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Here are a couple of ways to help today.

Project We Remember, 480-306-4777

www.projectweremember.org

Packages from Home, 602-254-2818

www.packagesfromhome.org

Operation Transition Warrior is having a chili cookoff on Nov. 21st at VFW Post 105.

VFW Post 1-5

3534 W. Calavar Rd.

Phoenix, AZ

Also, the House health care bill passed in the middle of the night Saturday.  Ankarlo is glad the government is trying to reform health care, but this is not the right approach.  He explains with some examples of things he has seen and been through over the past few months.  And why was House Speaker Nancy Pelosi so giddy?

A Dallas Cowboy dresses up as rapper Lil Wayne for Halloween.  She’s white.  He’s black.  She put black face on.  She’s now in trouble.  Ankarlo doesn’t think this should be a big deal because she is dressing as a character. 

If you had to pick one thing that has made America great what would it be?  Several answers come up.

The Congressional Race is happening in New York.  The Republican candidate dropped out of the race and then endorsed the Democrat.  Polls predict a win by a third party candidate.  How does this affect you?  This is a struggle for the soul of who represents you.  This is about conservative values and what the GOP still stands for.  Is it only the party of social values?  Or is it a party of low taxes, small government and personal responsibility?  Is it both?  Are these values consistent with yours?  That’s what we discuss today.

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This ad is one of 20 finalists in a Democratic National Committee contest to promote health care reform. 

Is Barack Obama running an all boys club in the White House? 

A secretary duct tapes a kid’s mouth and hands because he keeps acting out.  Did she go too far?  Yes.  But, what are educators supposed to do?  And where is that line?

Also, a man has been arrested for being naked in his own house.  Yes!  Is this crazy or what?  Well, the details of the story make it seem the man was standing in the doorway.  Across the street from his home is a bus stop.  A mom and her 7-year old saw him naked.  Do they have a case?

Was the entire balloon boy incident a hoax?  The Sheriff in charge of the investigation thinks so.  Can you imagine forcing your kids to lie like that on national television in order to fulfill your dream of having your own reality TV show?  Unbelievable. 

Target has been under fire recently for a Halloween costume they have been selling.  It’s an illegal alien costume complete with a space alien head mask, orange jump suit and green card.  Because of public pressure Target has stopped selling the costume.

A couple is suing a cruise line because they were booked on a gay cruise.  They say the cruise line should have told them before they bought their trip that they would be traveling with gay passangers.  Do they have a case?

A couple has been allowing their son and his friends to build and use pipe bombs because they say it’s educational.  Can you say dysfunctional? 

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Rifqa Bary granted this interview several months ago.  She ran away from home after her father found out she converted to Christianity.  Rifqa says if she returns home she will be killed.

Today on Ankarlo Mornings:

Has the American Flag become offensive?  One apartment complex owner has told all residents to take down Old Glory.  Why?  Becuase they live in a ‘diverse’ community and some might find the Flag offensive. 

Meanwhile, a 17-year old from New York has been suspended from school because he had a two-inch knife in his car.  He kept it there just in case.  He’s an Eagle Scout and has already completed Army basic training.  None of that matters.  It’s zero tolerance baby.  Matthew Whalen also dreams of attending West Point.  That dream might no longer happen because of this suspension.

You have to read this column.  The author says America isn’t the greatest country in the world and certainly not the only country that has something to be proud of.  Is he realistic or is he off the reservation?

Meanwhile, you can score one for common sense.  A six-year old boy who brought a Cub Scout tool with a fork, spoon and a knife was originally suspended from school.  He was ordered to attend an alternative school for 45 days.  But, his suspension has been revoked and he will go back to his regular school starting this week.

The Senate is moving closer to passing a health care bill.  With the help of one GOP Senator, Oympia Snowe, the bill passed the Senate Finance Committee.  Sen. Snowe said yesterday, when history calls, history calls.  Basically, this isn’t about doing what’s right.  This is about adding her name to the history books.

Cheerleaders in Georgia have been banned from holding up signs at football games that quoted the Bible.  Is this a First Amendment issue or does it violate the seperation of Church and State?  Ankarlo sides on the side of the First Amendment.

Ankarlo’s youngest daughter Katie has moved out of the house.  Now, Darrell is faced with a Catch-22.  See, Katie has run out of money.  Should Darrell give her some money or should be teach her a life lesson?

Also, Ankarlo has been watching a BBC documentary about the rise of Nazi Germany. He’s seeing parallels between Germany circa 1930’s and USA circa now.  Are you concerned?

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What happened in the sweat lodge in Sedona?  Why did two people die?  There are more questions than answers right now.  But, self-help author James Arthur Ray isn’t cooperating with authories.  Is he to blame?

Ankarlo wants to know what in the world is Marge Simpson doing in Playboy?

Also, should Ankarlo spend money to go to Producer Rob’s wedding?  He’s unsure.

Finally, a six-year old boy has been suspended from school because he brought a Cub Scout Tool to school.  It had a knife on it.  Apparently, zero-tolerance policies also mean zero-common sense policies.

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A ten-year old boy received a ticket for disrupting class.  Not just a detention ticket–an actual ticket.  Now, his mom has to pay $260.  There’s just a lot wrong with this story.

Ankarlo talks to Digeo CEO Greg Gudorf today about his new HD DVR device, Moxi.  Ankarlo has been testing this product and loves it. 

Are you getting the swine flu vaccine?  Ankarlo isn’t even though the government is trying to get him to.

Sheriff Joe and Homeland Security Sec. Janet Napolitano are fighting about illegal immigration.  Apparently, she’s not going let Sheriff Joe cross train officers with ICE anymore.  Why does the government make it so hard to let Sheriff Joe do his job?

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Today on Ankarlo Mornings:  Have you ever watched Jon and Kate plus 8?  Jon and Kate were a regular family trying to raise 8 children together.  Then everything fell apart.  They are getting a very public divorce and battling it out over the airwaves?  Ankarlo wonders why we like watching the demise of the American family…

David Letterman was on-air last night for the first time since he told the world he had affairs with several women on his staff.  Last night he poked fun at himself, apologized to his staff and said he has a lot of work to do at home.  Ankarlo noticed something was missing:  an apology to his wife.  Should he have on the show?  Ankarlo thinks so.

Tomorrow marks the eight anniversary of the War in Afghanistan.  That’s longer than World War II.  There is much debate going on about what to do there.  Should the US pull out?  Should we send more troops?  The Obama Administration is updating their strategy and goals as a few Generals debate it in public.  Ankarlo says get the job done or get out.  It’s pretty simple.

According to one newspaper, the Arab World has been holding secret meetings with China, Russia, Brazil and Japan to strike a blow to the US dollar.  Ankarlo is worried about this.  Think about it.  We have spend billions of dollars buying Arab oil, enriching those countries beyond belief.  Now, they would pull something like this.  Oil countries are denying it of course, but is this a collaborated effort by the world to try and bring America down?

Oh boy David Letterman what are you saying?  On Thursday he told a little story about having sex with women in his office.  Ankarlo says so what.  He wasn’t married.  Even if he did have a live-in girlfriend–there was no commitment.

The Olympics goes to Rio.  Even Obama couldn’t seal the deal for his adopted hometown.  Did Anti-American sentiment have anything to do with this?  Ankarlo thinks that played a little role.

Man, the Arizona Republic really is trying to get one over on Sheriff Joe.  There new story says Sheriff Joe used seized money to buy the Sheriff’s department vehicles.  Sheriff Joe says isn’t it better than using tax payer money?  Ankarlo agrees with the Sheriff on this one.

Finally, an Arizona National Guardsman and Phoenix police officer has fallen in Afghanistan.  Staff Sgt. Thomas Rabjohn, thank you.

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Wednesday on Ankarlo Mornings:

Did you hear what Whoopi Goldberg said about Roman Polanski?  She says it wasn’t “rape rape.”  Then what was it?  Ankarlo reacts to this strongly.  He thinks she’s lost it.  Watch the clip. 

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So a drunk man goes to a VFW and tries to order a drink.  He’s denied.  The man gets mad and burns the flag outside the VFW.  The VFW commander finds the man tells him he needs to make up for his sins.  The unnamed man agreed to be duct taped to the flag pole for six hours.

Also, new gun laws go into effect in Arizona today.  Are you bringing your gun to your favorite restaurant?  Remember you can only carry it in if the weapon is concealed. 

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President Obama is calling for year round schooling.  Ankarlo says this is a bad idea.  First of, we don’t let kids be kids anymore.  Second, can we even afford a longer school year?  Third, more school days doesn’t guarantee anything.  Let’s make the most out of our current system.

CBS released results from a new poll.  It’s very interesting.  Most people say something that most symbolizes America is Wal-Mart.  And more people would want to trade places with George Clooney for a week and Barack Obama (but just barely).  Who really wants to be President for a week?  But, what should really be the symbol of America?  Can you think of anything better?

Gang violence in Chicago is nothing new.  But, last week someone captured video of an honor’s student being beaten to death.  It’s now all over the media.  The story is just awful.  How does that relate to Phoenix?  Mayor Phil Gordon joins Ankarlo to talk about the success Phoenix has had fighting gangs.

Here’s another one:  Should teenagers convicted of crimes (that aren’t murder) be put in jail for life?  The Supreme Court will determine if these sentences amount to cruel and unusual punishment.  Ankarlo weighs in too.

Glenn Beck welcomed Ankarlo back on his nationally syndicated show last week.  Hear the audio here.

Carolyn Savage went through in vitro fertilization.  Her and her husband Sean were thrilled to be having another baby.  Then, they were told they were having another couple’s baby.  The lab really messed up on this one.  What would you do if this was you?

Glenn Beck isn’t shy when it comes to speaking out.  No surprise there.  But, Joe Scarborough says he is giving conservatives a bad name and they have to speak out against him.  Ankarlo responds.  He says Beck is a friend of his and you ultimately have to decide whether you believe what he says or not.

Do you know who MacKenzie Phillips is?  Rob doesn’t.  But, needless to say her story is interesting.  He father was the lead singer of the Mama’s and the Pappa’s.  They had an incestous affair and he shot her up with drugs the first time.  Can anyone say weird?  Odd?  Strange?  Bizzare?  Yes.  Of course, Phillips is trying to sell copies of a book.  Now is as good a time as any to tell the truth.

Rasmussen has a new poll out.  Americans are ruder than ever.

And what about John Edwards.  This guy is unbelieveable.  At first, he denied having an extra martial affair while his wife is dying of cancer.  Then he admits it.  But, while admitting it he was still lying about fathering Rielle Hunter’s love child.  It’s an amazing story simply because John Edwards told how many lies with a straight face.

Ankarlo Returns Vol. 2 from KTAR on Vimeo.

Ankarlo returns to the KTAR studios.

Ankarlo is joined by his wife Laurie and his several therapists.

Ankarlo talks with the EMT who responded after his April car accident.

Ankarlo talks with Phoenix police spokesman Sgt. Andy Hill.

Ankarlo is visited by all the police officers and EMTs who responded to his accident. 

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Listen to the two hour return here.

Ankarlo will return on a part time schedule while he continues to recoup.  He will host a two hour show on Tuesday, September 15th.  He will come back the following day for another two hour show.  After that, Darrell will be on the air Mon, Tue and Wed from 9am until 11am. 

Listen, as Bruce St. James interviews Ankarlo about his return below.

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Thank you for your continued concern.

I remember when I was 5 years old and running to him the minute I’d hear a Freddy Fender song play and stand on his feet and grab his waist so that we could dance together.  Before the Last Teardrop Falls, was one of our favorites and he would hold me as we danced together across the room…I never wanted the song to end.  And the lyrics were fitting:

 I’ll be there anytime

You need me by your side

To drive away every teardrop that you cried…

 I share a lot of blessed memories with my father along with life long lessons:

-Dad taught me that cleanliness is next to Godliness.  I never had a hair out of place, a stain on my clothes or a scuff mark on my shoes.  If he could carry me so that I wouldn’t touch the dirty ground, he’d do it…even now, if I’d let him.

-Dad could do the laundry, wash all the cars, vacuum the entire house, dust and cook up lunch all before 12 noon.

-Wrinkles were not allowed.  My brother and I walked around in starched and pressed clothes.  Our creases had creases!  Dad was a slave to the iron (it had to be the Navy man in him)

-Dad knew I sucked at math and he was always patient with me.  My math problems never made sense until he’d show me how to do it

-When it came to deadbeat boyfriends, he’d let me fall.  He always trusted that I was smart enough to make my own decisions when it came to guys and in the end I’d always drop the zeros

-My dad was in the military, so there were many times where he’d have to go out to sea — 9 months to a year at a time.  I remember how he’d take the family out for a drive the night before he had to leave and we’d get ice cream and just enjoy driving around with him until the sun set

-I remember when the morning would come for dad to leave to the ship for Westpac and I’d cry uncontrollably after he’d leave.  I never wanted him to see me cry because I didn’t want to make him sad or have his last image of me in tears

-I remember the Grease soundtrack that my dad bought me.  I played it so much that I wore the tape out and he ended up buying me anothe rcopy

-I always looked forward to the road trips we made to San Antonio, Texas in dad’s brown Camaro

-Because Dad was a stickler on having a well manicured lawn, he never let us have a Slip-n-Slide.  “It damages the grass!” he’d say

-I remember the purple bike he taught me to ride without training wheels.  It was the coolest bike ever and I’m sure he was on the verge of having a coronary watching me fall constantly.  I’m surprised I wasn’t wrapped in bubble wrap from the first attempt

-If my brother or I got hurt, Dad would automatically get upset, “WHAT?! What NOW?!”  He immediately went into panic mode

-One of the hardest days of my life was having to tell my father that his dad, my grandfather, had pased away

-Dad was the first person to ever introduce me to rap music!  He had the vinyl record for The Sugar Hill Gang, Rapper’s Delight.  I loved the song so much, that to this day, I still remember every single lyric. (I’m a pretty big hit at karaoke bars)

-My dad always waited up for me when I went out with my girlfriends.  I’d always bring him home a late night treat like a dessert or Mexican food and we’d stay up in the kitchen and just talk

-When my mother would cook live and onions (a dish I despised) Dad would say, “Mmmm, higado (Spanish for liver)…eat it!  It’sll put hair on your chest!”

-My dad is obsessive compulsive when it comes to locked doors.  he’ll quadruple check the front door and garage door before he goes to sleep.  He’d always tell me to keep my car door locked when I went out and made me prove it as I backed out of the driveway

-When I decided that it was a good idea to “bleach” my brown hair in the 8th grade and it turned orange, he said I looked like an Aztec Indian.  I scoffed…but now looking back at the pic-Yikes, it was horrible.

-My dad washed his hair with soap and always smelled good

-Dad could always bake up a mean Bundt cake and cheesecake

-My dad was a stickler when it came to time management.  If my curfew was 12 midnight, he meant 12 midnight on the dot. Not 12:01, not 12:03.  If I wasn’t through the door at exactly 12 midnight, I would expect him sitting and waiting for me on the stairs with a clock in his hand asking me if I knew what time it was

-”Where’s my change?” was his favorite line

-”Dad, do you have a couple a bucks?” was mine

-I remember when The Wonderful World of Disney would come on TV when I was little.  I would grab a pillow and make myself comfy on dad’s lap and we’d watch it together

-I’d always pretend that I was asleep in the car when we’d drive home late from somewhere and he’d end up having to pick me up and take me to my room

-My father was such a great husband to my mother. He loved her and I reveled in the affection he showed her

-When mom and I would get in a disagreement, I would run to him and he’d listen- even though he’d usually be in agreement with my mother, I still felt like he had my back

-Dad was the only one who could make me laugh until my sides hurt

-Even when I visit my father’s house today, the flood of warm memories fill my soul as soon as I walk through his front door.

My father was and still is, the epitome of a great man.  His love and inspiration have transformed me into the woman I am today.  He taught me to never settle for second best and brought me up knowing that I could have anything I wanted with hard work.  His encouraging words and unconditional love continue to resonate.  Every chapter in my life from childhood to adulthood to marriage and children, I continue to look to him for guidance.

The last time I danced with my father, it was during my wedding.  And like the Freddy Fender song, I didn’t want it to end.  Deep inside, I felt that once the song ended and he let go…that I’d have to move on and let go of him.  But …I haven’t…and never will.

If I could get another chance…Another walk, another dance with him, I’d play a song that would never, ever end.  How I’d love to dance with my father again…

Happy Father’s Day, Dad…I love you.

Thank you for all your concern and well wishes.  We are all very appreciative. 

This picture sits at my office at work.

I can’t help but smile whenever I look at it.

It has all the elements that make me happy: the wind, the beach, the white sand between my four year old toes…and my mother…

I look at this picture and I see a child with no worries in the world with a mother who constantly dotes over her with all her love and support; a father behind the camera who captures the moment on film knowing that one day his daughter will look back on this photo with heartfelt emotion and love.

I still hear the waves crashing in the background and the seagulls fluttering above.

I still smell her Oil of Olay skin cream and the scent of her flowery perfume.

It’s a perfect mixture that dances with the fresh ocean air and warm sun.

Her warm hugs and infectious laughter still resonate within my soul.

The joy, the energy, the light in her eyes when she looked at me.  I was her world.

The smiles…the happiness…the comfort of being a kid.

A blessed childhood.

A moment in time captured to remind me of the cimplicity of life and what really matters: Family-Love-Togetherness

This photo captures the essence of who I am today: a mother, a wife, a daughter, a friend.

Time goes by so fast, I can hardly catch my breath.

I now create these memories with my little girls.

I, now, the doting mommy with all the love and support to give.

In my daughters’ eyes, I’m now the hero.

But…I still need her…my mom…my hero…

When the world seems just too heavy and I want to escape, I think of her…

If I could just hold my mother’s hand and dig my four year old little toes into the white sand once again…

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

SANDRA GUADARRAMA-BAUMUNK is the mother of two little girls and through the urging of family and friends, has written about the comical life and times of parenting her children along with the issues the modern day mom faces.  She is currently working on a book to bring the memoirs of her blog to life:  thenotsoperfectmom.com.  She lives with her daughters and husband in Maricopa, AZ.

The assessment warns that, “rightwing extremists may be gaining new recruits by playing on their fears about several emergent issues,” such as the economic downturn and the election of our nation’s first black president.  In addition, “rightwing extremists will attempt to recruit and radicalize returning veterans in order to exploit their skills and knowledge derived from military training and combat.”

It goes on to say, “Many rightwing extremists are antagonistic toward the new presidential administration and its perceived stance on a range of issues, including immigration and citizenship, the expansion of social programs to minorities and restrictions on firearms ownership and use.”  Later it says, “rightwing extremists will attempt to recruit and radicalize returning veterans in order to exploit their skills and knowledge derived from military training and combat.” Now, everyone seems to be saying this report is offensive to veterans, people that believe in state’s rights and the constitution.  Some even believe the government is keeping tabs on conservatives that don’t agree with abortion.

Even Senator John McCain chimed in, ”I think it’s an insult to the men and women who have served our country in the armed services.”  Senator Jon Kyl added, “I don’t know where they get the idea that somebody who served the country, who’s pro-10th Amendment, pro-Second Amendment, who’s pro-state’s rights, makes them a security threat to the United States.  That’s sort of a belief in the U.S. Constitution in my book.” 

Can I be honest with you?  If you think this way you are over reacting.  Nowhere in this Homeland Security assessment does it say that returning military members are a threat.  It simply points out that a 2008 FBI report found that “some” returning veterans have become involved with white supremacy groups.  That’s a fact.  It’s not conjecture.  Nowhere in this report does it say that if you believe in the U.S. Constitution, if you are pro-life, go to Church or if you belive in the right to own a gun you are an extremist.  It’s just not in there.  The government isn’t watching you.  They don’t have the resources or the time. 

The Department of Homeland Security is doing exactly what we asked them to do back in 2001.  They are studying different organizations to determine whether or not they pose a threat to this country.  DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano called them “routine.”She added, “Let’s focus on what this is.  It’s an assessment of a situation where you have a down economy and other factors that go on that historically have given rise to violence…we (DHS) try to protect against violence all the time.”  The report warns of the rise of extremists groups similar to those that formed in the 1990’s.  It’s not talking about attending a tea party.  So let’s be honest.  Let’s stop trying to drum up fear and make this something it’s not.

You remember the name Richard Poplawski?  On April 4, 2009 he murdered three police officers in Pittsburgh.  He had no real reason to kill them though he thought Obama was going to take his guns away.  He frequented white surpremacist chat rooms talking about a “Zionist occupation.”  He even attempted to become a Marine in 2005, but was discharged after punching his drill sergeant.  Clearly, this murderer is disturbed.  He is the type of person DHS want law enforcement to look out for, not you.

Also today, Ankarlo talks about office suck ups, being a giver, not a taker and the Chandler teacher love deadly love triangle.

Read the report on rightwing extremism here.  It’s called RightWing Extremism:  Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment.

In the report read about ammo storage, fear that your guns will be taken away, and hatred of the first black President.

Read the report on leftwing extermism here.  It’s called LeftWing Extremes Likely to Increase Use of CyberAttacks over the Coming Decade.

In the report read about how radical animal rights groups might use cyber attacks to threaten corporations.

Also, Diane thinks Ankarlo might have a curse on him.  He’s had such a run of bad luck, it might just be more than bad luck.

If you were paid by your employer to take a year off and go help people, what would you do?

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We are all glad is he back on the air today, but more importantly we are glad he is healthy!  The entire Ankarlo team appreciates all your well wishes that you sent to him via this webpage, twitter and facebook. 

Ankarlo’s take is written for broadcast.  You can hear it here or live during Arizona’s Morning News at 6:20 on News/Talk 92.3 KTAR.

I just don’t understand why people have to be such IDIOTS and not think about other people other then themselves. If it’s not in the ball park it could be on the freeway, a store , restaurant, ect. I had a great time with friends  and  kudos to the fans that spoke up and told the IDIOT that he was an IDIOT for doing what he did and hopefully he will think twice doing something like that again, but I doubt it.

Ankarlo has been tweeting about this on his Twitter account.  You can follow it on this webpage or here.

Ten years ago at 9:43 am and four hours of labor, she entered the world - all 7lbs 12 oz. of her.  Like any new mother, as soon as my eyes met hers, the love was instantaneous.  her tiny little hand grasped my finger and she fit so perfectly in my arms; at that very moment, nothing else in the world mattered.

I named her Mia Angelica.  I wanted a name that was short and sweet but exuded confidence and strong will.  After seeing the world renowned soccer player, Mia Hamm on T.V. I knew that was the name I wanted.

When we brought her home from the hospital, she had what seemed like a never-ending bout with colic.  There were many sleepless nights and endless tears (and that was just me).  I thought I was supposed to have one of those “perfect” babies that you see on T.V.-you know, those shiny, smiley babies that never cry.  I was in for such a rude awakending.  She hated sleeping in her crib, always wanted to be held and insisted on falling asleep on my chest every time.

Mia hated to be away from me.  I could not leave the room without her wailing like someone was pulling her toenails out with a pair of rusty pliers.  She always wanted to be carried and had to have me at arm’s length at all times.  I thought this phase would never end and that I would forever be joined at the hip with her.

But as time went on, she started to need me less and less…

She no longer needs me to kiss her goodbye when I drop her off at school in the monring (that just doesn’t happen in the 4th grade).  She pours her own milk in her cereal bowl.  She showers and gets ready for school by herself.  When she talks with her best friend, Jade on the phone, she leaves the room.  She doesn’t need me to hold her hand anymore when crossing the street.  She closes the bathroom door now and can tie her own ponytail.  She has her own opinions…her own thoughts…her own dreams.  What happened to that little hand that grabbed my finger so tightly 10 years ago?

All this time, she had been letting go; without me noticing, she slowly unleashed her grip from my finger and also…my life.

Independence replaced me.

MIA  TURNED 10

As I sit here tonight watching her sleep, I can’t help but feel sad.  My little girl is growing up.  Her little round face has metamorphasized overnight right in front of me.  Her long body frame and her size 5 narrow feet show all the sign s of a beauty in the making.  I no longer see the chubby, fat toes of a toddler or the sticky mouth of a first grader.

I wipe away my “happy tears” and ben dwon to feel her cheek and kiss her forehead…

and out of nowhere…

she reaches for my finger

and holds tight…

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

SANDRA GUADARRAMA-BAUMUNK is the mother of two little girls and through the urging of family and friends, has written about the comical life and times of parenting her children along with the issues that the modern day mom faces.  She is currently working on a book to bring the memoirs of her blog to life: thenotsoperfectmom.com.  She lives with her daughters and husband in Maricopa, AZ. 

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Also, Ankarlo talks to Ann Malone.  She is one woman trying to make a difference in her community.  We can all learn from her to take back our communities.  Isn’t that right Rev. Al Sharpton?

Mayor Phil Gordon appears on the show today.  Ankarlo asks him why he went to Washington to get Sheriff Arpaio fired.  Gordon says he didn’t.

Also today, education cuts causing teachers to lose their jobs in Mesa and Gilbert and we are entering the era of the subprime family.

Ankarlo also loves Peeps and Necco Wafers.  Diane loves Coffee Crips.  Darrin’s choice is Twizzlers.  Rob loves Peanut butter cups and M&Ms.

Also, Obama fried chicken.  Need I write more?

Producer Rob has been dealing with a family issue.  Turns out his brother’s girlfriend is upset about something that happened on Christmas Day.  No, she’s still not over it yet.

Ankarlo’s Take is written for broadcast.  You can hear it here or live during Arizona’s morning news at 7:20 on News/Talk 92.3 KTAR.

Also, Ankarlo brings in Laurie Thomas and Michael Cameron from the ASH line to help you quit smoking.  After all, taxes have increased on cigarettes.  Have you seen some of the new anti-smoking ads?  Do they go over the line?

Several military members wives are turning to surrogacy to make some extra cash.  But, the catch is you are paying for the insurance.  Is that right?

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