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Talca, Chile

Dillon — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:47:25 +0000

The people of Chile are recovering from a magnitude 8.8 earthquake that shook their country in the early morning hours. The quake was one of the worst ever recorded. The shaking lasted for more than a minute and terrified the local residents. Homes, Buildings, and Bridges were destroyed as the earth trembled and shook.

The giant quakes destruction is not over yet. The quake set off a tsunami that is expected to travel as far as Hawaii at a peak of 8 feet. Over 50 other nations have received tsunami warnings. In all, the destruction is wide spread and has already taken over one hundred lives. I will pray that these unfortunate people will be able to recover from this devastation.

Arson

Dillon — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:26:14 +0000

There are many terrible crimes in this country and one of the worst ones in my opinion is arson. This type of crime is terribly destructive and dangerous to people. In Tyler Texas, eight churches have been burned over the last month and there are signs that the burnings are not over. This has the population worried and I don’t blame them.

Authorities have beefed up security around the churches, but there is no way that can protect them all. Some citizens are taking matters into their own hands and spending the night at their local church. I sincerely hope that whoever is responsible for this is caught and given the maximum sentence possible.

Warning!

Dillon — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:35:59 +0000

While the people of California are renowned for enjoying good weather, that is not always the case. There are times when the state is affected by heavy rains and this can cause severe mud flows that are potentially dangerous and life threatening. Authorities are warning residents in affected areas to leave until the danger is over. I hope these people will listen to good sound advice and do as requested!

Haiti and the U.S.

Dillon — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:26:56 +0000

One thing I feel good about is the caring that U.S. citizens have shown to the people of Haiti. In the aftermath of that countries terrible disaster, the American people have come through with support and donations for these heartbroken people. I feel proud that my fellow citizens have stepped up to the plate and put their money where their mouth is! I hope that we will all continue to support these people in their time of need!

Secret Santa

Dillon — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:42:58 +0000

I remember hearing about stories of a man who would dress up as Santa and dole out money to the needy. His name was Larry Stewart and he gave away thousands of dollars each year until his death in 2007. The good news is that someone else has stepped forward to take his place. While we still don’t know who this person is, it’s good to know that people like him are out there. I salute his generous acts of charity and goodwill towards other men!

World War 1 Veteran

Dillon — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:49:23 +0000

In America, there is only one world War veteran left. His name is Frank Buckles and he is 108 years old. You would think that America would appreciate the efforts that he and thousands of others made, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Frank says that the memorial to World War 1 vets is a dilapidated mess. He thinks that we can do better. I agree with everything he says.

The good news is that there is a bill in congress to address some of the issues he has raised. Some hope that the memorial can be improved and be something that all Americans can enjoy. I certainly hope that this will be the case. Good luck Frank!!

An era ended

Dillon — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:50:05 +0000

I just wanted to pay my respects to Senator Edward M. Kennedy who died on Thursday. The Senator from the most famous American political family is gone and we will all miss him. The Senator has played an important role in the politics of the senate and has helped to shape our policies in America as well as abroad.

My sympathies go out to the Kennedy family who surly miss him the most. I hope that everyone will agree that he gave his life in service to his country and should be commended for his efforts. I’ll certainly be interested in paying my final respects to this American legend.

Open mouth, insert foot

Dillon — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:02:35 +0000

There are many strong feelings involved when a long time beloved player leaves for another team. Such is the case of the Green Bay Packer’s fans and Brett Favre, their former quarterback. Earlier this week, Brett signed with the Minnesota Vikings who are the arch rivals of Green Bay. The situation was made worse when fans heard a statement that Brett made.

“If you’re a true Packer fan, you understand” Brett said about his signing. This statement seemed to infuriate thousands of true-blue Packers fans and they let their voices be heard. Despite all the problems in Green bay, I don’t feel bad for the Packers fans. After all, I’m a Redskins fan!

The fence and I

Dillon — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:56:57 +0000

Today I was possessed by the idea that my fence needed pressure washing. Since I had some time to kill, I thought I would get to it! I went to the garage and got out my pressure washer and started to hook it up. I hadn’t used it in awhile and was surprised to find that the nozzle was rusted. Nevertheless, I hooked it up away I went.

I started with the street side and got through the first part easily. I moved around to the back and keep on getting it! My hand was a little tired after awhile, but I kept on as I was determined to finish. It took a couple of hours, but I finally finished! The fence looks great! All the hard work was worth it and even my wife was happy with the result!

Christmas Eve finally

Dillon — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:11:32 +0000

Maybe it’s me but it sure has taken a long time to get to Christmas Eve. This has been the longest month this year to me. I guess maybe I have been looking so forward to this day that it slowed time for me. You know how kids are this time of year. Well I have been like that too for some reason.

It’s not like I’ll be around any family or anything because I won’t get the chance to see any of them. Maybe that’s why it seems to have creeped along. I don’t know but it’s finally here and I want to take the time to wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas and hope yours is full of family, love and good food. Sure the presents are nice but family, love and good food are the most important parts of it. That and that you know it’s not about the presents. It’s about the birth of Jesus Christ. God bless you everyone.