Archive for the ‘YOU: and the World’ Category

BarACkTION

Posted by Barbara November 7th, 2008

I apologize for the lack of posts due to the extreme Fall busy-ness.  With the inspiring events of the election this week, I thought it was quite an appropriate time to begin resurrecting the You Movement.

Barack Obama.  To most Americans, that one name has so much power, honor, hope, and significance invested in it.  The [...]

“I Have A Dream…” in 2008…

Posted by Barbara August 28th, 2008

It is absolutely remarkable and striking how unifying both feelings and emotions can be. We can come from different countries, from different backgrounds, from different experiences, and from different standpoints. We can speak different languages and interpret behaviors differently. However, one emotion, one action, can erase all apparent boundaries and barriers and [...]

To T.Y.M. Readers…

Posted by Barbara August 28th, 2008

I apologize for the recent lack of posts to The You Movement.  As this has been only the beginning of the you movement as well as only the beginning of my own movement in understanding and managing websites; I have had some technical difficulties.
I would like to thank you for your continued support and for [...]

How the Olympics Change the World

Posted by Barbara August 12th, 2008

There are six billion of us.
We all come from unique places with unique ways of looking at the world.
We don’t always agree,
but for a few shining weeks…
we set it all aside.
We come together to stand, and cheer, and celebrate
AS ONE.
We forget all the things that make us different,
and remember all the things [...]

“In Your Hands, My Fellow Citizens…”

Posted by Barbara August 10th, 2008

One of the biggest privileges we have as Americans is the freedom to vote.  Some see it as a responsibility.  Some see it as a right.  Others see it as a power.  The more individuals that stand up, vote, and advocate for their beliefs, the bigger the action becomes.  All of a sudden you realize [...]

Daily Reminders to Put on the Fridge…

Posted by Barbara August 10th, 2008

At least two people in this world love you so much they would die for you.
At least fifteen people in this world love you in some way.
The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they [...]

Preserving YOUR History: Save Ellis Island

Posted by Barbara August 10th, 2008

Everyone has a story…what is yours?

What is amazing to think about is how each individual person has their own family history.  The roots of our ancestry were established many, many years ago and each intricate web of events is equally important to where a person is today.  Our ancestors, whether they be Italian, Polish, [...]