04/18/2026
"When it can be said by any country in the world, my poor are happy, neither ignorance nor distress is to be found among them, my jails are empty of prisoners, my streets of beggars, the aged are not in want, the taxes are not oppressive, the rational world is my friend because I am the friend of happiness. When these things can be said, then may that country boast its constitution and government. Independence is my happiness, the world is my country and my religion is to do good."
Thomas Paine, Rights of Man
We have fought wars to make the rich-richer; but we haven't paid a price for our freedom in a very long time. This too shall pass but it will pass a whole lot easier if we stop pulling in different directions and we start to get to know our neighbors and say look I don't care how you vote, but have you seen the price of food? So love your neighbor and start working together. Plant seeds in the ground, plant seeds of love in your heart, and find faith in Jesus. Keep your eyes on God but get your hands in the dirt. And if you need to learn to garden or preserve food and you're not sure where to start, I am glad to help you~Leah
