momtothree

"...However, Council will remain vigilant in our oversight of City funds and its employees..."
Remain vigilant? If one is to remain vigilant one needs to have been so in the past. In view of recent developments, that seems to have not been so. Perhaps council intends to become vigilant? Perhaps council is busy purchasing locks for some or all of the barn doors?
 

I never understand how this stuff happens.  There are supposed to be audits conducted, is no one doing this? 
I guess I'm too simple minded. 
 

I never understand how this stuff happens.  There are supposed to be audits conducted, is no one doing this? 
I guess I'm too simple minded. 
 

I never understand how this stuff happens.  There are supposed to be audits conducted, is no one doing this? 
I guess I'm too simple minded. 
 

A week ago we rolled into DuBois for a late dinner at the Post and saw that new "DUBOIS" sign at the waterfall.   The old lady said "Wow, that's nice!"   I said, "Can they make DuBois any more ghetto-like?"

Bit much it is.  Kinda cheapens the look.

I find this hard to believe. Prices are higher at the store, yes. I give you that.  BUT, there are waiting lists for big ticket items. Restaurants are crowded. Hotels are crowded. Amusement parks, concerts, cruises are still sold out. People are paying big bucks for dance lessons, travel ball, sports camps, and little kids are still carrying new iphones.  I think people like to complain and blame whoever is in office.  Most people can adjust their spending with inflation, many choose not to.  Help wanted signs all over. Those in worse shape should apply. 

Still, the waste in this country is unbelievable.
Overspending and credit card debt is sky high.
There are still those who have plenty of money for motorhomes and big expensive habits.  
Find those in serious need and get them help if they are not managing well.  
Older homes are often neglected because the residents weren't the ones who worked and fought for them when they were built. Someone inherited them or got them as a sale.  They aren't a dream, they're a cheap place to live and what they're worth financially is more important than maintaining them.  Remember, few people want to do physical labor any more and repairs done by other costs money that could be for "extras".  We're a spoiled whining society with little memory of truly hard times, and fewer skills to manage getting through them unassisted by government pay offs.
 

Yes but how many of those "blighted"  homes have a satellite dish, cell phones, a fairly new Ford F-250 and eat fast food everyday?
Its "SOMETIMES", not always, how and what you decide to spend your money on.
I was in amazement as I sat in the Martins parking lot at how many Johnny and Janies travel to the middle school by private vehicle instead of the busses that are paid for by the taxes that we all pay.

Agree, it doesn't indicate much, and also, everyone I know says amazon delivers to their house a few times a week.  We buy almost everything online and have deliveries almost daily.  

I was coming out of Walmart last week and realized that a woman walking beside me was giggling and talking away to a squirrel that she had wrapped in a scarf around her neck!

I agree.  I am out shopping on most days for groceries and odds and ends.  I would never try to find those items at the Mall because it's inconvenient and I would have to go shop elsewhere to find what I need.   Now, I do go into the big stores at the ends of the Mall such as Big Lots and Ross because they have family and home stuff, and CARTS!!  I can put my coat and purse in the cart and have my hands free to shop.

I keep seeing the bear one online, it's pretty neat! 

She's precious. Prayers for baby and her family. 

She's precious. Prayers for baby and her family. 

She's precious. Prayers for baby and her family. 

Oh my, I am shocked. I really enjoyed her conversations here too.  Thinking of her children, family and friends as they grieve. RIP 

Oh my, I am shocked. I really enjoyed her conversations here too.  Thinking of her children, family and friends as they grieve. RIP