Archive for the ‘Lifestyle’ Category

A Letter To President Obama

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

What is the essence of America?  Finding and maintaining that perfect, delicate balance between freedom “to” and freedom “from.”  ~Marilyn vos Savant

Here’s an individual who knows how to speak the truth so that he may save this country and what it stands for, for our future generations. Please comment if you agree or disagree.

LETTER FROM HAROLD ESTES TO PRESIDENT OBAMA THIS WILL DO YOUR HEART GOOD……PASS IT ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW

This venerable and much honored WW II vet is well known in Hawaii for his seventy-plus years of service to patriotic organizations and causes all over the country. A humble man without a political bone in his body, he has never spoken out before about a government official, until now. He dictated this letter to a friend, signed it and mailed it to the president.

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Grandpa’s Refusal To Grand-daughter Continuing Enabling Her.

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

“It’s never too late—in fiction or in life—to revise”.

~ Nancy Thayer

“Being vulnerable doesn’t have to be threatening. Just have the courage to be sincere, open and honest. This opens the door to deeper communication all around. It creates self-empowerment and the kind of connections with others we all want in life. Speaking from the heart frees us from the secrets that burden us. These secrets are what make us sick or fearful. Speaking truth helps you get clarity on your real heart directives”.

~ Sara Paddison

 

Photo by TimOve  flickr

Photo by TimOve flickr

 

Grandpa’s Refusal To Grand-daughter Continuing Enabling Her.

Ponder this letter and feel bad for both parties, the Grandfather and Granddaughter. The times are hard but the granddaughter is self centered and has been enabled all her life. The letter from the grandfather is compassionate, loving but a good lesson for his granddaughter.

John G. Is 63 years old and owns a small business. He’s a life-long Republican and sees his dream of retiring next year has all but evaporated. With the stock market crashing and new taxes coming his way, John assumes now that he will work to his dying day. (more…)

Back on time: Cost of Stuff in the 20th Century

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

“I haven’t heard of anybody who want’s to stop living on account of the cost ”
~ Kin Hubbard (American Humorist and Writer)

I thought it might be fun and light hearted to show you prices of stuff from 1900 and compare the same items to 1990, because the holiday season is coming and we buy, buy, buy…… Be safe on Black Friday this week. Tomorrow’s blog will be a set of suggestions for your Black Friday shopping.

Item Price in 1900 Price in 1990
Daily News Paper 1c 40c
Tailor made woman’s skirt $4.38 $150.00
Sheets/Pillow Cases 60c $50.00
Blankets $1.85 $28.00
Writing Paper 10c/lb $15.00
125-piece Limoges dinner set $30.00 $3,000.00
Men’s Suites $17.00 $500.00
Camera $1.95 $90.00
Sheet Music 15c $3.50
Corset $1.25 $13.00
European Tours (4 mos) $525 $5,000.00
Women’s Shoes $1.50 $175.00
Men’s Pajamas (cotton/top of line) $1.00 $90.00
Upright Piano $150.00 $5,100.00
Baby Grand Piano $250.00 $15,000.00
5 Story Brownstone in Manhattan Furnished $75,000.00 $5 Million

In 1900 the average wage for a middle class family in New York City was $10.00/week. In 1990 average middle class Salary and benefits was $1500.00/week. There were no credit cards or no unsecured credit extended by stores or banks in 1900.