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Wishing the Borderland Beat family a day filled with joy...............

By Chivis 12/25/2015 10:50:00 AM  64 comments

Thank you to all the  BB readers for your kind expressions of concern.  I am down but not out, and improving each day.... Love you all, even the Millies and Willies. 


BIG thanks to my friend DD for holding down the fort.....Paz, Chivis



Each year I am given hundreds of "original art" Christmas cards made for me by the foundation children I work with.   What is striking to me, is the messages that are written on almost every card.  The same theme; no more bad guys, no more narcos, Zetas (or whatever cartel dominates their area) no more death of innocents, kidnappings, etc.  A perspective  by children who live in places of violence.


They wish for peace, they wish for children that are sick to receive health, children who are "poor" to receive a gift. They look  beyond themselves, although they themselves are poor, I work only with impoverished, marginalized and/or disabled children.  


Not one card in 11 years has ever wished for a toy, or gift for themselves.


No lessons needed for these children, they have mastered the meaning of Christmas


64 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    Hold it Up, Chivis! ... Paz.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Is that chivis????

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    1. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 11:47 AM

      @11:32 Yes, that is our Grand Lady.

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    2. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 2:15 PM

      It's the third pic of her we see (although I once mistakenly thought I had seen a 3rd which would make this one the 4th)

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    3. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 1:15 AM

      This is the this is the 3rd picture, all of them because I asked, you may think I am bragging, and, yes I am...
      --the other pic is Claudia Ochoa...

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    4. AnonymousDecember 27, 2015 at 7:58 PM

      1:15AM
      I asked Chivis a while back and she said it was another BB contributor's profile pic (face was covered) that mistook as hers.

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    5. AnonymousDecember 27, 2015 at 10:42 PM

      Simon esa es mi vieja y que :)

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    6. ChivisDecember 28, 2015 at 7:38 AM

      Yes, it is me a selfie I took last month on thanksgiving. There were two others one I am wearing a Borderland Beat Cap and another on a post I wrote announcing I am no longer going to post and just remain administrator for BB...Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Remember to celebrate the New Year sanely and safely.....

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    7. AnonymousDecember 29, 2015 at 9:37 AM

      7:38 Sanely, when YOU nos tráis todos alborotados?

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  3. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Kind regards. Thanks for your work on here its very appreciated. Merry Holidays.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Happy holidays, Chivis

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  5. Paisa.December 25, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    Feliz Navidad Buela,quiera Dios que te la pases muy bien en compania de tus seres queridos. Saludos y un abrazo.

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    1. ChivisDecember 25, 2015 at 2:56 PM

      Hola joven...thank you so much for your ongoing help at BB. Have a wonderful day, and a fantastic New Year!

      Abrazos,

      Chivis

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    2. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 11:01 AM

      Hey tex, what happened to your youtube channel?

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    3. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 3:50 PM

      11:01 Went bankrupt, and they don't want mariguanos there quemandole las patas al chamuco y fumandose hasta las pezuñas.
      merry chrismiss tex...

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    4. AnonymousDecember 27, 2015 at 7:15 AM

      Las pezuñas de millie el chamuco mas chamucon

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    5. AnonymousDecember 28, 2015 at 7:13 AM

      Chivis loves me, chivis loves me, chivis loves me!!!

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  6. LYerberitoDecember 25, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    Feliz Navidad... Oye No cantas mal las rancheras.. Was yur namber gierl.. Wuuuu

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    1. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 2:55 PM

      Easy boy I saw her first. Ademas creo que es una mujer casada. Guapa pero casada.

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    2. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 4:49 PM

      Casada pero no tapada. - El Soldado Perdido

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    3. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 9:22 PM

      Tengan un poco de respeto. Par de idiotas.

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    4. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 1:21 AM

      Everybody saw her first...
      but chivis only sees me!!!
      --Then she runs away "con toy mecate"...
      Thanks for our card chivis, no problem sharing with all your followers...

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  7. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    Feliz Navidad Buela,quiera Dios que te la pases muy bien en compañía de tus seres queridos. Saludos y un abrazo.
    could not been said any better
    You are The Best
    the very best to you and all of Yours
    P.Jefe

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  8. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    I'm in love

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    1. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 2:35 PM

      Manos Arriba , Chivis !

      Y , SI, MUCHAS GRACIAS A DD, que buen trabajo !

      Feliz Navidad y Ano Nuevo

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    2. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 2:53 PM

      Ano nuevo jajajaja que a poco ya no le sirve el que tiene?

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    3. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 3:52 PM

      2:35 no no no, Las Patas!
      love you chivis.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    CHIVISSSSSSSSSSSSSS

    missed ya & glad your ok

    Merry Christmas to the entire BB staff.. You keep us informed & entertained all year!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    GET WELL SOON CHIVIS.
    SLOW YO ROLL A LITTLE FOR YOUR DEAREST,AND COME BACK FIGHTING FIT..THE FIERY OPINIONATED ONE WE LIKE....
    Happy Christmas to BB contibutors and readers,even mi rukaa

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  11. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    Enhorabuena mi Chivis, por el mejoramiento de tu salud. Se te nota. Un abrazo chivis y que Dios bendiga a tu y tu familia. Que tengan una feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo. Un leal seguidor de BB y toda la palomita desde 2010. - alias no millie o willie Free Dr. Mireles!

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  12. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    Feliz Navidad Chivis, Thank you so much for all you've done to help us understand what's going on in Mexico. When my friends were carjacked on cuoto just out of Mazatlan, I discovered Borderland Beat. I choose to not to have the blinders on and can thus share with Mexicans and other North Americans what I've learned. I have the greatest respect and admiration for what you've accomplished.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    Feliz navidad a ti Chivis y todos Los tuyos y todos en BB...y Como dicen Los tucanes k me castigue dios pero contigo.....

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  14. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    Thank you for everything Chivis and all the people that make BB what it is. Your hard work and dedication is really appreciated.

    I come here every day and I look forward to all the stories and reports that you guys post. You guys write with passion and its because of that that you have a passionate following. Merry Christmas and GOD bless all of you. El Nemesis-

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    1. 123December 26, 2015 at 7:30 AM

      Well said 8:36.
      To the staff at BB, awesome site, passionate reporting. Merry Christmas & a happy new year to all!!!

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    2. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 11:28 AM

      It's a good site and Chivis plus the rest of BB staff all seem like good people. I bet dollars to doughnuts they are. Wish you well Chivis.

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  15. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    This will be the only day (holiday) el chapo will get to rest and breath and not look over his back to get captured Merry Christmas everyone

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    1. LYerberitoDecember 25, 2015 at 10:37 PM

      I couldn't help it.. But hahahaha... Lol... Out of context.. Tas afuera de la clase, vete a dar una vuelta... Lmao..

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    2. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 1:22 AM

      Lol.

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  16. AnonymousDecember 25, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    Get well soon Chiviz! merry Christmas

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  17. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    Thank u for all the work u do for us especially helping us in the u.s understand what is really going on in mexico! Lord knows our media doesnt cover it! Get well and god bless! Merry christmas and all pray for the innocent ppl in mexico!

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  18. UnknownDecember 26, 2015 at 1:55 AM

    Merry Christmas my friend. Hope u the best and wish you're doing the best and your family. I'm blessed to call you my friend. Take care. - NAJ

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  19. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 5:46 AM

    Beautiful Woman grrrrrr.
    Your fine Chivis.

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  20. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    Happy holidays chivis, also you're hot.

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  21. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Chivis is hot!

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  22. UnknownDecember 26, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Felize navidad and prospero ano nuevo, hermosa! Thanks for all of the REAL journalism over the years, something that has been beaten, shot, kidmapped and just plain scared out of the mainstream Mexican press.

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  23. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    poor kids deprived of a normal childhood we take a lot a shit for granted we all do these kids don't theyre just happy to be alive beautiful world we live in

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  24. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Chivis, u r missed. Hurry back:-)

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  25. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    Will you marry me chivis

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  26. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    Chivis;
    Thank you for all you do...most of which we know nothing of. The people of Mexico are forever grateful for your bold and insightful commitment and the commitment of your colleges. Kind Reader

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  27. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    Hola chivis estas muy buenota k la pases bien y siempre estes feliz. Sorry but my heart belongs to canadiana. If she could just call me already.

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2016 at 3:43 PM

      I pass on polar bears...

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    2. CanadianaJanuary 3, 2016 at 10:52 PM

      That's a good 1 and yes I live close to them,only 1,500 k north of me at the Arctic Circle to the nearest 1 but yah made me laugh[if you were referring to the climate they live and not the weight of them].

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  28. AnonymousDecember 26, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    Hope you had a Feliz Navidad and un feliz año nuevo! Call me...

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  29. AnonymousDecember 27, 2015 at 12:17 AM

    ya nomas falta algo asi
    "chivis is chillin with el chapo
    att: el morroñis de la plama navolato sinaloa"

    happy holidays chivis

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  30. AnonymousDecember 28, 2015 at 12:22 AM

    I dedicate this song to Chivis: "All I want for Christmas is YOU" as sung by Mariah Carry.

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  31. AnonymousDecember 28, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    Hallmark,You aint got shiet...on those precious children!!I would have much rather, spent my money, buying Christmas cards, from children like that...than frigging Hallmark!

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  32. ChivisDecember 28, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    You guys ae killing me with your silliness...but you made me smile.

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  33. AnonymousDecember 28, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    Chivis te amo mamacita.

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  34. AnonymousDecember 31, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all, especially Chivis!

    -El Arrepentido de la Sierra

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  35. finally people saw the true, great person.January 1, 2016 at 4:49 AM

    I laugh with all these positive comments, when in pasts posts people would say negative stupid stuff. Now they saw the real chivis, her work and all the things that she's done to help the people. Finally those negative milies will stop!

    Chivis for President! !

    Your homeboy and true friend chivis,
    NAJ

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  36. ? ? ?January 1, 2016 at 4:50 AM

    Wonder what happened to Tex?

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2016 at 3:45 PM

      Tex 'Ta en el bote. The other tex, Charles Manson's, I think he got paroled because he met god in prison...

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