Mario, Yesterday, I tried hard to celebrate my anniversary! Couldn't go out of town, due to the election, so we ate out all day! I wore my "lucky" outfit, comfortable shoes and a positive attitude, that no matter who won, I would support. Much to my astonishment, Obama actually WON! Thank God, for people like Michael Brim, who posted the Monmouth County results, for us! Mike, Much Love! In New Jersey, we are the stepchildren of New York and Philadelphia! I'm lucky to have the Weather Channel on my PC to get the "actual" weather, for 07712! Sad, huh? If you don't catch the early morning news on TV, which is iffy, for this area, I'd never know!
After 39 years, you run out of what to give as a gift, so we shopped together! 2 dozen yellow roses and champagne. What a lovely way to see History happen again, in your lifetime, was the greatest gift! I also cherish that little "countdown" clock, you gave me! I crack up every day, when I see how many days left until Bush leaves the White House! Hilarious! You're the best friend, a girl ever had! Your infectious laughter, makes me glad to be alive! I'm happy to be in your world, along with John, Dan, Glenn, the ladies and the many very smart and intelligent people, who populate this group! Maybe now, I can lower my shoulders, relax and get back to all those books, I've neglected. Maybe I can make huge pots of creamy, winter chowders, when the cold winds blow outside, as I sip my teas, continue my daily prayers, for ALL of you, even the negative posters, who troll here every now and again. Mario, as an African American and a mother, I had grand dreams for my children. I dream a world, where we can all get along, try to live together and accomplish objectives where we can all prosper and "make it" in an often cruel world. I thought that when I grew up, racism and bigotry would be a thing of the past. I always thought that if you worked hard, you could make it, here. It's still possible, because in this great country, the possibilities are endless! I sometimes wonder why some of us don't make it or live a proper life, but I know that God is watching and He/She sees all! Last night, I found myself surrounded by very happy people, when the final vote came in! I saw a young girl, drop to her knees crying and in prayers of thanksgiving! The "dream" that Martin King spoke of in his famous speech, had been realized; that there is room at the table, for ALL of us. That we become a "family", instead of fractured groups. My last wish is that we all support and work with each other. It begins with ME! --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Amazing Grace, Amazing Graciousness. > > Thank you, Sharon, for the general plea to all of us to "move on" for the > greater good. > > I'm overwhelmed by my feelings this morning, especially because I've lived > to see this day; and I'm finding it difficult to gather my thoughts, except to > say, "Amazing." > > > > > > > In a message dated 11/5/2008 8:46:23 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Tommy, > I'm old enough to be your Mother! I respect the fact that you are > "native" born, of Asbury Park. You understand racism and bigotry, > especially being an officer of the law. You stand up for the little > guy and you feel compassion for others, except our Jim Keady! Don't > know why. You can't stand Pallone, but that may be justified! I > don't know what your relationship is, to the City Council, but I won't > hold that against you. You are a good son, husband and father, who > cares as deeply for your family as I do mine. We have similar values, > by our mutual faith and trust in God, because it makes us who we > really are. > > I don't know what happens to you when you post to this group! > Sometimes I think you've lost your mind or have a screw loose! I KNOW > you are a good person. I've met you and found you to be a decent man! > You might be a Republican, but I won't hold that against you! I've > voted for Republicans before. Why? They were the "right" person, as > far as I'm concerned, but you have been unrelenting in your > criticisms. I used to be a perfectionist, myself. It goes back to my > childhood, when any embarrassment to my family was a mortal sin! I > suffer from Catholic guilt! When I buck the establishment, which I've > done, many times, there's nagging doubt, that in bucking said > establishment, I wonder if I could have done things differently, but > it passes! > > I've learned over the years how to say, "I'm sorry" and mean it! I > get the feeling that you like to get a "rise" out of us, huh? Makes > your day, don't it? I'm going to ask that you declare a moratorium on > these rants and let's move on! We have work to do in Asbury Park. We > have to make this place a haven for all of us to share and be a part > of. I love you in spite of yourself, because I know you believe in > what you feel is important to you! Let's compromise and work > together! There's no "I" in Team! God Bless! > > > **************AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and all other > Holiday needs. 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