I read your blog text several times to let it sink in. The American Dream... I´m not an American, so this dream is to narrow for me.
Your three main importancies are a general human dream. A human hope. Because, how else gain more harmony in the world I wonder.
Compassion, that´s a beautiful word including myself and others, emotion and action for me. Passion as a drive, the ´com´ component like in together.
I think the old systems are collapsing, new will arise. It´s up to us all how the new building will look like, if it´s including and how strong it will be.
I never walked in your shoes but I followed the path you took! I wasn't in your boat when the storm struck but I was on the same ocean. Thank you for showing me that people (you) can and do change. We not only need people to remind us how far we've come, but sometimes we all need a reminder of where we're going! Regarding your mother, let me say this. Death is just as important in life as living. It's not our lives that live on but what we created with our life. You were created with that life and as long as you are alive, your mother will live on within you. No more restless nights, OK! NMW, Lord Dennis Fountain
. = Time line of life, avg. 70 years in this fallen world ruled by Satan. And Joe does it ever show! It's getting worse out here by the day.
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hello craig this is brandon from corona, ring a bell? wow how life has changed for both peter and yourself. well im sure you have your own side to the story but i sure miss the good ole corona days!
You asked about Toolshed.com in a previous blog: Toolshed.com is the web address for Toolshed Technologies, the brainchild of Andy Hunt. He is a programmer turned consultant, author and publisher. He has authored award-winning and best-selling books, including The Pragmatic Programmer and six others, including the latest, the popular Pragmatic Thinking and Learning. Andy was one of the 17 founders of the Agile Alliance and authors of the Agile Manfesto; and co-founded the Pragmatic Bookshelf, publishing award-winning and critically acclaimed books for software developers.
Well, I am not as selfish as my sister to request entries devoted solely to my wonderfulness. After all, why say what is already known? You might have been first, sis, but they got it right on the second try.
That said, our family is many things. Interesting, yes. Terrifying, sometimes. But most importantly, loving and supportive. It's strange to look back and see how our circumstances have shaped my life. Without my dad's incarceration (no doubt the worst experience of my life) I would have never grown bold enough to pick up and move across the country, away from nearly everyone I know and love.
But this test has taught me that I can survive anything, including living in Washington (I'm not sure where WHASHINGTON is--if that's what's in South Carolina's geography books, then it's no wonder our education system rates so low).
I'm still proud to be your daughter, Daddy. After all, without you, I wouldn't have my love for fantasy. I can't wait to see your future posts. Love always (from your second-but-the-best-born), Jo
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I read your blog text several times to let it sink in. The American Dream... I´m not an American, so this dream is to narrow for me.
Your three main importancies are a general human dream. A human hope. Because, how else gain more harmony in the world I wonder.
Compassion, that´s a beautiful word including myself and others, emotion and action for me. Passion as a drive, the ´com´ component like in together.
I think the old systems are collapsing, new will arise. It´s up to us all how the new building will look like, if it´s including and how strong it will be.
for now, kind regards
Marianne
The Netherlands
It was nice to read your story and the poem you choose. I wish you all the luck to succeed and enjoy life (again).
Greetings Monique
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That said, our family is many things. Interesting, yes. Terrifying, sometimes. But most importantly, loving and supportive. It's strange to look back and see how our circumstances have shaped my life. Without my dad's incarceration (no doubt the worst experience of my life) I would have never grown bold enough to pick up and move across the country, away from nearly everyone I know and love.
But this test has taught me that I can survive anything, including living in Washington (I'm not sure where WHASHINGTON is--if that's what's in South Carolina's geography books, then it's no wonder our education system rates so low).
I'm still proud to be your daughter, Daddy. After all, without you, I wouldn't have my love for fantasy. I can't wait to see your future posts. Love always (from your second-but-the-best-born), Jo