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I know people who are struggling, people who have cut back in every conceivable way to save money just to stay afloat. I also know people who are living very comfortably in nice homes, with fancy vehicles, going out to eat regularily and have no worries when it comes to bills or their health. The world definately has classes of people who are in the haves and the have nots. There is also a large population of people who are somewhere in the middle. The thing is…we all have things that we could share. Blessings come in many packages.
Everyone of us has gifts, talents, finances, possessions, strengths, knowledge or time that we could share with others. What I love to celebrate and learn about are those who share those blessings with others without thought or expectation of getting something back from that experience of sharing.
Our society is going through some amazingly challenging times…people are struggling. We need to be aware of others around us who are in need…those who could use a little pick me up. It could be a kind word, a nice deed, financial gift, or it could be a sharing of knowledge that could bring a positive change to another. There is a spiritual attitude that I love, it says this: “Those to whom much is given, much is expected in return”. I call that an attitude of gratitude; being thankful for all that you have been blessed with and a willingness to share it with others! I challenge you to find some way to bless others in your daily life. Consider this a compassionate call to action…what can you give to others with no strings attached?
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Posted in Business, economy, family, finances, health, help, Impact, life, loss, marketing, MONEY, news, stress, support, tagged air freshner, American, baking, bank, battle, bottles, Business, Buy American, buying, cash, cheap labor, common sense, cooking, customers, dream, economy, family, farm, foreclosure, health, help, job, legacy, loss, marketing, Michigan, mint, mint oil, need, news, operated, owned, produce, profit, quality, save, selling, St. Johns, struggling, support, tea, website on November 3, 2008|
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Here is a story that illustrates the breakdown of American business. Jim Crosby and his sister Linette are in a fierce and immediate battle to save their family owned mint farm business. They are to be foreclosed on, any day now…they need to sell bottles of mint oil to save their business. They are located in St. Johns, Michigan. Michigan is one of the hardest hit states when it comes to the economy. People here are struggling to hang on to the most basic necessities of life…this family only wants to be able to continue to provide a service to their customers…both old and NEW! It is their dream to be able to continue marketing their mint oil.
Their business has been owned by their family members since the early nineteen hundreds. This is their legacy…and it needs an influx of cash, today. You can visit their website ( http://www.getmint.com) and help, to try to save an American owned business. In a day and age where American business owners are moving out of the country left and right, to get cheaper labor and make more of a profit; it is nice to be able to support a company that has stayed in America while producing their product. If you use mint oil for cooking, baking, tea, health aid, air freshner…or any other use…please buy from this company and help them stay in business…but, don’t dawdle…they need cash now to stay in business. The bank that is planning to foreclose on them…could take their bottles of oil and they could take the equipment needed to continue producing the oil…thereby, putting them out of business.
We have to make a stand for some kind of return to common sense…producing in America, selling in America and buying in America…this is how we build a strong infrastructure in the country once again. You can build up business, jobs, and housing markets by keeping American’s working. You want to strenthen the economy? Stop buying everything from other countries (because it’s cheaper) and start supporting American owned and operated business that produce quality products. The job or business that you save just might be your own!
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Another week…and another couple leaves Dancing With The Stars. This week it is Marlee and Fabian. They made a nice addition to the group of dancers this season. The demands of the show are increasing though and this was the week for Marlee to leave.
Marlee communicates through sign language…and through body language; she showed grace and style. She is a wonderful advocate for special needs people who want to be given the chance to achieve their dreams.
Starting next week, the remaining couples will be required to learn two new dances each week. From season’s past, i remember how hard the contestants said that this part of the competition is. It will be interesting to see who succeeds and who struggles.
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