A Big Day in History

Today the world will be put on hold for a bit while a day in history is made. I have many friends actually attending the inauguration  (along with the projected 2 million others!).  I for one am glad to be in a warm spot watching from the comfort of my own home.  I will be able to see the close ups, the comments made, as well as have a bathroom at my access!

The world is hopeful that things will change.  I’ve attached a link to Kip Herriage’s recent blog , as he has a concern (as do others) that the change being planned might not be enough.  Read it and let me know your thoughts.  Meanwhile take in today as you witness history being made!

Until next time, J.

“Take control of your destiny or someone else will”

USA – Still the Land of Opportunity

There is no doubt we are facing times more precarious than any other. We all still have choices though. This is one of the beauties of living in the USA. We have the choice and freedom of speech, religion, where we want to live and work – unlike so many others in the world. With a determined mindset you can create opportunities for yourself while others are paralyzed and doing nothing. You can choose to sit back and play the “victim”, or you can be the master of your own destiny. Which will you choose?

When I am on the fence, I think back to the story of when my great-grandparents emigrated here from Italy. They were young and heard that the USA is a place they could raise a family with many opportunities. Both were familiar with hard work, plus with 3 young children – they new it would be a challenge. But, because they had drive and determination they decided continue reading »

Congressional Budget Office Sees a Record Deficit in '09 – Want To Know How Much?

Did you see the news today and the budget deficit that the CBO is projecting? $1.2 TRILLION! You need to read the book ( I.O.U.S.A. ) that I talked about yesterday. There is no better time than now to start a business for yourself, if you haven’t already. Here’s part of the story below on msnbc .

The U.S. federal budget deficit will hit an unparalleled $1.2 trillion for the 2009 budget year, according to grim new Congressional Budget Office figures.
The CBO estimate released Wednesday also sees the U.S. economy shrinking continue reading »

I.O.U.S.A. One Nation. Under Stress. Under Debt.

by Addison Wiggin and Kate Incontrera

I had best intentions of writing this sooner, but the holidays, kids home from college, and business commitments kept me from completing it.

Unfortunately, and I mean that seriously – this book (I.O.U.S.A.) is what we all needed to read years ago, before it was even published. Thank goodness it finally has been making the rounds to educate us – even though some think it is too late. continue reading »