Illinois Solstice Sign vs Veterans Memorial Wreath

It’s been too cold to walk over and check on the Wreaths Across America Statehouse Wreath after the ceremony and subsequent relocation to the rotunda but I did so today. This wreath is our state’s gift to honor our Illinois veterans and is made by the same folks at the Worchester Wreath Company that decorate the graves in Arlington. Last year this veteran’s wreath was in the center of the rotunda. This year it is on the sidewall by the elevators. Our gifted wreath’s previous place of honor now has a solstice sign. The veterans who fought for freedom of speech, and are honored by this wreath donated to our state, have been replaced by the very freedom for which they fought. My only regret is that it is too late in the season for this year's memorial wreath. Both will be taken down shortly but I'll never forget that the atheists have taken a step ahead of our fallen veterans. I believe you can click to read the sign but if you cannot, I have transcribed it here: At this Season of the Winter Solstice may reason prevail. There are no gods, no devils, no angels no heaven or hell. There is only our natural world. Religion is but a myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds. The sign on the below justifies the sign in the capitol but not the placement.

   

 https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2008/12/17/atheist-group-turning-to-bible/48879244007/

It has "Thou Shalt Not Steal" to appeal to someone that stole the original sign. See Story in the State Journal Register at: http://www.sj-r.com/archive/x1720697940/Atheist-sign-stolen-from-Capitol-rotunda

Soldiers Angels Network: A Thanks Wreaths Across America- North Dakota December 13, 2008

Soldiers Angels Network: A Thanks Wreaths Across America- North Dakota December 13, 2008

Wafa Sultan

WATCH THIS, BEFORE IT'S TAKEN OFF THE WEB.......

Subject: WATCH THIS, BEFORE IT'S TAKEN OFF THE WEB.......


A Brave Lady

HAVE SOUND ON
(PLAYED IT ONCE WITH SOUND ON AND ONCE WITH SOUND OFF. IT'S SPOKEN IN 'ARABIC' BUT THE TEXT IS PRINTED UNDER THE SPEAKERS.)

It is extremely surprising that the Arab financed TV station in Dubai would allow this to air. Be sure and watch this, it is so powerful I have no doubt she now has very large price on her head. I also have no doubt it won't be on the net very long. She is one impressive woman.

Her e is a powerful and amazing statement on Al Jazeera television. The woman is Wafa Sultan, an Arab-American psychologist from Los Angeles . I would suggest watching it ASAP because I don't know how long the link will be active. This film clip should be shown around the world repeatedly!

CLICK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhkOCaHHS64&t=4s

OPERATION: VALENTINE

OPERATION: VALENTINE

Valentine's Day Card Drive for Troops

Let's show our troops we love and support them!! Let's help them chase away those after-Christmas blues!! We are now collecting Valentine's cards to send to our troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. If you wish to participate, please send light-hearted, silly, cheerful cards to this address:

Mrs. Kat Orr
Operation Valentine
P.O. Box 1660
Loganville, GA 30052

Please make sure to leave the envelopes unsealed – every­ card is read before it is shipped, to ensure appropriate content.

I am also collecting "Hershey's Kisses" and "Hershey's Hugs" candy, and any other silly Valentine's candy you'd like to send – lollipops, candy hearts, etc. It's cold over there now, so we can, for the moment, get away with sending CHOCOLATE!

The cards can be handmade or store-bought... for that matter, they don't even have to be cards; a hand -written letter is just as wonderful! Let's all band together and overwhelm our heroes with support! This is a great project for Scout troops, churches, or other organizations to get involved with!

ALL CARDS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN

JANUARY 30, 2007

Thank you so much for having a heart for our heroes!

If you have any questions about this campaign, please e-mail me at LoveFromHome@gmail.com. Also, you might wish join my Yahoo Group, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LoveFromHome in order to receive updates about the progress of this and other card drives.

**IMPORTANT NOTE: This is not a "dating service" of any type. Please do not send suggestive or otherwise inappropriate cards or pictures. Remember: This is strictly to let the troops know that we love them, we are proud of them and that we HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN them!

**IMPORTANT NOTE 2: This card drive is an individual effort and not done in conjunction with or on behalf of any organizations or groups

Zen Judaism

Let go of pride, ego, and opinions. Admit your errors and forgive those of others. Relinquishment will lead to calm and healing in your relationships. If that doesn't work, try small claims court.

Though only your skin, sinews, and bones remain, though your blood and flesh dry up and wither away, yet shall you meditate and not stir until you have attained full Enlightenment. But, first, a little nosh.

Accept misfortune as a blessing. Do not wish for perfect health or a life without problems. What would you talk about?

Be here now. Be someplace else later. Is that so complicated?

There is no escaping karma. In a previous life, you never called, you never wrote, you never visited. And whose fault was that?

The Torah says, "Love thy neighbor as thyself." The Buddha says there is no "self." So, maybe you are off the hook.If there is no self, whose arthritis is this?

Wherever you go, there you are. Your luggage is another story.

Do not let children play contact sports like football. These only lead to injuries and instill a violent, warlike nature. Encourage your child to play peaceful games, like "sports doctor."

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single "oy."

Holiday Box Drive

Marine Family Support Group Holiday Box Drive

Soldiers Angels Fund Raiser Competition