What is it Americans do not get about bankrupt? The U.S. is bankrupt and going deeper every single day into that mess. Why can't all of you see it? Why can't all of you stand up and be counted? I don't care what party you are, what color, creed or nationality. You are all AMERICANS.
WHEN YOUR GOVERNORS ARE STRUGGLING TO CUT BUDGETS TO SURVIVE - WHAT DO YOU DO? Do you say "Go ahead,please, and save us from bankruptcy and financial ruin." No, you whine and complain about your pet project losing funding, a school is closing, people are being laid off, the market is plunging and the dollar loses value every day. Do you try to help by backing up these demands for savings? No, you still want your cake and eat it too.
Sounds like your kids whining, doesn't it? Well, that is what we are all acting like = a bunch of spoiled rotten kids who won't give up anything to save America.
How about you march in FAVOR of cuts and saving programs. How about you attend meetings and say just that. How about each and everyone of you realizes (finally) that we HAVE to do this or go under. You can't buy your way out of this mess - ever!!! Only by cutting to the bone and learning to do without will we ever get back on an even keel.
A very long time ago, my parents were faced with losing our home. A 20yr. mortgage was half paid off and we were going to lose all of that and our house. What does one do then? Well, I'll tell you. You bite the bullet and you find a way. Our bank put our house in escrow and we had to pay $10 per week on the mortgage and taxes and to miss even ONE week meant we lose everything. Did we do it? You bet your life we did. My Mom took in washing and everyone of us kids worked at something - anything - that would bring money into the house. How did it turn out? Well, it took 40yrs. to pay off a 20yr. mortgage but we saved our home and it still stands and is more beautiful than ever and worth l0 times what we paid for it.
Can't we all do what is necessary to solve this problem? Of course we can. but the question is - will we???
Are you listening Americans? This is the turning pint. Either we all do it now or we all lose - and it will be so much worse (than"29) this time because we have been pampered and spoiled and we will find it hard to do. But do we have a choice?NO,NO,NO. Wake up America - this is war of finances and we must win it. Give up your childish ways and spoiled behavior and act like responsible adults and save AMERICA. God help us all if we don/t.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
It has been sometime since I posted last. Just too busy keeping up with email and genealogy. By the way, if you have been missing "Who are You" on TV, by all means give it a try. The fascinating thing about genealogy is not so much where you came from, but where are you going? Your past and ancestors have laid down a path for you and all you have to do is forge ahead.
My ancestors came, primarily, from France (via Canada) and Ireland (Scots-Irish) on my father's side. My mother's side(which has not been thoroughly searched) leans toward French, English and Scots. What they gave me is a sense of courage, devotion and the ability to put myself out there and go for it. They all left homes and family in the old country to come and settle in a new land full of dangers and poverty. They survived and I expect I will be a survivor too. Hopefully, I have taught that to the next generation as well.
Among my ancestors you will find farmers with large families, masons, woodsmen,literary people with the best education they could afford. They worked hard for everything and yet never felt beneath anyone, or better than anyone. What does that translate into these days? Well, it does not speak of royalty or blue blood but it does endure and it brings responsibility, honesty, determination and a desire to be your best at whatever you tackle. No work is beneath you if it pays and you need it. Education is essential and primary. Reading and writing are not just subjects you endure - they are your life blood and will serve you well all your life. Having to work your way through school teaches you the value of what you get and want. There was never time to dally and waste the best years of ones life.
Those of us who are left of that generation have much to be thankful for. Those opportunities may never come again and they were not diluted by machines and speed, which rob you of initiative and curiosity. So, look up your ancestors, say Hello, and try to find your pathway set down for you. It may be the most important thing you do in your life and the most valuable. Good Hunting. PENMOM at 83
My ancestors came, primarily, from France (via Canada) and Ireland (Scots-Irish) on my father's side. My mother's side(which has not been thoroughly searched) leans toward French, English and Scots. What they gave me is a sense of courage, devotion and the ability to put myself out there and go for it. They all left homes and family in the old country to come and settle in a new land full of dangers and poverty. They survived and I expect I will be a survivor too. Hopefully, I have taught that to the next generation as well.
Among my ancestors you will find farmers with large families, masons, woodsmen,literary people with the best education they could afford. They worked hard for everything and yet never felt beneath anyone, or better than anyone. What does that translate into these days? Well, it does not speak of royalty or blue blood but it does endure and it brings responsibility, honesty, determination and a desire to be your best at whatever you tackle. No work is beneath you if it pays and you need it. Education is essential and primary. Reading and writing are not just subjects you endure - they are your life blood and will serve you well all your life. Having to work your way through school teaches you the value of what you get and want. There was never time to dally and waste the best years of ones life.
Those of us who are left of that generation have much to be thankful for. Those opportunities may never come again and they were not diluted by machines and speed, which rob you of initiative and curiosity. So, look up your ancestors, say Hello, and try to find your pathway set down for you. It may be the most important thing you do in your life and the most valuable. Good Hunting. PENMOM at 83
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