A New Type Of Depression – Don’t Count On The Last One For Guidance. By Chef Sheila

I don’t know what I am really talking about.  I just feel it, don’t you? 
My mother and I were talking about the Michigan problems yesterday. I have a condo that’s in foreclosure in the worst of the regions. I have no choice. There are too many homes in foreclosure, topping more than 250,000 in [...]

Agenda – Healthcare Assignment From Change.gov

Every couple of weeks since President Elect Obama formed the Transition Team, myself and others have received requests for information. This latest is is to make a discussion on our healthcare. 
Have you ever wanted the chance to have a “Real” voice in what our government needs to do with an issue?  Did you ever have [...]

How To Cut Costs In a Recession…COOK! – By Chef Sheila

   At a time when Americans face the uneasiness of when and if, the next shoe is going to drop financially, for many people, putting a meal on the table without turning to deli or takeout is a skill set that they are going to actually have to learn. According to the USDA, Americans eat out [...]

A Peek at White House Christmas 2008 From My Friend Mark

Well Folks its time for a little fluff in the face of the crazy roller coaster times we find ourselves in.  You know my friend Mark from CNN.  His journals on the road during the election were a lot of fun for all of us. Now, Mark has given his permission to give you all [...]

Hypoallergenic First Puppy

Hey folks!  I’ve been wondering what constitutes a Hypoallergenic breed of dog.  So, without further adieu, here is a Wiki Explanation.
There are no lists of dogs proven to be less allergenic, but single-coated dogs such as poodles and terriers might be considered.   ”Dogs with double coats, such as German Shepherds, should be out of the question”.
Small [...]

Issue – Let’s Get Back To A Defense Department BY Chef Sheila

No matter how many jihadists are dead, nothing serves al-Qaida’s maniacal cause like the United States occupying Iraq. As for our cause there, and making the case to sign up to fight and die for it: Even with five years to do it, our leaders have failed in defining it.
Barack Obama’s election isn’t the only [...]

My Charity Of Choice is The National Coalition For The Homeless

You know, I’m worried…..very worried. Four of the largest states in the Union have run out of unemployment insurance money. They are Michigan, California, Florida, and New York.  256,000 people lost their jobs in October plus  1.9 million people become a statistic for long term unemployment of 6 months and longer. There are the many people that are falling off [...]