WE ARE A PART OF THE INFINITE.THIS IS OUR NATURE AND HENCE
WE ARE OUR BROTHER'S KEEPER.
~Swami Vivekananda
Of Note: It has been revealed that upward of $1 trillion dollars in the global battle against poverty is lost to corruption. Yes, that is $1 TRILLION each and every year. What that means is that nations must provide aid far in excess of that amount in order for those in poverty to even begin to see results in their day to day lives. "Send more money" is the usual message as if inadequate funds is the problem. In reality, it is probable that more than enough money is being given but humanity's underbelly is siphoning much of it away for its own nefarious purposes. This revelation does change the discussion. President Obama's demand for more accountability in the aid bureaucracy is timely--but those in power must be willing to take on corruption at the highest levels. Now that the extent of the problem has been uncovered, it is time that political will became energized to get the money meant for poverty eradication to our brother's in need--not our brother's in greed.
Today's Weather Report: We are now in the second week of blue skies and no rain. Yesterday a few clouds rolled in and promised precipitation but blew away before leaving a drop behind. Because it was 28 degrees Fahrenheit this morning, my husband fired up the wood boiler which will perk away for the next six months. Now he will be married to that hungry lady, who he must feed once or twice a day.
Today's Weather Report: We are now in the second week of blue skies and no rain. Yesterday a few clouds rolled in and promised precipitation but blew away before leaving a drop behind. Because it was 28 degrees Fahrenheit this morning, my husband fired up the wood boiler which will perk away for the next six months. Now he will be married to that hungry lady, who he must feed once or twice a day.
