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Be prepared  While speaking with a knowledgeable woman the other day, she posed a question regarding ownership of meat processing plants in the United States.  I, in my naivete just knew our plants were owned by United States residents.  To my surprise she educated me to the fact that most of the meat processing plantsContinue reading “Our Food Supply”

Keep it Moving Exercise is an important part of having a good quality of life. Have you ever heard the expression “if youdon’t use it you will lose it”. It is true. You have to get up, get out and move your body. Many peopledon’t realize how many benefits there are to exercising regularly. WhenContinue reading “Keep It Moving”

Guilt Trips I am sure you are familiar with the term “guilt trip”. Certain individuals use guiltto make others feel as though they have done something wrong. In essence, whathappened is they did not get what they wanted. The meaning of guilt accordingto Psych Central is “the sense that harm was done to you orContinue reading “Guilt TRIP”

Strike While the Iron is Hot Life gets complicated sometimes to the point that we let things fall to the side. It’sok to let things slide when things get to be too overwhelming. However, there isa balancing act that we must always consider when dealing with the complexitiesof life. We cannot become so consumed withContinue reading “Strike while the Iron is Hot !”

Aged to Perfection The aging process is something to be celebrated. Just like a fine wine life getsbetter with time. Embrace aging. It is truly a blessing to grow old. Many do not.Along with the aches and pains come blessings, wisdom, discernment, and a muchdeeper understanding of life and its’ intricacies. Growing old with graceContinue reading “Aged to Perfection”

Generational Wealth vs. Generational Labor Work to many serves as a way to provide for the family and have a better way of life. It serves as a wayto acquire the things needed to make your family’s life comfortable. It has always been looked upon asa way to provide for the family and the nextContinue reading “Generational Wealth vs. Generational Labor”

GRATEFUL It is a privilege to wake up in the morning still present here on earth. We take somany things for granted. Just our mere breath and breathing is a blessing. Thereare many that don’t have the privilege of waking and rising in the morning. Takenote of everything around you as you look out atContinue reading “Grateful”

When Do I Stop Being My Brother’s Keeper The Bible says, “You are your brother’s keeper”. I have no problem with helpingothers. There are certain relatives and friends that I have helped over and overagain. They might’ve made some not-so-good financial or personal decisionsalong the way. These decisions caused some strife or financial hardship forContinue reading “When DO I Stop Being My Brother”s Keeper?”

America, the Land of Milk and Honey Many people come to this country in search of freedom and the “AmericanDream”. They come for a better way of life. They simply want to work, earn agood living, and take care of their family. It appears that these days there aremany who want to erase this dream.Continue reading “America, the Land of Milk, and Honey”