July 7, 2009 Good Afternoon

Good Afternoon! Sorry, I was sick last night and realized my niece was coming this morning, she is a hoot! I got an e-mail from a friend yesterday, saying that there was another tragedy. A tragedy that happened on July 5th, actually 2. People all need time alone to grow, but there is nothing like people coming together. Don't wait for a tragedy to bring you together, do something now that brings who you love and care about together. It is a big world out there, but we are all connected some how. I believe many have great hearts and souls, but sometimes their mind just isn't clear.

While we are here, we need to decide who we are and what kind of life we want. If we want a good life we have to do good. In America we have an overwhelming number of people who look at material possessions as the key. Material possessions are just things. I like nice things, but I refuse to let them make me the person I am. They are not needs, they are just wants. We have a huge issue in this country, a moral issue. America lacks the value of education. Look we idolize people like Brittany Spears, Lindsey Lohan, Movie Stars, Rock Stars. Outlandish behavior and ignore those who do good and help society. We now have begun with President Obama and Oprah. There are many Philanthropist out there, many who are making a difference to look up to, but Brittany gets the press. Like in the book The World is Flat, Thomas Freidman said that the problem with America is that when Bill Gates goes out East he is welcomed with people screaming and yelling like he is Brittany Spears. The Problem with America is we treat Britney Spears like she is Brittany Spears.

I believe in good people helping good people. Speaking of which, good friends of mine, Painkiller Hotel is going to be playing Downtown Alive, in Aurora this Friday from 7- 8:15 All Ages!! I know many of the younger ones that have not been able to attend and see them will finally be able to do so! For more information just click on Adam in the corner, LOL! So come down and check them out! Chicago meet Aurora, you can take the train! It drops you off right at Walter Payton's Round House! Anyone interested contact me! Good People they are with great souls and GREAT MUSIC! With that being said I hope everyone is making plans for this weekend and getting together with people! Everyone have a great day, God Bless and don't forget to enjoy the music!

Love,

Sarah

"The best way to prepare for life is to begin to live." Erbert Hubbard

"Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul." Democritus

"Happiness is were we it, but rarely where we seek it." J. Petit Senn