GRANDCHILDREN

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Most parents would agree that having a kind, intelligent, successful and healthy child is a fabulous feeling, but grandkids are truly a blessing beyond any choice of words.

For me, there's a special bond with my grandkids. Our relationship is based on love, fun, appreciation, and pure joy. Personally, I enjoy giving them small gifts that I would have liked when I was their age.

These are my five grandkids, who rock my world. In order from older to younger, they are Elena, Chloe, Sophia, Parker, and Olivia. Four intelligent gorgeous gals and one smart and handsome little guy.

US Happiness Declines

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Over the years, humans across languages and cultures have consistently chosen more positive words than negative ones. However, the use of positive language appears to be in decline and some fear that it may be falling fast.

Linguistic positivity in historical texts reflects dynamic environmental and psychological factors
http://www.pnas.org/cgi/content/long/1612058113v1

With Shifts in National Mood Come Shifts in Words We Use, Study Suggests http://nyti.ms/2gxlqky

Positive Language Is on Decline in The US, Study Suggests http://bit.ly/2gYtfE2

DEADLY INFERNO

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As the death toll continues to rise, the aftermath of an Oakland California warehouse blaze has bee turned into a criminal investigation. The so-called Ghost Ship was allegedly being used as an illegal living space.

At least 33 bodies have been identified following a dance party, but neighbors had long complained of trash piling up and that people were living there illegally.

Investigators search for clues in fatal fire, friends mourn http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Articl…

Indigenous People Power

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The Obama administration has decided not to issue the crucial permit which is necessary to run a pipeline under the Missouri river giving indigenous activists the victory they have been seeking with nonviolent unity.

Obama administration blocks Dakota pipeline, angering Trump allies http://politi.co/2fXPJFg | Getty

The victory at Standing Rock could mark a turning point | Bill McKibben https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/dec/04/standing-rock-vic…

Trump Trouble Ahead

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The president-elect breaks US precedent. Donald Trump is showing that he may not be strategic and his behavior has indicated to The US and the world that he acts like a bull in a China shop by his conversation with Taiwan. Words become weapons as he continues his constant contradictions that have his supporters as well as the rest of the world in a state of shock.

Furthermore, he has made time for many controversial activities, but not to address the press.

American Rose

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Six decades ago, a young black woman sat down for her rights and won her place in the history books. If she had been a man, she may have gotten into a physical altercation and not accomplish anything.

She says she was tired of giving in, so sixty-one years ago today, Rosa Parks took a stand by keeping her seat and was arrested for not giving up her seat to a white passenger.

12/1/55: Rosa Parks refuses to give up bus seat http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/12-1-55-rosa-parks-refuses-to-give-up-bus…

RIGGED ELECTION?

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President-elect Donald Trump’s baseless allegations of “voter fraud” are not substantive and voter fraud has been debunked in numerous studies, his claims give leverage to political leaders who fought to keep in place strict laws such as voter ID laws that disenfranchise minority voters.

However, yesterday, a jury to convicted a Trump supporter on 10 counts of election law fraud, following a trial in Michigan Supreme Court.

What is Trump saying now about the election he won? http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/11/what_is_trump_saying_now_a…

December Cheers

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Welcome December and Christmas, but Turtle Doves and US wages now hike The 12 Days of Christmas to an all-time price tag of $34K. The US slow recovery of the economy continues to keep the cost of Christmas or at least the gifts listed in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" from spiraling out of control. Blame wages and turtle doves: '12 Days' now costs $34,363 https://apnews.com/519e3626e6464f5689980fa8ba3ec7a5

The Twelve Days Of Christmas - Ray Conniff Singers (traditional, w/lyrics) https://youtu.be/_1UoMu_izFQ?list=RD_1UoMu_izFQ via @YouTube

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