I try to make it a point of duty to not discuss politics too much in my newsletters.  Thing about it is that try as we may, we cannot escape being involved in politics - whether it is at the office, among friends, the politics of sex (men are from Mars and women are from Venus), etc., etc.  This past Tuesday was all about "POLITRICKS" as some love to call it -- and more precisely, the Democrats versus the Republicans.  Interestingly enough, while I was driving on Monday I saw a sign that made me laugh for about 15 minutes straight:  "Liberals treat dogs like people, and conservatives treat people like dogs."   Whether YOU believe that the role of the government is to guarantee that no one is in need OR that the government's role is to provide people the freedom to pursue their own goals, is none of MY business.  What I would love to see is this sentiment that has been coming out of the Barack Obama camp "...If we set aside the old politics that have kept us apart, there's no limit to what we can achieve."

So leading up to this past Tuesday...many of us were flooded with emails from both political parties, posts on our social networking sites, messages on our TVs and radios, and the numerous billboards that have been strategically placed all over town for many months now (I can't wait for THOSE to come duh...uggghhhh).  I personally heard President Barack Obama on at least 6 radio stations between Monday and Tuesday of this week alone -- literally begging folks to go out and vote.  The man seemed to be EVERYWHERE!  I really love his hands on approach and I actually like his politics.  Despite all the President's efforts before he took office; since he has been in office; and leading up to this past Tuesday's elections, the Democrats took an ass-whooping at the polls and the Republicans now have majority control in the House and Senate.  Mi dun talk bout dat!

Also this week, the Caribbean took a beating as Hurricane Tomas hit St. Lucia very hard.  It is being reported that there are about 14 deaths and an estimated 7 people are missing.  While I was there recently, it rained pretty much every day but there was no denying the beauty of the island.  My prayers go out to all the families who were affected by the deaths and I pray that normalcy will return to the island very soon; especially the town of Soufriere where I had the occasion to spend a most incredible day.  Barbados got some showers too, but nothing major I am told.  Prime Minister David Thompson was laid to rest yesterday -- may his soul rest in peace.

November is already here, and pretty soon we will all be running around trying to buy enough food to feed the multitude as Thanksgiving approaches, and enough "stuff" on sale when Black Friday comes.  As you go about your everyday business, start thinking of ways you can help the less fortunate this season. As you prepare for the colder weather, start cleaning out your closets and consider donating a coat/jacket, a hat/scarf, some socks/gloves, and your time to those who are really in need.