A passenger in a hired limousine leaned over to ask the driver

For the time and gently tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention.

The driver shrieked, lost control of the vehicle, nearly hit a

Bus, drove up over the curb and stopped just inches from a large plate

Glass window.

For a few moments everything was silent in the cab. Then, the still shaking driver said, "Are you OK? I'm so sorry, but you scared the daylights out of me."

The badly shaken passenger apologized to the driver and said he didn't realize that a mere tap on the shoulder would startle the driver so badly.

The driver replied, "No, no, I'm the one who is sorry, it's entirely my fault.

Today is my very first day driving a limo, I've been driving a hearse for the past 25 years."

International recording artists ARMAND & ANGELINA perform their World P'opera Overture, a fusion of classical, pop and world influences, to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience of love, laughter and music.

Gifted with one of the most angelic and heart-opening voices of our time, Angelina is often compared to Sarah Brightman and Charlotte Church.

Armand's brilliant compositions, powerful vocals and engaging presence inspire us all to love life passionately.

Come and hear them sing their versions of "Ave Maria, songs from "Romeo and Juliet," "Titanic," and the "Phantom of the Opera," plus many of their original love songs.

DATE: Monday, Jan. 11th, 7 p.m.
VENUE: Center for Spiritual Living, 4600 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa 33617
DONATION: Generous Love Offering

ALSO, at the same location:

The day before, Sunday, 1/9/11, at 12:30, Armand and Angelina are conducting a NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE PLAYSHOP.

LEARN TO PLAY THE NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE!

For centuries people have been mesmerized by the hypnotic sounds from these gentle, easy-to-play flutes.

Whether you have a musical background or have always wanted to play a musical instrument, this playshop is for you.

Please join Armand and Angelina for a fun, magical day of music. Flutes will be available to play and can be purchased if you wish.

Center for Spiritual Living
4600 E. Busch Blvd.
Tampa 33617

TIME: 12:30
DONATION: Love Offering

For more about Armand & Angelina, visit their website: www.armandandangelina.com

A couple weeks ago, I told you that Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski had released a proposal on net neutrality--but that we didn't have enough of the details to know whether it was a strong one.

Unfortunately, now that we've got more information about his proposal, it's becoming clear that without significant changes it would take us in the wrong direction.

Although the Obama administration is on record as supporting net neutrality, the draft leaves far too many loopholes for corporations to prioritize certain content on the Internet, and even legitimizes some discriminatory behavior.

In short, as it's currently written, it's worse than nothing.From Al *:)

Obama's Attorney General Eric Holder, has already said this is one of his major issues. He does not believe the 2nd Amendment gives individuals the right to bear arms. This takes literally 2 clicks to complete. Please vote on this gun issue question with USA Today. It will only take a few seconds of your time. Then pass the link on to all the folks you know. Hopefully these results will be published later this month. This upcoming year will become critical for gun owners with the Supreme Court's accepting the District of Columbia case against the right for individuals to bear arms.

Here's what to do:

First - Vote on this one.

Second - Send it to other folks and have THEM vote - then we will see if the results get published.

The Question is:

"Does the Second Amendment give individuals the right to bear arms?”

Click on the link below and PLEASE vote!

USATODAY.com - Quick Question

Make Ma Ma Happy *:)

Every woman knows that all a man has to do is open his mouth and he takes his life in his hands! This is a handy reference guide that should be carried like a driver's license in the wallet for male survival.

Dangerous	Safer	Safest	Ultra Safe
What’s for dinner?	Can I help you with dinner?	Where would you like to go for dinner?	Here, have some wine.
Are you wearing that?	You sure look good in brown!	WOW! Look at you!	Here, have some wine.
What are you so worked up about?	Could we be overreacting?	Here’s my paycheck.	Here, have some wine.
Should you be eating that?	You know, there are a lot of apples left.	Can I get you a piece of chocolate with that?	Here, have some wine.
What did you DO all day?	I hope you didn’t over-do it today.	I’ve always loved you in that robe!	Here, have some wine.

If Mama aint happy, aint NOBODY happy.

I love the dark hours of my being.

My mind deepens into them.

There I can find, as in old letters,

the days of my life, already lived,

and held like a legend, and understood.

Then the knowing comes: I can open

to another life that's wide and timeless.

So I am sometimes like a tree

rustling over a gravesite

and making real the dream

of the one its living roots

embrace:

a dream once lost

among sorrows and songs.

~ Ranier Maria Rilke ~

A SPIRITUAL CONSPIRACY On the surface of the world right now there is war and violence and things seem dark. But calmly and quietly, at the same time, something else is happening underground An inner revolution is taking place and certain individuals are being called to a higher light. It is a silent revolution. From the inside out. >From the ground up. This is a Global operation. A Spiritual Conspiracy. There are sleeper cells in every nation on the planet. You won't see us on the T.V. You won't read about us in the newspaper You won't hear about us on the radio We don't seek any glory We don't wear any uniform We come in all shapes and sizes, colors and styles Most of us work anonymously We are quietly working behind the scenes in every country and culture of the world Cities big and small, mountains and valleys, in farms and villages, tribes and remote islands You could pass by one of us on the street and not even notice We go undercover We remain behind the scenes It is of no concern to us who takes the final credit But simply that the work gets done Occasionally we spot each other in the street We give a quiet nod and continue on our way During the day many of us pretend we have normal jobs But behind the false storefront at night is where the real work takes a place Some call us the Conscious Army We are slowly creating a new world with the power of our minds and hearts We follow, with passion and joy Our orders come from the Central Spiritual Intelligence We are dropping soft, secret love bombs when no one is looking Poems ~ Hugs ~ Music ~ Photography ~ Movies ~ Kind words ~ Smiles ~ Meditation and prayer ~ Dance ~ Social activism ~ Websites Blogs ~ Random acts of kindness... We each express ourselves in our own unique ways with our own unique gifts and talents Be the change you want to see in the world That is the motto that fills our hearts We know it is the only way real transformation takes place We know that quietly and humbly we have the power of all the oceans combined Our work is slow and meticulous Like the formation of mountains It is not even visible at first glance And yet with it entire tectonic plates shall be moved in the centuries to come Love is the new religion of the 21st century You don't have to be a highly educated person Or have any exceptional knowledge to understand it It comes from the intelligence of the heart Embedded in the timeless evolutionary pulse of all human beings Be the change you want to see in the world Nobody else can do it for you We are now recruiting Perhaps you will join us Or already have. All are welcome The door is open ~ author unknown