It's All Perspective.............

In the aftermath of Katrina as we continue receiving the sobering facts of the death toll, I'm in awe. This catastrophe has affected our nation, our government, our politics, and has ignited debates and arguments among even the of closest friends.

But before we cast our second round of stones and everyone takes aim at who's to blame, perhaps we should review some sobering facts. Yes, even one lost life is too many, if it's preventable. But in turn, maybe we should say a prayer, whisper a thank you, breath a heavy sigh of relief, and acknowledge how truly lucky we've been. Considering the statistics, we were fortunate.

DEATHS BY HURRICANE KATRINA

(as of October 8, 2005)

1003 ......................... Louisiana

221.......................... Mississippi

14...........................Florida

2...........................Georgia

1242.................Total

DEATHS BY EARTHQUAKE IN SOUTH ASIA

(as of October 9, 2005)

20,000 + ......................Pakistan

DEATHS BY TSUNAMI

(as of January 19, 2005)

212,611............ Indonesia Regional Death Toll

Perhaps as Americans, we have led a very sheltered life, when it comes to experiencing natural disasters (of a large magnitude). Add to that, the terrorist attack of 911. Perhaps it is time we take a deep breath and look at the world around us with a bit more perspective...................

Meet Me Half Way

Music by Giorgio Moroder, Lyrics by Tom Whitlock, Sung by: Kenny Loggins

In a lifetime

Made of memories

I believe

In destiny

Every Moment

Returns again in time

When I've got the future on my mind

Know that you'll be the only one

Meet Me Half Way

Across the sky

Out where the world belongs

To only you and I

Meet me Half Way

Across the sky

Make this a new beginning

Of another life

In a lifetime

There is only love

Reaching for

The lonely one

We are stronger

When we are giving love

When we put emotions on the line

Know that we are the timeless ones......

No Shades of Gray.......

I am addicted............. Plain and simple. I cannot tell a lie. Very few shows on T.V. touch me, move me in a way I care to comment on. I have however found one that does, "Gray's Anatomy".

Tonight this show made me think in a way that most made for t.v. series never do. In it's final moments of the episode the following words were spoken.... Words I wont soon forget........

"There is something to say about a glass half full. It's entirely up to the individual, and it depends on what is being poured! Sometimes all we want is a taste. Other times, there is no such thing..... and nothing is enough, and all we want, is more...."

How true is that? If we were ever to acknowledge anything it would be, "We deserve more."

My wish for us is that we never forget that we do in fact deserve is MORE..... And if you people out there can not ackn0wledge that, "Can I have your leftovers?" Because if any of you have any doubt, "I DO NOT!!"