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September 11, 2001 – We Will Never Forget

Most of us Americans will always remember where we were and what we were doing when the September 11, 2001 attacks occurred. Even if you don’t, it is a day to contemplate and remember.

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My Thoughts on the Stimulus Package

All that has been in the news headlines lately here in the United States is the stimulus package–how we need it, what should be in it, etc. I’m not a very political person although certain issues will definitely get me contacting my congressional representatives. Today I just feel like I need to say something, so for a totally different sort of post, here’s what I’m thinking.

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Appreciate Your Right to Vote

Well, it’s election day here in the United States. Each generation in my family is participating in some way. Both of my parents are voting. My husband and I went to the polls early this morning to cast our votes for the candidates we support. My younger daughter will be voting in a presidential election for the very first time. Even my grandchildren are eagerly planning to accompany their parents to the polls later on today. Although they are still very young, their homeschool group had a mock election last week where they voted for the fruit of their choice.

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