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2 year anniversery of the war
"This coming weekend will mark two years since the U.S.-led bombing and invasion of Iraq began. No weapons of mass destruction were ever found; no compelling reason for the war was ever given. Yet more than 1500 U.S. soldiers have been killed, more than 11,000 wounded; 100,000 Iraqis are dead, and the country remains gripped by horrifying violence, with no end in sight. "
This was posted on one of the Peace groups I belong to. It saddens me terribly. There is a demonstration scheduled for Fountain Square in Cincinnati this weekend--a peaceful one--with drumming and calls for the end of the war.
My niece Ashley is thinking of coming up and visiting. She currently lives in Louisville. I want to get my hands on my grand-nephew, the little chubster. Ashley lived with me off and on for many years, since the time she was nine until relatively recently. She is very precious to me. I will be able to find out what is going on with my sister from her.
When I consider the pain and chaos the members of my extended family are able to inflict on each other, it is no wonder that nations go to war. We are a very violent species. And yet, tonight when I was laying in bed with Shelby at my breast and Tabitha curled against my "fat warm butt" I know that we have the capacity for love and peacefulness.
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I can't believe it has already been two years...
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OH I hope you will take pics when your neice comes. I know we have the ability for peace. I think it all begins iwth honesty. it seems. But little white lies are so common and they also are so easy to grow in to big ones. Lori
3/15/05 10:40 PM
xoxo