Sorry I haven't been around all week. I'm not ill, but I have been having mild sinus headaches all week and it puts me in a bit of a fog. I used to have terrible sinus trouble but have gotten much better over the last several years. The main thing that has helped with my sinuses has been seeing a chiropractor but I have been unable to see him for a while. I need to make an appointment. Also, giving up orange juice and peanut butter, especially orange juice, has helped a lot. Dairy doesn't bother me like it does some people, but my former, lifelong breakfast of peanut butter toast and orange juice sure does. At first that was painful as I loved that morning glass of o.j., but now it's been so many years I don't miss it at all.
Other reasons I'm in something of a fog have to do with the state of the world. I feel like I've placed a bubble around myself, protecting me from the horrible things going on right now. Japan, for which I can only offer up prayers. Budget cuts around the nation and world, threatening our state parks, public broadcasting, and public workers' salaries are really taking their toll on my psyche. I am brought to my knees, which is not such a bad thing. I find my ever-present help comes from my faith in God. And my friends and family.
Also, it seems, while I don't mind DOING a budget, I don't seem to want to write about it. There are a lot of good resources on the web for zero-based budgeting. The blog, Simple Mom, which is in my sidebar is an excellent one. You could do a search there for "zero-based budgeting". She explains it very well and with graphics.
I will get back to talking about our budget next week. Tonight George and I will talk about April's spending plan, getting his comments and final approval on what I have already written out on paper. Maybe there will be changes with some discussion, but I think I've got it down pretty well.
Have a good weekend.
Other reasons I'm in something of a fog have to do with the state of the world. I feel like I've placed a bubble around myself, protecting me from the horrible things going on right now. Japan, for which I can only offer up prayers. Budget cuts around the nation and world, threatening our state parks, public broadcasting, and public workers' salaries are really taking their toll on my psyche. I am brought to my knees, which is not such a bad thing. I find my ever-present help comes from my faith in God. And my friends and family.
Also, it seems, while I don't mind DOING a budget, I don't seem to want to write about it. There are a lot of good resources on the web for zero-based budgeting. The blog, Simple Mom, which is in my sidebar is an excellent one. You could do a search there for "zero-based budgeting". She explains it very well and with graphics.
I will get back to talking about our budget next week. Tonight George and I will talk about April's spending plan, getting his comments and final approval on what I have already written out on paper. Maybe there will be changes with some discussion, but I think I've got it down pretty well.
Have a good weekend.
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