prayer

Send Thy peace O Lord, which is
perfect and everlasting,
that our souls may radiate peace.
Send Thy peace O Lord, that we
may think, act and speak harmoniously.
Send Thy peace O Lord, that we
may be contented and thankful for
Thy bountiful gifts.
Send Thy peace O Lord, that amidst
our worldly strife, we may enjoy Thy bliss.
Send Thy peace O Lord, [...]

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questions

Is coverage of local happenings unbiased? Should it be? Can it be?
What are the best and the worst sources of information in the community?
Why?

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more steady crushing

Both.

Be comforted. There is true beauty and romance loose in the world.

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25 years too late

My first and lasting crush:

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voices of reason

THE THUNE AMENDMENT
One size doesn’t fit all, especially when it comes to The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009, otherwise known as the Thune Amendment, which will soon be up for a vote in the U.S. Senate.
The Thune Amendment has one purpose – to pass an across the board, one size fits all, gun carrying [...]

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back to earth

Lately, character assassination, mis-truths and histrionics have become commonplace online. It’s disappointing, as this venue has terrific potential to provide a forum for community problem-solving that does not exist elsewhere. Locally, blog conversation has been lead far astray by a select few from what is important for Amsterdam to achieve our vision for revitalization.
To try [...]

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nearest book, page 56, line 5

“You shall be free indeed when your days are not without a care nor your nights without a want and a grief, but rather when these things girdle your life and yet you rise above them naked and unbound.”
Try this one. It’s fun. Post what’s within your reach in my comment section.

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finally

I’m happy to report that the City of Amsterdam, NY’s new website is up and running. Please check us out at: www.amsterdamny.gov
We will continue to make improvements over the next few months, and appreciate your suggestions and comments. There is a contact page on the site.

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do the next right thing

This is the sum of all true righteousness -
Treat others, as thou wouldst thyself be treated.
Do nothing to thy neighbor, which hereafter
Thou wouldst not have thy neighbor do to thee.

- Hindu wisdom

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tasty, yo.

Just got back from Riverlink Cafe. I had a FABULOUS meal with my son. My entree: strip steak with seasoned butter, roasted zucchini, baked potato, and crispy salad with blue cheese dressing. Ian had Chicken Cordon Bleu with a zinfandel reduction, wild rice and roasted zucchini. The experience included warm rolls, white linens, silverware, china, [...]

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poem

You are cloud, sea, forgetting; you are also what you lost in a moment– we are all those who have left. The reflection of our face in the mirror changes each instant and every day has its own labyrinth. The cloud vanishing in the sunset is our image; endlessly, a rose becomes another rose.

- [...]

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stance

For months, the Chalmers project has ignited a storm of discussion across the City, some of it thoughtful, more often politically charged and personal. The politics and slander are uncalled for and disappointing; it is more of the same bad behavior that Amsterdam has suffered from for far too long. That said, I will state [...]

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harmony

Harmony Mills.
Phase II approved.

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your turn

For the first few days of this week, I attended the NYCOM (New York State Conference of Mayors) Annual Meeting in Saratoga. Three-hundred-fifty experienced and brilliant mayors from north, south, east and west attended. We were treated to various workshops and forums about finance, operations, legislative action, ethics, and economic development. It was enlightening and [...]

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