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To: abuelita who wrote (24869)	3/25/2003 1:45:20 AM
From: elpolvo	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 104155

joser- thanks for the birthday happies. glad you liked the "thought for today" to miss b. here's the rest of the story... from dodder: Hi daddy! I'm glad to hear you are back ok. I've begun my in depth packing for the move. I'm packing up the bulk and making lists for what goes where and what I'll do at the last minute. Now I'm forced to sit and think of what learning experiences I'll take from Austin. I'm feeling sad about leaving cause I just started to get my groove going here. I've thought about the bad times, the sad times, the good and happy times. All the wonderful people that I've met and will miss very much. And also what lies ahead. I don't want to go at this moment but I know in the long run I really do. I need to get started on my real life. The road I'll travel on my own. I know there will always be people around, but ultimately I travel alone. Which is something I've come to accept more and more. I've always hated the feeling of being alone. But I guess I've come to see that it's not really so bad. It's really all about how you choose to perceive certain instances. I've learned that others can really bring you down but then those same people can at different times, lift you up. I've learned not to dwell so much on anything. I had a big problem with that for a while here. I still do sometimes, but I always snap out of it. I've learned how to make home wherever I go. I've learned a whole hell of a lot about my views on certain subjects, like friendship and war. I've learned to look at life a little bit differently everyday. I've learned to appreciate certain moments in time. I've also learned to appreciate certain people (I believe you might know of whom I speak). But most of all I think I've learned that my path leads out of here, and Albuquerque too. I truly believe I will be around to see some of the most amazing things in my lifetime. I believe I will be incredibly wise by the time my run is over, and my goal in this is to share with others what I know, see and have learned. Even if I only share this with one person, my time will have been worth while. So my goal from henceforth, is to learn and see as much as I possibly can, and share it with others along the way. So, next stop, Albuquerque, New Mexico. And I really miss it. This was another thing I learned. I thought I wouldn't but I do miss New Mexico. But I suppose that was a bit naive of me to think so. Well, I will see you on I believe ma said something along the lines of April 26....But I will keep in touch. And thank you for the thought of the day, it was most excellent. I love you papa poo, Fooster :) with a follow up postscript: subject: Questioning Patriotism Ok, since 9/11 people have had a huge burst of "patriotism". They show this by displaying American flags on everything they own...Or by supporting, out loud, the war against terrorism/Iraq..... You said in your email it's not our fault what is taking place.... So, I would think the Bush administration is at fault, am I wrong here? Ok, so, then wouldn't it be more patriotic to hold our leaders responsible for the terrible things that have taken place, and the mistakes that have been made? That's a beautiful thing about democracy right? We can hold our leaders responsible... What do you think about this daddy? and my reply: dear dodder- of course the bush administration is responsible! they've hollered and frightened the public into believing they are our protectors when in reality they are the world's worst nightmare. the concept of patriotism is utter bullshit. it is used for control and power. it's an excuse to be selfish and rationalize selfish acts in the global community. don't fall for the lie. cast your loyalty to the well-being of the universe - do unto others as you would have others do unto you. we are ONE world... brothers and sisters on planet earth - when one suffers, it hurts all. that said, the task at hand is not to punish those responsible, the task at hand is just to vote them out of control and elect those who can begin to heal all the damage they've caused. please register to vote and please educate everyone you can to cast their votes in the same direction. if you can enlighten just one person to vote as you vote, you have doubled your democratic voice. i loved the letter you wrote me. i'm so blessed to have such a beautiful person as you in my life. thank you for being bridgette. i love you. -yer fodder