November 13, 2008
They are the people songs are sometimes written about. They are often the most important people in the world when we want to tell someone about a success; they listen to us when we just got shot down and suffer a defeat and just need to talk with someone; and they are the people we call first when life seemingly crumbles around us.
These people, known by a simple seven-letter word, are often our best allies in the world; at other times, you wonder about their loyalty, especially when they tell you something about yourself that you don’t want to hear; but through it all, they are often closer than a brother or sister. They are the people who help us make it through some of life’s gloomiest days, and they are often our only cheerleaders.
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November 3, 2008
Weird Al Yankovic could come out with some real works of art in creating parodies of songs. In this case, the author of the poem below is unknown, but it’s a great example of what someone with a little creativity can do, especially when committed to a cause, such as getting out the vote.
Remember, tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4, 2008, is election day in the United States. Be sure to go to your designated polling place and cast your vote in the 2008 Presidential election. If you’re really wise, you’re review a copy of the ballot you will see when you step into the voting booth sometime before you step into the voting booth.
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