The American Dream, Almost
Lynn Lyra
- Location
- Austin, Texas, United States
- Birthday
- May 17
- Bio
- I am a writer working on my second book, while still trying to get my first one published. My true calling is to write, but to pay the bills I work for an ambulance company. I am married and have two daughters, ages seventeen and twelve. I spent five years living in Brazil as an ESL teacher and I speak conversational Portuguese. I enjoy scrap-booking and cross-stitch. I love Boxers and English Bulldogs !
MY RECENT POSTS
- Shh.....Don't Mention Obama's
Name
February 03, 2011 07:14AM - All I Want For Christmas
November 26, 2010 01:29AM - An RV, The New Single Family
Home - But Not By Choice
October 10, 2010 05:18PM - Who Will Save the 99ers ?
August 20, 2010 11:04PM - Middle Class Americans, Where
are They Now ?
July 31, 2010 04:09PM
MY RECENT COMMENTS
- “Obama is a pushover.
After all his speeches about
doing what
is right for
America…”
August 04, 2011 12:55AM - “There is still so much
ignorance left in
the
world........Those people
were Nazis…”
May 22, 2011 01:59AM - “Everything you say is
true.....most friends
disappear after
marriage and
children…”
May 22, 2011 01:38AM - “Thank you for bringing
that to the table ! LOL
!
Rated.”
May 22, 2011 01:27AM - “I think that the
psychologist didn't have any
dreams or goals
of her
own......she…”
April 05, 2011 02:07AM
Lynn Lyra's Links
- New list
- Finger Lakes Wanderer
Shh.....Don't Mention Obama's Name
I'm Pro-Obama, but it's a secret.....
I'm not allowed to voice my opinion about the president without getting my head ripped off. Someone I know actually said, " I can't wait until that n_ _ _ _ _ leaves office ! "
It's OK if you dislike Obama,… Read full post »
All I Want For Christmas
A jar of pickles. That was the only thing I saw when I opened the refrigerator. I had just come home from kindergarden and was looking for a snack. That day is etched in my memory as are the rough years that followed. There were times when I had oatmeal… Read full post »
An RV, The New Single Family Home - But Not By Choice
Are you enjoying your home ? The one you worked so hard to get. Well, don't complain when you have to mow the lawn, because you're actually lucky to have a lawn. At least you're not one the countless number of Americans who has had to resort to living in an… Read full post »
Who Will Save the 99ers ?
Long term joblessness. That's the main requirement for being a 99er. Translation: You are in your 99th week of unemployment. What happens now? Unfortunately, you are up the river without a paddle, unless the "Americans Want To Work Act" passes. The bill will add a fifth tier, which means twenty extra… Read full post »
Middle Class Americans, Where are They Now ?
American couples had it all at one time, they were living The Dream. A nice house, two kids, and two cars in the garage - of a three bedroom, two bath home. Marriages were tighter, they were summer vacations, and affordable health insurance for the whole family. Mr. Jones worked as… Read full post »
Dear Russell,
The last time I saw my father I was six years old. I
remember being in the parking lot of our apartment building. My mom
asked who I wanted to go with, my father or her. I hugged her leg
and hid behind her skirt. She got her answer.
My mother… Read full post »
Obama's Speech on Education
I was very happy with what Obama had to say to the children of America:
" You become good at things through hard work. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Some of the most successful people in the world are the ones who've had the most failures.Where you are right… Read full post »
Rock Bottom
Rock Bottom is a song by Eminem....listen to the words....for anybody who's ever been down and out...this song may help you to see that you're not the only one....
(Here is my personal take on hitting Rock Bottom)
You know you've hit Rock Bottom when:
There… Read full post »
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