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  • Forgiveness is an important concept for me. In life we will come accross all sorts of people, some good and somem bad, sometimes people will hurt us, and sadly at times we may hurt other people. That is part of life,…

  • Success: is a choice, it is noy a Divine right (although having a little help never hurt) it is not an accident of birth, no success is something we do on purpose, it is something we think about all day long. Success i…

  • It is imporant for me to express love to all that I come into contact with. At times this is not easy, because I am human and as such am not perfect. The inevitable ups and downs of life can be tough and a person can g…

  • I think Spanish is a beautiful language that can express many humans feelings in a very tender and passionate way. I am learning Spanish because I love to learn and because I want to be able to communicate with the many…

  • Learning a second language can be tough, but the rewards can be immense. I study history and culture, and when looking at primary sources, it is always helpful to be able to undertand the native language or the languag…

  • What is a person's essence? That is, what are we when we talk of our true selves? We all wear many hats in life amd many of us put on a different persona depending on the nature of an occasion. Are we really just liek…

  • I started to write on Xanga in March of 2001 and my audience has always been myself and a few random users out in Cyberspace. I will continue to write even though some of my entries have caused some consternation among …

  • Spring is coming to Alaska......I would not be anyplace else. When all else fails, the future still remains.

  • Mar 19th 2004. Today is the 14th anniversary of my enlistment in the Marine Corps'. I served four years on active duty and spent some time in Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm. Today is a day of reflection for me. Toda…

  • This time of year a person gets real tired. It helps that the days are getting longer and the snow is no piled quite so high. Mnay people do not do well in Alaskan winters, but I think it is a matter of perspective. A…

  • I am planning a visit to Peru. I hear it is a beautiful country, rich in history and tradition. I think travel and experience are the best teachers. A trip to Peru would certainly be an experience. Semper Travelio, …

  • I am going to volunteer for the Kerry campaign, but I have also been following Dennis Kucinich. He has a lot og good ideas. I said this before, "He Cares About People". The election in Spain was very surprising. Yes,…

  • Reverend Jesse Jackson: I want you all to hear something real, real basic about this campaign: no matter what the polls say, no matter what the polls say, George Bush has the inside track. They stole the election without…

  • UAA's Consortium Library I am planning to attend a Dennis Kucinich speech in Anchorage on the 17th. John Kerry is my first choice and I plan to vote for him, but DK has a lot of good ideas. He cares about people. He …

  • They say that a person needs three things to be happy: 1) Something to do (work/a job) 2) Something to hope for. 3) Somebody to love. I came to Alaska to find what I need......happiness and piece of mind. She is out…

  • She looked like a candle: small, intense, pale, with hair the color of fire. And in a voice surprisingly deep and exquisitely controlled, she would read her latest poem. From the introduction by JD McClatchy

  • she was beautiful, like a sunset over teh Bering Sea dark eyes that shined bright when she gazed her smile was heavenly being with her was like walking a a cool morning- I felt as if I belonged there her hair blew in…

  • It is a very beautiful day in Anchorage, a day that makes me feel like a cool, crisp morning..... like walk in the woods with a friend. I am optimistic when it comes to my future. The only things that mattersis that I…

  • All is quiet on the western front....except for the incessant beating the my heart. Peace M

  • All is quit on the Northern front.