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VETERAN'S DAY... a day to pause and reflect...to pull in our aligned forces of gratitude, for those who 
serve our highest ideals in the fight for freedom... to take a priceless moment to acknowledge and remember the men and women I've learned of, known of and some I've met here in Auburn, Alabama through my work as a REALTOR. What a privilege I have in America---to have such an opportunity to work and encounter so many incredible people along the way. Each one is a brilliant reflection of humanity's collective struggle to be free and to have a place to stand and understand... to know of HOME on earth. Today I especially salute the men and women who have participated in the action, to those who gave (and are still giving) of their own blood, sweat and tears to foster FREEDOM. Today I am especially thank-full, and pray that each spirit can soar. May every thought, every action and interaction take off from the fields of FREEDOM in your heart, guided by the Light that unveils texture from the terrain of your selfless souls. TO YOU, propelled from the heart of our country as your bodies and spirit lend a sacrifice and land us the dream--- TO BE FREE... and with our FREEDOM we ARE changed, 'from glory to glory'...from moment to moment... from soldier to soldier---each and every one... THANK YOU!
(pics are of my mom who served in the navy during WWII; below she is pictured with comedian, Red Skelton...)
FOR YOU...May every moment and movement be directed to uplift the atmosphere around you today... may this prayer of f-LIGHT propel you and keep you IN-FORMATION, in the atmosphere of greatest LOVE and gratitude...
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CLICK CART TO SHOP FOR HOMES IN AUBURN-OPELIKA, ALABAMA 
In support of The Food Bank of East Alabama, The Opelika-Auburn Newspaper staff teamed up with the WRBL News 3 group, Praise 88.7 and The Well, to sponsor a day-long food drive on Saturday, Nov 1st. The event was held at the Opelika Wal-Mart Supercenter. It opened up with Opelika Mayor, Gary Fuller, cutting a ribbon, marking the start of building community spirit and sponsorship for the drive that will be unceasing in its efforts to collect food for the fall and holiday season. This is the time of year when the supply of food begins to wane, and the Food Bank relies on our support for replenishing. Several of us volunteered to greet shoppers and distributed the shopping list of most needed items. A lot of shoppers participated, and it was heartwarming to see the efforts some of them made, no matter how small, all of the generous donations added up to a community gift for neighbors in need. When we share our resources, we provide essential nourishment and enrichment for the heart of our communities, blessing our homes and families. This day was big with blessings.
"I BAGGED HUNGER"
Volunteer, JR SMITH, Rotary Club
Volunteers, IWPU
Auburn Jr High School JAZZ BAND
That song won't leave my head this morning. It must be the singing alarm that is reminding me to turn my clocks back one hour tonight. Of course the task itself takes me nearly an hour, so I never quite feel the savings. In fact, I feel I lose a couple of hours, just trying to re-orient myself and adjust all my calendars and clocks. We always remark how the Summer Solstice (June 21st) is the longest day of the year-- although it's still only a 24-hour one. I would just have to argue that it's when we turn our clocks back, because we've just charted a 25-hour day. I've never understood why we try to turn the time back. It's literally impossible. The Native Americans understood the foolishness of this concept: