Rain, Liberty and Soccer

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“Each of us is the result of a thought of God. 

Each of us is willed. 

Each of us is loved. 

Each of us is necessary.”

Pope Benedict XVI

Thank you Emily

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Rain Music

“On the dusty earth-drum 

Beats the falling rain; 

Now a whispered murmur, 

Now a louder strain. 

Slender, silvery drumsticks, 

On an ancient drum, 

Beat the mellow music 

Bidding life to come. 

Chords of earth awakened, 

Notes of greening spring, 

Rise and fall triumphant 

Over every thing. 

Slender, silvery drumsticks 

Beat the long tattoo-- 

God, the Great Musician, 

Calling life anew.”

By Joseph Seamon Cotter

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On Monday June 17, 1885 a ship arrived from France carrying "350 individual pieces packed in more than 200 cases," which contained the unassembled Statue of Liberty. A gift from the people of France.

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My new heroine, Carli Anne Lloyd of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.

I enjoy watching her play and marvel at her skill and scoring abilities.

Carli in action.

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"It's amazing that the amount of news that happens in the world every day always just exactly fits the newspaper." 

Jerry Seinfeld

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We are in a positive recovery mode and I thank all of you who have prayed and continue to pray for us.
God Bless.

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"Live by this credo: have a little laugh at life and look around you for happiness instead of sadness. Laughter has always brought me out of unhappy situations."

Red Skelton

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Clyde McPhatter - “A Lover’s Question.” 1958

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Go over to "This Ain't the Lyceum," where Kelly is hosting more takes.