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Today is blog action day for blogging about poverty. Upon looking at the US Census pages on poverty, this line struck a chord of sadness in me:

The poverty rate increased for children under 18 years old (18.0 percent in 2007, up from 17.4 percent in 2006), while it remained statistically unchanged for people 18 to 64 years old (10.9 percent) and people 65 and over (9.7 percent).

How can the greatest country in the world tolerate one child going to bed hungry? How can we look the other way when we pass homeless children on the street?

We can and we do because we're often so busy chasing the almighty dollar that we don't see poverty right in front of us. We have neighbors who are hurting, hungry, poor in Spirit, and we're too busy to see, to help, to feed their body, mind and Spirit. I'm making it my business to wake up and see where I can help. I'll start in my neighborhood. How about you? How can you help in your neighborhood?

I had to say "Whaaaattttt?" when I saw the new Monopoly game. The little girl is so excited about winning faster because she doesn't need money. The game uses debit cards instead. There we go! Let's raise our grand kids to know nothing about money and only about sliding that little plastic card through the machine. True, plastic does represent the energy of money, but it takes it out of context. Just look at the bankruptcy courts today and see how that works!

Wheel and deal your way to a fortune even faster using debit cards instead of cash! All it takes is a card swipe for money to change hands. Now you can collect rent, buy properties and pay fines - with the touch of a button! It’s a new way to play the family classic that’s been brought up-to-date with modernized tokens (including a Segway personal transporter, an Altoids tin, space shuttle, flat-screen TV, baseball cap and a dog in handbag!), higher property values and locations based on your favorite landmarks!

Gameboard comes with title deed cards, chance and community chest cards, 6 debit cards, 2 dice, 6 tokens, 32 houses, 12 hotels and instructions. 2-6 Players

The danger is just as great for our children and grandchildren to get hooked on credit as it is getting diabetes from eating poorly. Really, grandmothers unite! Take your grandkids for walks in the woods. Teach them the secrets of the forest! Raise them in love and not debt.

Check out this site for a world-view: Debt Week.org

P.S.: Dollars to donuts my adwords are a monopoly board game!

America's Independence Day is tomorrow. We have many soldiers that are our heroes now. Living and dead, and those who have come back with a different body than they left with. Pray for our soldiers. Prayer will help. Prayer can move mountains. I believe in prayer.

1. What is your definition of heroism?
2. Did you ever create a secret hero in your mind that helped you deal with life’s difficulties?
3. What were or are the qualities and attributes of your secret hero?
4. What is your perspective on goodness, ethics and moral behavior?
5. What principles are you willing to sacrifice your life for?
6. When was the lowest point in your life and how did you change your life path to one of victory over all obstacles?
7. Do you have a dream or vision that sets the course of your life?
8. Do you take a positive view of setbacks, misfortunes and mistakes?
9. Are you an optimist?
10. Do you have the courage to pursue new ideas?
11. Were you willing to experience discomfort in the pursuit of your dream?
12. Did you believe your dreams would eventually become reality?
13. How were you able to overcome your doubts and fears?
14. Who helped give you the willpower to change things in you life for the better?
15. Do you readily forgive those who upset, offend and oppose you?
16. Do you experience service to others as a source of joy?
17. What place does the power of prayer have in your life?
18. Do you maintain your sense of humor in the face of serious problems?
19. Who are the HEROES in your life?
20. How did they make a positive difference in your life?
21. Who do you feel are the real heroes in our society today?
22. Why are HEROES so important in the lives of young people?
23. Who do you think are the HEROES today that are not getting the recognition they deserve?
24. How do people become heroes?
25. Where are heroes located?
26. How does it feel to be recognized as an Internet HERO?
27. Why do you think you were selected for this unique honor?
28. How will being recognized as an Internet HERO change your life?
29. How are you making the world a better place?
30. Do you have any good solutions to the problems facing society, especially racism, child and spousal abuse and violence among young people?
31. If you had three wishes for your life and the world, that would instantly come true, what would they be?
32. What are the things parents can do that will help their children realize they too can be HEROES and make a positive impact on the lives of others?