AZ in the news

I guess by now just about everyone in the country knows that AZ passes an immigration law yesterday. There is much controversy about it on both sides. Frankly, I am sad to see it in place. I understand we have a problem in this state. I just don't think this is the answer.
In the long run, it's going to hurt AZ. We are already seeing groups thinking about taking their revenue elsewhere. What is that going to do to the employment market, the housing market, the hospitality market?
The budget is being cut to make ends meet but now we are going to have legal costs. I think AZ is headed in the wrong direction. I hope this coming election can get us back on the right path.

Trust - again

Had a very upsetting incident with a family member recently and while I thought I was over it long ago [this wasn't the first encounter] I was surprised by how much I felt hurt. But I am determined to find the good in this. To use it as a growing experience. Some will call that Pollyanna. I call it maturing. We come here to learn and master. If we don't, we are doomed to experience the same issues over and over until we do. There has been a running theme in my life of similar patterns that I am just now seeing as if for the first time. I think it's because until now I hadn't learned the lesson. Now I see what is there in front of me, what had been in front of me all along. Problem is I am not sure what the lesson is. But at least now I see a pattern.

Trajedy in the mines

Every day workers die on the job. The sad events of the last few days regarding the miners who were killed and those who may still be trapped is heartbreaking. The fact that this mine had so many violations is outrageous. But this incident is not unique.
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Alleluia! He is Risen!

Enjoy!

Peace and love to all

Regardless of what our particular belief may be, I know we all wish peace and love for each other.
At this sacred time of year, let us extend a hand to each other in solidarity - the solidarity of love.
Happy Easter!

What a week!

Health care reform.
The repubs self-destructing.
I love it.
Now, instead of everybody whining about how much this health care reform is going to cost, how about focusing on the good things and how it's going to protect us in the long term? The costs can be tweaked and the law can be improved over time. You don't throw the baby out with the bath water.

Yes we did!

Today is a beautiful morning. Last night history was made as the House passed the Health Care Reform bill.
The Republicans showed themselves to be not only divisive but extremely selfish and self-serving, portraying themselves on national television in a way that was deplorable. How can they actually believe that they are serving their constituents? They have offered nothing but obstructionism and they have incited an ugly side to politics not seen since the Civil Rights movement.
Yet, despite their actions, the Democrats were able to do what no one has been able to do for decades. And this President - this black President - let's face it - you know that still rankles many - this President was able to accomplish what no one else has.
This is what change is. This is what the right thing is. This is the hope I voted for.
Thank you, Mr. President.