Knowledge is Power

Back from wandering. Over Montezuma’s Revenge. Glad to sleep in my own bed again. Read Hammer and Hope: A Magazine of Black Politics and Culture for a different perspective. I will never understand why people who want the government to stay out of their business feel it is ok for the government to get into other folk’s business. Same folks that don’t want “socialism” but cash those government checks every month. New posts on Books and food pages Vegetables, Fruits and Grains and Meats and Such.

Wild Cooking Woman 4/25/24

Lagniappe

These are the people who want to run our country…

Which is the best American cheese? Is it cheese? Do people use it for anything other than grilled cheese?

Looking for an online book club? Here are some possibilities:

The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments over the unprecedented question of whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for actions taken while in office to try to retain power after losing the 2020 election.

Buying and selling a home will change soon. That’s a good thing if you can get past the interest rates. FYI, the average 30-year fixed rate peaked in 1981, reaching an astonishing 16%. Here is some perspective on mortgage interest rates from the 1970s to today.

Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction was overturned by the New York Court of Appeals and a retrial was ordered. Feels a lot like the Cosby situation. However, Weinstein will stay in prison while this is going on.

Do you speak Gen Z? 13 slang words Gen Zers are using in 2024 and what they really mean.

The Great Planting Challenge – Video Contest! As we celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day, we at Stark Bros. want to see how you contribute to a greener planet. Upload yourself planting a fruit tree, berry bush, or any other plant that supports the environment. Complete your entry here for a chance to win a $200 Gift Certificate towards expanding your garden! (I have Stark Bros. fruit trees in my yard.)

Mother’s Day is coming Sunday, May 12. Everyone doesn’t celebrate because everyone doesn’t have the most wonderful maternal relationship. Here are 13 Ways to ‘Celebrate’ If Mother’s Day Is Hard for You.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. What happens to you as a child sticks with you. The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Quiz is a valuable tool for assessing the impact of traumatic childhood experiences on an individual’s health and well-being later in life.

A hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. The new rule will benefit millions of workers, including many who have been working more than 40 hours per week without any extra pay by ensuring they gain overtime protections or a raise in salary or compensation level.

I know that good habits, like drinking more water or exercising regularly, will lead to a healthier life. So why is it so hard to change?

Arizona House lawmakers vote to repeal 1864 abortion ban. Wow! Something sensible from Arizona!

Most places that do mani/pedis use those plastic liners instead of thoroughly cleaning their tubs. Nasty. Check yours out.

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