This Is The Stuff

     Two weeks ago, I got back from a mission trip from New Orleans. During our time there, we did a little sight-seeing in the French Quater. While walking down the long, dirty, crowded streets in New Orleans, I saw an old man. This old man had on a green sweater, jeans, and a pair of old tennis shoes, the only thing that stuck out to me, he was digging through the trash can for food. This situation goes well with Francesca Battistelli's song, 'This is the Stuff'.
     My mom always told me that you can't always have your way. To be popular, have a big house, wear the cutest clothes; we don't get it all. But it shouldn't matter.
     'This is the stuff that drives me crazy, this is the stuff that's getting to me lately.' Why should we get upset about not getting the newest things, when some people are upset about not getting food to eat today?
     We just take the littlest things for granted. 'In the middle of my little mess, I forget how big I'm blessed.' It's sometimes hard to see how lucky we are until someone shows us how lucky they aren't.
     'So break me of impatience, conquer my frustrations, i've got a new appreciation, it's not the end of the world.'
    

Casey Anthony Release: Will She Be in Danger After Prison?

     Everyone all over the world has heard the story of Caylee Anthonys' murder. All evidence is pointed towards her mother, Casey Anthony. Casey had  failed to report her missing daughter, and Caylee's body was found December 8, 2008. Casey was indicted on charges of first degree murder and faced the death penalty. Casey entered a plea of not guilty, and didn't testify through the trial. On July 5, 2011, the jury found Casey Anthony not guilty of murder and all other felony charges. The jury founy Casey guilty of four misdemeanor counts for lying to law enforcement.
     On July 5, 2011 Casey may had been acquitted of killing her daughter Caylee, but her release Sunday may lead to a whole different "kind of trial." Casey's first main concern is staying safe. Hundreds of death threats have been issued to Casey via Facebook and Twitter. Flordia police took precautions to keep her safe during the trial and will continue to do so.
     The ire may be worst at Flordia, but there is still very few places she could go where people might not recognize her face. She has been the spotlight of magazine covers, cable news, and the internet. Rumors say Casey will leave the state and live under a new name for protection.
     But unfortunatley all news for Casey isn't bad. While many were outraged by the verdict, she has many who admire her. Since the trial has started she has money orders in prison, many from men who want to take care of her.
     Casey Anthony may wright a book, do interiews, or allow someone to play her in a movie, but she still has to face the public opinion everyday, and that's worse than a million years in prison.

- http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2083277,00.html