The Beauty of Friendship
I recently went through a phase where I felt uninspired with my blogging, and for me, I cannot write without inspiration. I almost forgot how much inspiration can be derived from other bloggers! I found the cure. My decision to write a weekly link love post was the best decision I’ve made. I will do my best to bring this to fruition every week.
Reconnecting with Fellow Bloggers
Euroyank
Often in the blogosphere, writers of important information go without the attention they deserve. The fact is, there are two types of blogs that get the most comments of any other blog, money blogs and certain types of personal blogs who have droves of close friends. I love reading personal blogs! Having said that, some blogs deserve being read because of their pertinent content about important subject matter.
Euroyank wrote a post entitled, Why Blog - The New Blog Evolution - this is a great post! He wrote this post because I posed the question of why important information goes largely unnoticed. He authors 15 blogs currently and they all are worth checking out.
Being born and raised in America, I admit freely that I am ashamed of many things we do as a nation. Euroyank’s new post USA #1 Highest Poverty Rate Among Developed Nations, is a must read. This post is no shock to me, I live here, I know what it’s like. I live around 100 miles from New Orleans, Louisiana. This city is so filled with poverty and starvation it is unbelievable. Not only that, the police department is extremely corrupt and it’s extremely dangerous just to walk down the street without being robbed or murdered.
America is in the process of getting a new president. It is scary just thinking about who I will vote for…how can I believe what any of them say? We prove the old saying, “Money is the root of all evil.”
Bill Gates, the owner of microsoft, has enough money to feed every person on Earth! This is only one person. I cannot believe there are people starving anywhere on this planet. The fact remains that the people and banks with all the money will not help these people in any real, effective manner. That is left up to the common working class to take care of, even though they have no money themselves.
Sure, Bill Gates gives millions to help people but that’s not enough. I say he should give billions, not millions. Another thing that is wrong with America is “minimum wage”. What is the absolute least amount of money people can be paid so they do not starve to death? Haha…minimum wage. I think minimum wage should be at least $25.00 per hour…especially if the company paying is a multi billion dollar corporation.
I don’t have health insurance, I cannot afford it. If I get sick…too bad for me. Health care should be available and affordable for every one. If I say it should be free for all, I will be branded a radical socialist…give me a break, there is no pure form of government anywhere on Earth. Writing about this isn’t enough, I am on a mission…learning about what I can do to help change things.
I want to say thank you to Euroyank for writing truly valuable articles. Some of you aren’t interested in reading about stuff like this. You all should pay attention to what’s going on in this world.
Shinade
I call her Jackie as many of you do! Her blog is The Painted Veil, a wonderful blog we should all read. She wrote a post titled I Think I May Be An Oxymoron, which expresses a feeling many Americans share. I applaud Jackie for being brave and writing this post as many bloggers are afraid to say things with even the slightest political stance.
She is a person who believes in God, but has many liberal views…just like me! I like people of all races, all religions and all nationalities. I believe in freedom and love. I am against war and greed. I don’t look at why we are all different, I look at how much alike we are. We are people, brothers and sisters from all across the world. Let us embrace one another and spread love, not war.
Final Thoughts
I’ll be reconnecting with many friends this new year. I have the wisdom to avoid burning myself out, something I didn’t have last year. I want to thank the bloggers who helped me through my depression, there are so many! When I think about how many bloggers I know, it is overwhelming. How can I read them all? Haha…all I can do is try. 
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Oh Bobby, I am so honored that I don’t know what to say. Go figure me with a loss for words. And, to be here with Euro is really an honor. Thank you most sincerely from the bottom of my heart. now that the birds are starting to sing and the dawn is breaking I think I shall get some sleep. My husband was part of the aid that went into New Orleans right after Katrina. He has an FBI clearance and hauled quite a few loads of goods down there within the first two weeks. He was simply devestated at what he saw. Also, my biological father is from Winfield…..it’s a small world huh? Well, I really wasn’t speechless at all…now was I? Thank you Bobby for everything
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I worked in Katrina storm recovery too! I live in Longbeach, Mississippi…which was literally wiped off the map. My mother and I were almost killed during the storm. You are more than welcome! You deserve to be in the light, it is my honour to help
I have read your Blog before, although I don’t personally know you , I know of the situation that is brewing across the Blogosphere… I hope things work out and we find out whats really up with this person… as far as Jackie goes, Jackie is a sweet person, I personally know LOTS of sweet people all from the Blogosphere….
Bobby I hope you have the best of New years and all your dreams come true!
I relate to you as far as Insurance goes, although as soon as open enrollment starts up at my Husbands work place again we are signing me back up… Hugs and the best to you!
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Hi Judy!!! It’s really nice to meet you
I just wish someone would have told me earlier, it’s not good to convict someone behind their back…even if it is true. I hope it’s not true because it really is a horrible thing. Anyway…I must come visit you too 
Great post Bobby! I’m very thankful that we have free healthcare here in Canada. The only thing I have to worry about is dental for my family (which is one of the reasons I work so much!) I can’t even imagine not being able to go to the doctor, that’s truly horrible.
I saw an Oprah show on the extreme poverty of some places in the U.S. and almost fell over, I had no idea. How could anyone be starving or living in a shack in the United States, it makes absolutely no sense!
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Canada has free healthcare? That makes me so jealous! Even if you have health care here, the insurance companies will go to any length not to pay. It’s really scary. Thanks Christy!
I’m glad Jackie is finally back and I’m happy that you’ve been visiting more often lately Bobby!
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Hi marzie! I didn’t even know Jackie was gone…shows you how lazy I’ve been! I’m glad to be visiting too…I’m glad you visit me just as much…hehe
Hey Bobby…I can totally identify with what you wrote about needing to feel inspired in order to write…i often struggle with that very same aspect….I also know that the best way to find inspiration is to look for it and much like you I find it in the blogosphere and all the talented writers that are part of it….glad to have you back
To Christy - … Because our society has evolved back into one of those that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Sad but true.
To Bobby -I too love America, this country is a great country, but the people that run it are not. I am Muslim by choice, but also have a lot of liberal views. I think the most important thing in this life is how we treat other people, no matter what “group” society categorizes them into.
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Yes Morgan!!! Inspiration is that spiritual lightning bolt which ignites the flow of expression! When I became depressed, I stopped reading blogs…this became a double edged sword. Live and learn!!!!!
I like the tone in your writing. It is far less desperate than it was last year. I think that 2008 will be a very good year for you!
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I concur Square1…that’s a beautiful thought! I have no ill will towards anyone and choose to see positivity in everything! No matter who we are or where we’re from, we should treat others from all walks of life with kindness and love!
I would say more people need to give more to others. There are many people like Bill Gates that do give a lot of their money to help others, and I think that is impressive. I can think of quite a few people who are like myself that give nothing. I give. The responsibility should be put on everyone that can afford it.
Also the organizations that take the money to help others need to be responsible for how they use that money. I don’t want to see the majority of the money I donate sucked up in administrative costs.
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Well Mel…if I can be less desperate…you can be less analytical…hehe
I agree Opal, just about every job I ever had demanded I give to the United Way. Unfortunately, I don’t trust that the United Way manages money very well. They are under investigation too. I am a semi bleeding heart liberal and think no one should die of starvation. There will always be bottom feeders in every society. In America, the government chooses to let them starve
He has enough to feed everyone on earth?
Oh my!!!
Thanks for this post. I come to know things that I knew not.
It’s good to know that you are reconnecting once again with fellow bloggers and consciously avoiding the outcome of burning yourself out. Good Bobby!!
I look forward to many inspiring and fun post to read from this good blog of yours!
Blessings!
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Friendship Remains And Never Can End. We may physically be apart, but inside each has made a mark, we cherish forever.
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Hi Karen! I am proudly positive and filled with both hope and forgiveness!!!! This will be a great year
Yes Zubli! Friendship is something that should never be taken for granted. Here’s to a great 2008!!!!