Month: December 2014
Happy New Year 2015. Goodbye 2014.
2014 was a year that started with so much baggage from 2013. Slowly, but surely, I have emerged from the grey clouds and found new sources of joy. My progress continues.
Lucho, my sweet pitbull puppy boy entered my life after Hubby’s motorcycle accident, this Summer. He reminded us of what unconditional love was, and taught all of us – including the other three dogs – patience. Lots of patience.
A few new people also entered my life and enriched it immensely. They became special friends and I cherished the time we have spent together. I met several of my favorite authors who were even more beautiful and snarky in real life. I look forward to reading their new books and meeting more authors, readers and book reviewers.
Surprisingly, I did not missed those people who chose not to be in my life. They were merely temporary acquaintances, who taught me more about myself and why I valued honesty and personal responsibility in the people I befriended.
My sincerest hope for you tonight, or whenever the clock strikes midnight in your corner of the world, is to send 2014 off well and welcome 2015 with open arms. Happy Year of the Goat/Sheep, everyone!
2014 in review. It was a good year, when all was said and done. Thank you!
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 5,700 times in 2014. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 5 trips to carry that many people.
Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad!
I bid you all peace, love and good health for you and your loved ones.
Need ‘Tenderness’: Pope Shares Christmas Message – http://nbcnews.to/1GYpe6g
Venezuela sanctions bill passes in the US Senate
I am gratified that the US acknowledged the fact that something needed to be done. I have mixed emotions about sanctions, knowing how long the people of Venezuela have been suffering. Time will tell. But, we must speak truth to power. Namaste.
Sens. Marco Rubio (left, R-FL) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ)
The Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014 has passed the US Senate. The bill includes provisions for targeted sanctions against individuals linked to the Venezuelan government found to have violated human rights. These include asset freezes, visa revocations, and other penalties. It also urges the Secretary of State to support civil society in Venezuela.
The text of the bill is here: S. 2142. The press release from Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is here.The White House has expressed support for the bill.
This was the bill that Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) had placed a hold on. Sen. Landrieu was defeated last Saturday in her bid for reelection.
The highlight from Sen. Menendez’s press release:
“We must always stand against human rights violations, political persecution and recrimination anywhere in…
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Watch “Terminator Genisys Movie 2015 – Official Trailer…” on YouTube
Terminator Genisys Movie 2015 – Official Trailer…: http://youtu.be/CN__WyMfEKw
“Terminator Genisys,” looks promising, but at its core, the original “Terminator ” was the story of star-crossed lovers Sarah Connor and Kyle Reese. Maintaining the integrity of this relationship will be the key to the success of this new twist yo the saga.
Five Organizations to Support on #GIVINGTUESDAY
These organizations do great work around the world, and deserve our support.
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. Following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GIVINGTUESDAY is a refreshing chance to take a break from everyday consumption and unite to celebrate generosity. If you’re looking for an organization to contribute to today, here are five I believe in and feel great about supporting. And there are so many more amazing organizations than aren’t on this list — which ones would you add?
Partners in Health (PIH) provides a preferential option for the poor in health care. By establishing long-term relationships with sister organizations based in settings of poverty, PIH strives to achieve two overarching goals: to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need of them and to serve as an antidote to despair. When patients are ill and have no access to care, the PIH team of professionals, scholars…
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Reading, Drinking and Dancing with a Chaser of Snark 