JUNE 2023 IS NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH      "During National Homeownership Month, we recognize the power of owning a home when raising a family, planting roots in a community, building equity, and passing down generational wealth to continue the American Dream for generations to come.  We recognize that a place to call home, regardless of owning or renting, is essential to a life of security, dignity, and hope."... President's Proclamation On National Homeownership Month: 2023 Owning a home has long been considered an integral part of the American Dream. In 2023, homeownership very much remains the American Dream.  Homeownership Month is a time to celebrate and promote the American Dream of owning a home. It's also great time to reflect on the many benefits of homeownership that go w... 06/01/2023

 ON MEMORIAL DAY HONOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR ALL...We who live in freedom will always be grateful to those who helped preserve it.  "For love of country, they accepted death." ... James A. Garfield Freedom is not free. Freedom comes at a cost... in the sacrifice of life and acceptance of death. We are uniquely free in the United States of America because there have been many throughout our history who were willing to sacrifice their lives and accept death to protect our freedom.  "A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself."... Joseph Campbell Below, I've posted one of my favorite Memorial Day Tributes by Ronald Reagan. As President Reagan said "words cannot repay the debt we owe."  This Memorial Day speech never fails to move me. The message is simp... 05/29/2023

 IF IT'S THE FIRST FRIDAY IN JUNE, IT'S NATIONAL DONUT DAY!TODAY'S THE DAY TO INDULGE IN AMERICA'S FAVORITE TREAT WITHOUT GUILT! Charlotte loves its donuts... so much so that Charlotte actually has an annual Donut Festival! if you live in the Charlotte metro area you don't need to go too far out of your way to find a donut to indulge in.  Here are nine of Charlotte area's most popular places to get a terrific doughnut (or two, or three) today and any day for that matter!  MJ Donuts: known for their double chocolate cake donut. 325 S Polk Street in Pineville                                 Suarez Bakery: located at 4245 Park Road in south Charlotte. Duck Donuts: which has numerous locations in the Charlotte area. Your Mom's Donuts:  known for their square donuts and flavors like watermel... 06/02/2023

 HUG YOUR CAT DAY: JUNE 4THBE SURE TO GIVE YOUR CAT AN EXTRA HUG OR TWO TODAY! "Time spent with cats is never wasted."... Sigmund Freud Today is Hug Your Cat Day... it's a purr-fectly paw-some day to show your feline babies some extra love! That's not to say that those of us who live with and love our cats ever really need an excuse to show our fur babies love and give them an extra hug or two. "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."... Anatole France Have you heard? Hugging and cuddling a cat is good for your health! It helps alleviate negative moods, reduces stress levels, and engenders calm. I know that's true for me when I hug my cat. I don't wait until Hug Your Cat Day to hug my cat... Mr. Marlow gets hugs every day all year long."What greater gift... 06/04/2023