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Where to Donate to the Rolling Fork Disaster

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Thank you for visiting my website and supporting my efforts to share information that could be important to you and others.

Storms and tornadoes are almost everywhere, which leads me to the recent Rolling Fork, Mississippi F4 tornado, leaving the residents with unbelievable destruction.

I know you are wondering how I can help.  I am left with the same thought, but know that I can donate to the Red Cross.  That, you can also do right now.

Go to   https://www.redcross.org 

Here is a link to check out too as they have direct connections to organizations in Rolling Fork.  Mississippi tornado: How to help victims of the disaster – ABC News (go.com)

You can also keep your weather  TV station on to also get links to many of the organizations helping and find out what the needs are. The Armory at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson is collecting bottled water, can goods, and paper products.  They are open from Sunday through Tues  9 am to 3 pm.

The United Cajun Navy.org     need volunteers with trucks and vans to help deliver goods.

Before going any place, though your help is much needed, check before you go to see what the updates are as things are changing every minute, and the weather is always changeable.

Alabama was also hit by this tornado, so send some love there as well.  You can google just where to send goods from just where you are as there are many churches and organizations helping out.

Again, thank you for your support and to be sure, you can make a difference!

Thelma Harcum ,  Advocacy One

Advocacy One, Connects with Seniors to Navigate the computers (its original focus),  assist in crisis situations, troubleshoot personal/business (conflict resolution support) issues on a one-on-one basis, and share resource information. At present, Advocacy One is a volunteer group and only takes donations   Contact: thelmaharcum@yahoo.com  You can donate to my organization: Paypal.me/tharcum

As an update to my Organization, Advocacy One, I will be collecting toiletries to packages to send to Tornado stricken areas.  Toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, socks, underwear, hand sanitizers, and water. and other items that most people use on a daily basis. A&D, Aquaphor, and other types of skin lotions, garbage bags, backpacks for individuals to store personal belongings, and helmets.

Also, if you know of anyone who could donate a vehicle to transport goods. I could use one.

If you want to donate any items in that category, send me a message. email:thelmaharcum@yahoo.com

Thanks again, for visiting my website. I hope you all have your “Go-Bag” ready in case your area gets hit by a tornado.  There is a list of tornado shelters in every area you live in if you don’t have a good storm-tornado shelter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m Back! Let’s Reflect Let’s Review Issues in Your Face Today


I’M BACK! Let’s Talk About It!
Hello All!
Yes, I’m back to writing and sharing news, tips and new insights.
We are certainly living in a phase of life were changes are occurring all around us.

To catch up on what has occurred in our recent lives, while looking towards the future, there’s a lot to talk about.

Some of what I will be talking about are. . .

1. The passing of England’s Queen Elizabeth (this is a lady I’ve adored all my life.) I always thought she looked alike, like my mother. But to focus on what her life did for women in the world is priceless and amazing! To know who she really was, is anybody’s guess, because, I believe we really don’t have the inner touches of her being as a mother, a wife, a leader of a free people, and a supporter of America and many other countries.

2. The power of voting. My grandson just turned 18 and is a senior in high school. said no he’s don’t vote! I gave my account of why it’s important to him as well as everyone who lives in the USA. It’s your power, and for all the fighting my ancestors did just to be free from slavery, he’s got to come better to me with that answer. This is leading me to write all schools to please teach our children something about how our government works, and how it affects everyone-even our animals and environment, etc.
At least teach them who our president is and perhaps, who is our vice president and what they stand for in their bid for their positions in our government. No allowance for my grandson until he can tell me why it’s important to vote. I want him to know what’s on each dollar bill that could connect him to our government. Who are those people on those bills and why and could one day, could his picture be on a dollar bill? Please, everyone, whoever you vote for, at least vote! It is your power in many ways. Help me campaign to bring back civics in schools and even independently as a club, organization, or extra-curriculum course.

3. Crime has gone up and so have drug overdoses. There’s a lot to talk about on that subject. 2 people in my family have died from drug-related activity recently. One person, a young man, my brother, and his wife adopt as a young child, 26 years old died from a drug overdose after finding his biological family and going to their drug-infested world. Also, my daughter’s father was murdered trying to get people to stop selling drugs from his apartment in New York City. Drug activity on the street where I live, and now the
street got shot up a week ago only 5 houses from the police station. The fight against illegal drugs and the effects of drugs is not a good marriage when it turns into criminal activity that destroys neighborhoods, schools, and a peaceful way of life.

4. The other subject of discussion is climate and global warming. Ian’s destruction took down a large part of Florida to the point of wonder about a lot of things-should people rebuild and how, will the insurance payments and how much, and so many other questions. When your infrastructure is gone, there are untold and unimagined gaps that need to be filled to get back. The biggest start for all people is the now. You need food, water, shelter, and your sanity. Support from so many people and continuing support is what works best for anyone in this situation. The love and support in these situations are very much appreciated, and I know that in this country, people do reach out and give from their hearts.
In light of what a hurricane and tornado can do to anyone and anywhere, we all need to prepare for the next storm. I’ve written a bit about preparing for an emergency. Please find that article here. Hopefully, I’ve included a link to related articles. Please keep giving in any way to help people in crisis. It can save a life and give hope to those who have lost so much. Hopefully, there is crisis support to give support to those in need of mental health and their animals (that’s a subject all of its own-what happened to people’s pets! Can you imagine those poor souls, trying to figure it all out? Many owners had to let them go due to that horrific situation. If you can adopt a pet, it would be so appreciated, because pets are loved by those who owned them, but can’t find or care for them. Let’s not forget, that many people, unfortunately, died from this massive storm and will not be there to comfort their beautiful animals/pets. A storm like Ian’s can take a toll on people’s health in general.
Healthy foods, clean water, and medication needs are vital to living and coping with this crisis. Caring is love that extends itself in many ways. Love is medicine itself. So look for those organizations who are there on the ground to assist in this situation. I support the Red Cross,
Central Kitchen, The United Way for what I can do. I am a member of the Red Cross and help out when I can. I send funds every year to them anyway.

Yes, there’s a lot to talk about.
I welcome your thoughts on anything that’s on your mind, by the way, I forgot to include what you think about Twitter taker over by Elon Musk and his offer of the charge per month of an option of verifying who you are as a subscriber. “Do you think a birth certificate on your profile on tweeter will be enough? (smile) I could think of a better way of spending $40 billion dollars-What on people, education, and medical research. Not getting a penny from me.
Yes, I’m back. Looking forward to a beautiful fall and light winter. The heating bills and other utilities will go through the roof. Perhaps this is the next emergency and we’d better have plan 2 in mind to get through it.
Peace, Love, and blessing to all.
Thelma Harcum
Advocacy One Is an ongoing organization that is ongoing as a resource and a light at the end of the tunnel. Its original purpose is to teach seniors how to navigate the computer/internet, how to acquire the internet, add apps and antivirus software to their computers and phones, etc. Research is part of the organization, so it takes a little time to find answers to problems; encouraging clients to do their own research is major in that they can get in the habit of doing their own research. (Being a nurse, Advocacy One is enhanced by contributing medical information and problem-solving assistance. Troubleshooting a specific problem is part of what the Advocacy One Program is about. Set up as a volunteer organization for now, but donations are accepted.
I will notify my readers when that website is set up.
Any donations you might want to give Advocacy One can be sent to:

Paypalme.tharcum
or Thelma Harcum
17 Pickwick La
Willingboro, N.J. 08046

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Lynn Dralle Fundraising Spring Fashion Show & Raffle For Ukraine

Hello, Friends, Family, and Associates from Around The Word.

Make a Date with April 2,  2022!

Early Spring Fashion Show!  A fundraiser to Help the Children of Ukraine!

Lynn Dralle, The Queen of eBay,  Author of Best Selling Books on Selling, and World Top Expert on Selling on eBay and anywhere else,  has this special fundraiser for Ukraine! A fun time you will have while fighting for the good cause of helping UKraine!

As you know, Ukraine’s needs from this tragedy of one man’s destruction of a beautiful country will be for a long time.
My friend Lynn Dralle has kicked in to help in this special way by having a fundraiser that is both fun and helpful to the people of Ukraine who are suffering the loss of home, family, livelihood, and a beautiful country that’s torn to pieces. God will prevail overall and in the end, this situation will show the strength of the world working together to never, ever permit this to happen again!
This is the link to the info on how you can purchase a raffle ticket and even purchase one for others. The prizes are really great!
https://mailchi.mp/3211a5ea1a3d/im-soooo-excited-its-our-1st-ever-store-newsletter-a-paint-class-15334280?e=a8eaa4047a

Thank you for visiting my blog and thank you for your donation!
You must also get to know the world of Lynn Dralle. She alone is a gift that keeps on giving because she is full of marketing education and life experience that can help you succeed in business and in life. She has given to many organizations such as Toys for Tots, and to other charities in her community.
Again, this is the link to her special Campaign to help the Ukrainian people. Many prayers go out to all involve in this crisis. The world will help you build back brick by brick.  However, we know we can’t bring back your loved ones, but we will step in to pick up the pieces! https://mailchi.mp/3211a5ea1a3d/im-soooo-excited-its-our-1st-ever-store-newsletter-a-paint-class-15334280?e=a8eaa4047a

I’ve known Lynn Draille for at least 15 years, and will stand by her in anything she does! She is the most heartwarming and compassionate person I know on earth and you will find that out as well. WE CAN DO THIS!

Thank you all, again!
by Thelma Harcum

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Hello to All,

It is truly heartbreaking to see the devastation in Ukraine as this was a war that was not provoked by them. Hopefully, the sanctions will work while decisions of concerned nations put in place ways to prevent more destruction by Russia.

I was trying to get the connections of links of organizations that will help.  WordPress is one of the best companies that have open-source of website development, plugins, and many technical tools as well as educational resources in the world.  They have gotten on board to support Ukraine at this time to save a country from this tragic ordeal.
Many prayers go out to the Ukrainian people and I thank all the countries who are helping! Prayers also go to the People in Russia who are also fighting against this invasion as you are also not forgotten. There was no need for this war. The real powers are peace and success to all people in the world while preserving the earth. Once the earth is destroyed, there is no other like it! So it’s all our duty to protect and care for all that is in it!

This is a link to
https://wordpress.org/news/2022/03/episode-26-matt-mullenweg-on-ukraine-community-and-wordpress

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GET YOUR FREE COVID TESTING KIT

It’s not late to get your free covid testing kit! Do it now so that you can be proactive in your health care.

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are having a good week.  I just want you to know that you can still get your free covid testing kit. It’s at: www.covidtests.gov. l received mine 2 days ago and am thankful in case I need it.

There are particulars/directions that you should be mindful of with this link.  Free COVID Test Kits: What About the Expiration Date? – Health News Hub

The numbers for the Covid-19 virus and its variants are going down where some of the mandates are being lifted. But do watch daily for any changes.  If you don’t feel comfortable around someone or somewhere, please wear your mask and be safe.  Frequent handwashing is never more important than now. Keeping your hand sanitizers nearby or on your person,  can keep you prepared for cleansing hands and surface items between handwashing. You can place a small-size hand sanitizer or the packet version inside your fanny pack or your pockets.
Again, to get the covid test kits go to: www.covidtests.gov

If you need help with your order for your home  call, 800-232-0233

I just received my Covid-19( 4) Antigen Rapid Test.  It’s great to have to test just in case I feel I need a test or someone  I’m close to, needs one. The results will be in  15 mins.

by Thelma Harcum

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The Senseless War Against Ukraine and Crisis to The World

When Communication is not an Option of an Aggressor like  Russia’s President Putin, it is Downright Senseless and Wrong in Ukraine’s fight to Maintain Independence of Their Nation

Injustice to one NATION is an injustice to all Nations

      Hello Readers, 

Many of you are surprised by what’s happening in Ukraine.  It was an unprovoked attack against a sovereign Nation.

            Russian President  Putin had many opportunities to resolve what issues he has with Ukraine.  But he does not want to resolve his issues by any diplomatic means,  so here we are-a devastating destruction that has no clear end and uncertain future. 

With the close proximity of the culture between the two countries, it’s amazing that the Russian people are set up to kill their own people.  

               Many praises for the people that are in the struggle for peace on both sides and all of the people and countries should recommend showing support for what is right. 

          A war at this time of life in our world is unprecedented in that we are already in a fight for our lives with the Covid Pandemic.  The amount of destruction occurring in Ukraine and the severe Sanctions against  Russia will be a vision that no one wanted and need. 

         When one of my friends from Ukraine, before Russia take over of Crimea, was giving me some of the histories of Ukraine, never did I know how bad the situation was or to be. 

      What it takes to understand this whole situation is that you will need to go back into their history to when there was the fall Soviet Union and the breaking away from it of several of the parts of the Soviet Union.   The bitterness and anger against Ukraine today is part of what the Kremlin thinking is about. 

Reason for Russia-Ukraine War: Why did Russia attack Ukraine? Timeline of events that led to Russia Ukraine Invasion (republicworld.com)

      Hopefully, this situation will be over.   Meanwhile, there’s got to be more talking with both countries, NATO, and  Other Countries who are supporting peace to find a resolution to this crisis. 

You can contact reputable organizations to help the Ukrainian people who had to abandon their homes and flee for their safety. You can google and/or start with the around-the-world Ukrainian organizations.  The countries taking in the Ukrainian people will need help for sure to provide, food, water, shelter, and other needs. Poland, Hungary, Moldova, Slovakia, and Romania are some of them. Over 368,00 Ukrainians have fled as of this date and time.

Having access to cell phones and communication with friends and relatives is important right now as well.  Hopefully, communication centers will be provided in a complexed situation.

Thelma Harcum

 

      
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Making Plans For Your Holiday Shopping/Save Money/Be Creative

Holiday Shopping On the Creative side

Hello Everyone! 

     Yes, it’s Holiday time again and everyone is running around now to make plans for the gifts they will purchase for friends, family, and associates.  

     There are many apps to help you find those great sales!  Truly, this time of year is an opportunity to get together with people you haven’t had time to connect with due to this terrible pandemic we’re in.  

      Word of caution. Only spend what you can afford.  Also, check with your family members, what they would like to have as a present.  Gift cards are still a great gift because they decide and spent on items they want.   What I find out about teens,  as I have 3 grandchildren, they prefer to have money.  You can also through in something special if you have just got to give something personal.

     Here is a list of items I believe would be universal for the times!

      1.   PPE bundle package-mask, hand sanitizers, gloves, 

      2.  A gift card for Netflix subscriptions

      3.  A subscription to Ancestry -many people are searching for their family origins.

      4.  A membership to AAA- When your auto breaks down, there’s nothing like a road service you can call. 

     5.  Buy a stock for anyone.  You can also order books or booklets on  “How To Buy A Stock’, or the introduction to ‘Buying Stocks’. 

       6. Interest-related books are tops on my list for anyone, once you know their interest.

     7.    You can also have a meet-up with family and friends and have a gift exchange at the park festival.  Hi, you’re outside and the barbecue grills are out there for maybe roasting some marshmallows and a hotdog.   Everyone can go for a walk while there and have fun talking about what a good idea this was.  Gifts only need to have age or hint of what’s in it and through it in a big basket or decorated box and Vola, you have “Christmas in the Park’ celebration !!  Take pictures and share them later with all who were there!  You can also do the same thing in your backyard-especially if you have good parking and plenty of space for the kids to run around.  To add to this, you can have some fun games for the kids and adults to do.  If there’s snow, bring some food coloring and color your snowman or snowwomen for that matter, and through in some light in the dark sticks, and here you go! You can’t say I don’t have an imagination!

I hope these listed ideas push you into a positive start or finish for your holiday shopping. 

 The best holiday gift you can really give is that of caring.  Just to call and wish your loved ones a happy holiday, is everlasting! 

       by, Thelma Harcum     

Keeping Positive And Coping In The Face Of A Pandemic

COPING WITH LIFE IN THE MIST OF COVID-19

Hello Readers,
I’m happy to be back after a busy spring where there have been good news and some bad news.
Five of my family members died within the last 7 months, and none of them died from covid. Cancer, Accidents, and Murder are some of the reasons for the death of these relatives. It makes you think that there is so much more to think about besides the Pandemic.
Yes, I’ve gotten 2 of my vaccines, but will they hold up for the new Delta virus. We don’t know quite, but what I do know and what has been seen lately is that you at least have some protection and if you do get covid, you won’t end up in the hospital and on a ventilator.
Many people don’t have the correct information about the vaccine and are fearful of taking it. I can understand that fear, but you don’t have many choices. Hopefully keeping up your immune system is vital. Encouraging your family, friends, and associates to get the vaccine can protect all of us.
It is a number game, but also a time game of the race to prevent people from getting and dying of this horrible virus!
We are truly all in this together and it’s good to be kind, wise, and watchful of any new updates. Masking up in large gatherings can be helpful as well as keeping your distance. Simple things like getting tested at intervals, even though you have gotten both or the one vaccine by Johnson, is actions you can do to make sure you are OK and prevent others from getting sick. The testings and vaccines are free, so get your vaccines, and encourage others to do the same.
Thank you for visiting this site and let’s keep fighting this virus until it is eradicated!
Thank God for the wisdom of Scientists and Researchers who have made living through this Pandemic with hope. We are truly thankful to the first responders and all associated who have given their lives to medically care and save others.
Your local Health Department, Primary doctor, internet, and your local state resource numbers, (In New Jersey it is 211-they also have many other informational resources) are places you can get information to make your appointments to receive the covid-19 vaccine. Many of the Drug Stores-Rite Aid, CVS, Walgreens, Urgent Care centers-are still scheduling vaccine appointments. There are Covid-19 apps you can download on your phone that will notify you of what’s new.
It takes all of us to do our parts to come out of this crisis for many people have lost love ones to this pandemic.
This Pandemic has taken a toll on many people’s lives and way of life as they knew it. Just to maintain a job and family is very difficult alone. The Pandemic has changed the way we do things in our daily lives. Good government leadership is now giving support to families and the community to assist some of the problems that this Pandemic has caused. Your planning is truly different now I’m sure. The Pandemic has made life different in many ways. Decisions in our lives are more prioritized. Especially when it comes to child care and safety for them in the home and outside of the home.

keeping several masks with you at all times and a spare for friends and family that travel with you is a good thing to do to keep prepared and safe.

Handwashing is the universal method to prevent the spread of germs. Twenty seconds is the suggested amount of time to wash hands. Know the symptoms of covid and follow up on any of the symptoms. Seek help as soon as possible If you have any of the symptoms of Covid-19!
Covid-19 has a wide range of symptoms. From mild to severe.
Some of the symptoms of Covid-19 are:
* Fever or chills
* Cough
* Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
* Fatigue
* Muscle or Body Aches
* Headache
* New loss of taste or smell
* Sore throat
* Congestion or runny nose
* Nausea or vomiting
* Diarrhea
If you have any of these symptoms below, get Emergency care ASAP:
* Trouble Breathing
* Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
* New confusion
* Inability to wake or stay awake
* Pale, gray or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone
LEARN MORE ON: www.cdc.gov

by, Thelma Harcum