FEBRUARY 7, 2025 ON MY CORNER MEET YOUR VENDOR GROUNDCOVER NEWS The coyote charges you $10K to come to America The coyote charges you $10 thousand to come to America and later if you do something here, the police report you to ICE. The question is: what’s happening with the American Constitution? We Shelley DeNeve, vendor No. 22 In one sentence, who are you? Shelley Belly. I’m a compassionate, caring person. Where do you usually sell Groundcover? Churches: Trinity Lutheran, Zion Lutheran, Church of the Good Shepherd, Northside St. Aiden’s. Argus Farm Stop on Packard on Friday afternoons! When and why did you start selling Groundcover? September 2010. I’m vendor No. 22 out of 650+ vendors. (Only about 40-50 are active). I was recruited to sell by the late Rissa Haynes. What is one place in A2 that feels like your own personal sanctuary? Lily Park. Or the pools of Ann Arbor! What’s your life motto? Open your eyes and ears to what’s going on. What advice would you give to your younger self? Go with your gut feeling. What is your comfort food? Just about any pasta dish. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring 3 things, what would they be? Water, food, matches. If there was a theme song for your life, what would it be? “That’s the way love goes” If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Hawaiian islands! What is the weirdest food combo you swear by? Peanut butter and onions or radishes. What change would you like to see in Washtenaw County? More affordable housing. have Latino representatives in the high institutions of United States government, like the Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and the members of Congress Bob Menendez, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz and Marion Diaz-Balart. What are these Latinos doing for the workers, the humble people, the poor people, who come to this country in search of the American dream? El coyote te cobra $10 mil por venir a Estados Unidos y luego si haces ROBERTO ISLA CABALLERO Groundcover vendor No. 347 algo aquí, la policía te denuncia ante ICE. Tenemos representantes latinos en las altas instituciones del gobierno de los Estados Unidos de América, como La Jueza Sonia Sotomayor, y los miembros del Congreso, Bob Menendez, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, y Mario Díaz-Balart. Que hacen Los Latinos con las personas trabajadoras, las personas humildes, las personas pobres, que vienen a ese país en búsqueda del sueño americano? 3 12 steps of love and commitment HEATHER FEATHER Groundcover vendor No. 45 1. We admit we are two hearts united in love. Together we recognize that our love is the foundation of our relationship, and we embrace each other’s imperfections as we build a shared life. 2. We come to believe that our love is a powerful force. We trust in the strength of our bond, knowing that together, we can overcome anything life brings our way. 3. We make a decision to commit fully to each other. With open hearts, we choose to cherish one another in all circumstances, making love our priority. 4. We make a searching and fearless love assessment. We reflect on our past, the moments we’ve shared, and the lessons we’ve learned, always striving to grow together. 5. We admit to each other the truths of our hearts. We vow to be open, honest and vulnerable with each other, sharing our deepest thoughts and feelings without fear. 6. We are entirely ready to let go of the past and begin anew. With full hearts, we release any lingering doubts or regrets, embracing this fresh chapter of our shared story. 7. We humbly ask each other to be our best selves. We encourage each other to grow, to evolve and to become the best versions of ourselves, individually and as partners. 8. We make a list of promises to keep to each other. We promise to support, honor, and love each other, through every joy and challenge, forever. 9. We make amends whenever we faltered. When we stumble, we will forgive each other and ourselves, knowing that love is stronger than any mistake. 10. We continue to nurture our love, day by day. We pledge to nurture our love, with patience, understanding and gratitude for every day we share. 11. We seek to deepen our connection with each other. Together, we will grow spiritually and emotionally, never taking for granted the beauty of the bond we share. 12. Having experienced the joy of true love, we will share our light with the world. As we walk this journey together, we will spread kindness, compassion and joy to others, knowing that our love is a light that can illuminate the world.
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