Aged to Perfection

It was a true honor and a tremendous privilege to be asked along with Dr. John Warren of The Voice & Viewpoint to participate in the "Age to Perfection" program at the George Steven's Senior Center on Friday May 20, 2022.  We celebrated several 90 - 99 year old seniors who have been a true inspiration to and the pillars of our community.  They were recognized and honored for all the amazing and marvelous things they accomplished throughout the 90+ years of their lives.  A dozen women were celebrated that day, but 3 gentlemen were unable to attend the celebration to receive their awards.  What made this day even more special for me was the fact that I was able to present awards to 6 of the recipients, who were either my previous Kaiser patients or very close friends.  To be in the presence of such greatness was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me.  I will treasure that moment forever.

Dedicated to the innocent victims of the mass shooting at the Robb Elementary School, Uvalde, Texas on May 27, 2022

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Green Tennis Shoes

By

Kenneth G. White Jr.

He  shot her with an AK-15

a horrific mass murder scene

hundreds of automatic weapon shots in that Uvalde, Texas school

Mom and Dad identified their Daughter only by her green tennis shoes

An assault rifle’s bullet travels 3,000 feet per second when fired

And explodes violently in the body

What if the victim was you

Not a child with green tennis shoes

Get up and go to school

Never come home again

So sad but true

our baby girl with the green tennis shoes

Politicians bought by the NRA

Will not change gun laws no way

They will stand with the gun lobby win or lose

And conveniently forget about the life of the girl with the green tennis shoes

No conscience

No heart 

Assault weapons over the lives of innocent children they choose

not a 10-year-old murder victim with green tennis shoes

                                                   Total insanity in deep dark dungeons of society

The Big lie, insurrections, white supremacy, hate crimes, replacement theory

So what if a human life gone was briefly mentioned on the evening news

On with our racist agenda, not green tennis shoes

All Ethnicities

It is not Republican vs Democrat; it is not me against you

It is empathy, compassion, protection and love for humanity

Recognizing the innocent life of the girl with the green tennis shoes

Let us make a vow to ourselves  and God Almighty

Let’s be honest and true

We need true change that values human life over guns 

In memory of our baby girl with the green tennis shoes

Our dear Creator, Mother Earth, Father Sun

I know you have a conscience and have a heart

 hear my humble prayer from me to you 

God bless and keep our dear angel with the green tennis shoes

News From the North
By: Linda Kallas
6/8/22

Greetings from North County.This month’s article will focus on
Diania Caudell, retired, member of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission
Indians, is a basket weaver/gatherer who is weaving her magic
throughout North County. She is a board member of the California
Indian Basket Weavers Association (CIBA). She is also a member of
Tribal Pesticide Program Council (TPPC) representing CIBA. She speaks
about the dangers of pesticides on traditional weaving materials that
are harmful to the weavers. Diania, assisted by Roberta Estrada and
Raenette Olvera, both are also members of the San Luis Rey Band of
Mission Indians, conduct weaving workshops at various venues. The
ladies continue their practice on the fourth Sunday of the month at
San Luis Rey Mission where college students and other interested
participants are welcome to join the fun.

Governor Newsom Convenes Growing Coalition in Support of CARE
Court Coalition includes state and local officials, first responders,
health care professionals, behavioral health providers, business
organizations, civil rights groups and faith leaders, among others

CARE Court empowers Californians suffering from untreated
schizophrenia spectrum and psychotic disorders to access treatment,
services, and housing