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A Return To The Rightful Path!

I had embarked on a journey, albeit a renewed journey. My eternal quest, once interrupted, had resumed and for this, I thank God. He had never given up on me, though from the outside, it may have appeared otherwise. Yes, I had been, only temporarily, in the clutches of Satan. He tried to win me over, and though, at times, I played along to his rules, I truly knew deep down that I would return to the rightful path. For many a day and many a night, in the recent past, I had succumbed to the whims… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on October 24, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

The H.E.L.P. Establishment Is Born

Being homeless since March of 2009, I had been provided with greater insight concerning the needs of both the homeless and the communities in which help support us. The idea of The H.E.L.P. (HOMELESS EMPOWERED to LIVE PRODUCTIVELY) Establishment was born not only out of necessity but also by a profound desire to contribute to the communities in which we (the homeless) often dwell. I believe that the H.E.L.P. Establishment will benefit greatly not only us-- the homeless and… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on May 28, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Flight - A Memory For All Time!

The third week of October, 2001 I'm at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport waiting for my departure to Las Vegas. I had just concluded a five day visit home. I arrived at the airport two hours early as requested. As I'm going through security I notice two black-bearded m… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on January 24, 2009 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Maternity Leaves (A Dedication)

Thanksgiving Day - for me, a day of mixed emotions - a day to be grateful and a day to regret. Like many of us I am most grateful for the many blessings bestowed upon me - far too many to adequately list or categorize. Firstly, I am thankful for life - the starting point for… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on January 11, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Deliverance (A True Story Of Giving)

(In the true spirit of Christmas I give to you my true-life story, as published in the book, "Doing Good For Goodness Sake." It is from when

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Added by Ricky J. Fico on December 4, 2008 at 4:30am — No Comments

Barack Obama, This Country, A Few Thoughts, and My Union Address!

For various reasons, I try to refrain from involving myself in politics or debate, I tend to look in from the outside and not cast too far an opinion on the matters of state. I often stay behind the scenes but sometimes I am compelled to enter the arena. A simple philosophy of m… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on November 25, 2008 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

Chicago - The City That Can

CHICAGO'S PEOPLE The people of Chicago - hard-working, proud and representative of America's heritage. Chicago is the heartland of America and it's not so much because of geography but because of its people. Chicago's diverse in ethnicity, culture, i… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on November 19, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

Beyond The Broken Door (The Homeless Chronicles)

Beyond The Broken Door
By Ricky J. Fico

Chapter I

An Introduction: Hello, my name is Roman Cicero. I had been homeless for a while now and this is my story. I hope not to offend anybody by my language or an… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on November 17, 2008 at 3:00am — 4 Comments

In My Life - Testament!

In my life I had witnessed so much, and at times, perhaps not enough. Sometimes what I witnessed compelled me to stand taller than I would otherwise; other times, unfortunately, I had but no choice than to take refuge in some god-forsaken trench, cowering to the whims… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on November 8, 2008 at 6:00am — 1 Comment

Epiphany - A Prequel To A Life Worth Living!

Barack Obama came from Hawaii to Chicago to begin his life while I was leaving Chicago for Hawaii to end mine. Epiphany It was September 11, 1992 when God Himself, came down and saved me. It was a drastic measure, but one necessary to prevent me fro… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on November 4, 2008 at 5:30am — 1 Comment

History Heeds Our Call

History heeds our call, Victory leads us all, Stopped at the intersection, Victory guarantees… a new direction; November four and beyond, Cheers, too, from across the pond, The audacity of hope, a new challenge, Hope that leads… to a world more balanced By: Ricky… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on October 31, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

O.J. Simson and Me (Coincidence Or Does It Go Deeper, Much Deeper?)

My number is 13, it has always been thirteen. My birthday is September 13. Ah, that is the day that O.J. Simpson committed his "armed robbery" in Las Vegas. Coincidence? Not at all. You see, in a metaphysical way I've been connected to the O.J. Simpson case since day one: Across the… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on October 4, 2008 at 6:44am — No Comments

2008, Time To Celebrate! 2009, We take a New Line

Obama and Biden - The right choice, The Right Voice! 2008 is a very special year. Not only do I reach a major milestone in my own life but on a larger scale, so does this county and the world. In 2008 we had witnessed the magnitude and the servitude of humanit… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on August 27, 2008 at 9:02am — No Comments

The Night Out (A Memoir in the Third Person)

Janet had her hair done up for a night out. The way she figured it, a night out with Chet would help to lessen her worries a bit, maybe even help her to forget who she was for awhile. Let the pressures of motherhood give itself to a bottle of gin. For a few hours anyway, she would place herself in the smoky theater of fast talk, quick pick-me-ups and time-challenging slug- fests. A night at the Dew Drop was what she and Chet surely needed. After all, they'd been in bad spirits lately, ever since… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on June 17, 2008 at 7:59am — No Comments

A Mother's Hope And ChaCha.

A Mother's Hope and ChaCha a story by Ricky J. Fico A lazy morning, the kids are off to school, the housework can wait, at least until later when she managed enough strength to wheel around the house doing a little dusting, perhaps a shine on a couple of the mirrors and family p… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on May 2, 2008 at 7:30am — No Comments

The Bookcase (A memoir)

Mom, I’m really hungry,” Wendy says, the growls from her mid-section providing testament to the hunger that pervades her eight-year old little body. Mother, who’d spent the last five or ten minutes fumbling through cupboards, pushing aside plates, glasses and cups in a futile attempt at finding something, anything to feed a child, looks tearfully at Wendy and says, “I’m sorry but all I find is a bottle of mustard.” “Can’t we just go to the store?” Wendy says. “Can’t we go over to the Fresh Sto… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on April 13, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

A Guiding Light! Mobiling Your Way Outta The Dark! Do The ChaCha!

As a ChaCha Guide and Ambassador I had been quite busy lately, not only providing important information to a very large demographic of info-seekers but helping to promote this revolutionary new service by utilizing homing pigeons, megaphones, and the fast pitch while traipsing through the local malls. Doing whatever it takes, I suppose. I tell the folks: "All you need to do is text 242242 (ChaCha) and ask whateve… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on April 10, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

Friendship

Friendship, the unifier of the world. From my original Quotable Quote series, “It’s called friendship because it is not only the vessel that unites nations but also… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on March 15, 2008 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

THE CRADLE: REBIRTH

Kauai, taken 1993

I had planned a trip to Kauai, my heaven on earth, ...preparing to die, But a hurricane came by, and provided me rebirth, I was better off alive; I had planned to leave for Kauai on the twelfth of September, the year ninet… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on March 4, 2008 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

Mountain Climb

There is nothing I cannot do, my life now inspired by you, Mountains align the horizon, all within the reach of my hand, With you in this world I'm in, life's easier to understand; Once a captain upon a sinking ship, I yearned long for the shore, Then, my dreams began to slip, down to the ocea… Continue

Added by Ricky J. Fico on February 28, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

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We Making The Difference!" The Steps Toward A Better World Begin With The Steps Taken To Better Oneself! "A foundation is but the base and it is the collection of building blocks that creates what many should strive to ascend."

Living a monumental life doesn't necessarily mean possession of a large financial fortune or living in the spotlight of public adoration and fame. What I think it means is that you act in accordance with your own identity while acting in ways that are positive and conducive to happiness, serenity and harmony. What I think it means is that you generate positive energies and in turn, your positive energies have a positive effect on others. Linkin' Monuments-- a positive chain of energy! Read More>>>

The Thirteen Reasons

1.) You are as important as the next person
2.) Your contributions to this world are as monumental as the next person
3.)You believe in yourself because you know you "can"
4.)You believe in your neighbors because you know they "can"
5.)No matter how difficult it may seem, you are not alone.
6.)You deserve as much respect as does the next person
7.)Don't wonder so much what your life might have been but put into action what you want your life to become.
8.)You matter because we all matter.
9.)Enough failures will lead to success once you succeed in failing to give up.
10.)This world has so much to offer and you have so much more to offer it.
11.)You have many talents and abilities...a few which may have yet to be uncovered.
12.)The treasures you may seek are near enough the heart that it wouldn't take more than a heartbeat to uncover the most precious gems of all.
13.)You are here because you belong!

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1.)This network is for one and for all...No matter what color, what creed or belief, what political affiliation you subscribe or what candidate you endorse this network is open to you.
2.)As in any community each one of us has our own unique personalities, traits, belief systems, talents and as long as any of these elements are not breaches against the prosperity of the community then they should be allowed, accepted and honored. Community is about diversity. This is a Community
3.)It is my greatest hope that we learn from each other. Each one of us has so much to offer. No one here is better or smarter or more talented than the next person. Each one of us has our strengths; each one of us has our weaknesses. Your strength in one area is of great benefit to my weakness in that same area. A simple philosophy of mine: "A greedy mine is to learn, yet not teach & A lazy mind is to yearn, yet not reach" Let us not be greedy, let us not be lazy.