Monday, January 30, 2017

Mother Liberty's Poem





Mother Liberty’s Poem
 

I can’t stand idle and watch this mockery!  I want to scream and embrace the words of this poem below!  If whomever reads this message is born in United States of America, may I ask you one question… How many generations ago did your family first come here!!!  Unless if you are 100% Native American, you were from a family most likely fleeing to this country for some reason! 

This country is already great thanks to our mixed people.  We are a little of the whole world.  Our family IS every nation of the world!  When we go ‘home’ to visit, we travel to every corner of the world!  So who has the rights to slam the doors in their faces!!!!

I’m not against basic screening… I think our current 2 year screening is already too much!  The red tape to become a citizen here is atrocious… think how much fun registering at the DMV in a southern state times a million!! One wrong paper filed and your back to the end of the line! 

Enough ranting… I want to share with you the Statue of Liberty Poem - New Colossus, by Emma Lazarus written in 1883. 

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
"Keep ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

Friday, December 30, 2016

TOP 5 NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS!

                 



Happy New Year!  2017!



1. Add more physical activity to your normal routine.
Just move more by doing something you like! Shop a little longer, play with your children and/or grandchildren a little more. Like yard work, swimming or hiking?  Just add some into your regular routine!

2.  Volunteer! 
 Volunteers are needed almost in every field!  This may lead to learning new things, meeting new people and promoting a positive self.  Make sure you pick a job that you look forward doing. 

3.   Make new friends!   
 Isolation can quickly lead to depression.  Depression at any age can be destructive to your overall health.  Seek out activities that you enjoy!  When you find them, you will find other people who have shared interests as you!

4.  Take time to listen
This sounds easy enough, but think how this could improve any relationship you have.  Listen to what others are saying, not on what your response will be.  Some of the best marriage advice from couples married 50 years or more is, “Listen to what your partner.”  You may be surprised what you have missed. 

5.   Keep a journal.  
Journals are like time capsules for future generations to learn a little about you.  Share stories about your past, your family, your passions and dreams and especially them!!  

I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year with fun resolutions!