Let's try to live in harmony with each other

I personally don't feel a need to collect lots of guns but some people do. I believe that should be thier right, unless there's proof that they are a danger to others. Just having the collection alone should not be considered proof. For me, I would be happy with just one or two of these. Some people choose to be judgemental about this. There's lots of excuses people find to be judgemental. What kind of person rides a Harley? What kind of person l likes to go off roading? What kind of person likes to collect guns? Or that person is treehugger. That person's a liberal. That person is a Republican. I could go on and on but I'm on a Droid (patience tester) so I'd rather not. My point here is that I'd like to see more people looking for reasons to work together and fewer people looking for excuses to be judgemental with each other. Keep in mind one of the methods the status quo uses to keep us "in line" is to keep us divided.

Whether you're running a business or even just advancing a cause, being judgemental can set you back. It can also damage relationships with friends and relatives. I have a challenge for you. If you are finding that almost everyone around is not measuring up to your expectations. Try evaluating your expectations.

More Prescribed Burns may be needed

There may be no immediate solutions in sight for the droughts but there may be something that can be done to reduce the fire danger.  Fire is an important part of many ecosystems.  Years of fire suppression have been a significant factor in the decline of the health of the forests.  We now have forests that will go up in flames with just the slightest spark.  The situation has placed many communities in danger.  I don’t believe there’s any relief in the near future. 

If done carefully, a mixture of logging and prescribed burns near all communities that are in danger could go a long ways. Logging would have to be done in a way to encourage forest health.  Logging does not replace fire.  There are some plant and tree species that require fire in order to germinate.  Maybe it’s about time to put together controlled burn teams.  That will cost some money but maybe it can be done for less than many people think. Here’s my idea.   Free courses in controlled burn certification could be offered by the land management agencies.  There could be an incentive offered as well to those who complete the courses.  Upon receipt of this certification, they are available to be part of controlled burn teams. They could then be part of a controlled burn team that operates near their home or an area of their choosing.  These teams would initially be supervised by paid management personnel who know about fire. Further certification would be based on experience and performance.   Eventually it could turn into a paid supervision position with a land management agency.  They could even be allowed to do controlled burns on their own land if they own a large tract of land with wildfire potential.  This could take some of the pressure off of the land management agencies and the smoke jumpers along with reducing the threat fires that destroy communities.  It could even put some people back to work who are unemployed.  The federal government often moves very slowly so this may need to be started on a local level.

Almost like a dessert but very nutritious

I just discovered a fun thing to do with Shaklee's instant energy soy.  You might even think you're having dessert for breakfast or whatever meal you are eating.  This was very tasty and fullfilling.  For those of you who are familiar with Orange Julius, think of eating that as a pudding.

about 1 or 2 tablespoons of orange juice

3 tablespoons of Shaklee Instant Energy Soy(non GMO of course)

A handful of blueberries or your favorite fruit.