Be better

Imagine this: If you had $86,400 in your account and someone stole $10 from you, would you be upset and throw all of the remaining $86,390 away in hopes of getting back at the person? Or move on and live? Right, move on and live. We all have 86,400 seconds each day. Don't let someone's negative 10 seconds ruin the remaining 86,390. Don't sweat the small stuff, life is bigger than that.

Kitsap Gardens

TheΒ Bloedel ReserveΒ on Bainbridge Island (BBI) is a 140-acre, world-renowned public garden and forest reserve. Located north of Seattle, it features 23 distinct, curated landscapes, including forests, meadows, and gardens. Key highlights include a Japanese Garden, a Moss Garden, and a rhododendron glen, offering a serene, nature-focused experience.

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Heronswood Garden in Kingston, Washington, isΒ a renowned 15-acre botanical garden established in 1987, featuring a world-class collection of plants, rare trees, and shrubs. Owned by the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe since 2012, it is celebrated for its,Β vast array of plants from around the world, with over 8,000 different varieties spread across six distinct yet integrated gardens.Β 

The Lunatic Farmer (Movie)

Joel Salatin, owner ofΒ Polyface Farm,Β advocates for a farming system that prioritizes ecological harmony, animal welfare, and sustainable food production, arguing it can effectively feed the world.Β His methods, often described as regenerative agriculture,Β focus on mimicking natural ecosystems, emphasizing rotational grazing, composting, and multi-species farming.Β Salatin believes his approach offers a more humane and sustainable alternative to conventional, industrial agriculture

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Crucial part of estate planning & saving loved ones from "horror stories"

While having a will is a crucial part of estate planning, relying solely on a will without a trust can lead to complications and potential "horror stories" for your loved ones after you're gone.


Here's why a will alone can create problems and some examples of where things can go wrong:

1. Probate:
  • Time and Expense:Β A will must go through probate, a court-supervised process to validate the will and distribute assets.
  • Probate can be a lengthy process (potentially taking many months or even years) and can be costly, reducing the inheritance available for your beneficiaries.
  • Public Record:Β Wills and probate proceedings become public records, potentially exposing your family's private matters.

2. Lack of Privacy:

  • Public Disclosure:Β Since a will becomes a public record during probate, anyone can access it and see details about your assets and how they're distributed.

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HE HAS RISEN!Β 

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"He is not here; for he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." This verse celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, a central event in Christianity.” 

Matthew 28:6 ✝️