1 year 19 weeks ago

Tucson, AZ

Look at the ingredients in your food. If there is added salt or sugar. Look for a different brand. You'll be surprised at how you won't miss that extra salt or sugar.

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I'm involved with two Greyhound rescue groups (I have adopted two), a religious group (It isn't Christian)that is very green and try to make myself a pest when dealing with all my elected officals. This goes for city, county, state and feds. This has become an enjoyable hobby of mine. Try it! It's actually fun to catch these people off guard because most people just moan and groan about things..... these people aren't mind readers, for crying out loud - they don't have a clue if you're happy with their work if you don't tell them. If you're pleased or not so pleased about something, tell your elected offical about it. Believe it or not, you CAN change things for the better by getting involved. Most officals are tickled pink to be reconized by a voter for something they have done. Personally, I always try to put the words "registerd voter" in my letters or e-mails. It makes them pay a little more attention. *Wink* In my experience, mass e-mails don't work. If you really want to get someone's attention, write the e-mail yourself and/or print/write up a copy and "snail" mail it. If you're dealing with a local offical, find out their phone number and give 'em a call with your question or comment. A suggestion of how to handle an issue is almost always welcome. If there is a bill that you do or do not support, give them a call to let them know. If a bill passed (and your elected offical voted the way you wanted them to) give them a call or send them a note to say thank you. Few people do this in this day and age... and people wonder why our government doesn't do what "we the people" want it to. The simple answer is that they don't know! Get the kids (or the neighbour's kids) involved too. This will be a good start for the kids getting involved with government. Later, when they're old enough to vote, they'll be more likely to register. Know a friend who isn't registered? Do all in your power to get them to fill out that paperwork so they CAN vote in the next election. If everybody made the effort to get just two people registered to vote per election, we'd have a lot more voters. Just be willing to sit down with them with the sample ballots and explain them to him/her. Then, when voting day comes, they can take the sample with them and vote without feeling overwhemled. Another way to get involved with the community is to work the elections. A friend of mine got me started with that. It's not much in the way of money, but it's a good way to get a clue on how things work. I would suggest it for any unemployed young person who's moaning about lack of cash. Think you're too good to work in a burger joint? Try working the elections.... It's only a 14 hour day. *Smile* Have fun! Sally