(Al Fracassa, 9 times a winner of state football championships as Brother Rice head coach)

Yes it’s true.

An unusual man.

Very few highly successful men live their daily lives with humility.

He chose, however, not to be a victim of the male ego.

He chose instead to serve God by instilling the proper values in young men.

The world has lost a great coach, but a better teacher.

May he rest in peace!

Healthy food products have the fastest growing sales in most grocery categories, according to Neilsen IQ and Food Health Co., which tracked more than 300,000 grocery store receipts.

PepsiCo revealed in July it plans to release products boosted with fiber or protein after changing consumer preferences weakened demand for its drinks and snacks.

It also revamped marketing of its Lay’s chips to highlight that product is made with real potatoes.

Kraft-Heinz announced in September it would split into two companies after marquee products like Kraft Mac & Cheese, Lunchables and Velveeta stalled with customers looking for healthier options.

In June, the company said it would remove all artificial colors from its brands. (CNN)

So, you see, when consumers show preference for healthier foods, some companies are responding to your better buying habits!

The CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen was asked to break down the five practical, evidence-based actions that can make a real difference in 2026 and beyond.

Wen is an emergency physician and adjunct associate professor at George Washington University.

She previously served as Baltimore’s health commissioner.

The 5 simple steps to getting and keeping good health are:

REGULAR EXERCISE-Of course, you knew this would be at the top of the list.

PERIODIC CHECKUPS-You must how your body is behaving in numerous important categories.

ADEQUATE SLEEP- Adequate sleep means 7 to 9 hours per night. Your body needs time to rebuild during sleep time.

DIET QUALITY-This means no ultra processed foods.

SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS-We are designed to be social and interact with others.

Now you know!

It’s quite a dilemma.

Grocery and electricity prices are going up for everyone.

And for parents needing a larger home, the size they need is out of reach.

Also, working parents have found that child care is very expensive.

The reason is that there is a nationwide shortage in the child care business.

So, it seems that everywhere you turn, there are no easy answers.

Successful earners still feel poor!

We never know what the future holds.

The photo is of Nicolas Maduro arriving by helicopter on the roof of the courthouse.

Notoriety is a fleeting thing!

Power and influence are temporary even though people seek them out.

Forget all those shallow, temporary goals.

Choose those real things in life to cling to.

“Make someone happy–Make just one someone happy–And then you’ll be happy too!”

If not today, when?

(George Bernard shaw)

I like this title because it seems to say that self-improvement is not an accident.

It is the result of a deliberate decision.

You have the intellect to create the person you could be.

Do you have the willpower to re-create yourself?

I think many people are not happy with their life.

Yet, there is hope that we can be the person we want to be.

As the old saying goes,”If you can believe it, you can achieve it!

GO FOR IT!

If not today, when?

If you’re a PASTA LOVER like me, today’s blog is GOOD NEWS

The United States Commerce Department is poised to significantly reduce the tariffs set to take effect on over a dozen Italian pasta makers’ products later this year.

Most products from the European Union are already subject to tariffs of at least 15%. The pasta-specific tariffs, initially proposed in October at 92%, would have subject Italian pasta to a total rate of 107%. The newly announced rates would put the levies between 24% and 29%.

The final rates, set to be announced on March 12 the Commerce Department said in a post-preliminary report published Wednesday, stem from an investigation some producers sold pasta at unfairly low prices. The decision to recommend lower rates before then results from an “evaluation of additional comments received following a preliminary determination,” a Commerce official told CNN.

“Italian pasta makers have addressed many of Commerce’s concerns raised in the preliminary determination, and reflects Commerce’s commitment to a fair, transparent process,” the official added.

A RAVE is a large, high-energy dance party centered around electronic dance music.

It is an intense audiovisual experience with lasers, colorful projections, fog and deep bass.

It focuses on self-expression, community and ideals like Peace, Love, Unity and Respect.

Source: AI

Yep, The party’s over.

I hope it was worth it bcause there are bills to pay!

And there is an uncertain future.

But, you CAN take charge of your situation!

Make a list of your January payments and the total amount owed on each obligation.

How much cash is available today and will be coming this month?

If you won’t have sufficient cash for all obligations, can any be postponed w/o affecting your credit report?

Some obligations may have a large payment, but a small balance due.

Perhaps that balance due should be paid off.

Maybe you should take out a loan to consolidate two large payments into one lower payment.

I’m offering some thought starters that, hopefully, may be helpful.

The look on her face is what I want for you this year!

PEACE!

AND may you receive LOVE and KINDNESS!

Tom