Not Surprise. At All. Its Detroit, Its been declining for years.

Detroit is a great example of a big government failure. Last week Detroit became the largest city in American history to declare bankruptcy. Once a great city, is now on the lowest point of the economic latter. So why are people so surprised? We have been watched Detroit fall face first for years.

My Grandpa himself was once a hard worker that could be seen on the tallest sky-scraper in Detroit, but look at those buildings know it is nothing but a concrete jungle and has been for years. 

Look at this website that list 25 facts about Detroit. Its plain and simple. 

America, Wake up! This is the new America. Talk to my family, Talk to the 78, 000 people who left there homes. I'm sure they would all tell you stories. Tell you this has been happening for years.  


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Little Boy

This little boy gives me so much happiness, Even when we don't sleep through the whole night. 

Always on the go, 

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Zucchini Lasagna equals super yummy and Gluten free. WIN!

This past week my mom, a friend, along with myself decided to take the leap and go GLUTEN free. Yep, you heard me right Gluten free. Thanks to pinterest, who made it look way easy I started with a lasagna recipe.Let me tell you, it was Fantastic!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb 93% lean beef (You can also go no beef-if your in to that kinda thing) 
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 onion
• 1 tsp olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil (okay really does not have to be fresh if you don't have it)
• 3 medium zucchini, sliced 1/8" thick ( I did not think three was enough, The next time I am going to make sure I buy 4 medium-large Zucchini ) 
• 15 oz part-skim ricotta
• 16 oz part-skin mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 large egg
• Your choice of pasta sauce

Directions:

In a medium sauce pan, brown meat and season with salt. When cooked drain in a strainer to remove any grease or left over fat. Add olive oil to the pan and saute garlic and onions for about 2 minutes. Return the meat to the pan, add tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer on low for at least 20 minutes. 

While that is doing its thing, slice zucchini into slice (thick or thin- depending on knife skills and your choice) add lightly sale and grill or saute to relive extra water. Blot excess moisture with paper towel.  

Preheat oven to 350.

In a medium bowl mic ricotta chesse, parmesan cheese and egg. 

In a casserole dish, spread sauce on the bottom and layer as desire. Cover with foil when done. 

Bake 45 minutes covered at 375, then uncovered 15 minutes. Let stand about 5-10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy! I hope you fall in love with this as much as I did!

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Weekend bliss

Don't you just love the weekend. Here are some picture from my weekend. Enjoy! 

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Medicare Expansion

Oh my what a world we live in.

I struggle with all this push for states expanding medicare. Below is a map showing the states and where they stand.



Map was taken from "Where each state stands on ACA's Medicaid expansion | The Advisory Board Daily Briefing"

I promise one of these I'll rant my feelings on medicare expansion, but tonight I'm going to let it boil in my head a little while longer.

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Friends & Family

This past weekend was such a blessing. 

I spent a lot of time with my grandma at our garage sale on Friday and Saturday, as we are trying to get her ready to move into our house.

I got to spend Thursday night with my best friend Danae. Enjoyed her company for a few hours.

Saturday night was a beautiful church wedding. Congratulation to Chelsea and Josh, which also meant that my dearest sweet friend Rebekah was in town. She is such an amazing role model and Christ like example. I cherish the friendship we have.

This weekend also brought both, I repeat BOTH of the Scott boys home. What a joy my heart feels when they are home and I know they are safe.

Mom and I are getting ready to spend a couple days off, enjoying fireworks and friends. Plus I'm waiting on my blond hair hunk to come home and spend some quality time with me. 

Oh, and a special shout out to my sister, who is currently living in Romania, I love you! Happy Forth of July Sis!

Happy 4th of July Bloggers! 

Fly your Flag high, and remember the importance of this week! 

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History Being Changed.

I could say it is just that I have been born and raised in the heart of Ohio, but I am almost positive that every child learns in history class about the two brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright from Dayton Ohio who changed the way people would look at transportation. The first of many adventures into the air started in Ohio, but moved on to the beaches of Carolina when the Wright brothers made there first flight. The story of the Wright brothers is all going to change for the state of Connecticut. According to History.com the folks in Connecticut are trying to get a law that would changed their history books. Their story will state that the first flight was made by a German immigrant who's first flight was in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

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