Have yourself a merry little Christmas

I would like to wish you all Merry Christmas and may the new year bring you all that you need and desire.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT....

FEAR, SHAME, ANGER...

The international headlines today read :Rioting in Greece!This is what is happening just outside my door...right in the center of Athens the capital of Greece. We feel both anger, fear and shame about the murder of the 15 year-old boy, by a policeman, in Exarheia on Saturday. The prosecution of two policemen does not make these feelings go away and our youth is furious with the wannabe head figures of the political scene. The fat guy and his gang of incompetent politicians...seeds of long lost dynasties and ambitious loosers has caused us grief and misery. We don't walk out our doors in fear of being silenced or killed. These scenes remind us of the long gone times of the coup back in 1967. The only difference is that back then we(in the wider sense of the word since I wan unborn) knew what we were dealing with. Now, they take us for fools and allow their stupidity and incompetence to RULE the system. I am saddened by the thought of the dead teenager and angered by the suspicion that it will be covered up or overlooked in the same way they do all other things that compromise their ability to steal from us not only money but our very lives.

Shame on you...all...!You know exaclty who you are...!Just think...Alexandros Grigoropoulos could have been your own child...and then would you be able to go home in the afternoon and feast ...and relax? Would you??

A.

p.s. Get a little taste of the situation...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/
http://www.enet.gr/online/online
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7769852.stm
http://www.lefigaro.fr/international/2008/12/07/01003-20081207DIAWWW00186-la-grece-a-feu-et-a-sang.php
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/12/08/greece.riots/index.html

Παράκληση...Α.Ι.

Περπάτησα πάρα πολύ
και τα φτερά μου τα 'χω χάσει.
Μα εσύ που δεν πατάς στη γη
καν' την ψυχή μου να πετάξει...
Μ' ένα αερόστατο να πάμε στο φεγγάρι,ένα αεράκι να μας πάρει...
Φωτιά κι αέρας να κάνουμε δική μαςτη μικρή ζωή μας...

Είναι η καρδιά μου μια αυλή σ' ένα κελί που όλο μικραίνει.
Μα εσύ που έχεις το κλειδί
έλα και πες μου το "γιατί"...
Σε κάποια θάλασσα που ο ήλιος τη ζεσταίνει,το όνειρό μου ξαποσταίνει...

Νερό κι αρμύρα να κάνουμε δική μας
τη μικρή ζωή μας...

Έχω ένα κόμπο στο λαιμό
και μια θηλιά που όλο στενεύει.
Έλα και κάνε μουσική την τρέλα που με διαφεντεύει...
Κι αν είναι οι νότες και οι λέξεις αφελείς,τραγούδησέ τες να χαρείς...

Μ' ένα τραγούδι να κάνουμε δική μας
τη μικρή ζωή μας...

Less than a month till Christmas...

Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year for many many many reasons that don't have to do with its religious aspects though...!I will elaborate on that when time comes. For now check oute the following youtube links:

Back in the day : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jEnTSQStGE

21st century : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqqJzzLshMk

"...The greatest gift they'll get this year is life...
...If the table was turned would you survive...
Feed the world... Let them know it's Christmastime again "

Some things never change...pauverty, disease, hunger...and we still talk about how we can't afford expensive cars and labels . Screw the banks...give the money to the people in third world countries who don't have the basics...and like the lyrics say : The greatest gift they'll get this year is life. Stop being selfish...start caring...start TODAY...start from the person nearest to you...!

A

The Free Representation Unit (FRU)

The Free representation Unit is a registered charity founded in the early 70's. I found out about it by an ex-housemate of mine who is currently running it. The charity provides legal advice, case preparation and advocacy in tribunal cases for those who could not otherwise obtain legal support (as stated on their website). I have added the URL on my "Favorite Webistes" list(located on the right hand side of my blog) if anyone needs to contact them for advice or otherwise!


A.