Friday, June 12, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
quote of the year
"terrors of intimacy, in that when you really, really open up and let another person into your life and your psyche, it can be terrifying" --alan ball
Thursday, April 16, 2009
we as a public ACTUALLY CAN do something about
www.raisehopeforcongo.org/special-page/conflict-minerals to send your emails now.
THE POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS. Please watch this video to become aware of this horrifying crisis which has been brought to the attention of the Richie Madden Children’s Foundation. We have been working closely with John Prendergast and learning about this situation in the Congo, but we cannot bring about change alone.
Please, I urge you to take the time to watch the film “The Greatest Silence” (for info and purchase go to http://thegreatestsilence.org). The crisis in the Congo is fueled by conflict minerals, but I’ve included several steps below that we believe will also help to bring this vicious cycle to an end.
By using our power as consumers and activists, we ALL can make an impact!
Join the Movement at www.raisehopeforcongo.org.
Text “CONGOPLEDGE” (one word, no spaces) to ACTION (228466) or visit www.raisehopeforcongo.org/special-page/conflict-minerals to endorse the Conflict Minerals Pledge.
Send emails to the industry leaders and ask them to be a leader on this issue by signing the pledge.
Visit www.raisehopeforcongo.org/special-page/conflict-minerals to send your emails now.
Call the White House switchboard at 202.456.
1414 or write to President Obama at www.whitehouse.gov and ask him to appoint a special envoy for the Great Lakes region.
THE POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS. Please watch this video to become aware of this horrifying crisis which has been brought to the attention of the Richie Madden Children’s Foundation. We have been working closely with John Prendergast and learning about this situation in the Congo, but we cannot bring about change alone.
Please, I urge you to take the time to watch the film “The Greatest Silence” (for info and purchase go to http://thegreatestsilence.org). The crisis in the Congo is fueled by conflict minerals, but I’ve included several steps below that we believe will also help to bring this vicious cycle to an end.
By using our power as consumers and activists, we ALL can make an impact!
Join the Movement at www.raisehopeforcongo.org.
Text “CONGOPLEDGE” (one word, no spaces) to ACTION (228466) or visit www.raisehopeforcongo.org/special-page/conflict-minerals to endorse the Conflict Minerals Pledge.
Send emails to the industry leaders and ask them to be a leader on this issue by signing the pledge.
Visit www.raisehopeforcongo.org/special-page/conflict-minerals to send your emails now.
Call the White House switchboard at 202.456.
1414 or write to President Obama at www.whitehouse.gov and ask him to appoint a special envoy for the Great Lakes region.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Trust the Process
I believe that there are times in your life.. months...years..were there is a need to tear yourself apart to strip down to the bone to go to pieces.
I believe that at some point life will demand it if you do not give. Some people only have to do this once others every three years every ten years whatever it happens to be for your path.
This strip down can often lead people down the wrong path when they fight it. Fighting it is pointless because it is a necessary so if you fight you either die or prolong the process.
My point when you embrace it I think it's like giving birth. You have this pain and journey that if you walk hand in hand with it. yes it hurts but the pain is that of a special kind. One that gives knowledge and wisdom of self. A pain that if you let it will rebuild you stronger.
The process is a journey I think has happened every five years or so. for me this time though I have definitely taken it by the hand even helped it out. I think there is more pain to come but I know the rebuilding starts at the moment you fall to pieces. It is just your job to realize you have to put the pieces back together. Money can't do that for you or friends or clothes on and on. It really is such a solitary thing. You have to be good with being by yourself for it to ever work. So I trust the process and I believe.
I believe that this country will be stripped down to its core and only then will it rebuild stronger with lessons learned.
If you are never hungry you never learn to survive. If you are never challenged you never stand up.
If you always have everything you will never appreciate anything.
In my head I fight the tradition and stereotypes. The path I'm on is ok for me. It's not a failure because it is mine and no one elses. Each day is my own. And choosing that makes me stronger, wiser, and free.
I believe that at some point life will demand it if you do not give. Some people only have to do this once others every three years every ten years whatever it happens to be for your path.
This strip down can often lead people down the wrong path when they fight it. Fighting it is pointless because it is a necessary so if you fight you either die or prolong the process.
My point when you embrace it I think it's like giving birth. You have this pain and journey that if you walk hand in hand with it. yes it hurts but the pain is that of a special kind. One that gives knowledge and wisdom of self. A pain that if you let it will rebuild you stronger.
The process is a journey I think has happened every five years or so. for me this time though I have definitely taken it by the hand even helped it out. I think there is more pain to come but I know the rebuilding starts at the moment you fall to pieces. It is just your job to realize you have to put the pieces back together. Money can't do that for you or friends or clothes on and on. It really is such a solitary thing. You have to be good with being by yourself for it to ever work. So I trust the process and I believe.
I believe that this country will be stripped down to its core and only then will it rebuild stronger with lessons learned.
If you are never hungry you never learn to survive. If you are never challenged you never stand up.
If you always have everything you will never appreciate anything.
In my head I fight the tradition and stereotypes. The path I'm on is ok for me. It's not a failure because it is mine and no one elses. Each day is my own. And choosing that makes me stronger, wiser, and free.
Friday, January 2, 2009
sometimes other people write it for you
there is a boy in a band
who is friends with my ex-boyfriend's
high school friend
christian
a very nice gentleman
he seems to know me
but i can't remember him
good god forgive me
i'm out of my element
and i can't seem to keep them all straight
i've forgotten which people i like
and which people i hate
and i'm waiting for someone to shake me and say
hey bitch
you're wish is my command
just smile and nod
we'll under-
standing in front of the sink
i believe i've been tricked
into thinking i'm sick
when i'm actually generous
no use expecting the worst
let the thing run its course
and in time you'll look back
thinking god, how hilarious
but i can't seem to keep them all straight
i've forgotten which ones i should skip and which ones
i should take
and i'm waiting for someone to shake me and say
hey bitch
don't quit
you're almost dead
don't give up now
make friends instead
of going out
go home instead
of going down
go back to bed
there is a man at my side
who's convinced i'm alive
and i try to explain
the poor guy
that it's way too late
he seems to like me
but i can't relate
i would like to get closer
but christ all the time it takes
and i can't seem to keep this all straight
i've forgotten which feelings to show
and which feelings to fake
and i'm waiting for someone to shake me and say
hey bitch
nice tits
you're broke but then
you're rich in love
you're great in bed
you'll see the world
you'll knock 'em dead
and all the thick books that you've read
will count for nothing in the end
who is friends with my ex-boyfriend's
high school friend
christian
a very nice gentleman
he seems to know me
but i can't remember him
good god forgive me
i'm out of my element
and i can't seem to keep them all straight
i've forgotten which people i like
and which people i hate
and i'm waiting for someone to shake me and say
hey bitch
you're wish is my command
just smile and nod
we'll under-
standing in front of the sink
i believe i've been tricked
into thinking i'm sick
when i'm actually generous
no use expecting the worst
let the thing run its course
and in time you'll look back
thinking god, how hilarious
but i can't seem to keep them all straight
i've forgotten which ones i should skip and which ones
i should take
and i'm waiting for someone to shake me and say
hey bitch
don't quit
you're almost dead
don't give up now
make friends instead
of going out
go home instead
of going down
go back to bed
there is a man at my side
who's convinced i'm alive
and i try to explain
the poor guy
that it's way too late
he seems to like me
but i can't relate
i would like to get closer
but christ all the time it takes
and i can't seem to keep this all straight
i've forgotten which feelings to show
and which feelings to fake
and i'm waiting for someone to shake me and say
hey bitch
nice tits
you're broke but then
you're rich in love
you're great in bed
you'll see the world
you'll knock 'em dead
and all the thick books that you've read
will count for nothing in the end
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