Make a difference!!!!!!!!!!
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7/12/2006
Well folks... Born in Miami 1960, father was Scottish Irish Decent; Mother was born in El Salvador from Italian parents; I was married to a man born in Havana Cuba, from Spanish (Spain) and Italian parents,who served in the US Military with Honor and Pride. I have a son, born in Miami!
Trully all "mutts" - exactly what the US is made of! (Please take no offence, just adding a little humor!)
In this country where all our ancestors and even the present have migrated have created a cultured of mixed heritages - we seek peace and freedom. As history tells the stories, the diversity of cultures anywhere in the world can bring animocity as well as unity. In all aspects, we wish for unity and a balance to our 'quality of Life'. Let's use our energy to voice what we can do to make things better for ourselves and future generations in Miami, and elsewhere. Sometimes it takes only one person to make that difference regardless of criticism!!
What is frustrating to most (I am sure you will agree), is that our beautiful city has grown in an uncontrolling speed. Look at how far west and south our city has developed. Cost of living, home ownership, transportaion, schools, job oportunities have all become a frustration! If you live in Kendall, I doubt you work in Kendall as there are not enough business oportunities in that area. Therefore your commute to the airport (with only a few roads and 836 to get you there), and into the city or Coral Gables becomes quite long. So a family commutes longer and has less family and personal time. Then we question why so many people call in sick, why there are so many car accidents and frustrated people on the streets?
I think it's time to reflect on how we as unified city, regardless of our heritage, can make a difference!
Let's face it the past is for the books... it's just History! We need to look ahead and plan for the future! Participate in activities that will ahve an impact.
Anna | Miami, FL