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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 27, 2021 8:46:40 GMT -5
"Just as on July 4th Americans celebrate their independence, so is July 27th to be celebratedโa day to celebrate independence from the abuser. July 27th, National Love is Kind Day is the day to:
Celebrate for all victims of domestic violence/domestic abuse their FREEDOM and INDEPENDENCE from their abuser. Recognize our right to be treated with KINDNESS. Because real love is kind, not terrorizing. Realize that kindness is the path to healthy and safer relationships, families, society, and the world. Give voice for and hope and support to others who are still suffering, often in silence. Spread messages how we can be kind to one another, especially to those closest to us. Remember that love is not abusive, violent, demeaning or dehumanizing. If someone uses love as an excuse for their hurtful behavior, itโs not real love.
With every generation, the cycle of abuse continues to cripple families, especially women and children who are most vulnerable. The cycle of abuse must stop now."
My notes: It always pains me when we actually need a reminder to be kind. To be a decent human being.
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Post by lainee on Jul 28, 2021 19:19:36 GMT -5
Good idea for a National Day, but, I agree...shouldn't need it to remind us to act like civilized human beings. Abuse is everywhere, we just don't recognize it or look for it. But, actually, if you have a sense of decency and care about people, you'll see it, even when others can't. Being kind is not hard; should be the way everyone acts without being told to.
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Post by spg on Jul 29, 2021 11:43:52 GMT -5
Your notes were touchy and true. Be kind be kind whenever you can manage.
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Post by Bob on Aug 1, 2021 17:59:33 GMT -5
Yeah, being kind should be something we do all the time. Just being nice to someone makes you feel good about yourself.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 27, 2022 7:53:33 GMT -5
"On June 25, 1950, the first war of the Cold War-era erupted when North Korean forces crossed the border into South Korea. The war would last three years, involving troops from around the globe, and costing millions of lives. National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day commemorates the end of the Korean War on July 27, 1953, and those who served during this often forgotten war."
My notes: No war should ever be forgotten!
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Post by Bob on Jul 27, 2022 18:26:09 GMT -5
Yeah, we need to remember all those veterans.
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Post by lainee on Jul 27, 2022 19:31:26 GMT -5
Veterans are brave, special & unique, they are our Heroes...doesn't matter what war it was.
They've earned our respect, and we need to honor them...always.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 27, 2023 9:30:39 GMT -5
"On July 27th, National New Jersey Day recognizes the third state to join the Union. Find out whatโs unique and captivating about the Garden State!
Early History When Giovanni Da Verrazzano first explored the shores of the Atlantic coast, he explored lands that included New Jersey. Da Verrazzano discovered diverse communities of people who were later called the Delaware Indians.' In 1660, the Dutch founded New Jerseyโs first European settlement, but in 1664 the British took control. At this time, the land was divided into half and named New Jersey after the Isle of Jersey in the English Channel."
My notes: Who lives or has visited NJ? What do you like about it? I haven't been on the East coast.
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Post by Steve on Jul 28, 2023 9:05:00 GMT -5
I've been through it. New York should just annex it since it's essentially just an extension of N.Y.
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