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a poem

Sometimes one comes across a poem that makes sense right away becuase it is written to be read, to be understood, not to make the reader feel stupid or out of touch with whatever group the poet is trying to impress. Once upon a time by the Nigerian poet Gabriel Okara is just such a poem:

And of course it will not paste here...sometimes Blogger sucks. So, if interested, go read it, it really is worth the click.

There is hope

Read this, posted at the Arab News, and take hope. Other than a couple of backwards comments, the sentiment is wonderful, it is a Muslim writer questioning the murder of Muslims by Muslims in the name of God. If we can teach the commentors that it is indeed Muslims, not Jews or westerners, we will be on the path to that elusive peace we all want.

Oil Spill Gulf of Mexico 2010 - al.com

Oil Spill Gulf of Mexico 2010 - al.com

So I have been looking for a good place to figure out what is going on down in the Gulf and this site seems to be fair. Some sites were anti-oil, others anti-Obama, and still others anti-BP. At least the site above covers the whole mess, linking to other stories.

It drives me nuts that this happened, that BP simply ignored advice from the rig (allegedly), and that 11 people have lost their lives. Add to that the environmental destruction and the economic destruction (made worse by a knee-jerk moratorium), and this is going to hurt not only the Gulf states but the entire country.

The image was borrowed from here:

2 Teens Missing, Dozens Rescued After "Duck Boat" Crash In Delaware River - cbs3.com

2 Teens Missing, Dozens Rescued After "Duck Boat" Crash In Delaware River - cbs3.com

Please, for those of you that pray, pray for the two missing, pray for our youth and leaders who were on that boat. We need one of those miracles right now, a blessing, a happy ending to a tragic day, if at all possible. The tenuous nature of our lives, of everything that surrounds us hits too close to home sometimes. Some very good people, youth and adults, are going to need our support, your support.
For those of my readers that do not pray, simply send a thought towards Marshallton and Hungary, then hug your kids, your spouses, and your friends; tell them you love them.

The Obama Tax Trap - WSJ.com

The Obama Tax Trap - WSJ.com

Back to politics I guess, here is an article (commentary, sure, but based in fact) that will boil the blood. What ticked me off the mot is the notion that the republicans will buy into raising taxes on the 'rich'. When did poor people ever hire anyone?
This country lives and breathes on middle sized businesses, those are the ones that employ many of us. If the taxes on these businesses are raised, employees will be cut, or, prices will go up to keep the business profitable. Think about it for a minute, who really pays taxes? The end user, always and forever. maybe with that in mind a VAT is a good idea, then people would finally realize who pays taxes. Of course the VAT would be added, not as a substitute, so we would all (poor even more so) pay higher taxes.

This is simple stuff people, over thinking it is what is causing the prblems.

Home

That was one awesome trip. New friends, new experiences and new thoughts. Or, really, old thoughts re-worked. We built the roof on one of the wings of th church and were able to help start the finish coat on another. Amazing building processes, no wood due to the climate I guess, but 6 inch block for a 3 story building? Odd, but, that is what it is.

Happy to be home, happy to live where I do, and happy to know who I know.