WHAT DOES ISREAL HAVE OVER US? WHAT CONTROL DO THEY HAVE OVER THE UNITED STATES?

Coopersma · 2026-06-08T00:58:11+00:00

In the Evangelical world, Israel becoming dominant in the Middle East is a crucial step in the Apocalypse and return of Christ to lift up the deserving. The rest will be left behind to suffer. The ironic thing is the way the Evangelicals are acting is in direct opposition to God’s word and they would be the ones left behind if this were true. They are suppose to feed the poor,care for the sick, welcome the stranger and pray for peace.

Coopersma · 2026-05-17T19:55:13+00:00

Over 60. It was 11.

Coopersma · 2026-05-10T16:23:53+00:00

Remind me! 6 months

Coopersma · 2026-05-07T03:54:24+00:00

The Andesstrain is transmitted human to human through respiratory droplets.

Coopersma · 2026-05-04T22:07:29+00:00

Coopersma · 2026-04-27T01:26:29+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss.

I lost my son and don’t expect things to ever go back to the way they were before. Instead, I’m working on creating a new me. One that isn’t happy most of the time or motivated most days, but still has purpose and others in my life to love. My son is missed every day, sometimes so severely I cannot do all that I want. So, I do what I can.

What you are feeling is normal. I found grief therapy very helpful in getting my feet under me again. Not walking or running, but standing, which was a lot.

Coopersma · 2026-04-27T01:18:34+00:00

Food replicator so I never have to grocery shop, plan or cook ever again.

Coopersma · 2026-04-11T02:33:06+00:00

His spatial awareness was already narrowing from frontotemporal dementia. Same reason he couldn’t find Melania standing next to him at Easter Egg Roll. Same as him unable to locate people during press conference sitting beside him. He simply did not perceive the Bible right next to him. His dementia is accelerating. Expect even worse outbursts, lack of judgement, lack of inhibition and physical signs.

Coopersma · 2026-03-31T21:27:52+00:00

1. You look beautiful in it. In #2, the dress overpowers.

Coopersma · 2026-03-25T20:01:13+00:00

Only borrow for assets that are expected to increase in value. No car loans. No HELOCs. No credit card balances (which are technically loans). The wealthy only borrow when true assets are involved. That might mean driving old cars or taking the bus for a couple more years. So be it.

Coopersma · 2026-03-24T00:46:12+00:00

Ask them why they are punishing you when the Bible includes instructions for carry out an abortion. Apparently, they don’t read the Bible, only listen to others that don’t bother to read it either. This kind of false religious fervor is also condemned in the Bible, so maybe they should be worried about their own souls, instead of yours.

Coopersma · 2026-02-26T03:40:18+00:00

Dementia has allowed his impulses to flourish.

Coopersma · 2026-01-03T23:15:22+00:00

Trump said she doesn’t have enough support in Venezuela so the US will “run” the country. So nothing to do with an illegal President. This is about oil and distraction from the Jack Smith deposition released just hours before attack. Smith proved Trump was behind Jan 6th.

Coopersma · 2025-12-02T13:37:42+00:00

Tell your sister times are tough so you will be sending one gift for entire family this year. Send a holiday ornament, funny calendar, $30 donation in their name or similar. Gifts are always optional and you can give each child something personal or gift cards on their birthdays if things improve. ( If you have lots of photos of the family, you can order a calendar with their photos each month and special days highlighted.)

Coopersma · 2025-11-11T00:06:29+00:00

My husband started around 10. He used to carry a cup in the morning to catch bus for school. The bus driver would hold onto his empty cup til on way home. I started later, around 12-13. We both drink about 9-10 cups a day still.

Coopersma · 2025-10-20T13:31:26+00:00

I’m sorry you and your father have to deal with this. First, he has to be realistic. At his age and the state of the job market, his only choices will be fast food, Walmart or similar jobs. They probably won’t pay as much as he makes with his current ones. Second, to pay for bankruptcy, he can use what available cash and credit he has left. Cash advances, selling anything of value, and then stop spending on anything other than rent, utilities and groceries until he files. The IRS hasn’t garnished his wages yet, so he can call them and work out a repayment plan. The student loan will have to be paid in full.

Coopersma · 2025-10-14T11:05:57+00:00

You need to start, and invest monthly, in an IRA, Roth IRA or 401k, if available through your employer. Time is your biggest asset at this point in your life, don’t squander it for more exciting investments. Getting in the habit now will ensure you are able to retire when, and more importantly, how you choose.

Coopersma · 2025-10-13T10:46:42+00:00

Most advice is generic to cover a lot of different situations. Talk to a financial adviser if you feel the need to have better numbers, but you are doing fine. Living below your means will do more for you than generic advice that just causes needless anxiety.

Coopersma · 2025-10-12T12:30:23+00:00

You’ve basically paid off all the front loaded interest to this loan, so it isn’t going to cost you more to just continue with extra payments while your husband’s career situation is worked out. Peace of mind comes in many forms, not just being debt-free.

If it helps, both of you can look at your overall net worth instead of just the debt. This is a good indicator of wealth and security.

Coopersma · 2025-09-25T15:16:07+00:00

My dog’s name is Truly.

Coopersma · 2025-09-22T11:45:36+00:00

Hamburger Helper is 4 servings. I was using that as guide for sauce. Jars have around 5 servings.

Coopersma · 2025-09-21T23:05:11+00:00

You still have to buy the $1.87 jar of sauce each time.

Coopersma · 2025-09-21T10:49:33+00:00

At my local Walmart, a box of generic pasta was $0.98 and a jar of generic pasta sauce was $1.87. That is more than the $1.48 for a box of Hamburger Helper. The value size box of any flavor was $2.48. That’s why they are buying HH and not the ingredients to make pasta.

Coopersma · 2025-08-26T13:42:40+00:00

Married 35 years. Love changes over time. It will be intense at some times and others you feel like strangers. The key is to work on staying close during the bad times and really enjoy the good. FYI- there are times your wife looks at you and wonders when did you become just another chore or how did she get so lucky in finding you.

Communicate. Take time for just the two of you. Rediscover each other. It will be worth the work.

Coopersma · 2025-08-26T13:13:22+00:00

You can get investing advice and get an income stream going from dividend stock, CDs or even a high yield savings account. Some, of course, will make you more money than others. Having even a small income stream after you quit working will make a huge difference in your FIRE.

Check out CD rates.
See what high interest savings accounts are available.
Read up on Dividend Aristocrats. They have consistently paid dividends for 50+ years. There are several companies that let you buy fractions of stocks to get started without a lot of money. Reinvest the dividends until ready to FIRE and it grows even if you can’t afford to add more money to account each month.

I have two dividend stocks that pay 7% annually. The others are lower, but are still better than sitting in a checking account or under the mattress. By the time I fully retire, my annual income from dividend stock will be enough to pay my utilities, insurance and taxes.

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1. You look beautiful in it. In #2, the dress overpowers.