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photo of shaniya
I know that a lot of people are saying that the news shouldnt show the photo of Shaniya being taken into the hotel.  This is just my two cents worth on the topic, but I think first they should...
Nov. 20, 2009

golo to afghanistan!
Finally! The end result of the beef jerky drive. They received the jerky (100 bags) last thursday and they gave it out at church services today. It was like we sent them bags of gold!! I guess we take...
Nov. 15, 2009

knowing the unknown
Sometimes in life, you stumble across the most amazing people. This is one of the things I like about the internet. Although you may never meet some of the one's you may get to know via the internet,...
Oct. 16, 2009

you can afford health insurance, so what's the problem?
I say most Americans are too selfish to afford health care. I did some research today and found that even the lowest insurance was doable.  150.00 a month for one adult and one child. So...
Sep. 28, 2009

in a boy's world
  Naugahyde Cowboys In times past when folks didn’t have the convenience of trash removal, nor was it possible for one to haul undesired items to the refuse pile, people just...
Sep. 28, 2009

the book of obeah (a readers review)
OK, so here is my chance to say NA NA NA NA BOO BOO. I got to read it already. The first novel by our very own and much loved Sandra Carrington-Smith. I Promise Sandra, I will not reveal any secrets....
Sep. 9, 2009

salute to sandra..
 Every weekday I crawl out of bed at 6am, sit up, scratch my tail and get ready for work. Crank up the IPOD and head off for my 30 minute commute. I get into my office, sit down, read emails from...
Sep. 3, 2009

hanging by a thread
Take a child fishing.     My nephew wanted to go fishing with me so I finally gave in to him and went to a small lake not far from home with him by my side....
Aug. 30, 2009

amish / friendship bread recipe
 This bread is to die for, It is the best homemade bread I ever had.   Starter: INGREDIENTS  1...
Aug. 29, 2009

are you a thief?
http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#106§ 106. Exclusive rights in copyrighted works38 Subject to...
Aug. 26, 2009

waterfall
 Author - Chuang Tzu     Confucius and his students went on a hike out in the countryside. He was thinking of using the opportunity to engage the students in a discussion...
Aug. 26, 2009

think outside of the bookstore box
By Anthony S. Policastro I...
Aug. 26, 2009

many roads
So many long roads lie before us- Their signs may leave us confused- Most are worn smooth by travelers' feet Just one seems less often used. A busy one marked "World" we...
Aug. 25, 2009

okay....its almost 7 oclock....where is sandra's blog?????
SANDRA.....TYPE FASTER.
Aug. 4, 2009

more food for thought
Quotes by D.L. Moody. These seem to go together. I think there is a difference between happiness and joy. Happiness is caused by things which happen around me, and circumstances will mar it, but...
Aug. 1, 2009

today's positive/negative blog
Some people appear to be hopped up on happy pills, being oblivious to any bad events going on around them. Others are all too quick to express their disgust at anything that doesn’t go exactly...
Jul. 26, 2009

open our minds and hearts...
Open Our Minds and Hearts I pray that we may at all times keep our minds open to new ideas and shun dogma; that we may grow in our understanding of the nature of all...
Jul. 18, 2009

morning blues and coffee
Koko Taylor.   Voodoo Woman.....  They call me the voodoo woman, And I know the reason why, They call me the voodoo woman, And...
Jul. 17, 2009

college bound blues for aces
College Bound Blues – by Greg (Mojo) Finkelstein  V1 Oh I got's a kids need schoolin' I wants her...
Jul. 16, 2009

itenerary of a golo addict
6:00am Wake up and drive Prius to Starbucks for coffee 7:00am Check Various main stream media sites to see what I shall complain about  today 8:00am...
Jul. 6, 2009

sandra carrington-smith
I was preveliged to Meet Sandra Carrington-Smith  July 4th at my friend Tom Irwins place. This lady is a Classy woman. Her husband is a nice fellow, and her children were very polite and respectful....
Jul. 5, 2009

a note from the assistant director or steveology
Steve Crisp has been around the proverbial block a few times and has come up with his own hypothesis about most anything that could ever happen.  The Steve does NOT randomly come up with facts...
Mar. 11, 2009

berry berry cool pie
 A perfect NO BAKE pie to enjoy for the 4th of July. Ingredients1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 1/2 cup lemon...
Jun. 26, 2009

judge gently...
JUDGE GENTLY Pray, don't find fault with the man who limps Or stumbles along the road. Unless you have worn the shoes he wears Or struggled beneath his load. There...
Jun. 23, 2009

digital transition
  It's FINALLY here!!! Months overdue in my humble opinion... If you receive any US television station over the air, and you don't have an ATSC compatible television or converter box...
Jun. 11, 2009

good morning
While helping with the Blog for Hope carwash this weekend, I had the privalege of meeting both WardoftheState and Scubagirl who expressed their frustration at trying to find a job.  I have worked...
Jun. 8, 2009

how tall are you, you ask, but do you really want or need to know?
How old, what sex, are you blind, deaf, in a wheelchair, ugly, bald, tall, short, skinny, fat, built, or talk with an acent or stutter, and are your clothes in style, show your wealth, poverty? What...
May. 31, 2009

about memories...
HOW MEMORIES FORM, FADE AND PERSIST OVER TIME (CNN) -- What was the name of that guy with that stuff in that place with those things? Don't you remember?  Scientists...
May. 21, 2009

a powerful financial prayer!!!
My Money is God's Money The Divine Spirit prospers me in every possible way. I praise the wealth of God. I now claim it for my own. My...
May. 14, 2009

txt 2 god@hvn
           If Jesus Had An i-Phone   The Lord's Prayer is possibly the best known passage in the Christian bible....
Apr. 23, 2009

new crime info website
There is a new Crime information Website operating in Durham. http://www.neighborhoodprotector.com/ The site uses Durham police website...
Apr. 17, 2009

congratulations, sandra carrington-smith!
Many of you are familiar with the blogs of Sandra Carrington-Smith, one of our resident professional writers.  Some of you have called her a compassionate soul, some have called her a naive leftist. ...
Mar. 19, 2009

it's a pizza kind of night
and while I've got my own collection of recipes, this one looks very promising for the beginner. I think I'll put this to the test myself. You can make the dough and sauce the night before, and...
Mar. 14, 2009

you receive what you radiate
Before You ask, Yes, this is another way of expressing “The Secret”, or the “Law of Attraction.  The whole concept is something that needs to be repeated in every way possible...
Mar. 4, 2009

oops i did it again....
(I can't take a decent self shot to save my life tonight)  `I got my hair did.  My girl came back from maternity leave!  My hair and I are so relieved.  When she took the first...
Mar. 3, 2009

now hiring! new golo position available
Now taking applications for full time GOLO psychiatrist. Responsibilities: Must be able to treat the following psychoses/syndromes: 1) Narcissistic...
Mar. 3, 2009

give us this day, our daily bread...
And it's easily done, with this very quick & simple recipe. From one who is scared to death of baking, this recipe is THE bomb!   Green Chile Cheese Beer Bread  ...
Mar. 2, 2009

psychedelic new fish species found
A funky, psychedelic fish that bounces on the ocean floor like a rubber ball has been classified as a new species, a scientific journal reported. The frogfish - which has a swirl of tan and peach zebra...
Feb. 27, 2009

nc state student needs used clothing
G'Mornin', Golo'ers.  I'm asking for some used clothing for a former neighbor of mine who is an NC State Junior, going to Trinidad over spring break to work on a research project.  She'll...
Feb. 19, 2009

tidbits from tidbit
Tidbits from Tidbit   It’s February, Valentine’s Day will be here soon.  How did this day start and how did it become associated with love/...
Feb. 2, 2009

jack in the bob
 By request from our friend Jackadoo Redemption Song  Old pirates yes they rob I Sold I to the merchant ships Minutes after they took I From the bottomless...
Jan. 29, 2009

one day - two surprises
    Okay, so I had the day off. I had the pleasure of surprising Angela by cooking up a mess of soup for her and delivering it.   Of course, this meant that I...
Jan 21, 2009

driving tips for snow/ice
Morning!   Well, it's pretty and quiet outside this morning with all the snow on the ground, but this morning's commute is probably going to be more treacherous than yesterday's drive. ...
Jan 21, 2009

a special golo person...sandra
 We have a very special person among us... her name is Sandra. Her heart is so big, but she is tiny. She has young children and a hubby, but still takes on every worthy cause at golo. I got miffed...
Jan 13, 2009

your predictions for 2009
Happy New Year GOLO! With 2009 right around the corner, let's make some predictions that we can come back and revisit this time next year next.  You pick the topic. The economy, politics,...
Dec 31, 2008

mens health issues (update)
 Ok Gentlemen, we all hear about Womens Health Issues. Well here's an article that focuses on Mens Health. I think we all would like to live healthier and longer. The Doctor in IN!    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It...
Jan 4, 2009

not-so-jolly economy changes tone of santa letters
It is the season that inspires letters to Santa Claus about toys, dolls and video games. This year, however, Saint Nicholas is reading letters that are a sign of tough economic times.
Dec 17, 2008

holiday fun
Let's have some holiday fun! Gingerbread houses, hot coco, Christmas music and friends...what more could you ask for (well, besides alot of Money!) November 28th around 6:30pmish...Kids...
Nov 25, 2008

list of stores not to buy gift cards
Heads up if you tend to give gift cards around the holidays, you need to be careful that the cards may not be honored after the holidays. Stores that are planning to close after Christmas are...
Nov 25, 2008

the love of home...
The Love of Home If I live in a house of spotless beauty with everything in its place, but have not love, I am a housekeeper... Not a homemaker. If I have time...
Nov 23, 2008

reflections
    Just a little thought before bedtime   From a collection of Franciscan meditations   Peace be with you all, ~Smorg~   *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*                                              Reflections...
Nov 12, 2008

pix of some of the dogs that need a home
Hey everyone, as most of us know about this story...... I got some pictures today from Maureen at the shelter.  She is a GREAT woman and would really apprectiate any help for these dogs.   I...
Nov 7, 2008

benefit gathering for disabled war vet & his dogs
Logans Roadhouse in Garner (White Oak Shopping Center) 1000 Timber Drive.....  Sunday, December 14th at 1pm   IF you cant make...
Nov 10, 2008

please watch, very moving!
Truly inspirational for all of us. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I0DRk8dFjI         ...
Nov 6, 2008

20 years today!
As I mindlessly looked at the calendar in my kitchen, this morning,  I remembered that today is the 20th anniversary of my arrival to the US. WOW! I can't believe two decades have passed!...
Nov 2, 2008

black and white
 The ink is black, the page is white Together we learn to read and write A child is black, a child is white The whole world looks upon the sight, a beautiful sight And now...
Oct 25, 2008

the fern and the bamboo...
One day I decided to quit...I quit my job, my relationship, myspirituality....I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God."God", I said. "Can you...
Oct 23, 2008

new golo feature | send us your video!
Are you ready for this GOLO? We are now accepting videos!! Many of you have asked about this and we are happy to deliver. Feel free to test it out. The difference...
Oct 23, 2008

democracy, republic, and the electoral college
  OK – It is that time again where democracy, republic, and Electoral College are thrown around in conversations.  Unfortunately, it seems that some really do not fully understand...
Oct 21, 2008

'joe the plumber' - not a licensed plumber
'Joe the Plumber' says he has no plumbing license By JOHN SEEWER HOLLAND, Ohio (AP) — Joe the Plumber said Thursday he doesn't have a...
Oct 16, 2008

vote democrat for ca$h!
  Did you see this piece today in the New York Times? Here's the front end:   Bulls, Bears, Donkeys and Elephants By TOMMY McCALL   Since 1929, Republicans...
Oct 14, 2008

fear - the past is not the future
             Fear Is So Yesterday         "Fear is always counseling...
Oct 14, 2008

link to palin report
This is the link to the actual report, not an article or reporter's interpretation.  Please take the time to read it for yourself.  Also, please note that these links go to the same...
Oct 10, 2008

early voting
 With this election expecting record turn out for voters, early voting makes more and more sense. Not only do you get your choice of days and times, but you can also vote on weekends instead of...
Oct 6, 2008

where is your conscience?
  I'm not Catholic but in this case it really doesn't matter........ http://www.catholicvote.com/...
Oct 2, 2008

golo guess fest
We all subconsciously develop mental images of people whom we talk with or chat with, but don't actually see.  And 9 times out of 10 when the opportunity presents itself to actually meet that individual,...
Sep 25, 2008

program snagging more illegal immigrants than expected
Since early July, 435 illegal immigrants have been identified in the Wake County Jail. Of those, 203 were picked up for drunken driving or for traffic violations. First off, people just need to...
Sep 17, 2008

got this in an email
I lie awake waiting for you. As I lie on my bed, thinking about you, I feel this strong urge to grab you and squeeze you, because I can't forget last night. You came to me unexpectedly during...
Sep 15, 2008

so, what about the whole religion in politics issue?
It's easy to be disheartened (and disgusted) with both parties, as so much of what is wrong with this country is because they are too similar once they are actually elected into office. ...
Sep 4, 2008