We live in the land of the free, only because of the brave.

  I’m a firm believer of the 2nd Amendment!       

Birth Certificate shows that we were born. 
  A Death Certificate shows that we died. 
Pictures show that we lived!
Have a seat . . . Relax . . . And read this slowly...

I Believe...
That just because two people argue, that doesn't mean they don't love each other. 
And just because they don't argue, that doesn't mean they do love each other. 
 
I Believe...
That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, 
but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel. 
 
I Believe...
That we don't have to change friends if
we understand that friends change. 
 
I Believe...
That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every
once in a while and you must forgive them for that..
   
I Believe.....
That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. 
  Same goes for true love.
 
I Believe...
That you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life..
   
I Believe...
That it's taking me a long time
to become the person I want to be..
 
I Believe...
That you should always leave loved ones with
loving words. It may be the last time you see them. 
 
I Believe.... 
That you can keep going long after you think you can't.
 
I Believe...
That we are responsible for what
we do, no matter how we feel. 
 
I Believe...
That either you control your attitude or it controls you. 
     
I Believe...
That heroes are the people who do what has to be done
when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
   
I Believe.....
That money is a lousy way of keeping score.. 
 
I Believe...
That my best friend and I can do anything, or nothing, and have the best time..
 
I Believe......
That sometimes the people you expect to kick you
When you're down will be the ones to help you get back up. 
     
I Believe...
That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had,     
and what you've learned from them...and less to do with how many 
birthdays you've celebrated.
   
I Believe...
That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others..
Sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself. 
I Believe....
That no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief. 
 
I Believe...
That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are,
but we are responsible for who we become.     
 
I Believe...
That you shouldn't be so eager to find
out a secret. It could change your life forever.
 
I Believe...
Two people can look at the exact same
thing and see something totally different... 
     
I Believe.....
That your life can be changed in a matter of
hours by people who don't even know you.
       
I Believe...
That even when you think you have no more to give, if
a friend cries out to you...you will find the strength to help.   
   
I Believe...
That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.
 
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything
They just make the most of everything. 

  Quotes from Ronald Reagan
'The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'

'If we ever forget that we’re one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.'
- Ronald Reagan

In light of the present financial crisis, it's interesting to read what Thomas Jefferson said in 1802:
'I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.'

  Opportunity is a momentary visitor