No Russian tanks are welcome in this village.

The residents would rather flood their homes than allow Russia’s heavy armor to kill them and their neighbors.

I hope you are paying attention to this war.

There is a lot to learn from the Ukrainians’ steadfast unwillingness to give one inch of ground without a fight to the death.

Because of their courage, 40 countries are joining together to provide help in the forms of food, arms and medical supplies.

Many military analysts feel that Ukraine will win this war because surrender is not an option.

Mothers are taking their children and parents to Poland for safety and then returning to pick up a rifle and rejoin the fight..

Putin and his evil war has unexpectedly met his match.

May good win over evil!

(NYT)

Twin brothers went off to defend their country.

One says farewell to his fallen Ukrainian brother.

They are 21 years old.

That’s usually the same old story war after war.

Young people fight and die in wars created by old men.

Ironically, two Russian twin brothers were just both killed fighting on the other side.

Now, Russia has cut off its gas supply to both Poland and Bulgaria, bordering countries who have provided safe havens to millions of fleeing refugees..

I’m sure that’s its punishment for helping people who escaped while leaving all behind.

Evil begets evil!

And on it goes from one generation to the next.

Unnecessary sadness and heartbreak!

I hope you have a prayer list.

Pray for all those in harms way!

If not today, when?

I always think of Spring as a rebirth.

It’s a chance to shake off the doldrums of winter and begin to LIVE AGAIN!

Outside my window is a bushy tree that has been barren since last November.

Now, it has radiant PINK blossoms

You and I can do what that tree just did.

We can shake off the doldrums and rejoice in the gift of life.

It’s only here for a moment, you know.

I often think of all the people I’ve known who are no longer here.

Did they make the most of their time when they had the chance?

Will you?

If not today, when?

We’re all good at somethings and not so good at others.

I think the key to success is to match your ambition to your skillset.

This means you must take inventory of those things you do well and like to do.

It might mean that you’ll have to find a job that is a better fit.

It may mean going back to school so you can improve on something you like to do so your skillset is even stronger before you begin interviewing.

We usually are good at things we like to do.

So, you may be more financially successful and happier by going to your strengths.

And don’t sell yourself short.

You ARE very good at something.

Go for it!

Become happier and more successful with a little planning..

If not today, when?

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I understand that women in our society have broken through some barriers that were unfair to. them.

So, they now have access to some opportunities that were not possible in earlier times.

In that regard, more progress is still needed.

If a woman has an identical position in a company to a man, I believe she should still receive the respect that was traditionally expected of men .

Some of you reading this blog today will say I’m behind the times.

You may say, “if a woman wants an equal job to a man, she should be treated like a man.”

There is a big physical and psychological difference between the sexes and I believe that difference should be acknowledged and respected.

If not today, when?

They become more precious in old age because everyone can share the wisdom they’ve acquired by absorbing life’s triumphs, joys, sorrows and disappointments.

You also realize that some of the people in the room may not be around to attend the next reunion.

All my siblings were born of the same parents, so, we can all recollect our common childhood as well as the different mannerisms of each parent.

Each of the siblings have had different lifestyles, but that does not impact the the affection we have for one another.

I suggest that each sibling should take a turn hosting a reunion, interacting in person is so much more meaningful and intimate than through social media.

Try it! You’ll like it!

If not today, when?

This is a tough one.

But, necessary in every relationship.

Especially necessary between spouses in a marriage

Regardless of how much you love your spouse, they are only human and will do or say something that upsets or at least irritates you.

Forgiveness does not always have to be spoken.

You can forgive by continuing on with the relationship as though nothing happened.

The other person will get the message.

As Jesus said, “Forgive them for they know not what they do!”

Is there someone you need to forgive?

If not today, when?

Believe it or not, wind has become the 2nd highest source of power in the U.S.

That is obviously a great reason to celebrate!

There is no energy source more environmentally friendly than wind.

It is, in my mind, living proof that we can save our planet if we all work together toward that goal.

We must stop bickering with one another and come together for the greatest goal of all, survival.

Can we, will we save ourselves, our children, our grand children and generations to come?

The answer is in your hands.

Talk to everyone you know about this issue. It must begin with you!

If not today, when?

Yes, Netflix stock is tanking.

It is down 53% today.

It’s amazing that a company that big and successful is failing.

They are saying that there will be more economic havoc as the Ukrainian war drags on.

Major companies are on the brink while new ones are springing up.

Companies are still struggling to find sufficient numbers of employees with adequate skills.

Yet, I’m hearing of people who have made a career move and are being rewarded with higher wages, benefits and better working conditions.

Be alert, things are changing, maybe for the better.

If not today, when?

Yesterday, 7 auto repair workmen, in Lviv, Ukraine, left their homes in the early morning and went to their regular jobs.

A Russian cruise missile hit the repair shop shortly after their arrival and all 7 were killed instantly.

Those 7 families have now lost forever a husband, father, son, brother and provider.

So, today life will never be the same for those family members and friends.

Evil has many faces.

The deliberate murder of innocent people is the worst.

There were 693 mass shooting in 2021 in the U.S.

The violence goes on unabated.

A kinder, gentler world begins with each and every one of us.

If not today, when?