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Poy2005d_1In Chris' stocking this year was the current issue of TIME magazine (photo from Time to the left) - the one with Bono and Bill & Melinda Gates on the cover. Last night I headed upstairs to bed, planning to get to sleep at a decent time, picked up the magazine and read for the next two hours.


A totally fascinating read, the main articles go into detail about the work that the Gates' and Bono have been up to lately: trying to save lives.


There are some hilarious quotes in there from Bono. I was particularly interested in the stories of him visiting capitol hill and figuring out (or attempting to play) the game of politics in America & worldwide. He seems to have a knack for bringing totally random people together, getting them to focus on what needs to be done.   


After reading I had to get online (I waited until this morning) and revist the ONE Campaign. I rewatched the video a couple times. I also saw that they now have a blog. Cool.


In the article I also learned about the foundation that Bono started in 2002: DATA which stands for Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa. Lots to read about and learn on that site too.


Another part of the magazine I loved was seeing photos of Bill & George. Something about those two together makes me smile and giggle. I love the idea of putting aside the pettiness of politics. Something about those photos speaks to the human-ness of each one of us. Maybe I just like seeing life after being President. Who knows? I just liked it.


All this gets me pretty fired up inside.


As I was looking through TIME I was noticing lots of things that would be cool on scrapbook pages as a reflection of 2005. Statistics. Top stories. Words that became a part of our culture over the last year. Thinking I may have to use some of those on a layout. There was also an add in there (for I have no idea what) that had goldfish all over one page with a white background and the word LIFE in black. Ripped that one out as soon as I saw it and put it on my board this morning.


I am not sure you could read this issue and not wonder about your own role in the world. Back to that who are you and what are you doing with who you are question.

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