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"In my humble opinion, he shines brightest with a heart for young people." -
Chaplain Jacob Mc Leroy, NM Boys School

Welcome to One Generation to Another: In Pursuit of Transformational Relationships, the professional website and personal weblog of Daniel I. Arellano. {Bio. Endorsements.}

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More about Daniel Arellano. Esperanza (aka Pancha)(My Middle-School sweet heart) and I were were married on May 3, 1997, and are the proud parents of 3 boys; Uriah, Elias and Malachi. They live in Espanola, NM.

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May
12
2008
9:54 pm
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Myspace connects us again.

Today I was surprised with a new Myspace friend request. I introduce my blogosphere New Mexico family and friends to my first cousin Patricia (Rosita). She is the daughter of my aunt Patsy, they live in Georgia.

For family who read this blog check her out on myspace here

Pictured Below: Rositas older sister Irene and I with grandpa Estevan. Picture taken in Tujunga, California. (LOS ANGELES)

Above Los Naranjos- Pictured here is Pastor Mike and Gloria with their 7 of 8 adoptive children.

Los Arellanos

These are from the Mothers Day Set Here 

May
12
2008
12:11 pm
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Archbishop Publicly Tells Pro-Abortion Kansas Governor Not to Receive Communion

Archbishop Naumann concluded his column stating, “I have not made lightly this request of Governor Sebelius, but only after much prayer and reflection. The spiritually lethal message, communicated by our governor, as well as many other high profile Catholics in public life, has been in effect: ‘The church’s teaching on abortion is optional!’ I reissue my request of the faithful of the archdiocese to pray for Governor Sebelius. I hope that my request of the governor, not to present herself for holy Communion, will provoke her to reconsider the serious spiritual and moral consequences of her past and present actions. At the same time, I pray this pastoral action on my part will help alert other Catholics to the moral gravity of participating in and/or cooperating with the performance of abortions.”

View the full article here

Proverbs 24:11-12Proverbs 24:11-12
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11 Rescue those who are being led away to death! Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter! 12 If you say, “Behold, we didn’t know this;” Doesn’t he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn’t he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work?


11 Rescue those being led away to death;
hold back those staggering toward slaughter.

12 If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,”
does not he who weighs the heart perceive it?
Does not he who guards your life know it?
Will he not repay each person according to what he has done?

Question for reflection: Are children in the womb a part of the Body of Christ? Is recognizing a child in the womb then not recognizing the Body of Christ?

“Suffer not the children to come to me, for such is the kingdom of God” Jesus Chirst

1 Cor 11:27-291 Cor 11:27-29
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27 Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks the Lord’s cup in a manner unworthy of the Lord will be guilty of the body and the blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread, and drink of the cup. 29 For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, if he doesn’t discern the Lord’s body.


27Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. 29For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.

Related Links:
The Consequences of Abortion- Rudy.C

May
11
2008
4:31 pm
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The kind of mother every child needs

Exodus 20: 12Exodus 20: 12
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12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

″ Honor your father and mother, that your day may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.”

Our Mothers is the biggest blessing every child has from God. Mothers are essential in the life of children for nourishment and the guidance necessary to to be all that they are called to be.

What every child needs from his/her mother.

1. Every Child needs a mother that is committed to them.
A mother who raises her children demonstrates commitment, imparts commitment to her children.

Children want to be prioritized by their mothers.

2. Every child need a mother who loves unconditionally

A Mothers unconditional love for her child is the greatest example a child will have of the Unconditional Love of God in their lives.

3. Every child needs a mother that meets the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of her children.

Mothers who holistically care for the needs of their children will produce healthy and responsible children.

Children need: Hugs, and kisses, the affection that comes from mom.

4 Every child need a mother who Loves God with all her heart, soul and strength.

Children want to see their moms in action loving God and sometimes it comes by observing them serve others.

5. Every Child need a mother who dedicates her children entirely to God.

Hannah dedicates Samuel to the Lord when her promised of having a son was given to her.

1 Samuel 1: 27- 271 Samuel 1: 27- 27
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Štetje svetopisemskih vrstic se za?ne z 1! Vrstica 0 ne obstaja!

I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. 28 So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD.” And he worshiped the LORD there.

John 2:1-5 1John 2:1-5 1
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2 1 The third day, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. 2 Jesus also was invited, with his disciples, to the marriage. 3 When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does that have to do with you and me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Whatever he says to you, do it.”

On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”4″Dear woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied, “My time has not yet come.” 5His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

Every Mother has the opportunity to train and guide children to accomplish Gods work. For Mary, it was empowering Jesus to rescue the bridegroom from shame that would come if the party was ruined by running out of wine at his wedding party.

Moms yield authority that comes from God to steer their children to be a light in the darkness. Jesus provided the best wine for the party.

To every mom who may read this, You are raising miracle makers in your home teach them to obey God, to serve others, and to participate in God redeeming work.

Proverbs 31:10-31Proverbs 31:10-31
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10 Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good, and not harm, All the days of her life. 13 She seeks wool and flax, And works eagerly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar. 15 She rises also while it is yet night, Gives food to her household, And portions for her servant girls. 16 She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard. 17 She girds her waist with strength, And makes her arms strong. 18 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn’t go out by night. 19 She lays her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle. 20 She opens her arms to the poor; Yes, she extends her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household; For all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22 She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is respected in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, And delivers sashes to the merchant. 25 Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue. 27 She looks well to the ways of her household, And doesn’t eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her: 29 “Many women do noble things, But you excel them all.” 30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates!


10 [c] A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.

11 Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.

12 She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.

13 She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.

14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.

15 She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family

and portions for her servant girls.

16 She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

17 She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.

18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.

19 In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

20 She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.

21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

22 She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.

23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.

25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.

26 She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

27 She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.

28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:

29 “Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

31 Give her the reward she has earned,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Solid answers: Why God made moms and other mom humor. Answers by 2 year olds.
What’s the difference between mums & dads?
1. Mums work at work and work at home and dads just go to work at work.
2. Mums know how to talk to teachers without scaring them.
3. Dads are taller & stronger, but mums have all the real power cause
that’s who you got to ask if you want to sleep over at your friend’s.
4. Mums have magic, they make you feel better without medicine.

What does your mum do in her spare time?
1. Mothers don’t do spare time.
2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long.

What would it take to make your mum perfect?
1. On the inside, she’s already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of
plastic surgery.
2. Diet. You know, her hair. I’d diet, maybe blue.

If you could change one thing about your mum, what would it be?
. She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I’d get rid of
that.
2. I’d make my mum smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who did
it and not me.
3. I would like for her to get rid of those invisible eyes on the back of
her head.

Why did God make mothers?
1. She’s the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.
2. Mostly to clean the house.
3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.
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May
10
2008
10:34 pm
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I found this post on Myspace Bulliten tonight, it was posted by a young man Darrel who lost his mother unexpectedly earlier this year. I was moved when I read what he had to say, and I hope that this will be a encouragement to who ever reads this blog.

May we never take our Mothers for granted.

Okay everyone, this mothers day i’d just like to say, if you have a mom,
and she is still alive to this day, i just ask you PLEASE!
Cherish your mom and everyone else in your life,
Because Life Is Way too short for you too be playin stupid little games,
If your mom is still alive, You do NOT even know how lucky you are,
you cannot even beggin to feel the pain of loosing your own mother,
it hurts more than anything you can ever imagine!
Ok, so those of you who are mad or arent getting along with your mom,
Suck it up!
Ok! Because you never know how long your going to have her in your life,
it was also my mistake!
The Last time i talked to My Mom we were arguing,
and over something VERRY VERRY Stupid!!
and look i neveer could have even imagined the she would Die that night,
okay so those of you who are fighting or arguing with your mom,
GROW UP!!
Okay that morning when i was driving in town going to church,
My Cell Phoe rang it was a Police officcer asking if,
Lisa A. Romero was my mother,
I answered ‘yea why? whats wrong’
He told me to take a drink of water, i said no just tell me!
and he said, ‘I’m sorry to inform you that your mother has past away’,
that moment was the worst ever!
this is the part no one knew cuz i was alone,
I Had to pull off the road,
i couldnt stop crying!,
Do you know how bad i felt then?!
it took me forever to stop crying,
So if you still have your mom……
Cherish Her, Respect her, and tell her you love her everyday!
If i had the chance to tell my mom i’m sorry one last time,
That would make me sooo happy, Just to know that i told her sorry!
Mom I Love You!
[REST IN PEACE MOM]

May
9
2008
8:52 pm
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My boys at Los Angeles lost tonight to Jazz at Utah home turf, but thats o.k. Its their first loss in the playoffs.

Will see them again on Sunday (Mothers Day) and Wednesday in Los Angeles in Staples Center. They will win this series on game 6.

Kobe BryantDerek FisherJordan FarmarPau GasolLamar OdomLuke WaltonSasha Vujacic

May
9
2008
10:19 am
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Update: I just uploaded more pics to this set.

Enjoy them here on this Blogger Browser.

RCA Seven Springs Fishing

The First Timer- Aaron First catch of the day- Malachi

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Biggest Catch of the Day-Jasmine Team of the Day- Nana and Aleah

More From the Seven Springs Set Here
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May
6
2008
11:00 pm
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A few samples of UYWI. The conference for urban youth leaders.

Now is the kingdom Podcast General Session of UYWI 07.
+Voice of Hope Video

Voice of Hope from UYWI on Vimeo.

About UYWI the conference for urban leaders:
>> CONFERENCE DATES:
May 15-17, 2008

The Legacy you leave depends on the life you live. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Theresa, Rosa Parks and many others lived with their eyes focused on the great crowd of witnesses presented in Hebrews. These men and women of faith lived and died without seeing the fruit of their faith on earth and yet, continued to believe. We continue their Legacy as we walk by faith.

Remember, the youth and families you serve may not know these past heroes, but they know YOU! God has given you the time and place to re-write the Legacy that these youth will leave. UYWI08 will challenge and inspire you to LIVE THE LEGACY.

Sample workshops: This year
+Leadership Excellence—Good Governance, Glen Peterson, Executive Directors
+Reaching All People With The Whole Gospel, John Lewis, Suburban Urban Blend
+Beginning With The End In Mind: Setting Your Ministry Up For Success!, Romanita Hairston, Executive Directors
+Bad Leadership: The Bad Examples Of Leadership In Ministry, Anthony Flynn, Leadership Development
+No Child Left Behind: How Does It Affect Your Center?, Joseph Parker, After School Programs
+Programming In The Schools: More Than A Ministry, Abel Lopez, Campus Life
+Helping Communities Heal From The Wounds Of The Past, Marvin Jacobo, Community Justice Issues

Join many kingdom urban leaders from West to East coast next week. Register info HERE

May
6
2008
10:00 pm
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This time of the year is very big for our family (Laker Fans) so this blog has kept up to date with the NBA finals…you know, the wins, the losses, and of course the great celebrations. So, I hope that you will be coming back. Thanks to all my readers.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) blows on his fingers after scoring a three point basket against Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Wednesday Apri<a class=l 23, 2008l 23, 2008
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. Bryant scored game high 49 points and Lakers won 122-107. " align="left" border="1" height="311" width="215" /> Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant received the NBA’s Most Valuable Player Award on Tuesday.

Bryant, 29, is the fourth member of the Lakers named league MVP, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Earvin (Magic) Johnson and Shaquille O’Neal.

“This is an award I could not have won on my own,” said Bryant, who finished third in 2002-03 and 2006-07 in voting by beat writers and broadcasters.

“I cannot thank these guys [teammates] enough. These are my guys, these are my brothers.”

“I do not know anybody who has ever deserved this trophy more, who has worked as hard to accomplish what he has accomplished,” Lakers head coach Phil Jackson said.

Bryant averaged 28.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.8 steals and 38.9 minutes in 82 starts this season, his 12th in the NBA.

He averaged a whopping 33.5 points as the Lakers swept the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, and scored 38 points in Sunday’s 109-98 victory over the Utah Jazz in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal.

 

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Kobe Bryant juggles the NBA MVP trophy and his daughter Gianna on Tuesday.

 

+This is a must see Video

+Kobe Video+Kobe Pictures

 

May
6
2008
8:52 am
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The San Antonio Spurs looked like two different teams in Monday’s Game 2 at New Orleans Arena. In the first half, they bounced back from their Game 1 defeat in typical Spurs fashion, with Tim Duncan and Tony Parker leading the charge. But the second-half Spurs returned to Game 1 form, stunned by the New Orleans Hornets on both ends of the court as they fell 102-84 and dug themselves a 0-2 hole for the series.

36 KEY STAT - The Hornets out scored the Spurs 36-18 in the third quarter. This is not a pretty Picture.

May
5
2008
7:49 am
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No, in all these things we are more than Conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither hight nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:37-39Romans 8:37-39
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37 No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

May
4
2008
6:00 pm
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This is worship session with my son Malachi.

This was caught by one of his teachers at daycare when he was about 2 years, he is now four.

Backup Vocals (MOM) Esperanza Arellano

Malachi

View it on myspace here

April
30
2008
11:52 pm
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I am A Green Lantern and my wifes hero.

Your results:
You are Green Lantern

Green Lantern
90%
Superman
60%
Supergirl
50%
Hulk
50%
Robin
45%
Wonder Woman
40%
Batman
40%
Catwoman
35%
Iron Man
35%
Spider-Man
30%
The Flash
30%
Hot-headed. You have strong
will power and a good imagination.


Click here to take the “Which Superhero are you?” quiz…

April
28
2008
10:40 pm
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This is just for “Bragamoni” Purposes. Love it!

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April
28
2008
10:35 pm
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Update # 2 Tuesday , April 29 7:30PM.

Just got word the the Hornets will advance to play the Lakers in Round 2 of Western Playoffs. Can’t wait for the series to began.

+ One less Texas team for us to eliminate. This is getting real personal.

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Take out your dustpans…because we are in sweep mode!!!

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We are ready for who ever comes next. Los Lakers.

Update # 1:

Found this picture at NBA.com. Can’t wait to see the spurs faces looking dejected, defeated, and downcast

April
27
2008
6:58 pm
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Young men need direction that comes from a man…maybe you are the one.

This is our second postcard and will be used to recruit men to join our mentoring alliance. Please feel free to down load it and distribute it for Hope for Youth Alliance. We are always in need of men who will mentor young men. 9o% of young men who come to us asking for mentors are absent from their fathers.

Fatherless young boys need a male-model they can learn from, maybe you can be the one.

download here!

April
25
2008
3:35 pm
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I want to let you in the newest and first publication from Hope for Youth Alliance. This will be the cover of our Mentor Resource Manual. It has been over 300 hours of research and development to put over 200 pages together. Mentors from Hope for Youth Alliance who have completed mentor training will be the first to get theirs hot of the press. Please pray that the editing of this manual doesn’t take weeks.

If you would like to support the printing costs of this resource for Hope for Youth Alliance please email gotmentors@gmail.com to let us know you intend to do so, or mail your donations to PO BOX 2458 Espanola, NM 87532. We are grateful to our supporters who have already contributed to this project.
Inside this manual:
Hope for Youth Alliance Organizational Information
Why at risk youth want a Mentor.
Rebuilding a generation being raised fatherless.
Establishing healthy and meaningful mentoring relationships with at-risk youth.
Tips and suggested ideas for Mentoring
and much more!

Donate toward this publication Here

April
25
2008
7:32 am
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It’s a hotbed for college hoop, but could New Mexico also be ready for the “major leagues” of women’s basketball?
The New Mexico Sports Authority thinks so, and the WNBA is listening.

Read it here as it appears in the Alb Jrnl

April
24
2008
8:29 am
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Quote of the Day-

“The price is totally dependent on the world market for crude oil, and the demand for crude oil is insatiable,” Domenici said.
He said Americans can help stabilize gas prices in the longer term by using less gas and pushing federal policymakers to open domestic oil reserves— such as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska and shale oil deposits in Colorado— to drilling.
“If we really believe we have a crisis, then we ought to produce more homegrown product,” Domenici said. “We are leaving a lot of oil and gas unattended in the United States.”

Read the article here

April
23
2008
10:14 am
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I read this Dear Abby last night and it caught my attention. It was a little food for thought. I will take this one mans advise; When hunting with youngsters, be a hunter and not a killer. Read it here.

+DEAR ABBY: I am writing in response to the letter from “Concerned Grandpa,” regarding his son-in-law taking his 4-year-old grandson hunting.

+DEAR ABBY: I was a preschool teacher for several years, and the children who were the biggest bullies and least socialized were always — and I mean ALWAYS — the ones graphically exposed to the killing of animals. These children were aged 3 to 5, the same age as the grandson in South Carolina.The gentle, studious, most popular children never spoke of hunting, but the bullies would talk at length about killing, guns and blood. It affected their emotional stability and ideas about death. Please urge Grandpa’s son-in-law to wait until his son is old enough to understand death before allowing him to participate in it. — Loves Children and Hunting in California

 

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DEAR ABBY: I started hunting with my dad and grandpa at the age of 4. It forged a bond between us that lasted until their deaths. Learning to be a hunter is also learning responsibility — specifically gun safety, game laws and respect for the animals and nature.

Even though you referred to hunting as “killing for sport,” please remember: License fees help to pay for game habitat and management. Habitat and proper management assure a healthier game population and the survival of many species through conservation efforts. Also, children schooled in the safe handling of firearms at an early age aren’t as likely to be involved in gun violence. — Caring Hunter, Walters, Okla.

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