Obama Modifies Trademark Suit for Puerto Rico Beach Visit

There was an article by Fernando Suarez from CBC News about Senator Clinton's visit to Puerto Rico today and the whole article is about what she is wearing and and the shoes she has on. In that spirit I am writing an article about Senator Obama's visit to Puerto Rico. Fernando Suarez's original article follows mine.

Barack Obama visited a small beach town this sunny afternoon where he as greeted by hundreds of unsuspecting beach goers who fought their way through security in hopes of getting a picture or a handshake from the former State Senator. Was he wearing bathing trunks you ask? Not quite, but he did ditch the navy blue suit with the red tie he wore to church this morning in favor of an island-chic red floral shirt with white pants. Flip-flops you ask? None. Obama trudged through the sand in pricey black leather, Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, as one male colleague noted. As Obama marched along the beach, Puerto Rican drummers banged away, making a hole for Obama to navigate through the masses, as though he were parading the streets of Rio De Janeiro during Carnival. When asked by a reporter what he thought of the welcome Obama said, holding his arms open, "This is pretty great, isn't it.?" Soon after posing for pictures, hugging and kissing supporters, "Island Barack" boarded his motorcade en route his next stop. It is unclear whether he will change back into his suit.


May 25, 2008, 1:46 PM
Clinton Modifies Trademark Pantsuit for Puerto Rico Beach Visit
Posted by Fernando Suarez 3

(CBS)From CBS News' Fernando Suarez: BOQUERON, P.R. -- Hillary Clinton visited a small beach town this sunny afternoon where she was greeted by hundreds of unsuspecting beach goers who fought their way through security in hopes of getting a picture or a handshake from the former First Lady. Was she wearing a bathing suit you ask? Not quite, but she did ditch the turquoise pantsuit she wore to church this morning in favor of an island-chic, pink floral tunic with white pants. Flip-flops you ask? Nope. Clinton trudged through the sand in pricey white leather, Salvatore Ferragamo open-back shoes, or slides, as one female colleague noted. As Clinton marched along the beach, Puerto Rican drummers banged away, making a hole for Clinton to navigate through the masses, as though she were parading the streets of Rio de Janeiro during Carnival. When asked by a reporter what she thought of the welcome Clinton said, holding her arms open, “This is pretty great, isn’t it?” Soon after posing for pictures, hugging and kissing supporters, "Island Hillary" boarded her motorcade en route her next stop. It is unclear whether she will change back into her pantsuit.

Makes you think, doesn't it?

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It is Within!

A beggar had been sitting by the side of a road for over thirty years. One day a stranger walked by. "Spare some change?" mumbled the beggar, mechanically holding out his old baseball cap. "I have nothing to give you," said the stranger. Then he asked" "What's that you are sitting on?" "Nothing," replied the beggar. "Just an old box. I have been sitting on it for as long as I can remember." "Ever looked inside?" asked the stranger. "No," said the beggar. "What's the point? There's nothing in there." "Have a look inside," insisted the stranger. The beggar managed to pry open the lid. With astonishment, disbelief, and elation, he saw that the box was filled with gold.

This story is from a great book by Eckhart Tolle entitled, "The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment." If you haven't read it I highly recommend. And if you have read it, I recommend that you read it again.

So, what is this story suggesting? I believe it is telling us that all the answers to our questions reside in ourselves. I believe it is telling us that instead of looking for others to solve our problems we have the ability to solve our own problems. I believe it is telling us that instead of expecting others to make us happy, we need to make ourselves happy.

Folks, our joy, our happiness, our bliss, our spirituality is all within ourselves. We are responsible for our lives. We create our life, by our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We must stop being the victim and become the director of our life.

If it easy? No! Is it possible? Yes! If it was easy, we won't need religion, self-help books, motivational speakers. I think it is exciting to know that I can create my life and not just be a victim. What do you think?

Jana Ruth
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