From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Just my thoughts during this Christmas Season!

Most folks are down to the wire with their Christmas shopping and holiday preparations. The ovens are roasting turkeys, ducks, chickens and many other goodies for the Christmas day celebration. Cookies are on the tables for family and friends, and many of us are wishing that this season will soon end.

Others are hanging and shaking their heads for loved one gone on ahead. This season can be daunting and with a lot of tears that could be shed. We often forget how painful this season can be when working to prepare for Christmas on Christmas Eve. So, take a moment and look around to see how blessed you are and then remember to breathe.

Life is what you make of it no matter what hand you are dealt. Christmas is but a day out of the year that remind us to be of good cheer. Christmas should be about giving the gift of life and not your credit card or your rent. I come to remind you that whenChristmas day is over you will still need to pay next month's rent.

Regardless of your reason for celebrating this season, may you be blessed, prosperous, healthy, and at peace now and during the coming year.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
HAPPY KWANZA!
HAPPY BELATED HANUKKAH (CHANUKAH)!

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.