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differently than what is touted on television. We see ourselves as helpmates to children or the elderly. We try to help children realize their dreams and strive to keep the elderly comfortable. That is why, in America, you see such organizations as "Big Brothers and Big Sisters," a dedicated organization who pair children with mentors. Or, SCORE, Service Core of Retired Executives, who mentor would-be small business-owners, with regard to meeting overhead costs, marketing their products or services, and who confer with fledgling businesses concerning their tax situation or the legal implications of their endeavors.

And speaking of endeavors, many wish that the Internet were not so crowded with junk, so that information concerning positive programs could be heard, discovered and acted on. MANY Americans, just like me.

And, many Americans, just like me, have never owned their own home. But they have owned their own conscience! We wish that we were not so misunderstood. We also wish that we knew more about others, so that we would not misunderstand them, either. We believe that, the available time for news-casts is so limited, we miss out on the "rest of the story". Many of us go about obtaining information from other sources - like the Internet. Yet, finding or posting such information on the Internet has become discouraging because it sometimes becomes lost among BILLIONS of pieces of information. (But, we won't give up, we will just work harder).

Who am I? I am a single mother of a teenager. I am aunt to eleven, some grown. I am an American who has seen her country go through intense growing pains, and, each time emerge with a more compassionate view of ourselves and the world.

But, as a matter of clarification, those of us who used to think owning a fancy car or huge home was a symbol of success, have grown up a bit. We know the American Dream is built by each generation for all of humanity! It's not about the things you own, it's about what you own within yourself! It is responding to that inner voice that encourages you to reach out to others, to encourage them and, to preserve dignity in each and every human, American or not. I'm just one American, but I'm not alone in this belief. I hope you understand us just a bit better from this explanation, and I wish you well.

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