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/
