Michael's Monthly Message - February 2008
Dear Family, Friends and Supporters:
Welcome to my monthly message for February 2008!
Unfortunately my beloved Patriots lost the Superbowl on February 3, 2008. Yeah, I was extremely disappointed but a part of me was happy for the New York Giants. Let's see. I probably should elaborated or explain exactly what I mean.. I guess, I'm just one of those individuals who likes to hope the underdog can win. Though I love the Patriots; it was something to watch true determination overcome perfection. Even Tom Brady can't be perfect all the time! There's a saying I heard about football back in 2001 that seems to hold true:" Offense can win games but defense wins championships." Well, here's hoping for a better result next year.
Okay, as most of you know Valentine's day is in the month of February and yes, I've always been a hopeless romantic. Although, I was blessed with true love twice in my life so I guess I shouldn't complain. Regardless of my situation, I really hope for those of you who haven't experienced true love that you keep an open mind and welcome it if it does knock on your door. There is an old saying for relationships that says, :It's better to have loved and lost then to never have loved at all." I admit, I can truly say I'm glad I have loved and lost then to never loved at all.
Also, a little tidbit of information for all you men out there reading this monthly message. You must remember Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and wedding anniversaries are all about your better half. That's right, your lovely wives. So when these days arrive remember to get them something special that "They" would like. That means buy them their favorite rose or flower and not your favorite. This holds true for candy, chocolate and jewelry as well. It's so easy to buy them what you like but it's time to go out of your way and buy them what "They" like. Remember, they put up with our crap for most of the year, the least you can do is remember them on these few occasions. I know, I wish I had done better with my ex-wife.
On a different note, the Christmas presents for my daughters were finally accepted by my ex-wife. Now, I only hope she lets my daughters have them. Of course, I was hoping the Patriots had a perfect season so the sweatshirts would have extra meaning. But I guess that would be a perfect world. Hopefully, they will like them.
The Private Investigator is off to a good start and the New England Innocence Project attorneys are still working hard so everyone's support is being well utilized. We still haven't reached the fund raising goal yet. So, please keep that in mind because your donations are crucial in helping me prove my innocence. Thanks again for your donations!
In addition, Thank you for your prayers while I was dealing with some difficulties at OCCC. Basically, the problem was dealing with my cellmate getting in trouble and the being put on a AA (Awaiting Action)> That means they lock him in the cell and because I live there too, I am kicked out into the hallway with a bag of my things like a bum in the street. Nice huh? Punished again for someone else---oh well.
My movie recommendation is a little different this time. I am recommending a movie that is still at the theater. It's "Fools Gold" with Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. This is a romantic movie with the theme (love never dies), and I think these two actors have great chemistry and work extremely well together. They also did a movie together called "How to lose a guy in 10 days" which I really liked. Plus, I agree with Kate Hudson's opinion about love when you're divorced. She says, "The love changes form but it never dies." Too bad everyone doesn't feel the same way.
My profound quote is: "The difference between being grown up and living like a grown up is when you live your life with someone else" (Garth Brooks)
Until next month, take care and remember; "the answers to the mysteries of life hide in the pain of our most difficult experiences."
Love and light to all,
Michael
