* see post below for more information on letters
Dear America,
I hope that one day there will be no racism. Why do people judge another by their color, religion, or faith? There must be no more. The next leader of our country must know that anyone can be anything they want to be. Why can't people just go on with life? John McCain especially must know that anyone may be a good president if they accept people for who they are. This knowledge may make anyone a good person. Barack Obama will be the perfect president because he will show us that anyone - even though they are different religion or color. Anyone may do anything.
Sincerely,
M. Fields
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Image Quilt
Visitors are asked to use the materials provided to make a square for the image quilt. The squares are to illustrate how visitors feel about their country, what makes them proud to be American, or what it means to be an American. Here are a few samples:
Monday, August 11, 2008
Letters to America 2
* see first post for information regarding letter below
My Fellow Americans ~
What a beautiful array of faces, hearts, faiths, languages, gaits and ages we are. I love the mental image of the melting pot ~ if I share my life, my culture, my spirituality with you, will you give me the same gift?
Hard work certainly has killed somebody ~ but I'll bet they would still say it was worth it. Look into a child's eyes and think about the way you want their world to look when they are your age. If we all worked ~ loved more ~ listened more and accepted that we don't have all the right answers, we get a lot more done without the death. Give your best to each person you touch. Most of them will pass it on.
Blessed Be,
J.
My Fellow Americans ~
What a beautiful array of faces, hearts, faiths, languages, gaits and ages we are. I love the mental image of the melting pot ~ if I share my life, my culture, my spirituality with you, will you give me the same gift?
Hard work certainly has killed somebody ~ but I'll bet they would still say it was worth it. Look into a child's eyes and think about the way you want their world to look when they are your age. If we all worked ~ loved more ~ listened more and accepted that we don't have all the right answers, we get a lot more done without the death. Give your best to each person you touch. Most of them will pass it on.
Blessed Be,
J.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Letter to America
One of the many Patriotism: The Last Refuge visitor activities is "Letters to America". The letter might be addressed to our Founding Fathers and Mothers, give advice to future leaders, or express a visitor's dream for America. Letters are placed on the wall for others to read. Over the next few weeks, selected letters will be posted here.
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7/30/2008
Americans:
Continue your desire to improve despite your constant imperfections.
Open your eyes to others experiences, and let them understand yours.
Soften your heart;
Perk your ears;
Shut your mouth more often than not.
Work smart, not just hard.
And whether you are D or R, ensure that those around you receive your actions, not just your thoughts.
-EC
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7/30/2008
Americans:
Continue your desire to improve despite your constant imperfections.
Open your eyes to others experiences, and let them understand yours.
Soften your heart;
Perk your ears;
Shut your mouth more often than not.
Work smart, not just hard.
And whether you are D or R, ensure that those around you receive your actions, not just your thoughts.
-EC
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