Flash from the past

I just received an email from my past.  It was such a surprise. The flood of memories that came with it were so exciting and so much fun to relive, even for just a moment. That was when life was so easy and carefree. These were the people who helped me define me.  I credit my youth group through the YMCA for all of me.  These were the adults and friends that gave me the courage to be me. I learned to be self confident and strong because these people took the time to care, if even for just a moment in time.  I am sure they never even understood the impact that they had on this singular life.  

Over the years I have had many conversations about that time. I try to explain and then realize that it is almost indefinable.  How was I so lucky to have those people cross my path exactly when I needed them? For me the answer is in the belief .  God knew and he sent.  Over the years I have come to know that I am where I need to be at that precise moment for that one thing.  It was an eclectic mix, boys, girls, and adults all from different faiths and back grounds but all just what I needed to set me on my path.

I hope now to someday see them again and just say thank you.  It is something you don't realize  at the time is so important to do.

Memories are the life blood of age.  The stronger they are I swear the longer we live!  Mine are priceless and so precious and I thank you Emery for taking the time to find me.

Until we meet again friends!

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Baja Beauty

It seems that time does stand still. I was gone so long this time that I just knew it would all be different. I woke up to a magnificent sunset after an 8 hour sleep! Just to prove that I was back my water pressure is down and after a few loads of laundry the hose broke on my washer. The great thing about being back in the Baja is that it doesn't matter! My car won't be ready for a few more days but who cares??? There is so much to do just relaxing that little things are really just that little things of no real importance in the grand scheme of things. I will fix it tomorrow after coffee unless I get side tracked......It is great to be home again!
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Politics and life

It has been quite some time since I felt up to writing. I found myself immersed in the current political drivel and I do believe it depressed me. How can this Country have so many people that allow Congress get away with such disdain for the people who voted for them? How do we not get a raise yet they vote one for themselves? They should be ashamed. Yet once again it is ALL politics and as long as they sit pretty they will cut and cut; while never working. It requires reading and support and working WITH the President to accomplish anything positive for this Country. Personally I support a federal sales tax; however it should replace our current income tax. Money in our pocket allows us to spend which puts more money in the Federal coffers. It also allows all people in this country to pay in equally. You buy you pay; even visitor's to our Country and all illegals. Such an easy way to pile up the trillions. Sometimes I think change is good. Actually all the time; since nothing ever stays the same. Take the best ideas and try them. Don't make it permanent; if it does not work; well the government certainly knows how to collect taxes and can go back to the old ways. Everything bought by everybody starting with the first cup of coffee for the day starts paying for all the programs we need to fund and all our debt. I am done trying to deal with politics until next year. I do no this; I will not be at this time voting for the same people I sent to Washington the last time; as they appear to be ineffective as to dealing with the problems. Selfish or
selfless that is the question. If my company was going under the last thing I would do is take a vacation or give out a raise; they did both. You decide their nature.
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It was Time to Say Good bye

Yesterday I said goodbye to my faithful friend of many years.  He was a Jack Russell Terrier we received by default.  During the first few years He drove me crazy because from day one he attached himseld to my right leg.  If I moved he moved with me.  At night he always seemed to need to go out at least twice; I thought just my luck a dog with the smallest bladder in the world is mine!  We named him Jack because it just seemed to fit.  He bit everyone who came near me; and a few others for good measure.  I was his and he made sure everyone knew it.  Eventually he developed a problem with one eye and it was removed and he becme a one eyed jack.  Then one day: how strange now that I think of it: exactly 7 years ago I collapsed in the middle of the night, and he as always was there.  The ruckus that he made caused the neighbors to look and see me and call 911.  He did all he could to keep everyone away from me until my husband came to my aide.  After surgery for multiple heart issues; I came home and he was finally able to sleep through the night!  He no longer felt the need to stick by me like glue or get up twice a night;  it was like he was saying your slow but sure and now I can rest.  I have treasured the last 6 years treating him like the hero he was; because I would not be here typing this but for him!  He will be missed more than I can say; however I learned from him, and I live I believe because of him!
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As WE Approach

The time is approaching when we will all take a collective sigh and look back in time.  Some of us will wonder what made us take that flight the day before; despite the excruciating pain we were in; others will be so grateful for oversleeping; or the traffic jam that made them miss their flights.  Many will marvel at spilled coffee that caused them to change and be late; or sick children; or missed buses; however we will all take the time to pray for those who did die and those who did try to help and are now suffering for it.  Many are criticizing President Bush for his reaction to the news that day; I can only say; How he remained so calm in a room full of children and finished up in a manner that showed no fear or panic required tremendous strength of character.  The only thing that really changed were his eyes and if you were watching live you knew; you just knew.  I say these things mainly because over the years I have been less than the best supporter of the Bush years; but on that day, I knew because of his eyes; as the report hit the screen it was true.  I was proud of him in that moment because he did not scare the children; that would come soon enough on it's own; Life is funny like that.  He did break protocol by not letting them rush him off to a secure location and then Air Force One until this was sorted out; he gave those eager kids their moment in the sun.

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bajakevin's ruminations: MRE's and Lock them Up

bajakevin's ruminations: MRE's and Lock them Up: "Well I don't have a lot of time since I am dealing with a death in my family and a very ill family member at the same time; HOWEVER; I sugge..."

MRE's and Lock them Up

Well I don't have a lot of time since I am dealing with a death in my family and a very ill family member at the same time; HOWEVER; I suggest we throw some MRE's into the room and lock the doors.  They can have bathroom breaks; but lets get real here;  I am willing to spend a few dollars on the MRE's and the lock if they are willing to work.  They are government employees and all I know is I spent many long weekends in lockdown with a gas mask and all the trimmings just practicing to protect and serve!  Now they need to put up or get out of office; and if they cannot work ALL night and ALL weekend to accomplish what SHOULD already be done; before embarrassing us on a global level; well SHAME on them;  and limit those MRE's.  I or any number of Americans could go in there and find billions of special interest dollars that individuals don't want to cut!  Stop worrying now the cat is out of the bag!!!!  Gotta go I have to deal with the lack of funds to pay for medical bills for the sick and dying!

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