On November 13th I took part in my first Diabetes Walk. This was the first of I hope many. Four thousand walkers raised more than 300 thousand dollars for research to find a cure for diabetes. All of the teams are collecting money until December 8th. Today we lost another to diabetes and its complications. Former Chicago Cubs player and Ron Santo passed he was 70. He was diagnosed with diabetes when he was 18, eventually losing both legs. My prayers are out to Ron and his family. We all need to get the word out, diabetes kills, and I cannot say this enough. Within ten years one of three of us will be diabetic. Please help in this fight
They are still calling it votes on tax cuts. Harry Reid plans to hold votes on Saturday among democrats. This is not a tax cut vote. It is to keep tax rates where they are. If the rates are not held, this will be a tax INCREASE. Do not let those sitting on Capitol Hill and the media fool you into thinking they are voting for tax cuts. They are voting to keep the tax rate the same or raise it and take more out of your pockets. If you feel the need for an increase in taxes, may I suggest you write an addition check to the treasury, and do not force those who are barely making it to pay more. I suggest you call your representatives and tell them how you feel.
Finally are the New York Yankees doing something right? Reports out of the Bronx say closer Mariano Rivera and the Yankees have agreed to a two year deal for the 41 year old closer. As a Yankee fan I am happy to see this, but Hal Steinbrenner get your head out of your… ahem.. and sign your captain Derek Jeter to a new con tract. He deserves much more respect than you have given him, and like so many other Yankee fans, I will be rooting for the team Jeter is playing for this upcoming season.
Now go out there and try and celebrate the holidays!!!!
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