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10 Easy Ways to Change the World

Ok, do I think the list below will change the world? Not exactly. I do think opening our minds to ways to improve ourselves, our relationships and communities is the beginning of changing the world. I am fairly certain we cannot change other people. Only ourselves. Our own minds. If I want to see more [...]

27Mar2009 | Garry | 3 comments | Continued
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on LENT …

I know it’s a few days late, but you can start whenever you want. I know it’s typically considered a Catholic tradition, but there is nothing denominational about fasting (or abstaining) or spiritual introspection. I have been a part and heard of many traditions (e.g., my former Baptist churches) that recognize the Lenten season.
Our minister [...]

28Feb2009 | Garry | 1 comment | Continued
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Drinking Your Kool-Aid

Oftentimes, we [the working folk of America] forgo our dreams for steady pay and “job security”. We settle for unfulfilling careers that leave us constantly wondering “what if”. Now, more than ever, it is imperative to take life into your own hands. American poet Archibald MacLeish said:
There are those who will say that the [...]

30Jan2009 | mbacox | 3 comments | Continued
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Some Tools for Good Living

On the way to work recently, I found myself coming up with a small list of things I do regularly that keep my spirits high and don’t cost much:
credit: donbuciak
Some Tools for Good Living

Limiting “the News”: Sometimes a list of headlines is enough to make me want to disappear. I don’t want to [...]

29Jan2009 | Garry | 8 comments | Continued
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Living in the “New World”

Today was the most amazing event of our life time. So many people have fought and died for this moment. Unfortunately, some of those people are not here to witness it. Today, we saw our 44th President be sworn into office. Let me not state the obvious, because we all know that part. What is [...]

20Jan2009 | mbacox | 3 comments | Continued
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President Obama and OUR Oath of Service

Barack doesn’t smile much, at least in my estimation and in comparison to W. or Clinton. As my mom and I talked about him and inauguration day on the eve of the event, we noted a heaviness about him, even melancholy.
We wondered, briefly, why we weren’t swept up in the whimsy. To be sure, I [...]

20Jan2009 | Garry | 0 comments | Continued
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You Are the Gift

I know. It is early. I am just as bad as the retailers hawking deals already, right?
Friends, this is my absolute favorite time of year. The music, the red and green, family plans, opportunities to give back, Eggnog (I’m grown, so spiked!), and warm drinks at night (yes, even in Miami).
More than that, I believe [...]

25Nov2008 | Garry | 3 comments | Continued
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Welcoming History

I’m still unsure how to think about what happened yesterday. I’m excited, hopeful, terrified, and overwhelmed. I have finally, I think, stopped crying at every CNN recap, but I still feel so full with all of the historic things that happened. Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States. [...]

6Nov2008 | Kismet | 1 comment | Continued
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2.0 goes to Vote

My friend from college, George 2.0, made a very inspiring and funny video about his early voting experience. If it’s not too late to vote early in your state, do it today!

George Twopointoh is an actor who does a one man show that is currently on tour. Check him out at any1man.com and georgetwopointoh.vox.com

30Oct2008 | Kimberly | 0 comments | Continued
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The Night is Darkest Just Before Daybreak

A few nights ago (in a long, rambling, almost tearful email), I gave up talking about the election. A friend sent me a forward quoting Obama on Meet the Press saying “together [Michelle] and I have attended several flag burning ceremonies in the past.”
Anyone who has ever heard Obama speak would have known he didn’t [...]

27Oct2008 | Garry | 1 comment | Continued
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Who is Your Source?

Tonight at dinner, in my familiar seat in the breakfast room, remote to my left, and the table mats positioned so I that I don’t leave any prints on the glass table, I made a decision. Rachel Maddow, of MSNBC, was talking about the bailout, and whether it worked. In my mind, occupied by the [...]

7Oct2008 | Garry | 4 comments | Continued
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Watch the Whole Video: Richard Trumka Speaks Up on Racism and Obama

Video: Richard Trumka of the AFL-CIO speaks his heart on racism and electing Barack Obama.
Everyone should see this video.
Fact: The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is a voluntary federation of 56 national and international labor unions.
The AFL-CIO union movement represents 10.5 million members, including 2 million members in Working America, [...]

3Oct2008 | Fredric | 0 comments | Continued
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