Strawberry Barrel (Container gardening) SNAP Benefits Do you know what SNAP Benefits are? The acronym stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) once known as food stamps. This is an entitlement program used to assist people who are experiencing...
The Meaning Behind Each Fold of the Flag
I originally wrote this article about the folding of the flag to honor Flag Day – June 14 (original posting 6/14/14). Over the last year (2018-2019) the significance of this ritual has gained a lot more meaning. There are many memes on social media that express that...
Homeowner Association Debacle
Only allowed in the backyard! What is Homeowners Association (HOA’s)? And why do I feel it is a debacle? An homeowner association (HOA) is a community of houses that all adhere to a specific set of rules. The association tends to have a group of homeowners that make...
Are drugs to blame for mass tragedies?
In light of the most recent tragedy in Santa Barbara, there is an article that has seen an increase in circulation. The article titled, Nearly Every Mass Shooting in the Last 20 Years Shares 1 Thing in Common.. . In reading one version the article list tragedies...
Are we our own worst enemy?
Why would I think we are our own worst enemy? Climate Change Last month I wrote about the UN study that warned of the continued risk of global warming, climate change. I expressed my surprise that this issue wasn’t being taken more seriously. Since then we have heard...
Celebrating in April
Seeing beauty in every moment. Look for the good in every person and every situation. You’ll almost always find it.Brian Tracy The week of April 15-20 seems to be a time that has attracted evil for over 100 years. For me these five days have always been a time of...
Patriotism and the United States Flag Etiquette
It seems that in this age of constantly trying to be politically correct we have lost some of our core values as a country. We are a country that was created on freedom of speech, religion, press and assembly as stated in the first Amendment. The United States Flag is...
Global Warming, Can we make a difference?
Global warming has been an issue that is becoming more prevalent. As a stay at home mom I am either chasing my toddler around or watching PBS shows like Sesame Street. I try to watch at least thirty minutes of national news just so I can keep up on current events. On...
Awareness Ribbon Colors, What Color Represents You?
Handcrafted Domestic Violence Awareness Ribbon Awareness Ribbons have become the quick and easy way to show support for a cause. Many people will wear a pin or some form of jewelry with the ribbon of choice. In a society that is attached to social media and quick...