Open Letter to the State of Michigan Government


Image via Wikipedia January 24, 2012 State of Michigan Government Lansing Michigan Honorable Representatives: I write this open letter for several reasons, but mostly because of my deep love and pride in my state. I am a Michigander from birth, and God willing I will die in my home state. But this letter is not … Continue reading Open Letter to the State of Michigan Government

Could Boys Town work today? And other thoughts on Charity and Social Justice.


Cover of Boys Town β€Ž"What’s β€œjust” has been debated for centuries, but let me offer you my definition of social justice: I keep what I earn and you keep what you earn. Do you disagree? Well then, tell me how much of what I earn β€œbelongs” to you -- and why?" -- Walter Williams Williams … Continue reading Could Boys Town work today? And other thoughts on Charity and Social Justice.

Declutter for the New You


Image via Wikipedia Here is a challenge, declutter your life starting now… Where ever you are reading this, stop reading and look around, find 5 things you can toss out or donate… And do it, toss it or donate it… Only 5 things… The act of cleansing or decluttering is a hard thing for us … Continue reading Declutter for the New You

Why New Years Resolutions fail… And what you can do about it…


For last year's words belong to last year's language And next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning. ~T.S. Eliot, "Little Gidding Good words to start the New YearΒ with. It never fails to amaze me, all the work-up to the year's end. Truly I don’t get it, … Continue reading Why New Years Resolutions fail… And what you can do about it…

Holding my Breath


Just some update to a few post in the past… I did a few post titled β€œDrama Part….”, they were post dealing with a young man whom I took into my home. His Mother (using the term lightly) and him did not get along, he was in juvenile detention for 6 weeks or so for … Continue reading Holding my Breath

Approval of Obama


With Obama half way through his first (and I hope and pray Last) term as President, lets see how well he is going Over all its 46% approve and 44% disapprove, basically a tie… But looking at the party lines, I think we see more of the picture, only 14% of republicans approve of Mr. … Continue reading Approval of Obama

Facts and the Left


Cover via Amazon I love polls, the percentages and averages of things. That’s one reason I like to read TownHall magazine. In each and every issue they have polls. They give snapshots of how Americans are thinking at any given moment in time. In the January issue, that I was able to finish reading, thanks … Continue reading Facts and the Left

A good part time job…


Image via Wikipedia With tax day looming over us all, many people are just asking them selves, when will it all end. When will the government learn that you can not spend what you do not have. Now understand that I have no problem paying my taxies, I understand that the US government needs the … Continue reading A good part time job…

Reflections


Image via Wikipedia Merry Christmas everyone! And a Happy New Year! May God Bless you and keep you in his loving arms! As the New Year approaches I thought I would take sometime to reflect upon the Old Year. Over the past year my life has changed, my household has changed and well, just about … Continue reading Reflections

Taking back what is ours, America!


Image via Wikipedia CBO: Iraq War Cost Less Than Stimulus Updated: Monday, 30 Aug 2010, 7:02 PM CDT Published : Monday, 30 Aug 2010, 7:02 PM CDT (FOXnews.com) - As President Barack Obama prepares to tie a bow on U.S. combat operations in Iraq, Congressional Budget Office numbers show that the total cost of the … Continue reading Taking back what is ours, America!