Michigan… Our current state


Image via Wikipedia Michigan Budget and Economic Facts 5/25/2011 10:02 AM An organization called Public Notice has assembled state fact sheets that outline budget and economic facts for all 50 states. Here's Michigan's: Budget: Total State Expenditures (FY 2010 estimated): $45.7 billion Income Tax Rate (Tax Year 2011): 4.35 percent Sales Tax Rate (2011): 6 … Continue reading Michigan… Our current state

The 7 Priorities


Below is the start of a new presentation/workshop I am working on, I thought I will give a little sneak preview of it. It is still a work-in-progress document, and I am sure lots will change, and if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to let me know. I hope you enjoy, … Continue reading The 7 Priorities

Obama wants longer school years, not a new idea at all


Image via Wikipedia The debate of the longer school year has surfaces yet again, and in truth, I have been in this debate for years. In Michigan, when the state first started to offer charter schools, my brother and I ventured to start one. We were the proud owners of Midwest Tech, a school that … Continue reading Obama wants longer school years, not a new idea at all

A Community of Friends


Image via Wikipedia As part of my job, my 9 to 5 job, the one that pays my bills, I get to travel the world. I love that aspect of my job, I love going to new places. Not only do I get to go to new places, I get to make new friends. I … Continue reading A Community of Friends

Crazy Times


In this crazy times, I am not shocked at much anymore, and what a sad statement on life that is. Now some liberals may say that this is enlightenment, me, I say it is sad. How is it that when we desensitize ourselves it is enlightenment. When we remove the vale of decency or modesty … Continue reading Crazy Times

I Thirst… I Hunger…


Do you thirst or hunger? Really do you? And do you really understand what it means to thirst and hunger? I would venture to say no to all 3 questions. I would have to say that most of us really don't thirst or hunger for anything. We may think we do, but I don't think … Continue reading I Thirst… I Hunger…