The American Dream

These are projects that I work and breathe to see happen – with my husband Russ Nordman.  They are our homes, our dreams and our future. Having both succeeded in breaking the cycle of generational poverty, the accomplishment of not only owning a home, but owning two, is a dream beyond comprehension.

On the same note, if you are ever feeling down about money, take a moment to see this comparison:

http://www.globalrichlist.com/index.php

The calculation will help you value what you have and the comforts of our culture.

Other links to help you think:

How do we define poverty in the United States – according to the US Census Bureau:
http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/poverty/poverty.html

and the public discussion:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poverty_in_the_United_States

Who are the working poor?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Working_poor

How do we change the situation, here is one intiative:
 http://www.workingpoorfamilies.org/


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