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Friday, 23 December 2011
Daddy's Poem.............
Her hair was up in a pony tail,
her favorite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy's Day at school,
and she couldn't wait to go.
But her mommy tried to tell her,
that she probably should stay home;
why the kids might not understand,
if she went to school alone.
But she was not afraid;
she knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates
of why he wasn't there today.
But still her mother worried,
for her to face this day alone.
And that was why, once again,
she tried to keep her daughter home.
But the little girl went to school,
eager to tell them all.
About a dad she never sees, a dad
who never calls.
There were daddies along the wall in
back, for everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently,
anxious in their seat.
One by one the teacher called
on a student from the class.
To introduce their daddy,
as seconds slowly passed.
At last the teacher called her name,
every child turned to stare.
Each of them was searching,
a man who wasn't there.
"Where's her daddy at?"
she heard a boy call out.
"She probably doesn't have one,"
another student dared to shout.
And from somewhere near the back,
she heard a daddy say,
"Looks like another deadbeat dad,
too busy to waste his day."
The words did not offend her,
as she smiled up at her Mom.
And looked back at her teacher, who
told her to go on.
And with hands behind her back,
slowly she began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child,
came words incredibly unique.
"My Daddy couldn't be here,
because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could be,
since this is such a special day.
And though you cannot meet him,
I wanted you to know
all about my daddy,
and how much he loves me so.
He loved to tell me stories,
he taught me to ride my bike;
he surprised me with pink roses,
and taught me to fly a kite.
We used to share fudge sundaes,
and ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him.
I'm not standing here alone.
'Cause my daddy's always with me,
even though we are apart;
I know because he told me,
he'll forever be in my heart"
With that, her little hand reached up,
and lay across her chest.
Feeling her own heartbeat,
beneath her favorite dress.
And from somewhere there in the crowd of dads,
her mother stood in tears.
Proudly watching her daughter,
who was wise beyond her years.
For she stood up for the love
of a man not in her life.
Doing what was best for her,
doing what was a right.
And when she dropped her hand back
down, staring straight into the crowd.
She finished with a voice so soft,
but its message clear and loud.
"I love my daddy very much,
he's my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here,
but heaven's just too far.
You see he is an American Soldier
and he died just this past year,,
when a roadside bomb hit his convoy
and taught Americans to fear.
But sometimes when I close my eyes,
it's like he never went away."
And then she closed her eyes,
and saw him there that day.
And to her mother's amazement,
she witnessed with surprise,
a room full of daddies and children,
all starting to close their eyes.
Who knows what they saw before them;
who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second,
they saw him at her side.
"I know you're with me Daddy,"
to the silence she called out.
And what happened next made believers,
of those once filled with doubt.
Not one in that room could explain it,
for each of their eyes had been closed.
But there on the desk beside her,
was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose.
And a child was blessed, if only for
a moment, by the love of her shining star.
And given the gift of believing,
that heaven is never too far.
H/T Rico
News............
Global Warming Hoax Weekly Round-Up, Dec. 22nd
Fast and Furious Poll and Iowa Debate Poll Results
CHEERS FOR NEWT 2012!
Department of Defense Statement Regarding Investigation Results into Pakistan Cross-Border Incident
Maliki: 700 U.S. military will remain in Iraq to train security forces
Baghdad bombs Q and A: What is happening in Iraq?
CDR Salamander: Serial numbers are ....
Colombian Army's X-Mass Wishes
Pakistan's government admits it has no control over military
On the German's allergy to nuts...
BLACKFIVE: Patriot missiles found on China bound ship
EagleSpeak: Waiting for the "good" explanation
The woman credited with creating the sexy single girl
LHC reports discovery of its first new particle
Chicago Sun Times Does Hit-and-Run on Obama-Rezko Payoff Lead
Ultracold science finds new method to get even colder
Holder Cites Race in Explaining Scrutiny of Justice Department Actions
Solar subsidy changes could deal 'fatal blow' to industry
Stranded Arizona coed survives 10 days in Toyota Corolla
Ariz. officers turn in federal credentials
Bush 41 says Romney 'best choice' for GOP
Flier who thwarted 'Underwear Bomber' sues Delta
Sheriff Joe Arpaio: ICE Is Refusing to Take Illegal Immigrants From Maricopa County Sheriff’s Offices (Video)
More Americans to hit the road this holiday
Don't mash up Christmas & Hanukkah, says Jewish mom
Sarah Palin disses Obamas’ holiday card
Walter Reed accidentally bans Bibles
Ron Paul taps former patients for new antiabortion ad [video]
How can we remain silent while Christians are being persecuted?
Iraq heads towards seemingly inevitable sectarian conflict
Powerful earthquakes hit New Zealand near Christchurch
US posts $10 million reward for al-Qaeda fundraiser
Mystery space ball drops on Namibia
Welcome to Christmas Town, USA
Naples shopkeepers rise up against Camorra mafia
Hamas close to joining PLO umbrella group
Armenian Genocide Vote: Turkey Withdraws Ambassador from France
A fearful symmetry
The Odds of: Three Brothers in the NFL and Five Outstanding Navy PT Scores
U.S. intelligence warned of strife after Iraq pullout
CRIMEX, still standing...............from Rico
Standing with the crowd is easier tha standing 'emotonless' against it.
- So is it easier to get your advice from FTV than thinking for yourself.
In fact, participation at the COMEX (which we call the CRIMEX) has been "flushed" post-MF Global, post-Corzine.
- But this is not the 'retail crowd' by any means (a.k.a. the "dumb money").
The physical silver market is so tight that 'waits' for delivery exceed three weeks. Just ask Eric Sprott.
- Before the orchestrated "take-downs" deliveries of ANY size had been refined just befors the orders were filled. Imagine how long delivery 'waits' will be going forward.
The proverbial 'jig' is almost up.
- You don't think the Chinese have already figured this out?
And, those who purchased SLV to 'own' silver don't know that SLV is over 20 million ounces of silver "short" of the silver they are supposed to have in their vaults...their shares are NOT backed by physical silver.
- The 'reason' for managing the physical market ptice of silver (and gold) bullion is to keep the market price lower than it otherwise would be. Makes the Dollar and the Euro 'look' better in comparison. Well, better than they otherwise would look. Can't make the Central bankers look as 'bad' as they really are.....
Thursday, 22 December 2011
How to Roast a Prime Rib
We'll be having tri-tip steak and lobster for Christmas dinner, but prime rib sure sounds good.
See: "Tricks for Roasting a Juicy Prime Rib."
Ron Paul Defensive Over Racist Newsletters
Yeah, he walked out of this CNN interview, "Ron Paul Walks Out of CNN Interview."
Also, "What Ron Paul Thinks of America," and "Ron Paul's Positions Play Well in Iowa."
Too well, unfortunately.
Is Smokin' Hot Sports Illustrated Babe Kate Upton Dating NY Jets' Mark Sanchez?
Well, he's one lucky dude if so.
See: "Is Mark Sanchez Dating Kate Upton?"
(Scorching hot SoBe bikini video at the link).
Must Reads!!
- Surge of deaths in Syria before Arab League team arrives
- Maliki threatens to withdraw from power-sharing agreement
- Coordinated bombings rock Baghdad, kill at least 63
- Open Letter to 44 about doing Syria
- US poised to concede fault for airstrike against Pakistani troops
- North Korea portrays Kim Jong-un as firmly in charge
- Wings Over Iraq: World Update
- Ottolenghi: Iran and the myth of the pro-regime backlash
- Medvedev urges extensive political reforms in address
- Bogdanova: Impose sanctions on Belarus until political prisoners freed
- Walker: The West’s wake-up call in Eurasia
Video: North Point's iBand
Christmas music using borrowed iPhones and iPads at North Point Community Church.
H/T Canis 61
Dirty Laundry: The NY Jewish Fed & The Anti-Zionist Left.............by Dan Friedman
The Jews are an odd Nation. For all our profound love for life and Hashem, we still carry within us the DNA of our downfall – the mixed multitudes or the “erev Rav.” It’s this perpetual internal struggle - set in motion as we were leaving Egypt - that has caused Jews so much tragedy and trouble through the ages. The fight against the Erev Rav is constant and today it’s far from abating. In fact, with the Land of Israel now the prize, it’s becoming more intense. For a layman’s look at the New York front in this war, and some good Jews fighting the bad, click here.
Dan Friedman
NYC
News..........
Conan o'brien and the "lighting" of the "human" menorah ...
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Whoopi Keeps Her Fingers Crossed for Communism
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Michael Totten » The Levantine Unraveling
COS Kalsu namesake’s family to receive base flag
The First Democrats' Lie About Voter Fraud Refuted
Despite support, Paul still not in lead
Are electric cars losing their spark?
EPA officially releases Utility MACT rule
The Past and the Present
Unmasking the Real Culprits of the Housing Collapse
Planes, choppers to replace National Guard troops on border
Is narcissism killing U.S. innovation?
Utah man wins Lamborghini, crashes it hours later
Europe’s Judenrein Universities
'Natural hair' is making waves
Calif. woman faces terrorism-related charge
Increased heart rate linked to mortality
Tweets show global happiness has dropped
Mitt Romney: Obama's Illegal Alien Uncle Onyango 'Omar' Obama Should Be Deported
Nouri al-Maliki is pulling Iraq apart
Britons are happier than the French or Germans
Satellite images give rare glimpse of life under Kim Jong-il
Chinese scientist sentenced for stealing US secrets
Vatican 'porn' web address snapped up
Afghanistan opens first ever train route
Syrian rebels take the fight to Bashar al-Assad’s heartland
Kim Jong-il's death 'may have been stage managed'
Nuclear submarine should be sent to Falklands
US population growth slowest since 1940s
Europe's unfinished business
What Fannie and Freddie Knew
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