REBUILD: More Life Lessons & Things I Think Are Dumb

So today was my first day of work at my 2nd job. As I watched videos and filled out paperwork I couldn't understand what happened with my efforts. If I could walk up to a job and get one, well, get two, then why aren't the women I'm trying to help getting them?I had to sit down and really think about the women that I've met since I've been homeless. I had to evaluate my own attitudes and I had to replay the many conversations that I've had. I came up with 7 obstacles that hold women back from rebuilding...

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How To End An Abusive Relationship

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Your World News Report - June 15, 2011

Another Blow for Al-Qaeda; Fazul Abullah Mohammed Shot and KilledFazul Abdullah Mohammed was reported shot and killed by Somali Transitional Federal Government forces in Mogadishu, a city in Somalia. Mohammed was one of Al-Qaeda top militant in Africa --a bounty of $5 million was declared for his capture. Mohammed was suspected to be responsible for the US Embassy bombing in East Africa in 1998. An official was reported in saying "Fazul Abdullah Mohammed's death removes one of the terrorist group's...

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REBUILD: Running On 'E'

I'm tired.I started my job at Denny's today. I worked there a few years ago and it was an awesome experience except for my interaction with ONE manager who used to accuse me of stealing and start fights with me. I hated that.Anyway, I'm still good with the general manager so he's allowing me to send women to be interviewed and I am grateful. Working at THIS Denny's reminds me of the old days. I couldn't sop thinking about my previous Denny's experience and how much I loved working there. I remember...

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Organizations That Help With Bills, Money & Food

Compiled by B.J. Schmidt1. http://www.helpforlowincome.com/2. http://http://www.prosper.com/3. http://www.cyberbeg.com/4. http://www.my-donation.com/5. http://www.modestneeds.org/6. www.communityactionpartnership.com/about/links/map.asp7. http://www.benefitscheckup.org/8. http://www.freecycle.org/9. http://www.2hands.org/10. http://gtionline.fdncenter.org/11. http://www.grantedwish.org/12. http://www.angelfoodministries.com/13. http://www.treeofwishes.c...

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Notes From The Universe

I signed up for Mike Dooley's FREE Notes From the Universe a long time ago. Today, I must say, his notes are my daily source for inspiration. Honestly, if I were stranded on a desert island and I had to choose ONE thing to keep with me to give me hope and direction, it would be a subscription to his notes.I am not making this up or trying to convince you to inspire yourself. I'm merely offering the tools I use to keep myself motivated and hopeful about life.To spread the joy, I'll share with you...

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EDITORIAL: My Case for Vegetarianism

By Christina FerminPolitics & Society ColumnistI have been a vegetarian for almost 4 years, and I must say I do not regret it at all. There are many reasons why I become a vegetarian, but it mostly has to do with health purposes. Like many of you I never dreamed of becoming a vegetarian, it just kind of happened. I was an avid carnivore and loved my pork, steaks and hamburgers, and very much disliked anything that was considered "rabbit food". Growing up in a Latin househould I ate meat 4-5...

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Free and Discounted Drug Prescriptions

Once I was sick and had to go to the emergency room. I was given a prescription for antibiotics and when I went to fill it the prescription was more than $100. I couldn't afford it so I had to continue to deal with the sickness and eventually had to return to the emergency room. When I was there I argued with the doctor who then gave me another prescription. When I went to get it filled it was only $33!I was livid. The doctors know that there are generic versions available but most won't tell you...

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Dr. Bella DePaulo: Most Single People Are Happy

My Savvy Sisters caught up with Dr. Bella DePaulo, the author of Singled Out. Dr. Bella is the most widely respected expert on the single life and offers a perspective that is not often publicized. Dr. Bella DePaulo Singled Out, along with my other writings on singlehood, such as Single with Attitude, and my “Living Single” blog at Psychology Today, is a myth-busting, consciousness-raising, totally unapologetic take on single life. It draws from my discussions with many single people,...

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Sisters In The Struggle: I'm About To Lose My Business

My Savvy Sisters in the Struggle: Are you in a situation that you feel you can not handle alone? Do you need My Savvy Sisters to offer guidance, a helping hand or an encouraging word? Write in to editorial@MySavvySisters.Com to submit your plea for help. All letters will be read. Selected letters will be posted. We wish you the best of luck and we hope we can be the connection you need.Dear Sisters In The Struggle, Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE...

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