.
Clark has lived his life around back doors. It has just been his way of doing things. I wonder if even his consideration to “stay and fight” was not for him, but to stay, if required, to fight for his life for the sake of the lives he loves. As if he were saying, Can I rest, or do you need me to stay for your sakes? That's the way a servant thinks. Always thinking of someone else.
Paul, the apostle, had a similar dilemma toward the end of his life. “I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this … I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith.” (Philippians 1:23-25)
What a philosophy of life! You live to serve others, you die to be with Christ. And between the two, well … it's a toss-up. So live today thinking about who you are living to serve … and dying to meet!
by John Fischer - my utmost
The question took them by surprise and though no one had an immediate answer for him, one of his daughters went home and wrote the following: “You are the most disciplined, diligent, creative man I have ever known. If you can apply the same strength, enthusiasm, and perseverance in fighting this that you've demonstrated your whole life, I know you can do it. However, I also want you to know that whenever you hear our Lord calling your name from the back door, go with him, because that will be the same moment that I'll change my mind and want you to be with him instead.”
Exactly one week later, Clark heard Jesus calling and slipped out the back door to join him.
It seemed the right call for a man whose primary gift in life had been to serve. Servants usually go in and out back doors, unnoticed by the guests and out of the way of the daily traffic in the house. For Clark, it was a choice to give up his will and retreat into Jesus' hands, but by “slipping out” he didn't mean sneaking out. He only meant to go quietly, unnoticed, and with little fanfare, much like he lived life.
Clark has lived his life around back doors. It has just been his way of doing things. I wonder if even his consideration to “stay and fight” was not for him, but to stay, if required, to fight for his life for the sake of the lives he loves. As if he were saying, Can I rest, or do you need me to stay for your sakes? That's the way a servant thinks. Always thinking of someone else.
Paul, the apostle, had a similar dilemma toward the end of his life. “I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this … I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith.” (Philippians 1:23-25)
What a philosophy of life! You live to serve others, you die to be with Christ. And between the two, well … it's a toss-up. So live today thinking about who you are living to serve … and dying to meet!
by John Fischer - my utmost
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
URGENT - CANADIAN Listeners - if you like to listen to Praise Radio
It has come to our attention that the CRTC is considering an application by Aboriginal Voices Radio to use the frequency of 106.3FM in Vancouver. If this application is approved, PRAISE 106.5FM expects that there will be significant interference with our broadcast into the Vancouver area, as 106.3FM is the frequency immediately adjacent to 106.5FM.
The CRTC is accepting letters and comments from the Canadian public. We want to continue to broadcast clear messages of hope and encouragement into the lower mainland and value your assistance in doing so. All letters and email correspondence must be received by the CRTC by Monday, June 5, 2006.
A copy of the letter must be sent to the applicant (with proof of this to CRTC), Aboriginal Voices Radio
by fax (1-416-868-0673), by electronic mail (gbuck@mccarthy.ca) or by mail at the following address:
Aboriginal Voices Radio Inc.
C/O Grand Buchanan
Box 48, Suite 4700
Toronto, Dominion Bank Tower
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
THEN.....
You can send a letter/email notification of concern to CRTC in one of three ways:
1. By using the Broadcasting Intervention/Comments Form by clicking on the following link and go to Notice # pb-2006-65: More Info (go to praise1065.com for link)
2. By mail to CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N2
3. By fax to 1-819-994-0218
Please address letters to the CRTC:
Ms. Diane Rheaume
Secretary General
Canadian Radio-Television & Telecommunications Commission
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0N2
Re: Broadcasting Public Notice CTC 2006-65: Item 1 - Aboriginal Voices Radio Inc.
Application No. 2006-0572-7 for the use of frequency 106.3 MHz (channel 292C)
Suggested comments to include in your letter are:
-I make this comment pursuant to Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2006-65
-I am a Canadian resident who listens to PRAISE 106.5 KWPZ-FM
-I am opposed to the application by Aboriginal Voices Radio Inc . (AVR) for the use of frequency 106.3FM (channel 292C) as it may interfere with my ability to listen to PRAISE 106.5 FWPZ-FM.
Please number all of your paragraphs. If submitting your document by fax or email,
include the line *** End of document *** after the last paragraph.
Please Note: All information that you provide to CRTC, including your personal information, such as your full name, e-mail address, postal/street address, telephone and facsimile number(s), and any other personal information you provide, becomes part of a publicly accessible file and will be posted on the CRTC's website.
The CRTC is accepting letters and comments from the Canadian public. We want to continue to broadcast clear messages of hope and encouragement into the lower mainland and value your assistance in doing so. All letters and email correspondence must be received by the CRTC by Monday, June 5, 2006.
A copy of the letter must be sent to the applicant (with proof of this to CRTC), Aboriginal Voices Radio
by fax (1-416-868-0673), by electronic mail (gbuck@mccarthy.ca) or by mail at the following address:
Aboriginal Voices Radio Inc.
C/O Grand Buchanan
Box 48, Suite 4700
Toronto, Dominion Bank Tower
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
THEN.....
You can send a letter/email notification of concern to CRTC in one of three ways:
1. By using the Broadcasting Intervention/Comments Form by clicking on the following link and go to Notice # pb-2006-65: More Info (go to praise1065.com for link)
2. By mail to CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N2
3. By fax to 1-819-994-0218
Please address letters to the CRTC:
Ms. Diane Rheaume
Secretary General
Canadian Radio-Television & Telecommunications Commission
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0N2
Re: Broadcasting Public Notice CTC 2006-65: Item 1 - Aboriginal Voices Radio Inc.
Application No. 2006-0572-7 for the use of frequency 106.3 MHz (channel 292C)
Suggested comments to include in your letter are:
-I make this comment pursuant to Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2006-65
-I am a Canadian resident who listens to PRAISE 106.5 KWPZ-FM
-I am opposed to the application by Aboriginal Voices Radio Inc . (AVR) for the use of frequency 106.3FM (channel 292C) as it may interfere with my ability to listen to PRAISE 106.5 FWPZ-FM.
Please number all of your paragraphs. If submitting your document by fax or email,
include the line *** End of document *** after the last paragraph.
Please Note: All information that you provide to CRTC, including your personal information, such as your full name, e-mail address, postal/street address, telephone and facsimile number(s), and any other personal information you provide, becomes part of a publicly accessible file and will be posted on the CRTC's website.
Friday, May 26, 2006
world cup soccer
does anyone have satellite tv and able to view the world cup soccer fixtures (games) that they would be able to record them for me?
specifically costa rica has a friendly match with ukraine 5/28 and another with czech republic 5/30. because soccer isn't very popular in canada or the us they don't broadcast the games on our local channels.
i'm not sure yet about the actual world cup games. i sure hope they at least are televised.
costa rica plays in the opening game against germany 6/9, 6/15 and 6/20 and in case i have to work can anyone record them for me???
specifically costa rica has a friendly match with ukraine 5/28 and another with czech republic 5/30. because soccer isn't very popular in canada or the us they don't broadcast the games on our local channels.
i'm not sure yet about the actual world cup games. i sure hope they at least are televised.
costa rica plays in the opening game against germany 6/9, 6/15 and 6/20 and in case i have to work can anyone record them for me???
Thursday, May 25, 2006
pray for our enemies
God tells us to pray for our enemies. last night at a new bible study i attended someone did. for osama bin laden. he asked what would happen if bush got ahold of him. and he asked what would happen if Jesus got ahold of him. wow what a difference. i hadn't thought of it on such a grand scale but just imagine the possibilities. bush - death or segregated confinement. Jesus - conversion. saul was supernaturally transformed and look at how God used him.
who would've thought. not me. i'm glad someone did last night. and he does it regularly. what a concept.
who would've thought. not me. i'm glad someone did last night. and he does it regularly. what a concept.
death
When you know Christ and you are filled with the hope and knowledge of eternal life,
the worst part about death is that it is not your own.
You have to stay behind in the void while someone you love moves on to a greater joy. by John Fischer
the worst part about death is that it is not your own.
You have to stay behind in the void while someone you love moves on to a greater joy. by John Fischer
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
depending on God or our own abilities
when we depend on ourselves, on our own ability to do something, God steps in to show us we need to depend on Him. it's scary at times. we may not see His hand in it, we just have to trust that He's in control, He knows the plans He has for us, and He will give us what we need when we need it. we get cocky and full of ourselves, then God humbles us so we will go to Him. i can definitely tell the difference when the Holy Spirit is working through me.
Working Versus Striving
TGIF Today God Is First, by Os Hillman
So he said to me, "This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty." - Zechariah 4:6
Your greatest obstacle in fulfilling God's purposes in your life is the skills you have acquired to perform well in your work life. One of the great paradoxes in Scripture relates to our need to depend on the Lord; yet at the same time, we're instructed to use the talents and abilities God gives us to accomplish the work He gives us to do. It has been one of the most difficult principles to live out. How do we know that what we achieve is by the power of the Holy Spirit in our life versus our own abilities, and is there a difference? (OH YEAH - BIG DIFFERENCE) When we reach a level of excellence and performance in our fields, it actually becomes an obstacle to seeing God's power manifest in our work. What we naturally do well becomes the object of our trust. When this happens, God retreats. You see, God allows us to develop skills, but these must be continually yielded to God's Spirit. There will be times when God will use these skills to accomplish His purposes. There will be other times that God will not use any of our skills just to ensure that we know it is by His power that we can do anything.
It is the oxymoron of all oxymorons for Christian workplace believers. Learning not to act until God shows you to act is a sign of maturity in God. "Do not lean on the natural skill which you have been given. Let God manifest Himself in what you are doing," said a mentor who has learned this balance of skill and walking with God. "You must almost restrain from doing those things you know you are prone to do and actually go against them."
I was learning this lesson recently when I was asked to participate in a large event that would give great exposure and much needed financial increase to my ministry. It made all the sense in the world to participate. Then I prayed with a friend and asked the Lord His mind on it. The Lord showed us this was not His plan for me. I declined the invitation.
Ask God to teach you what it means to walk according to the power of the Holy Spirit in your business life. Develop a listening ear to the small voice inside that wants to direct your efforts by His Spirit.
Working Versus Striving
TGIF Today God Is First, by Os Hillman
So he said to me, "This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty." - Zechariah 4:6
Your greatest obstacle in fulfilling God's purposes in your life is the skills you have acquired to perform well in your work life. One of the great paradoxes in Scripture relates to our need to depend on the Lord; yet at the same time, we're instructed to use the talents and abilities God gives us to accomplish the work He gives us to do. It has been one of the most difficult principles to live out. How do we know that what we achieve is by the power of the Holy Spirit in our life versus our own abilities, and is there a difference? (OH YEAH - BIG DIFFERENCE) When we reach a level of excellence and performance in our fields, it actually becomes an obstacle to seeing God's power manifest in our work. What we naturally do well becomes the object of our trust. When this happens, God retreats. You see, God allows us to develop skills, but these must be continually yielded to God's Spirit. There will be times when God will use these skills to accomplish His purposes. There will be other times that God will not use any of our skills just to ensure that we know it is by His power that we can do anything.
It is the oxymoron of all oxymorons for Christian workplace believers. Learning not to act until God shows you to act is a sign of maturity in God. "Do not lean on the natural skill which you have been given. Let God manifest Himself in what you are doing," said a mentor who has learned this balance of skill and walking with God. "You must almost restrain from doing those things you know you are prone to do and actually go against them."
I was learning this lesson recently when I was asked to participate in a large event that would give great exposure and much needed financial increase to my ministry. It made all the sense in the world to participate. Then I prayed with a friend and asked the Lord His mind on it. The Lord showed us this was not His plan for me. I declined the invitation.
Ask God to teach you what it means to walk according to the power of the Holy Spirit in your business life. Develop a listening ear to the small voice inside that wants to direct your efforts by His Spirit.
Friday, May 12, 2006
it's more than a job interview
after deciding what to wear and ironing a pair of black pants i ended up wearing a plum pant suit with a yellow sleeveless top. and brown shoes, the only pair i own.
the interview is at 10:30 and i'm ready to go at 10:00. with time on my hands i decide to moisturize my feet and discover that the hem is down on one pant leg. panic! i don't own a needle and thread and started dumping cases of cosmetics and jewelry looking for safety pins.
heading out the door at 10:17 estimating it's going to take me 10 minutes to get to the interview. by the 4th red light i decided to stop sweating it and just accept that every one of the 9 lights were all going to be red and i might just be late.
reading waking the dead. we are in a battle for our very lives and we need to put on the full armour of God each and every single morning. our freedom, our life, depends on it. we accept this and that, all the messages played in our heads, that we are unworthy, or unloved, or useless, or whatever. however we've been wounded there are messages we've replayed over and over again, just accepting them as truth. God doesn't mess with our heads. the enemy does that.
ephesians 6:10-20 in Jesus' name take authority over the enemy, claim the victory. but do it daily. before i got out of bed this morning i claimed the victory, i told satan to go to hell. i could feel the power of the Holy Spirit. i felt empowered that i could do almost anything.
but that's never the end of it. however satan does it he and his minions are going to mess with our heads wreaking havoc wherever and whenever. we have to choose not to buy into all the crap.
if i hadn't decided to moisturize my feet i would never have noticed the hem was down on one pant leg. and usually i moisturize before i put my clothes on. i thank God that i did things in reverse order today.
i don't think people recognize God in things. we say He is. we know He is. but do we recognize Him? so if they don't recognize God how can they recognize the enemy.
so i wonder
- why did i decide to change clothes after ironing something else?
- why did i decide to moisturize after getting dressed instead of before?
- why did i hit all red lights (except one)
was God testing me? or was satan trying to thwart my attempt to get a job?
don't know if i got the job or not. but i have peace about it. and for as much as i would have had stress before about going for a job interview i was surprised that i had a great sleep and wasn't stressed at all.
and i know who to thank for that. peace does not come from the enemy.
the interview is at 10:30 and i'm ready to go at 10:00. with time on my hands i decide to moisturize my feet and discover that the hem is down on one pant leg. panic! i don't own a needle and thread and started dumping cases of cosmetics and jewelry looking for safety pins.
heading out the door at 10:17 estimating it's going to take me 10 minutes to get to the interview. by the 4th red light i decided to stop sweating it and just accept that every one of the 9 lights were all going to be red and i might just be late.
reading waking the dead. we are in a battle for our very lives and we need to put on the full armour of God each and every single morning. our freedom, our life, depends on it. we accept this and that, all the messages played in our heads, that we are unworthy, or unloved, or useless, or whatever. however we've been wounded there are messages we've replayed over and over again, just accepting them as truth. God doesn't mess with our heads. the enemy does that.
ephesians 6:10-20 in Jesus' name take authority over the enemy, claim the victory. but do it daily. before i got out of bed this morning i claimed the victory, i told satan to go to hell. i could feel the power of the Holy Spirit. i felt empowered that i could do almost anything.
but that's never the end of it. however satan does it he and his minions are going to mess with our heads wreaking havoc wherever and whenever. we have to choose not to buy into all the crap.
if i hadn't decided to moisturize my feet i would never have noticed the hem was down on one pant leg. and usually i moisturize before i put my clothes on. i thank God that i did things in reverse order today.
i don't think people recognize God in things. we say He is. we know He is. but do we recognize Him? so if they don't recognize God how can they recognize the enemy.
so i wonder
- why did i decide to change clothes after ironing something else?
- why did i decide to moisturize after getting dressed instead of before?
- why did i hit all red lights (except one)
was God testing me? or was satan trying to thwart my attempt to get a job?
don't know if i got the job or not. but i have peace about it. and for as much as i would have had stress before about going for a job interview i was surprised that i had a great sleep and wasn't stressed at all.
and i know who to thank for that. peace does not come from the enemy.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
madd
We have a FAQ about this at:
http://www.madd.org/madd_programs/0,1056,1218,00.html
The petition circulating via e-mail accompanied with the poem titled "I Went
to a Party Mom" did not originate with nor is it endorsed by MADD.
While the petition you received probably began with good intentions, MADD did
not initiate the campaign. Some variations of the e-mail use language that we
feel to be inappropriate. Moreover, the e-mail asked you to act in a manner
that does little to advance the fight against drunk driving.
http://www.madd.org/madd_programs/0,1056,1218,00.html
The petition circulating via e-mail accompanied with the poem titled "I Went
to a Party Mom" did not originate with nor is it endorsed by MADD.
While the petition you received probably began with good intentions, MADD did
not initiate the campaign. Some variations of the e-mail use language that we
feel to be inappropriate. Moreover, the e-mail asked you to act in a manner
that does little to advance the fight against drunk driving.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
playing by the rules
Proposed US immigration reforms prompt nationwide protests. ...would make it a felony to live in the United States without proper documentation and would force illegal immigrants to return to their home countries before applying for citizenship. It would criminalize anyone found to be assisting or employing an illegal immigrant and proposed building a fence along the United States’ southern border. ... it’s not fair because we have a system to get into the country. There are people who line up every day in front of the embassy in Mexico City, embassies in Africa, in Europe and around the world, to apply for visas or for permission to come to school here, and they’re playing by the rules.”
friends wanted to sponsor 2 of the boys from costa rica to come here for a few weeks. i have stood in line for hours trying to help them get passports and/or visas. just to come for a visit. jose, who had a good job, a letter from his employer, a letter saying he was being sponsored to come here, paid his money to get a visa, had his interview, waited expectantly to get his visa, direct to canada so as to save money from having to apply for a us visa required which is required just to stop in the us waiting to change planes to come to canada. he played by the rules only to be told that he was denied because he was not married and did not own property.
i was angry. why didn't the application forms say don't waste your money cuz if you're single and not a property owner the answer's no.
what are the rules? if you have enough money you can bend them or break them? and if you don't have any money, well that's just too bad?
sometimes playing by the rules is a joke.
friends wanted to sponsor 2 of the boys from costa rica to come here for a few weeks. i have stood in line for hours trying to help them get passports and/or visas. just to come for a visit. jose, who had a good job, a letter from his employer, a letter saying he was being sponsored to come here, paid his money to get a visa, had his interview, waited expectantly to get his visa, direct to canada so as to save money from having to apply for a us visa required which is required just to stop in the us waiting to change planes to come to canada. he played by the rules only to be told that he was denied because he was not married and did not own property.
i was angry. why didn't the application forms say don't waste your money cuz if you're single and not a property owner the answer's no.
what are the rules? if you have enough money you can bend them or break them? and if you don't have any money, well that's just too bad?
sometimes playing by the rules is a joke.
soccer
i speak english, it's my mother tongue, but when it comes to watching soccer - i think spanish. i went to a soccer game almost every sunday for 15 months. i was the waterboy (?) for the team, my name was on the roster, the only other person allowed on the field besides the players. depending on the distance we had to travel to go to a game we could be gone 10 hours. the boys never brought food with them and most of them never had money to buy food. a lot of boys never went to games because they didn't have the money to pay for the ride in the truck. i brought water, cups, cookies, candies, gum. i guess you could say i was the team mom. i loved every minute of it and really miss it, the games for sure but especially the players.
so of course when costa rica plays germany july 9th in the opening game of the world cup i'll be wearing my team jersey and cheering them on.
so of course when costa rica plays germany july 9th in the opening game of the world cup i'll be wearing my team jersey and cheering them on.
one of many differences between the sexes
i'm watching a soccer game between two teams i don't know. two french teams i've never seen before and the commentating is in french, which i don't understand. how do i decide which team to root for? how would women choose which team? how would men choose which team? well i can't speak for the men but i'm pretty sure, most of the women, if not all, would vote for the ones in the prettiest uniform. which of course i am doing. but it will be whoever scores the prettiest goals that i will hope to win.
of course if you know the teams colour isn't the deciding factor.
of course if you know the teams colour isn't the deciding factor.
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