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In reply to the discussion: Check in in you don't expect anything to be better in 2012 [View all]Mojorabbit
(16,020 posts)38. I think you are right
and one of my new years resolutions is to keep my eye on what is happening politically but to spend my time making my little nest here a happy joyful little corner of the world. A sanctuary. I am going to personally try and improve things in my community to the best of my ability. Right now I am working to help a family of five that were living in their car get settled in to a motel till they can get on their feet. I will make a difference in small ways. I have lost hope that I can personally effect any change on a national level. I don't have the kind of money it takes to get a conressman's attention.
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Ok, now that's just spooky. After posting (above) I went to pour a drink and started singing
Electric Monk
Jan 2012
#13
I hate to sound pessimistic, but I don't know where the magic is coming from to suddenly
RKP5637
Jan 2012
#11
Yep, that's a good way of looking at it all. Generally those that expect less are often more
RKP5637
Jan 2012
#19
One thing will be better in 2012 - a lot more people will wake up, and that's always a good thing
GliderGuider
Jan 2012
#31