Beloved,

Are you as sick of all these shenanigans happening
in Congress as I am? These officials we elected are
acting like hummingbirds protecting a sugar water
feeder, afraid that there is not enough for everyone
so he is stands guard, all puffed up. As soon as he
leaves, he can’t stand guard every minute, another
hummingbird or even several of them swoop down
and feed.

I am waiting for a Congressman to stand up and say
he understands how much special interests are draining
our finances and he will give up his special interests to
lower the all consuming debt of America. I am surprised
that no one has suggested that we do away with both
parties. That way we could vote for the person him/herself
It certainly would solve a lot of the dilemma
the congress seems to find themselves in. It would also
do away with the special interests that they have to cater
to so they can pay back the companies who paid for
their bid for Congress. If all our officials in Congress would
give up only a little of what they are asking seniors and
the poor to give up, there would be no problems in
passing the budget.

I realize the news media needs to give everything
coverage but what they are creating is a lot of fear.
Another thing they are doing is giving the American
people the opportunity to see how our government
works and how foolish these adults are acting. I have
lost any faith in the integrity of our leaders who are
hanging on to all they have and the unwillingness to
give even a little to others. I, for one, do not want
to give them another opportunity to waste all this
time and finances in six months just so they can strut
around trying to look important yet actually looking
quite foolish and self centered.

Top 10 Good News Stories of the Week

There were too many good ones this week to pick one
and choose so I am sending a few of them to you. They
are just an inkling of all the good in the USA. Hooray
for us everyday people who in reality run this country
with trust and generosity of both wealth and spirit.

1. Young Baseball Fan’s Act of Generosity Caught on TV
TV cameras were focused on two boys who tried to catch the same ball at an Arizona Diamondbacks game. The gesture of kindness displayed afterward surprised the broadcast announcers in the booth. The boy’s generosity was paid back tenfold, as the baseball club rewarded him for his good deed.
2. Danish Mystery Donor Leaves $200,000 in Red Cross Bin
An anonymous donor in Denmark has left nearly $200,000 in a clothes recycling bin outside a charity shop run by the Red Cross. The money was found in a bin liner under piles of donated clothing. (BBC)
3.
People Who Look on the Bright Side Will Age Best: Research
Scientists, once again, point to those who have an optimistic outlook on life as being the people who age best. Dr Stefanie Brassen, the new study’s author, said that successful aging came down to “the positivity effect”. (Telegraph)
4.
A New Idea for U.S. Aid: Political Reform for Foreign Assistance
President Obama issued a directive for U.S. development policy that called for social and political reforms as a prerequisite for foreign assistance, along with more investment from the private sector. Just one year into the project, U.S. government executives reported on genuine progress.

1.
Love of Rivers Leads Man to Collect 70 Million Pounds of Trash
He has been on a labor of love since he was 17 — hauling litter, tires, and even rusty cars out of the nation’s rivers. Spearheading 500 cleanups he’s pulled 70 million pounds of trash from the water and water’s edge, including 775 refrigerators, with the help of thousands of volunteers.
2.
Terrified Kitten Rescued From Irish Freeway
A terrified kitten has been rescued on Dublin’s busy M50 thanks to the police (gardaí) and a driver for the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The four month-old kitten was spotted by passing motorists shuddering and alone as cars sped by within several feet. (RTE News)

My hope is that you feel inspired and more confident in your future.
With people like this around creating a better world for us one day
and one person at a time, what is there to fear?

Love and Light

Mary Grace
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