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“We Fight for Men and Women Whose Poetry has Not Yet Been Written…” Remembering Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts 

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Many years ago my Dad and I watched the movie Glory together. At the end of the film our eyes glistened with tears. My Great Great Grandfather William Henry Halstead served with the 29th Colored Regiment CT so Glory has a special place in my heart. Descendants of the 54th and the 29th have gathered together many times to honor our brave ancestors.

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Friends of Padre Steve’s World,

When it learned that the Federal Government was recruiting African Americans, both free men and former slaves as soldiers the Confederate Congress issued this proclamation:

“Any negro taken in arms against the Confederacy will immediately be returned to a state of slavery. Any negro taken in Federal uniform will be summarily put to death. Any white officer taken in command of negro troops shall be deemed as inciting servile insurrection and shall likewise be put to death.”

Those who doubt that the leaders of the Confederacy fought the war for any “state right” other than the maintenance and expansion of slavery needs to look at the actions and words of that racist republic.


One hundred and fifty-four years ago today one of those African American regiments went into action against the Confederate works at Battery Wagner, outside of Charleston, South Carolina. The 54th was raised…

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More Calls for Stephen

On By dancingpalmtreesIn AABR, Autism, Autism Activism, Autism Activism Advocate, QCP, Queens, Queens Centers for Progress, Queens Centers for Progress (QCP), Rep. Tom Suozzi, Stephen, Stephen as a Mighty Autism Warrior!!!, Stephen as Autism Warrior!!, Stephen the Transformer, Stephen Vincent Palmer, Uncategorized6 Comments

 

I did get a positive response from Rep.Tom Suozzi who represents Stephen’s district of Bellerose, Queens. Today I made a call to Congressman Gregory Meeks of Queens. Even though others may think my efforts are futile or may laugh at me I will continue to call as many elected officials as possible. I cannot give up on Stephen. I Love my brother Stephen and would do anything for him.

Restore the programs and services that have been eliminated from Stephens Group Home Residence and Training Center!! Hire more trained staff and No More Layoffs! No cuts to Medicaid! Everyone out there please call! Your Calls DO matter!! If we deluge Our Elected Officials with phone calls, email messages, texts and visits to their offices they must take notice!! No more apathy! Get Involved!!

I encouraged Rep. Tom Suozzi to visit Stephen’s Group Home Residence located at Bellerose, Queens. To Come see the wonderful work QCP does for developmentally disabled adults. Also visit AABR located in Jamaica, Queens which does an excellent job of educating and training adults with multiple disabilities. Plus to Bring as many Congresspersons, Senators and other Reps.  Perhaps if our Elected Officials see the faces of the people who will be affected and are affected by budget cuts and possible loss of Medicaid their minds can be swayed.

https://dancingpalmtrees.com/2017/07/12/im-calling-for-stephen-who-are-you-calling-for/

https://dancingpalmtrees.com/2017/07/14/still-calling-for-stephen/

 

Stephen is a Mighty Autism Warrior.  How about you?  Please let me know which elected officials you contacted in your area and their response. (This only applies to U.S.A. residents)

 

#AutismLivesMatter    #Autism

 

 

 

Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: July 16, 2017

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The Notorious D.A.P. for The Notorious B.I.G.
Biggie Smalls in the House!!

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Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: July 16, 2017

July 16, 2017Cee Neuner

These are two very fascinating and interesting ATMs that I saw while on my way to the Curlfest event.  My favorite graffiti/mural ATM is the one with the painting/picture of the Late Great Rapper Biggie Smalls who lived in Brooklyn.  No I do not think Biggie Smalls is or was an Oddball. The use of his image was kinda oddball. Biggie Smalls was one of the Best Rap Artists. Love Tupac also. No East Coast/West Coast rivalry here!  

The Notorious D.A.P. for The Notorious B.I.G.

https://youtu.be/glEiPXAYE-U

Anyone who lives and/or works in New York City knows how lousy and awful the Subway service is and I completely understand this sticker’s message.

Some local guys painted them for the 4th of July.

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No Time for Recovery

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No Time for Recovery

 

 

John McCain’s Surgery will be covered and he has enough money to stay at home as long as he needs to recover. I had to come back early when I had a minor stroke in Nov. 2008 and again returning to work way before I was healed from my retina surgery in Jan. 2010 because I could not afford to stay home. What a difference.  Also my health insurance did not cover all my health expenses, surgeries or the cost of EMS transporting me to the hospital so last year I filed for and received Bankruptcy.

Declaring Bankruptcy was one of my best decisions. It was physically impossible me to work enough hours of overtime to pay all the bills incurred from being ill and losing time off from work. At my age I’m not going to make any major purchases like a house (I would not live long enough to pay off the mortgage nor am I physically capable of maintaining a property) a car (I no longer see well enough to drive)………  Even now I avoid doctor visits and renewing my high blood pressure medication because I cannot afford the co-pays. Yes I am the Working Poor. I work overtime however the basic necessities are going further away.

To this day I still suffer the effects of my stroke but I know I must work because for me there is no such thing as a prolonged respite.  No extra money. No support systems. No resources. Nothing.  For me and millions like me the choice is either to work or starve and be homeless.

To quote one of my co-workers. “That says it all. In a more just world, McCain and all of his Republican buddies would be forced to go on private insurance plans and told what will and won’t be covered etc…..”

 

However even in the midst of being broke I still plan to retire next year mostly because of health reasons. My situation is up in the air but whatever happens….happens.

Wherever I’m meant to be is where I will be.  One thing I’ve learned is that you might think you have control over your life and circumstances but you really don’t.  All it takes is one tragedy or one traumatic experience and your life is reduced to the domino effect. I also recognize and respect my limitations.  Getting in all my fun now. The end of this year is going to be really rough.  That’s why I’m preparing myself emotionally and mentally for the upcoming storm.

The Republican/Conservatives who dominant the Oval Office, House, Senate, Congress etc… will never have those issues. They are all millionaires with Free Health Coverage with access to every good thing that Life has to offer.

Real Life.  Tough Choices.