What upsets me is everyone thinks Michigan is blue. We aren't! If they knew what was going on here they would understand that the voters of Michigan literally hate big Gretch and the other Stigeon Witches, I pray we can undo the damage when Trump gets back in. 🙏🏼
I was working outside at my Dads house. Upscale lake community in MI. Dad lived on the same dead end road his entire 87 years. My brothers and I were raised there. So I'm working in the yard and I see two teenaged Muslim girls walking down the street. I didn't think much about it. I smiled and waved and went back to work thinking 'well thats something you don't see here...ever. They must be visiting someone.' About an hour later my sister-n-law comes outside and asked if I had seen them. She had noticed they walked past 3 times. Now I ask you. This area graduates less than 100 kids a year. Its small. What are young Muslims walking back and forth three times in an hour? It not so much they were there but that why the back and forth?
BTW we are almost 2 hours away from Dearborn.
Congratulations! You must be very proud! It is a great opportunity! My oldest did a semester in Japan many years ago. I was scared then too. Worse that happened was she lost some weight because the food was so different. The world gives us so much more to worry about these days.
Tell her to be prepared for treating a medical issue such as a cold. My daughters BF woke up today with a horrible head cold. Terrible sinus pressure. My daughter packed Tylenol but nothing else. They went to a local pharmacy and they basically had nothing we would use here in the states. No OTC cold meds at all. Not even Vicks! She ended up with a Benadryl equivalent after discussing with the pharmacist. He is still miserable but he git some sleep.
Prayers that she is kept safe and has the time of her life.
Mine was a AMC Matador. Rust colored. Was driving to a friends wedding with another friend and the engine fell out. Literally fell out! My Dad came and got it while my friends Dad loaned us his Caddy. My friend picked a guy up at the wedding and she wanted to ride with him to her house about 15 miles away. Just so happens the road was being repaved and was closed. I drove the caddy off the road into the construction zone. Got it stuck and had to walk to the local pig farmers house for help In the dress I wore to the wedding. The farmer put me on the tractor and drove me back to the car. He pulled it out the caddy and sent us on our way. I still beat my friend to her house with the guys friend and the two of us sat about an hour on the front porch until she showed up. Lol I tease her about it all the time. Even though it been like 45 years. Oh and Dad got me another car... a1980 Olds omega. No more engine falling out for me!
What does one call an EMP or a nuke? And what have millions been buying in self defense? Seems the opposition realizes their importance in this fight. Calling someone a fool for pointing this out is the height of naiveté.
I've been working since I was 14 and before that babysitting. I was a systems analyst for 40 years. One would think I made good money. Not so. I was working against the failing economy of my state and country.
I've always lived pay check to pay check. One divorce, one widowhood, three kids later and I face retirement on SSDI. I don't have a pension and multiple layoffs stripped my savings. I need just two more years to get my 1300 sqft house (that I've had for 40 years) and 7yo used car paid for. If I didn't have my BF helping me I couldn't make it. He has cancer and I'm petrified of what this world holds for us.
I hope and pray the the "return of the diamonds" will give me a bit of financial security. I fear that we those that have been screwed our entire life will be overlooked in any new economy. All this arguing over Soc Sec and Medicare is scary. Not everyone has a clear cut future. I don't have money to invest in gold, silver or cryto.
Where do I fit in at 62?
We are still planting here in Michigan. Our last frost date isn't even here. We have potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, peas, brussel sprouts and the first leaf lettuce in.
We planted a fruit salad tree last year and because my dad passed and my brother doesn't want a garden, we got two peach trees and a possible cherry. Dad had tons of strawberries and raspberries. I transplanted those even though we already have some of our own. Been working on an asparagus section but haven't had much luck into the second year. Of course brother wants dads.
Still have butternut squash, tomatoes, kale, onions, cukes, beans and cilantro, summer squash and zucchini to go in. We are adding a grape arbor this year. And maybe some blue berry plants. Going to try carrots in the sand box this year. I don't think our soil is good for growing them. We don't do corn because you only get two ears per plant and it takes a lot of ground. We can buy it locally very cheap.
We have horse radish and rhubarb too. I want a couple of chickens but will have to wait on that until we can afford to fix a shed up as a pen.
Gardens are a lot of work but so worth it. Food tastes better and is better for you. Do it if you can. There are lots of videos available to teach you.
Your post makes me angry. I thought I shouldn't post but feel lead to do so. A couple of things, I praise you for everything you have shared. I have been in situations like yours and know that they arent easy. And on top of that what works for one person may not work for others.
I am a firm beliver that someone that isn't walking your exact path can't do much but offer prayers. Id like to offer something that may help you see a path only you can find.
First: make a complete and honest list of all the good and bad things in your life. Don't think about how good or how bad just list them. Do this for days until no new items pop into your mind.
Then do the same thing making a list of ways to break the difficult situation you are in. No matter how wild you think the idea is. List the idea regardless of feasability. No idea is too crazy. Can't afford it? Ignore that. Your daughter's special school means you can't leave the area? Ignore it. Every idea goes on the list. Again, spend days until no fresh ideas come.
During both the first and second step, pray for Gods guidance in making your two lists. Ask for His help in making sure every idea goes on the list regardless off how crazy it seems.
Once you have both lists you look at your two lists and on a scale of -5 (not important at all) to +5 (very important) look at each item on both lists and give it them a score. Once done you will have a list of ideas and the emotional connection to you. This helps assign the best idea for you. Not your wife, your daughter or your finances or ability to carry out.
Sometimes we have to shut out everything but our two lists to see what ideas God has for us. Sometimes assigning your emotional priorities to the craziest ideas help you see what is important and what is holding you back. Even financial road blocks become easier to overcome once we focus. God is the master of helping us find our focus and shutting out the reasons that encumber us. God Bless you. Many prayers for you and your family.
My late husband did this to me. I think it was just because he was a terrible gift giver.