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Face value - where'd it go?

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There's no hiding it, I struggle with the issue of trust. I tend to trust people on their word, and then it happens...I get hurt. So I get it when people are always looking beyond the person in front of them and searching for an ulterior motive. I understand the whys involved....the motivation behind the doubt. But c'mon folks, we've turned into a society where every move ...every word...every aspect of a person is scrutinized...anaylzed...picked apart, and it's disgusting - it's harmful -it's destructive to all involved. There no longer appears to be a healthy middle ground. Was there ever one? Am I just waking to this? To trust or not to trust....yes, that is the question... How can you kinda trust? When a dollar bill is no longer worth the paper it is written on...then is it no wonder "face value" is a term of the past? There are people who trust...... Then there are people who don't.... Who are the people in-between......? I do know none of u

A mile in her shoes..........

I love these Walk a Mile in Her Shoes events!!!! \ October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

Lend A Hand!

My New Cause!! Lend A Hand! Mission Statement- Lend a Hand's mission is to assist and strengthen the Juneau County Community by addressing the needs of limited income individuals and families, aiding them to become self-sufficient, and creating public awareness and education while serving as a resource to those touched by unexpected emergencies as they cope with housing uncertainty . Your tax deductible donation can be sent to: Lend A Hand 203 Milwaukee St. Mauston, WI. 53948 In one week's time we went from a group of people coming together over an issue that touches our community; homelessness - to - a budding organization with a name that say's it all - Lend A Hand. It was at tonight's (10/08/09) steering committee meeting the name was chosen and a mission statement was agreed upon. Additionally, it was agreed that the Juneau County Peace Committee will act as

"It's not because of who they are....

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"....it's because of who I am." Those were the words of Lois Lawton from the Juneau County Peace Committee when I approached them just a couple of weeks ago and asked that they agree to be an umbrella organization for group...an emergency fund...I was trying to start to help the homeless and those about to be homeless in our county...Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was when I explained some of the hurdles I had already came across in forming the group, that Lois turned to me and told me...."You tell them this...It's not because of who they are, it's because of who I am," as to the reason I am walking down this path...on this endeavor. Like women who leave abusive relationships, or victims of sexual assault..for those who are living in poverty...there are stereo-types and stigmas they must deal with in their every day world. Ones that eat away at their own self esteem and dignity they have left. In venturing down this path to start this group and emergency f