i hear you...i think it is completely unnatural to be in a "warfare state of mind" all the time but I guess the mind just adapts to any situation and you do what you have to do. In "normal" life (if there is such a thing), you get into dangerous situations where you are more alert than normally and put all your defences up, but when the danger passes by, you relax and let go again. I guess in prison that is never possible. Being injured is something that just happens in life, to everyone, and in a functional society people would be extra considerate around you, offer you help and provide you assistance if you need it so you can recover as quickly as possible. In prison however it seems to be the opposite, as the weak are preyed upon. It is a very sad thing. I wish you that you get through your injured state safely and that your mind doesn't become so institutionalized that you believe that is the natural thing to happen to someone who is injured...
I noticed you haven't a penpal yet, and that especially stroke me; and here's my writing then. ;-)
It even dates from Christmas...! So better put myself here to write you right away.
I see you'll get it by Monday 20th.. big surprise eh?! Me too I love very much surprises, -smile-
And I'm an Aries myself as well :-o. Funny.
I read you love drawing, reading, writing, just as my own self! I love many things and I also am busy with several activities.
In March (what's your birthday?) I turned 65, but i've a young spirit and I seem to look much younger.. well, it's a trait from my own mom. :-))) She is 87, but she still does cruises, and has a fabulous young mind!
Momo still lives in her apartment in Brussels. As you probably can see, I'm a Belgian, yes, that very small country, haha...
Our population must be around 11 million of people. And it has the surface of your Maryland!
Ufos, well, i can very well imagine that there are people living out there!
There are documents about it, about people who have seen abnormal things, etc...
Frederick,(nice name!), I've been in San Antonio, way back in time!:-))) To tell you, I've lived with my family 7 yrs in the States. 3 in Utah and 4 in Ohio.
Our second daughter Leslie (32) was born in Utah. Our oldest daughter Elke (43) was 9 months when I arrived for the first time in America. There is so much more to tell!
Well, as for now have a great day and talk to you sometime later, ok?
Regarding Swedish prostitution laws, there may be goals behind the laws that are not immediately obvious.
For example, as Wikipedia states: "In Canada, the buying and selling of sexual services are legal, but most surrounding activities, such as public communication for the purpose of prostitution, brothels and procuring are offences under the law.
"While the prohibition of the activities surrounding the sex trade makes it difficult to practice prostitution without breaking any law, the act of exchanging sex for money has never been illegal in Canada, a situation which has created and continues to create confusion and controversy."
So in other words (and not legal advice), prostitution is strongly discouraged, but if you keep it off the streets, avoid making a hierarchical business out of it, and don't fill the media with adverts for it, then the police will look the other way.
Perhaps the Swedes have similar goals of keeping the streets clean.
Thank you for your reply. You are correct in your statement of moving forward and not allowing hate to ruin or overcome your life. That's easier said than done when the injustice has destroyed a family, but we also know life is 90% what happens to you not in your control and 10% how one reacts to those actions. With that said, I realize my son and I both have work to overcome feelings of hate and hostility toward the corrupt system and people who instigated this injustice.
I will print your comments and mail to Randy so he can read and hopefully it will help him come to grips with being more positive. I maintain this is only temporary and relief will come. I pray every day that God will touch the hearts of those involved and correct this sentence to what it was supposed to be: 8 to 12 years.. Thank you again for taking time to respond to my comment to your letter. Sincerely,
RSS
-smile-
Ps Are you speaking Spanish? I do!
I noticed you haven't a penpal yet, and that especially stroke me; and here's my writing then. ;-)
It even dates from Christmas...! So better put myself here to write you right away.
I see you'll get it by Monday 20th.. big surprise eh?!
Me too I love very much surprises, -smile-
And I'm an Aries myself as well :-o. Funny.
I read you love drawing, reading, writing, just as my own self! I love many things and I also am busy with several activities.
In March (what's your birthday?) I turned 65, but i've a young spirit and I seem to look much younger.. well, it's a trait from my own mom. :-))) She is 87, but she still does cruises, and has a fabulous young mind!
Momo still lives in her apartment in Brussels.
As you probably can see, I'm a Belgian, yes, that very small country, haha...
Our population must be around 11 million of people. And it has the surface of your Maryland!
Ufos, well, i can very well imagine that there are people living out there!
There are documents about it, about people who have seen abnormal things, etc...
Frederick,(nice name!), I've been in San Antonio, way back in time!:-)))
To tell you, I've lived with my family 7 yrs in the States. 3 in Utah and 4 in Ohio.
Our second daughter Leslie (32) was born in Utah. Our oldest daughter Elke (43) was 9 months when I arrived for the first time in America.
There is so much more to tell!
Well, as for now have a great day and talk to you sometime later, ok?
greetings from Rita
For example, as Wikipedia states: "In Canada, the buying and selling of sexual services are legal, but most surrounding activities, such as public communication for the purpose of prostitution, brothels and procuring are offences under the law.
"While the prohibition of the activities surrounding the sex trade makes it difficult to practice prostitution without breaking any law, the act of exchanging sex for money has never been illegal in Canada, a situation which has created and continues to create confusion and controversy."
So in other words (and not legal advice), prostitution is strongly discouraged, but if you keep it off the streets, avoid making a hierarchical business out of it, and don't fill the media with adverts for it, then the police will look the other way.
Perhaps the Swedes have similar goals of keeping the streets clean.
How is everything going with you, Kelly?
Hope you are ok?
I've booked my voyage to visit my friend George in Illinois.It's the fourth time sofar.
Do you have any family who visits you at times, Kelly?
I can see on the blog you get many replies! Which is good!! :-)
Do you have brothers, sisters? Do your parents still live?
Are you reading some interesting book, right now?
Well,here in Belgium we've lousy weather!!!! So very cold and rainy for the time of year!
My saying for today, let's see...
Surround yourself with people who believe you can.- Dan Zadra
big hug from me!
Thank you for your reply. You are correct in your statement of moving forward and not allowing hate to ruin or overcome your life. That's easier said than done when the injustice has destroyed a family, but we also know life is 90% what happens to you not in your control and 10% how one reacts to those actions. With that said, I realize my son and I both have work to overcome feelings of hate and hostility toward the corrupt system and people who instigated this injustice.
I will print your comments and mail to Randy so he can read and hopefully it will help him come to grips with being more positive. I maintain this is only temporary and relief will come. I pray every day that God will touch the hearts of those involved and correct this sentence to what it was supposed to be: 8 to 12 years.. Thank you again for taking time to respond to my comment to your letter.
Sincerely,
Linda Jolly Taylor
(Randy's Mother)