Fight the BITE this Summer!!

 

Ticks and mosquitoes can be more than just a nuisance. They can spread germs that make you sick. Fight the bite by taking steps to prevent tick- and mosquito-borne disease.

Ticks and mosquitoes can be more than just a nuisance. They can spread germs that make you sick. Fight the bite by taking steps to prevent tick- and mosquito-borne disease.   Vector-borne diseases are on the rise in the United States. Mosquitoes and tick bites can spread viruses, bacteria, and parasites that cause several different diseases. Some of the most common vector-borne diseases in the U.S. include:   Lyme disease West Nile virus disease Anaplasmosis   Mosquito and tick bites can happen anywhere, even in your own backyard. Certain groups of people are at a higher risk for disease than others due to behaviors or geographic location that put them in contact with ticks and mosquitoes. Additionally, certain groups of people are more likely to develop severe disease, such as older adults and those who have weakened immune systems. Understanding your risk of vector-borne diseases can help you know when and where to expect ticks and mosquitoes. For more information, please click, copy, and paste this link in your browser:  CDC: Prevent Mosquito Bites This Summer – emergencymessagesystem.com

Free Metro Rides on July 4th!

 FREE METRO RIDES ON JULY 4th!

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FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE, we put our children at RISK!

 BAD LAW! Just because everyone is doing it, it does not make it right or feasible. "For a Few Dollars More!"

As Maryland joins the District of Columbia and other states in their chase for the almighty dollar, do not be surprised when there is an increase in the number of our children who die from overdosing, violent behavior, and other unexpected activity.

Children, by their very nature, are inquisitive and will experiment as well as flirt with danger. I did, and if you are honest, you did too -- drove too fast with your new license, picked up friends for a joy ride, and yes, took a trip out of the City without your parents knowing. Harmless in hindsight NOW, but we did it.

Fast forward to today -- legalized marijuana laced with Fentanyl and driving a car with that learner's permit with friends in the car. Okay, I get it! Marijuana will only be sold to folks twenty-one (21) or older. REALLY! Who purchased your first pack of cigarettes, can or bottle of beer, or bottle of liquor?

I personally believe that Maryland and its legislators have opened the doors to disaster, and in the not-so-distant future, we, the people, will reap the whirlwind -- all for a few dollars more.

I have heard it before and am prepared to hear it again, "I am out of step with the times!" So be it. I'd rather be out of step with the times and fighting the plague of drugs than bury more young children.

No matter how well you think you are raising your children, they are still children and should be able to get guidance from parents, adults, legislators, teachers, educators, and others, and that guidance should come from example, not do as I say do!

Parents, a plague is coming for your children, and it will not be fun to watch.

When common sense has left the building, WHAT IS LEFT BEHIND?

NOTE: Lord, please build a shield around me and mine. Poor your cleansing blood all over each and every one of us and protect us from this plague that is coming upon us. I know you can do it, I expect you to do it, and I claim your protection now and in the future.

Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization (maryland.gov)

Official flag for Juneteenth is very symbolic and was created in 1997

HAPPY JUNETEENTH!

The official flag for Juneteenth is very symbolic and was created in 1997. To learn about the symbolism in the flag, please copy and paste the link below the flag in the picture below.

Blog Updated -- YEP, I have a blog for years.

 With all the work I have to do, should be doing, need to do, I am working on this blog.  Not a lot was

done, but after almost fifteen (15 years, I changed the background and the wording, and I still need to do more work, but at least that has been done.

I also wanted to add a few pictures -- not sure why, but I did it anyway.