Posted at March 1, 2010 @ 8:53 pm by Dillon in Health, opinions
One thing that we are constantly reminded of is our food. There are some things to be careful of and we must always remember to ask where our food is coming from and how it’s being prepared. Many foods are coated with pesticides and can be dangerous if they are not washed thoroughly in good clean water.
I feel that it’s best if we all try to take advantage of organic foods whenever possible. I believe it is a healthier way to eat and feed our families. There are great ways to grow food without dousing them with chemicals. I hope that everyone will keep this in mind when we visit the supermarket!
Posted at March 1, 2010 @ 8:52 pm by Dillon in Finances, community
The news came in today about the increase in asking prices for homes across the nation. This is good news for everyone as it may mean that the housing bubble has hit bottom. A new survey found that while some cities have little change, others cities are doing well. I hope this trend will continue.
California has seen some of the biggest increases in new home prices. Inventory of homes for sale are slowly dropping causing higher demand for existing homes. This bodes well for the economy and the nation in general. I will keep my fingers crossed that this good news means that we are on the mend.
Posted at March 1, 2010 @ 8:49 pm by Dillon in Health, community, family and friends
Every once in awhile, you come across a really good book. Usually I like mysteries or action books, but this one was a little different. This book is called Surviving Mesothelioma and is all about a man named Paul Kraus. He was diagnosed with a disease called Mesothelioma and was given one year to live. Despite this discouraging news, he took steps to survive the disease and is still alive today.
The book was given to me by a friend and at first I wasn’t really sure about reading it. I’m glad I decided to give it a try. Mr. Kraus was exposed to asbestos and contracted Mesothelioma Cancer. This disease is very deadly and has taken many lives. I was inspired by his will to fight the disease and with the help of his family he has shown the world what he is made of.
The book not only tells the story of this brave man, it also has a wealth of information about the disease and ways to cope with it. Anyone with any type of cancer can take a few lessons from this book. In the end, I was glad to learn about Mesothelioma and those who survive it. I hope the next book I read will be as good as this one.