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Transcending: Words on Women and Strength by Kelly Corrigan

3 Beautiful Things

I have a friend that typically writes three beautiful things on her blog. So I will try... since I still have an optimistic hope for the greater good.

1. Since I have no job, I can develop my facebook account.

2. Since I have no job, I don't have to worry about traffic or bad weather.

3. Since I have no job, I can start writing my autobiography.

Inauguration

Driving toward the Nebraska vs. Colorado football game, I was struck in awe at landscape that is dotted with large pinwheel looking wind generators. The sight made me wonder why our country is still so foreign oil dependant. Wind generators and solar power always made me think of my Great Uncle Karl and my dad’s interest in alternative energy. I never appreciated their interest, as much as when earlier in 2008, gas topped $4 a gallon making filling my van close to $100 a week.

2008 was a history making year! Our country voted Barack Obama into the Presidential seat. I am looking forward to 2009 and I have a re-newed faith in our country that we can maybe ... encourage positive changes. The Inauguration of our new president is next Tuesday. I pray that he will make a difference.

Now to finish with the Nebraska/Colorado game! It was the best Nebraska game of all time! Well, in recent memory anyway. Nebraska wins in the last two minutes with a record setting 57 yard field goal and a interception return for a touchdown for a final score of 40 to 31. My new favorite player is Ndomukong Suh. When he makes a great play like the interception return for a touchdown, the whole stadium yells, “Suuuuuh”. I was “throwing the bones” with the best of them!

I just hope our country will use this interception in history and turn things around.

Happy New Year

Shock, sigh, gasp
I was called into the boss' office and told, "Your position has been eliminted." Thinking on my feet I asked, "When is my last day?"
The answer, "Today."
Jaw drop, eyes sting, mind reeling. "OK" was my defeated answer.
I was totally surprised and blind-sided. After 4 and a half years, I packed my personal items and left the American Business Women's Association.
A Bad Working Area.

At the begining of the new year, I tend to review my situation and the fleeting thought had crossed my mind that this year would be a good time for a career change. As my friend Wendy said "You put it out to the Universe and it answered."

I just didn't think the Universe answered so quickly or so arduously.

Christmas has come and gone

This year Mr. Christmas aka little brother, made the season for me. He inspired the tree to be put up, he did his shopping early and he insisted that the gifts be under the tree well before the day. I am charmed by him and I hope this will last his entire life. God bless us everyone.

Holiday Greetings!

BJD's at the meet-up