Les on January 1st, 2010

So, 2009 is over. It seems like just yesterday that I was looking at the year as it started and thinking how good it would be for me. Then, life happened and it’s now the first day of 2010. 2009 was an awesome year for me. I learned a LOT about [...]

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Ok, it’s been over a week since my birthday. I’ve had a few friends join my cause and to them goes my most heartfelt thanks!! But, this is not the end. In fact, this celebration will last the month and I figured it’s time to make another appeal. So, here goes.
Will you consider [...]

Continue reading about When Forty Five Years Equals Four Hundred and Fifty Dollars – Part 3

Ok, so after a day, I have the first part of my “birthday” Kiva loaning program in place. I have established a Kiva “team” – Team Forty Five. Thru this team, we can loan money and choose which entrepreneurs to receive it. If you join my team, you will have full control [...]

Continue reading about When Forty Five Years Equals Four Hundred and Fifty Dollars – Part Two

My forty fifth birthday is now only five days away.  I have wanted to do something, to start something that could help make a difference in the lives of others a world away.  I am fortunate to live in the United States of America.  In spite of our many problems, whether they be political, social, [...]

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Les on November 26th, 2009

I have a lot to be thankful for.  I have good health, generally.  I have a good job.  I have a home.  I have friends.  And, I have my family.  However, the thing I am MOST thankful for, the thing that means the most in my life is my daughter, Stephanie.  I have posted about [...]

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Les on August 7th, 2008

I’ve known about this video for a long time. I agree with his arguments. In fact, I have given up on the debate of whether global warming is caused by humans or just the natural ebb and flow of the planet.
What I DO think is that we DO need to act. Whether [...]

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