Random Thoughts: Earthquake in Haiti, and Donations - Every One . . . ?

I have some random thoughts and issues floated around in my head that I need to deal . . . has that ever happened to you?

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My daughter Rachel, who is one of the most compassionate teens I know, is putting together a benefit concert for the Haitian earthquake victims. The proceeds will go to the American Red Cross.

She already has a venue arranged, bands set up, and a couple of sponsors. (She needs more sponsors, though, to cover the cost of the venue. Even at less than half the price, which is their contribution, it's a fairly spendy venture.)

More on the concert later, which is scheduled for February 27th.

I'm so proud of her!

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Seems like almost every day, my email inbox is flooded with requests for donations. Some of these are simply SPAM, of course, but quite a few a from RNC and The League of American Voters and Grassfire Nation. I used to give a little to each one, but it was getting out of control. I firmly support commonsense conservative candidates, but when do you say - "Enough is enough - I've done all I can?"

In another politically related topic, how about that Scott Brown, huh?

Do you think that the independent-thinking voters in the bluest of blue states sending a member of the GOP to Washington will send a loud enough message?

As in:

(to sum it all up in a quick phrase)

"QUIT SPENDING SO DANG MUCH MONEY!"

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And, last but certainly not least,
I have to tell you that I am so looking forward to Feb 9th, at 5:56 pm.
Ya wanna know where I'll be?
At the airport.
Ya wanna know why?

My son is coming home from his mission!

Woo Hoo!

I am so looking forward to having him home again - at least, until he goes off to school!