This land is flatLike the place I was bornHome of the orangesNot too much corn These hills, they surprise meRising up from the earthIllinois mountainsIn the time of rebirth Fellow travelers don’t mindWe go up and go downThen the path takes a turnI look all around At once, I’m rewardedJust ahead, I can seeThe skyline of a cityWill soon surround me
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A glimpse of a possible near future. :)
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I awoke this morning with a level of calm that I don’t often experience. After a busy two weeks of moving, working, and hosting my family for a few days, my brain was on overdrive. In addition, today was the day I cleaned the old unit and took the last items out of the apartment. There was no pattern or plan, but I got everything clean and moved the remining items to my car. There was a sense of relief that flowed over me. After weeks of looking, planning, signing documents, and starting a new role at work, I am happy to know that in…
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Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor. If you need financial advice, please reach out to a person who is certified or licensed in your local area. Use the links below to confirm the person you are speaking with has an Active status on their license/certification. Helpful Links: Financial Planner: https://www.cfp.net/verify-a-cfp-professional Investments: https://www.finra.org/investors/professional-designations/selecting-your-investment-professional Investments: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/ Auto Loans/Mortgages: https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/ Financial Independence “Having cash gives you flexibility” The Concept: The most basic version of this is shown in the quote above: being debt free and having cash set aside gives you choice. You could take a fun trip around the world.…
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My first visit home after the pandemic started.
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Sitting on a stone bench Memories flood over me The games of tag and ultimate frisbee Sunday school and youth group meetings Merit badges and scoutmaster conferences This beautiful place, once surrounded by trees Broken Progress has taken its toll Houses tower over the wooden fence that borders the cemetery The old chapel almost abandoned Saved only by the historical society My old Eagle Scout project still standing strong Once my sanctuary in times of need Now framed by constant construction Plots of land owned by old families of the past Sold for expansion purposes A new church family still…