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Michael Jackson--A lot like you and me?

Michael Jackson. Legendary entertainer. King of Pop. Iconic Superstar. We all knew h… Continue

Added by Anita S. Lane on July 6, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

President Obama: Can I Get An Amen?

Obama just needs a little affirmation. Ever feel overwhelmed? Ever need a morale lift or a little pep talk? That’s President Obama right now. Life in the White House can be tough. I’m sure it can get you down. But not President Obama; he has a cure for the White House blues.… Continue

Added by Anita S. Lane on March 19, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

I Cried in the Voting Booth Today

I cried in the voting booth today. I wasn’t sad. I wasn’t mad or upset. It’s just that when I stepped into the booth and pulled out my ballot, my eyes scrolled down to see an unlikely name for a presidential candidate. I carefully aligned my pen as to be certain to avoid a… Continue

Added by Anita S. Lane on November 4, 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Americans of all ages are energized--watch and be amazed!

This evening I drove by a formerly vacant commercial property on Detroit's east side. Tonight however, it was ablaze with activity. The space had been transformed into an east side headquarters for the Obama campaign. Inside, you could see young, old, black white, urban and suburban… Continue

Added by Anita S. Lane on October 28, 2008 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

Blogger’s Blues

As we approach the final presidential debate of the 2008 election season, I’m beginning to feel the Blogger’s Blues. Really. I hate to see it all end. I’ve never been into sports but I believe I can better empathize with my husband—who loves a good football game. He doesn’t want to tape it and watch it later. He wants to see it first-hand, in real time. Each game is its own unique, exciting event. No two games are the same, and the dynamics within each game make it interesting and compelling to… Continue

Added by Anita S. Lane on October 15, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments

McCain and Palin: “We’re angry!”

Have you heard the latest phrase from the McCain-Palin stomp speech? It consists of two very powerful words. “I’m angry.” To place the statement in context, Palin has said, “There is anger about the dealings of insider lobbyists, anger about the greed of Wall Street, and there’s anger ab… Continue

Added by Anita S. Lane on October 14, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

"Human Error?" New Yorkers Forced to Vote for Osama for President

Did you see this? It's truly an outrage! The following Associated Press article ran in the Detroit Free Press on October 10, 2008. My comments follow. BALLOT GAFFE: Is it Obama or Osama? Who is running for president? In an upstate New York county, hundreds of voters have… Continue

Added by Anita S. Lane on October 14, 2008 at 1:30am — No Comments

Bailout Bombshell: An Opportunity to Get it Right

Today, in a rare moment of representative democracy, the U.S. House of Representatives listened to voters and failed to pass the $700 billion bailout bill. While it may have been a bombshell to many, the fact is, it was American Democracy at work. Legislators across the nati… Continue

Added by Anita S. Lane on September 29, 2008 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

Let it Burn! An Emotional Rant by an American Mom

Majority of Americans Don’t Want a Bailout and Are Willing to Suffer the Consequences!

Estimates reveal that the proposed $700 billion bailout plan will cost $2,333 for each person in America. For my family that means $13,998. Hec, I’ve got my own debt to pay down. As i… Continue

Added by Anita S. Lane on September 26, 2008 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

The MAC is Back For Big Surprise—Round Two!

Just four weeks after McCain’s first big surprise—Governor Sarah Palin—the Mac is back with his second big surprise. John McCain will “suspend” his presidential campaign and return to Washington, D.C. to work on the bailout plan for Wall street. Let’s be honest, we Americans lo… Continue

Added by Anita S. Lane on September 25, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Passing Up on Down Syndrome

*News Flash* The latest research shows that the number of babies born with Down Syndrome is declining. What could possibly be the reason for this decline? Is it scientific advancement? Is it something different in parents or the environment? To what should we attribute this phenom… Continue

Added by Anita S. Lane on September 23, 2008 at 11:00am — 4 Comments

"The Fundamentals of Our Economy are Strong" --John McCain

September 15, 2008 is already being dubbed “Nightmare on Wall Street.” On this day, the 158 year old Lehman Brothers went bankrupt—the biggest bankruptcy in our nation’s history. Bank of America bailed out 94 year old stalwart, Merrill Lynch by purchasing it. AIG, the na… Continue

Added by Anita S. Lane on September 15, 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Governor Sarah Palin—Bold Example, Like it or Not

I’m a firm beliver that we as women can “have it all”—just not at the same time. I’ve said it often to women I know. But now I’m wondering if the emergence of Governor Sarah Palin onto the national scene has debunked that theory. Whether you like her or not, Governor Sarah Pali… Continue

Added by Anita S. Lane on September 14, 2008 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

The Stupid Things We Say

Is it possible to be a good, well-meaning individual and say something stupid? Of course it is. I was recently talking with a relative whose brother in-law was a soldier who had been killed in Iraq. In the course of the conversation I made the remark, “So, does that make it any easier… Continue

Added by Anita S. Lane on September 10, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Republicans Belittle Service

Last week the Republican party heralded the themes of “Country First” and “Service” at their national convention. Throughout the week they highlighted numerous examples of bravery and courage among service persons and civilians alike. Service is a core value of this party and its 2… Continue

Added by Anita S. Lane on September 7, 2008 at 11:00pm — 2 Comments

Hail to the Hockey Mom!

A forty-four year-old self-proclaimed “hockey mom” as been selected as the Vice Presidential running mate for John McCain. Wow. No one saw that coming. I, like most others, didn’t know much about Sarah Palin when McCain first announced her, but she seems like a decent woman. She s… Continue

Added by Anita S. Lane on September 7, 2008 at 10:30pm — No Comments

McCain's Extreme Republican Makeover

As news hit the airwaves that Governor Sarah Palin’s 17 year-old daughter is pregnant, my first thought was that Senator John McCain decided to push the “maverick envelope” a little far—for his own good, that is. It’s one thing to be a celebrity— as McCain portrays Obama—but it’s… Continue