About Haiti: How Hard Is It To give? by Donald Pennington on AssociatedContent.com

Haiti's Been Hit Hard. What's Going on with You?

Is giving donations, such as food, too much of a burden to help Haiti?



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How hard is it to give to Haiti? You've just come in from another day's labors. That was two hours ago, really, that you got off work. Since then you've ran the kids around, checked on Dad, dropped two kids off and ran to the store. Still, there's supper to cook. So, when you see the commercial on TV all you think is "They keep playing that same message." You're tired and annoyed.

Then, in the corner of your eye, you see the image come over the television screen, from the news coverage, of a ten year old boy clutching his Mother. The shot switches to a man, whom you'll never meet who just lost all he owned in the world, along with his son and wife. Really. Couldn't you text just one message to donate $5 for the sake of all like that young boy?

How hard is it to give to Haiti? You've been fired. This bites. That new lease was just signed two months ago! Now, just to make sure you and her even have a roof over your head-in this economy, you'll probably need to go to the dept of public welfare. Food stamps suck too. They never give enough and all you can buy with them is...literally...just food.

Why did this have to happen now?...Go here for the rest.

President-issimo Obama...

President Obama: Fix National Healthcare Before It's Broken!

Please read this carefully: I'm no supporter of President Obama. Anyone who's read me over these last couple of years and odd days has seen me publish pieces that rated an occasional angry response. I've called President Obama a various amount of names, along with all other politicians included, unapologetically. None of that changes.

But seeing that real-world Life is sometimes all about making deals with the devil it seems only fitting to try an approach at ensuring that a game played, is a game won. If nationalized health care is going to happen, then I'd like to see it be functional. If we Americans are going to have socialized health care, then we Americans need to show the world, how American health care can be.

Since it's not in my hands to determine how anyone else's world should be, but for mine, then all I'm asking for right now is the opportunity to make one simple (not necessarily easy) suggestion: Make it work. Read on to see exactly how I recommend we do that. First a little back-story Mr. President...Go here for the rest!

Are The Dixie Chicks Splitting Up? by Donald Pennington on AssociatedContent.com

Are the Dixie Chicks Splitting Up?
I like My Dixie Chicks Just like They Are Thank You!

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Some time back, country sensation The Dixie Chicks, made a few splashes in the shallow end of the swimming pool by criticizing our then-lubberly President George W Bush-issimo. A few of the waders were told they should be upset by the comments and so
they started splashing back at the Dixie Chicks, especially the beautiful Natalie Maines.

Hah! Betcha didn't know I was a Dixie Chicks fan, did ya? Especially that Natalie Maines!

In my humble (yeah right) opinion, it's Natalie Maines, that made the Dixie Chicks all that they were. Not that Martie McGuire or Emily Robertson are without talent themselves, but that Natalie was the fire brought to the campground. She's the flame that burnt their rear ends.

Is Natalie leaving the Dixie Chicks?...Go here for the rest!

Writer's Block: Writing for the Trashcan by Donald Pennington

How to Get Past Writer's Block by Not Giving a Damn


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How many times has it happened to you? Everything's in place: coffee, cigarettes, and internet connection all fired up and...wham! Writer's block! All of the planning and scheming for a little productive computer time with nothing to show for it but brain farts.

Is this familiar? What could it possibly be that's causing writer's block this time? Believe it or not, the culprit behind the stammering and delay could be a deep fear of criticism. This may not mean the presence of a neurosis, just a simple fear of criticism. How can it be defeated
and let the words (and the angels) fly?

Writer's Block: Writing For The Trashcan-What's there to fear?

For the most part, we humans don't like looking stupid in front of friends or strangers, whether it's true or not. Writer's block can happen just because we are afraid of not getting every little detail right, or more often, simple...Go here for the rest!

The Third Continental Congress: is the United States Government Being Recalled? by Donald Pennington

What Does the Third Continental Congress Mean to the United States Government?
The current American Government is being called to task.

Is the American government being recalled? According to Freedom.TV, it is. At the mentioned source, several individuals are organizing under what's known as the Third Continental Congress of November 11th, 2009 at the Pheasant Run Resort, in Saint Charles, Illinois.
This action appears to be brought together by a number of concerned, semi-prominent citizenry (No hit intended). The assembly of the Third Continental Congress, by American citizens, is the peaceable means by which we, the citizenry, can restore America's constitutional republic.

Why is the Third Continental Congress opposing the current government?

It seems many of the people of the United States have finally grown impatient with a government that is completely out of touch with the people and leading this once great land towards a socialist end. The individuals attending this convention, as many Americans do, feel our current system of government has gained too much in power, at the expense, of too many of it's intended subjects.

As found on Answers.com a brief history tidbit on the First and Second Continental Congresses were
called...Go here for the rest!




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Another Hit Piece On The Giving Tree by Donald Pennington

Another Hit Piece on the Giving Tree
The Giving Tree is Being Slammed by the Arizona Star
Most of my current readers know about my personal story over the past couple of years, and how the Giving Tree, of Tucson Arizona saved my life. The Giving Tree hasn't just saved my life though. The only church I currently get along with, my little church in the desert, is being
attacked again.

I'm hoping my readers can forgive the common vernacular of my natural, and wholly inappropriate voice, in accounting this:

As I'm opening and processing one of the hundreds of emails I get daily, one message in particular, stands out. It bears the name of my minister (Yeah...I guess I do have one after all) and friend Libby Wright. The subject line reads two words I never wanted to see from The Giving Tree: "Please help."

Opening it I read the following message:

"I am not sure if this address is still correct. I hope so. The AZ Star is writing an ugly article LIES about us tomorrow. Please call me. 520-304-4232.

Libby Wright, BA, MA, PhD Candidate,
Director
The Giving Tree Outreach Program
4888 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85711"

This bothers me to no end. My experience, and I do mean my own, individual, personal experience with Libby Wright, and The Giving Tree, of Tucson Arizona, is one of redemption, fighting back against irrational fears, and trying one more damn time...Go here for the rest!

Honesty is the best policy! by SJ Pierce

A fellow writer of mine is asking for just a little help from us guys on the subject of sex.

Maybe I worded that wrong. She's looking for help with research on the topic of sex.

Just a few questions regarding men and one tiny little aspect of their sexuality. You'll find the questions easy to follow and the answers easy to give.

Hopefully, you'll have the courage to answer honestly. You're welcome to identify yourself or keep your id a secret. She's not out to embarrass you. Just don't embarrass yourself since she is asking for honesty.

Out of respect for this young lady I'm going to ask that anyone who does participate be honest in your answers. Your answers can affect society later...Go here for the rest!

Pick Your Nose by Rachel de Carlos

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Pick Your Nose
And Eat It, Too
According to Dr. Friedrich Bischinger, a lung specialist based in Innsbruck, Austria, picking your nose and eating it is one of the best ways to stay healthy.

He goes on to state that people who pick their noses are probably better in tune with their bodies and happier people in general. Society has frowned on the habit of nose picking and mothers are frequently heard telling their kids to get their fingers out of their noses, pushing their
hands away and wiping their fingers with a tissue before they can pop that little treasure into their mouths.

The Austrian doctor believes that society should change their views about nose picking and encourage children to do so, rather than making it...Go here for the rest!