Monthly Archives: December 2009

One Year Ago This Week

One Year Ago This Week

December 23, 2009

It has been a year since he died. And a year since I wrote this. But no matter what day, month or year it is, his influence and presence in everything I do, carries on.

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ctrp323 Other than that Mrs. Lincoln…

ctrp323 Other than that Mrs. Lincoln…

December 22, 2009

John Aravosis is annoyed. For him and millions of Obama supporters who believed in the campaign that swept the current president into office, there is a great feeling of disgust with what has happened over the past year.  What happened? On issue after issue, causes that were very clearly...

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Busiest Town in America

Busiest Town in America

December 20, 2009

As I pushed open the big red door at the back of a very average looking church, I made my way quickly up the stairs to avoid questions from security or random people in the hallway.  Several steps and doors later, I see the sign I've been looking for:...

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Restoring Links in the Balkans

Restoring Links in the Balkans

December 15, 2009

I arrived this afternoon in Washington, DC, opting for the more affordable bus over the railroad.  It had me thinking about the news this week out of one of my favorite regions in the world, the Balkans. The rail link between Belgrade and Sarajevo, broken ever since civil war...

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ctrp322 Newark Night Patrol

ctrp322 Newark Night Patrol

December 8, 2009

The story is not unique to Newark, all over the United States there are cities that are struggling. But what is unique is how citizens of Newark respond. Led by Newark Mayor Cory Booker, a man who loves his gadgets and social networking, groups of volunteers from all walks...

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