Monthly Archives: January 2008

An Open Letter to America

Posted on January 27, 2008 by

Dear America,We are in a pivotal and historic place. Over the last several years, we have become a nation that is openly chided by those who used to be our allies, for our lack of restraint, and over-zealousness when it … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Ya, MLK! (Can’t you hear Stevie singing?)

Posted on January 21, 2008 by

By Julie Borders  On January 21st of this year, we celebrate the nationally recognized Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (http://www.thekingcenter.org/) that Coretta Scott King & many others worked so tirelessly to establish. We are grateful for this 1st family of the … Continue reading →

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Obama Video of the Day – 01/18/2008

Posted on January 18, 2008 by

A few months ago, your favorite Senator and mine appeared on The Ellen Show. As is the custom on her show, Senator Obama arrived on stage in pure Presidential fashion, and then proceeded to “get his boogie on” as if he had been … Continue reading →

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It Takes a President

Posted on January 13, 2008 by

Faithful readers. By now I’m almost bored with pointing out when Hillary Clinton steps in her own poop, but I have to weigh in on this one. It’s too important. Unless you live under a really big rock that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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2008: Get a Fresh Perspective on Life!

Posted on January 10, 2008 by

By Kim Bettie  The great debate continues.  Is it really possible for women to have it all?  An even better question is, “Can we handle it all?”  We want to get more joy out of life.  However, the number one killer … Continue reading →

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On The Eve of New Hampshire

Posted on January 8, 2008 by

As elated and as hopeful as I am right now, it would be easy for me to wax poetic about what awaits us tomorrow – what seems to be a certain victory by the man many of us have worked … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of “Change”

Posted on January 6, 2008 by

By Patricia Wilson-Smith Anyone willing to bet what next year’s ‘word of the year’ will be? I’m guessing it’ll be ‘change’. Since Senator Obama’s decisive win in the Iowa caucuses this week, I don’t think I’ve ever heard a word … Continue reading →

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