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What Do You Like to Read...

For pleasure, I mean, not required reading, but for fun? Do you like strong characters, real-life challenges, happy endings? Do you like romance, adventure, struggle?

Then I have the book for you! Forever and Always... A memoir, by, Trina L.C. Sonenberg
ISBN:978-0-557-4311-3

Travel back to the 20th century (1979) to meet a teen-aged girl- viewing life and love through her eyes. Life was simpler back then, but life is never simple when you're trying to grow up. Often we'll find that it just gets more complicated as we age. And to think that most teens think they've got it all figured out. If only I knew now what I thought knew then! Forever and Always... A memoir, by, Trina L.C. Sonenberg

My Gratitude...

2010-12-12T08:21:00.001-07:00

I am grateful that my life has played out the way it has. I have often wondered how different life would be right now, if Jeff and I would have stayed together 30 years ago, but now I don't have to wonder. It isn't important. The fact is that I would not have all that I do, if my life had played out any differently than it has. I would not have the children I have, nor would I have the happiness I feel. When he first returned (Jeff), during my first divorce, the time was not right for us. The legal battles would have been consuming. I was not free to leave with him and take my child with me. My soon-to-be-ex would have fought me tooth and nail over custody; thus holding up my divorce. Ultimately, I ended up with a worse husband for four more years of Hell, but in the end, it was all worth the wait. My second divorce involved no children and was a swift act of justice; taking place only ten short days before my beloved returned to me Forever and Always... What Do You Like to Read... For pleasure, I mean, not required reading, but for fun? Do you like strong characters, real-life challenges, happy endings? Do you like romance, adventure, struggle? Then I have the book for you! Forever and Always... A memoir, by, Trina L.C. Sonenberg ISBN:978-0-557-4311-3

FromDC2Iowa: Wikileaks Random Thoughts & Comments

2010-12-11T08:16:00.000-07:00

FromDC2Iowa: Wikileaks Random Thoughts & Comments

My Two Cents » Archive

2010-12-06T16:35:00.000-07:00

My Two Cents » Archive
Economic Recovery? A Real Stimulus Package

Sonnenbergs On Lulu - Lulu.com

2010-12-02T08:21:00.000-07:00

Sonnenbergs On Lulu - Lulu.com Please check out the items I have published. They make great holiday gifts. Trina

My Two Cents » Archive

2010-11-24T08:35:00.000-07:00

My Two Cents » Archive The War On Terror Is Lost

Toys For Tots and Children's Charities 10th Annual Internet Toy Drive

2010-11-08T10:06:00.000-07:00

Toys For Tots and Children's Charities 10th Annual Internet Toy Drive

My Two Cents » Archive

2010-10-26T08:47:00.000-06:00

My Two Cents » Archive

440 Fox St, Nucla, CO 81424 - Zillow

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440 Fox St, Nucla, CO 81424 - Zillow

Bob Cesca: The Republican Swindle About 'Obamacare and Stimulus'

2010-10-22T08:08:00.000-06:00

Bob Cesca: The Republican Swindle About 'Obamacare and Stimulus'

440 Fox St, Nucla, CO 81424 - Zillow

2010-10-16T08:04:00.000-06:00

440 Fox St, Nucla, CO 81424 - Zillow

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2010-08-05T12:29:00.000-06:00

Pine Cone Realty 26754 findhome

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Fox Hunt - eBay (item 110567416400 end time Aug-10-10 10:55:06 PDT)

My Two Cents » Archive

2010-07-03T10:48:00.000-06:00

My Two Cents » Archive: "People Find Me to be an Interesting Character; Find Out How I Got Here... Read It.. I Dare Ya!"

My Two Cents » Archive

2010-07-02T09:55:00.000-06:00

My Two Cents » Archive: "Amnesty? Be Real Mr. President Amnesty for Illegal Aliens"

Living In Fear

2010-07-01T09:52:00.000-06:00

Living In Fear

Emotional Abuse

2010-07-01T09:51:00.001-06:00

Emotional Abuse

Verbal Abuse

2010-07-01T09:51:00.000-06:00

Verbal Abuse

The Trii-Zine Ezine

2010-06-28T06:53:00.000-06:00

The Trii-Zine Ezine An Every Day Scam

Interview With The Author Trina L.C. Sonnenberg @couponboa

2010-06-21T11:53:00.000-06:00

Interview With The Author Trina L.C. Sonnenberg @couponboa

Trina Sonnenberg's MySpace Blog | TLC Promotions

2010-06-15T08:08:00.000-06:00

Trina Sonnenberg's MySpace Blog | TLC Promotions

Why are so many bashing the President these days? I understood the bashing of George W. Bush, because he was doing things that required national bashing (breaking the law), but President Obama is really trying to do what is best for the nation. Considering what the last administration left him to work with, I'd say he is making a valiant effort. Just the fact that he wanted the job says a lot for him. How many other men would want to step into the pile O' shit that was left for him? Not a single other president stepped into the oval office with two wars, a global warming crisis, and a failing economy all happening at once. Much of what President Obama has to clean up was the result of the last president and his affection for personal gain. George W. Bush had a personal agenda that the American people paid for. Americans are bashing the President, but refuse to hold the past President accountable for his crimes against the American people and the rest of the world. It was George W. Bush who sent our young men and women off to fight a war we had no business starting, and cut taxes while he was at it. It was George W. Bush who supported torture of detainees in our prisons (breaking international law). It was George W. Bush who failed to reign in Wall Street bankers before they could collapse our system. It was George W. Bush, among others, who profited directly from these actions, yet it is President Obama who seems to be getting all the flack. There is something fundamentally wrong with that. He is doing the best he can with what he's got. It seems to me that the people who should be getting all of the flack are those in Congress who repeatedly stand in the way of his progress. George Bush's presidency is where all of our troubles started, yet people still support him. He lied to the American people to get us into a war that no one, to this day, believes in, just so he could finish what his daddy started over there. He committed crimes in the name of the American people and we are letting him get away with it. He is free to walk around as a free man in this country, when he should be locked up and water boarded. Never before has there ever been a bigger threat to America than there was in George Bush's reign over this country, but we are bashing the guy trying to clean up the mess? That makes no sense. I haven't agreed with everything that has happened since his election, but at least he's trying to save our nation and rebuild it from the devastation of our last leader. He should be praised for even wanting the job of cleaning up. President Obama stepped in shit when he took office and we should allow him to clean off his shoe. GWB shoved us off a cliff, and Obama is down at the bottom trying his best not to let us hit the ground. I personally think that all of the members of Congress and the Supreme court should be replaced. They are the people impeding the progress of our nation. For example: Corporations are not individuals. They employ individuals. Corporations should not be allowed to buy their way into congress. Corporations do not represent the interests of the people, they represent the interests of profits for themselves. If they were representative of the people, they would not be sending all of our jobs to China, India and Mexico. Let the people who work for corporations have a vote, not the corporation itself. It is a business entity, not an individual. The Supreme Court's decision has been a huge step backward for the American people, and it was paid for by those corporations. America needs to get corporate dollars out of politics. The lobbying of politicians and corporate campaign funding should be banned. Why do candidates need to raise so much money any way? Why can't they campaign like they did in the old days; shaking hands and meeting the people they hope to represent; or do talk shows on the radio, what's up with these million dollar ad campaigns on TV; no one watches them, do they? Money should not be the basis of a campaign and all of those who screamed for campaign finance reform are the same people who supported the politicians who brought us to where we are, the politicians who support big corporations; or more aptly put... those who are supported by big corporations. Capitalism is not a form of government, it is a form of trade. Corporate America is not America, the people are. We need to support our president and his hard work at trying to make this country great again. GWB pissed off the rest of the world, and we are hated by many as a result. President Obama has to deal with that too. Give the guy a break.

Our Over Crowded Planet

2010-06-11T06:34:00.000-06:00

Our Over Crowded Planet

My Two Cents » Archive

2010-06-09T17:46:00.000-06:00

My Two Cents » Archive: "My Memories of Father"

My Two Cents » Archive

2010-06-09T11:39:00.000-06:00

Today is a Day for Celebration!

AdsOnQ : Your RSS Online Advertising Solution

2010-06-09T06:17:00.000-06:00

AdsOnQ : Your RSS Online Advertising Solution

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Back in 2004, when I started AdsOnQ, I was writing for entrepreneurs for a good price. I offered my writing and syndication services for a fair price and was paid well for my talent and skill. Since the economic disaster of the last two years, my services are not in as high a demand as they once were. The fact of the matter is that even though my services are still valuable, people just don't have the money to utilize them.

Through my writing and syndiction of promotional materials, I have helped many people achieve page one status on Google for their chosen keywords, driving more traffic to their web sites. That is what I do... get people more traffic, more visability. In fact, AdsOnQ has maintained a page one placement on Google for the key phrase, "online advertising solution" since 2004. That is an incredibly long run on page one.

Since cost of services and products are such a major concern for people marketing online, I have decided to reduce rates on AdsOnQ, to further help entrepreneurs get the word out without costing them an arm and a leg. It isn't that the service I provide has changed, clients will still get the attention they require and have always received, it is just a matter of economics. I have reduced prices to make my article marketing services more affordable to the struggling online marketer.

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In The Spotlight » Archive

2010-06-03T07:19:00.000-06:00

In The Spotlight » Archive: "Reader Comment Forever and Always Adland never stops amazing me. Sometimes GOOD sometimes not so good. Why?"

Our Over Crowded Planet

2010-05-31T08:53:00.000-06:00

Our Over Crowded Planet

My Two Cents » Archive

2010-05-26T08:03:00.000-06:00

My Two Cents » Archive: "One of Those Days... A Personal Note I am feeling a bit down today. My mother is freaking out because she has no TV to watch. I just paid the bill, but they haven't turned the dish back on. I can't afford to pay all my bills this month, so she will have to do without some stuff, I guess. I am excited about moving, but the fact that I haven't any money is really depressing. I need to sell books."

American Manufacturing

2010-05-24T09:59:00.000-06:00

American Manufacturing

Immigration In the United States

2010-05-23T10:14:00.000-06:00

Immigration In the United States

Domestic Abuse Awareness

2010-05-21T07:29:00.000-06:00

Domestic Abuse Awareness

House For Sale

2010-05-19T06:17:00.000-06:00

House For Sale

New York Times To Charge Online Beginning In January

2010-05-15T06:06:00.000-06:00

New York Times To Charge Online Beginning In January

DONE RIGHT CONSTRUCTION

2010-05-14T09:21:00.000-06:00

DONE RIGHT CONSTRUCTION

Internet Marketing Mavens: My Two Cents » Archive

2010-05-14T06:45:00.000-06:00

Internet Marketing Mavens: My Two Cents » Revolting
A Second American Revolution?

Trina L.C. Sonnenberg

In the United States today, the low and middle income population out numbers the rich by a huge margin. Only 2% of the population holds 98% of the cash and that is no trifle number. In fact, that fact has become a favorite sales pitch and topic that self development gurus have been teaching their pupils for a long time. It is one of the truths that people studying the law of attraction are made aware of right away. It is a staggering fact and it got me to thinking. Yes, I've been know to do that from time to time.

What would happen if the 98% of the people who have not just decided to stand up and say I'm not going to take it anymore?

What if they revolted by refusing to pay their mortgages, credit card or even taxes?

Although no longer viewed as a legal document, the Declaration of Independence clearly states that at any time the people no longer feel that the government is not looking out for the best interest of all the people, not just the wealthy 2%, that the people can and have the right to overthrow the government.

What would happen if people revolted against the banks by refusing to pay them?

What would happen? It's not like the government could throw millions of people in prison, or repossess everyone's home. I'd like to see them try to evict a supporter of the second amendment right to bear arms. We have the right to bear arms to protect our property. Ask Uncle Ted (Ted Nugent).

Really, what would happen if 98% of the American populous just stood together and said, "I'm not going to take it anymore!"

There is no love for big banks, except that felt by the 2% that control them. You's think that after decades of skyrocketing interest rates, unbridled fees, exported jobs, low wages and unscrupulous banking practices, that the disenfranchised people of this country would be able to collectively exert some pressure for change. It has worked historically in other cultures dating back to before the Roman Empire. It worked before, but would it work today?

Think about a world where people paid their rent and utilities and nothing more. Big banks would lose control of our government if people just refused to pay. They'd have no money with which to pay off politicians. Multi-million dollar election campaigns would become a thing of the past.

How would they evict people from their homes for lack of payment, on such a grand scale; especially if people started answering their doors with a shotgun in hand.

Does the government truly protect us now? I don't think so. They protect corporate interests, not those of the people. Remember, our public officials are among that 2%. They are not part of the 98% who struggle daily to feed their kids. They are not the people who get laid off from their jobs, because of the economic slump caused by these too big to fail banks.

Think of it like this... In all the years that a person makes their mortgage payments, they have probably already paid off their loan, but on paper they've only been paying interest. Is that fair? I don't think so.
In my own experience, I borrowed $108,000 for my house at a ridiculous interest rate. Over a five year period I've made more than $25,000 worth of payments, but my principle balance has come down by a mere $5,000. Does that sound like a fair deal? While paying bills the other day, I noticed that my interest rate on credit cards has jumped to 27.9%. That is crazy. I have no problem with any business making money, but this is obscene.

Here is another example: I borrowed $150,000 to build a new house. I have made $90,000 in payments but my balance has come down by only $10,000. If it weren't for the interest my loan would be more than half paid off by this point, but I still have 10 years left to pay. By the time I finish paying this note, I will have made $270,000 in payments on a $150,000 loan. That is a $120,000 profit for the bank. By the time I am done paying for my $108,000 mortgage, I'll have paid $284,000. That is a profit of $176,000 for the lender. The biggest problem with the lending formula is that the borrower pays the interest first. Regarding the first loan I mentioned, I paid $800 every month and it took five years before $100 of that payment went to principle. That means that for all those years, more than 90% of my payment went to interest alone. That is fundamentally wrong, and that is why the rich get richer off the effort of the poor/middle class. The middle class is not growing, it is shrinking to become the new lower class. Very few middle class citizens will ever become wealthy under this system, and more people will become poor.

Every American has the right to own their own home. Rather than giving billions of dollars to the banks that were double dealing, the government would have been better in serving the people if they had forced these banks to take the loss they created by forgiving mortgages for the lower class of citizens. These too big to fail banks didn't deserve the money, the people did. Those bailouts helped no one but the corporations that got them. The same entities that caused the melt down in the first place.Remember the American Dream? What happened to that? The banks have the people in a strangle hold. We want you to spend beyond your means but we won't lend you any money to do it unless you're willing to pay through the nose to get it.

Many people's credit scores went into the toilet, through no fault of their own, but now the banks are punishing them for it. The 2% set up the 98% to fail. And it is still happening. Interest rates on credit cards continue to climb, and Joe tax payer is starving to death trying to make his payments. Joe bank executive goes on vacation, buys expensive toys and puts his kids through college without batting an eye.

So, what would happen if 29,000,000 people simply refused to pay? That is 98% of 300,000,000 people. I'd say that the 98% has clout they aren't even aware of.

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Internet Marketing Mavens

2010-05-02T16:04:00.000-06:00

Internet Marketing Mavens

My Two Cents » Archive

2010-04-30T07:54:00.000-06:00

Be Not Afraid

TLC Pro Article Depot » Archive

2010-04-28T05:45:00.000-06:00

TLC Pro Article Depot » Archive

Forever And Always... A True Love Story by Trina L.C. Sonnenberg - AdsOnQ in Biographies & Memoirs

2010-04-19T10:19:00.000-06:00

Forever And Always... A True Love Story by Trina L.C. Sonnenberg - AdsOnQ in Biographies & Memoirs

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My Two Cents » Archive

2010-04-17T10:06:00.000-06:00

Maintaining the Status Quo

Forever And Always... A True Love Story

2010-04-15T10:35:00.000-06:00

Forever And Always... A True Love Story: "A true story of faith, hope, love and survival. This story opens with the meeting and love at first sight attraction of Trampus and Trii (tree) and follows Trii on her 30 year adventure to realize that love and all its splendor."

The Trii-Zine Ezine » Archive

2010-04-14T09:15:00.000-06:00

Beware the Butterfly

My Two Cents » Archive

2010-04-11T06:15:00.000-06:00

My Two Cents » Archive What Good Are Laws That Aren't Enforced? Immigration Reform?

My Two Cents » Archive

2010-04-10T13:16:00.000-06:00

My Two Cents » Archive Life Is a Gift

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2010-04-09T05:23:00.000-06:00

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My Two Cents » Archive

2010-04-08T16:25:00.000-06:00

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2010-03-24T08:59:00.000-06:00

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Save the Internet: Take Action!:

2010-03-17T14:48:00.000-06:00

Save the Internet: Take Action!:

My Two Cents » Archive

2010-03-17T11:58:00.000-06:00

Mommy Needs a New Pair of Shoes

Fast Cash Coaching with Loral Langemeier!

2010-03-15T11:16:00.000-06:00

Fast Cash Coaching with Loral Langemeier!: "Get your exclusive first look video featuring Best Selling Author Loral Langemeier of The Millionaire Maker Series and Put More Cash In Your Pocket."

The Trii-Zine Ezine » Archive

2010-03-14T08:10:00.000-06:00

A New Direction I began my Internet career trying to promote a company that I believe in; Melaleuca. However, through a process of trial and error, I came to realize that no matter how much I knew about or believed in the products, I was not good at getting people to wrap their brains around the concept of switching stores to buy the things they already shop for. Getting a better product for the same cost was not something that others seemed to grasp. I enrolled a great many people, but they all quit me and went back to shopping at the stores they had shopped before their introduction to Melaleuca. The problem was that they continued to shop for inferior products at their regular store, and viewed Melaleuca as an added expense. The whole idea behind Melaleuca is to redirect the money already being spent each month on these types of products to the Melaleuca store, not to spend extra money on things that you normally don't use. No one seemed to get that. If you can't afford to shop at Melaleuca each month, you're still shopping someplace else.

Feel Good Music

2010-03-12T14:29:00.000-07:00

Feel Good Music

Loral's Fast Cash Coaching Program

2010-03-09T08:05:00.000-07:00

Loral's Fast Cash Coaching Program

Something to Think About... » Archive

2010-03-04T06:16:00.000-07:00

Something to Think About... » Archive: "Back in 1992, when I was a newly divorced single mother, with a toddler in tow, life was not easy. I lived in a dangerous neighborhood in the only apartment I could afford. I received a subsidy that allowed me to pay $400 a month for rent. The drug dealer in the apartment next to me, paid $50.00 a month for a bigger apartment than the one I had."

My Two Cents » Archive

2010-02-28T12:59:00.000-07:00

My Two Cents » Archive: "'The Strangest Secret has sold over a million copies and is the only gold record ever achieved for the spoken word. Its message is simple, yet powerful . You become what you think about . and it became the basis for the Nightingale-Conant Corporation. Many thousands of people have attributed this recording with turning their lives around and helping them make their fortunes in the world.' ~ Mark Victor-Hansen"

The Trii-Zine Ezine » Archive

2010-02-27T13:39:00.000-07:00

Sex Sells, but Should It?: "I wish someone could explain to me the mentality of advertising. I understand marketing and advertising, as that is my business, but I don't understand television commercials of today. If they aren't assuming that we are stupid, they assume that we are all sex maniacs."

My Journey ISBN:978-0-6151-6405-2

2010-02-26T08:56:00.000-07:00

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Truth About Hypnosis

2010-02-24T12:33:00.000-07:00

Truth About Hypnosis Free Hypnosis Series gives you direct access to some of the world's top hypnotists as they expose the most powerful, most covert, and most effective mind control techniques being used today.

My Two Cents » Archive

2010-02-22T13:57:00.000-07:00

My Two Cents » Archive: "The World Has Gone Crazy, or at Least the American Part of It Trina L.C. Sonnenberg In a time when there are more people who are poor than rich, when governments are running in the red, and people are suffering for lack of health care, what in the world is going on with our politicians?"