tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post3206980825237329368..comments2024-03-16T10:18:51.784-07:00Comments on The Next Chapter In My Life: Buckle Up...Things are Getting a Bit Dicey AgainDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-82330649362776223892021-08-14T14:48:07.621-07:002021-08-14T14:48:07.621-07:00I was diagnosed as HEPATITIS B carrier in 2013 wit...I was diagnosed as HEPATITIS B carrier in 2013 with fibrosis of the<br />liver already present. I started on antiviral medications which<br />reduced the viral load initially. After a couple of years the virus<br />became resistant. I started on HEPATITIS B Herbal treatment from<br />ULTIMATE LIFE CLINIC (www.ultimatelifeclinic.com) in March, 2020. Their<br />treatment totally reversed the virus. I did another blood test after<br />the 6 months long treatment and tested negative to the virus. Amazing<br />treatment! This treatment is a breakthrough for all HBV carriers.MATINAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10558912772822043673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-35841724001489486982021-04-07T04:56:19.128-07:002021-04-07T04:56:19.128-07:00Sorry Debbie, but I think you need to do more rese...Sorry Debbie, but I think you need to do more research. The national debt rose almost 7.8 Trillion during President Trump's time in office. And that was mostly before the pandemic started. Oh you know that thing that was a hoax. That was going away like a miracle. That has killed millions? <br />Oh and the corporate tax rate was cut from 35% to 21%. Don't you think that added to the huge debt?<br />I can go on and on if you want me to?<br />Frankly the debt scares me too, but Trump helped dig the hole that we are in now. Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093313893708262722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-65254036168029454852021-04-07T00:24:21.950-07:002021-04-07T00:24:21.950-07:00Well hello there Becky! You did great on your can...Well hello there Becky! You did great on your canning. I need to stop by your blog and see all that you have been up to. This past year has been one where I have kinda of withdrawn a bit but I am hoping to reach out more. :)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-35220556881338078152021-04-06T14:37:29.939-07:002021-04-06T14:37:29.939-07:00We are getting the garden ready, too. I had such ...We are getting the garden ready, too. I had such a productive garden last summer, and want to repeat that. I canned over 1,000 jars of various items, hoping to have a carry-over since we had used so much during that first period of Covid stay-at-home restrictions. Happily, I love to can and preserve, because we do have a carry-over, but it's not as big as I wanted, so I still get to can like crazy this summer! As my Mom always said, "it's like money in the bank to have a lot of home-preserved foods." Every little thing, right?Beckyathomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105835394158145451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-8123279851040808982021-04-05T16:15:26.175-07:002021-04-05T16:15:26.175-07:00I am totally onboard with you about making sure th...I am totally onboard with you about making sure that everyone can get the vaccine that wants it. Our last administration is the one who pushed for and invested in getting this vaccine developed, preordered it and help pay for the development of such. The current administration is also continuing trying to get it out there, so kudos to both. :) <br /><br />Unfortunately, due to the pandemic and businesses having to shut down, some did go out of business and many workers lost their jobs. I have 2 family members that lost their businesses, one had a small store and the other had a chain of restaurants across the USA. The one with the chain of restaurants was paying his employees out of his own personal bank account to try and help keep the families afloat until he had nothing left. His assets and personal wealth went from way up there to very little. :( Before the pandemic hit, he was expanding his business empire and doing well employing so many people. Most business owners I know were having great growth in their businesses before the pandemic hit. <br /><br />Honestly, I have HUGE concerns with all the spending that the current administration is doing while undoing some of the positive things that our former administration put in place. The spending is out of control and will continue to be if someone does not put a stop to it. It is unfair to saddle our children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren with HUGE debts. Taxes are already being raised on fuel both federally and in some states. There will be a 60 cents per gallon increase in my state per gallon between the two. That will be felt not only at the gas pump,, but it will increase costs on everything. Our food prices are already taking a huge jump in prices, freight companies are raising their prices which is then passed on to the consumers (my hubby works for a freight company so I know what is going on in that field), and this will end up affecting any travel related business because people will not be able to travel. That means restaurants, airlines, hotels, shops that depend on tourism, attractions, etc.. I used to work in the hospitality business and my father managed a resort for 38 years, so I know all about how the economy affects all that, I've lived it. All this is going to take the biggest toll on those in the lower income brackets...the same people who are already struggling to make ends meet. I have many friends who have lost their homes and are struggling to make it day to day. I don't understand how we can continue to spend money to house and educate people who come to our country illegally and yet we have so many homeless out on the streets including families. I don't understand how our own children cannot be in school due to the pandemic and yet we will educate children who are not citizens and are crammed into tiny spaces also putting them at further risk for spreading covid-19 and other illnesses among themselves...that is just cruel to ALL the children. I also know kids who have been used by the drug cartels to move their drugs up into our country and how their sisters have been sex trafficked and their families held hostage. The policy that is out there now is actually encouraging instead of discouraging this heinous behavior. <br /> <br /> The economic indicators that I am seeing are not indicating growth. Family connections there too and what they are telling me is scary along with what I am seeing in the stock markets and the plays behind the scenes with the banking industry.<br /><br /> I can only go on what I personally have seen play out over the years, my contacts with people in business and government, my heartbreaking dealings with people who have been trafficked, and knowing the ripple effect that each decision to spend more than we have has on future generations. All those "freebies" now will have to be paid for by all of us for many generations to come putting even more economic pressure on everyone.<br /><br /><br />Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-57166976526324962092021-04-04T07:17:52.743-07:002021-04-04T07:17:52.743-07:00I love YouTube. It is such a valuable resource. So...I love YouTube. It is such a valuable resource. So far the economic indicators have said that we will have continual economic growth. The basis for that is what the new administration is doing for the working classes. That said having at least a year's wages in savings gives a household a safety net. <br />The last administration's tax cut benefitted the super rich and did not raise wages for most of the workers. There was not the return growth of businesses that the administration felt might happen. The rich just kept the money and benefitted from the tax advantages. This administration is trying another tactic to help those left out of the economic pie. We hope this works. Also, this administration has promised to help with the price of drugs and medical costs. Having the federal government, meaning our taxes, paying for the Covid vaccine so all can get it for free is a wonderful way to collectively help all. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18007642621598195493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-15249173566928791932021-04-03T15:38:01.385-07:002021-04-03T15:38:01.385-07:00I'm curious to know what examples you have of ...I'm curious to know what examples you have of mismanagement and huge added debt that President Trump did. I'm always wanting to learn and have an open and respectful discussion. :)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-71073516100419423012021-04-03T15:08:49.072-07:002021-04-03T15:08:49.072-07:00This government has had to do something, after the...This government has had to do something, after the serious debt and mismanagement of the previous president Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359694967576509166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-23007695314139629782021-04-03T00:38:40.233-07:002021-04-03T00:38:40.233-07:00Welcome Patti Ann and thank you for your comment. ...Welcome Patti Ann and thank you for your comment. :) That is a huge jump in your property tax bill...I am so sorry! Believe me, if we could afford to, we would be moving out of Washington state and into Idaho but the housing in hard to find in the area that we want to move to and the prices are sky high. We want to stay close to family there.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-8188304669742117922021-04-03T00:36:09.607-07:002021-04-03T00:36:09.607-07:00Hi Rhonda! I'll bet you will enjoy that fence...Hi Rhonda! I'll bet you will enjoy that fence for years to come! Good investment.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-2925067364789451972021-04-03T00:34:08.925-07:002021-04-03T00:34:08.925-07:00:) Thank you! Trying to stay as busy as my body ...:) Thank you! Trying to stay as busy as my body will allow me to be. I actually got a few things planted in the garden today. :)<br />Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-61450267370329552032021-04-03T00:33:21.420-07:002021-04-03T00:33:21.420-07:00THank you Cheryl! I was just thinking about how t...THank you Cheryl! I was just thinking about how the oil embargo thing in the 70's affected gas prices and how that also led to huge increases across the board for food and other goods also. Thank you also for the reminder to keep a small chunk of funds at home...we usually do that but I know that we have recently used what I did have here on hand.<br />Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-74418831438530176642021-04-02T20:32:10.086-07:002021-04-02T20:32:10.086-07:00I'm terrible at the computer, that would be pr...I'm terrible at the computer, that would be property taxes go up....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655216949941043248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-4890919568523702792021-04-02T20:28:50.591-07:002021-04-02T20:28:50.591-07:00I've been following for awhile and this is my ...I've been following for awhile and this is my first comment. I live in Illinois and people are jumping ship left and right. My property go up $500-$600 a year. If it weren't for our boys we'd be gone. Thank you for speaking the truth, Patti AnnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655216949941043248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-4789044313578333182021-04-02T17:19:48.066-07:002021-04-02T17:19:48.066-07:00I think your right about the mis-management going ...I think your right about the mis-management going on in our government right now.<br />It’s both sad and scary. <br />Best wishes to y’all on getting your finances in the place you want them. <br />We just paid for new vinyl privacy fencing and I’m back in 100% frugal mindset to build our savings back up. Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-29303160231912347992021-04-02T15:33:12.624-07:002021-04-02T15:33:12.624-07:00Sounds like you've been busy! Good decision t...Sounds like you've been busy! Good decision to pay down the debt. Stay safe and keep well.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-86467031331740178222021-04-02T04:18:54.061-07:002021-04-02T04:18:54.061-07:00Amen - Preach it sister. Not just the great depre...Amen - Preach it sister. Not just the great depression but remember the times around 2008. Housing prices were inflated, markets crashed and people lost a bunch. The economy sucked.<br />We really need to stop this mess going on - not sure how. PRAY!<br /><br />You might want to keep a small chunk of funds at home as well - I mean if the banks closed (wouldn't surprise me) what would you do?<br /><br />Great ideas and suggestions. Keep the faith and keep doing your best. Have a great weekend.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.com