My weekly newsletter from Shamabhala's Pema Chodron reminds me that "we continually run away from the present moment, how we avoid being here just as we are. That’s not considered to be a problem. The point is to see it."

Aging, growing fatter (it seems) by the day, locked in with failing health, out of work -- hmmm, why would I not want to remain HERE?

Then I recall all that is right in my world, and how so many others have it so worse.
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[B]Los Angeles[/B][B] Economic Development – YJ Draiman[/B]

It is time to remake Los Angeles in the image of our boldest vision – a city of healthy communities with good schools and quality education, innovative companies in new and emerging sectors, quality open space, improved public transportation, a range of mobility and housing options; and above all, a prosperous and productive middle class equipped with the skills and education to create a better future.

It...

[B]To be the Mayor of Los Angeles is a great responsibility – treat it with respect![/B]

The position of a Mayor of the City of Los Angeles is an enormous undertaking and a great responsibility. It must be assumed with the yoke of great duty and humility; one must bear the weight of such a revered position and earn the trust and honor to serve the people of Los Angeles. Only with such state of mind and intent can an individual honestly lead the Great City of Los Angeles.
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Why in the hell would a person buy furniture if they had no where to put it?

Everyone here is on tg's ass about not buying furniture after being here two years but if hes renting out a womans kids room because she needed help with rent and he had no use/ no room to put it then why get a bunch of stuff.

He planned on once he needed to hed buy it but now instead of letting him blow his money on stupid **** his mom gave him their king sized mattress since they got a new...

I am moving closer to Chicago from Michigan and have an inexpensive living opportunity (Brand new residence) in South Lawndale. I anticipate to be working near the city or in the city .. 60623 is the zipcode. Any advice?