Okay, a new name for my blog, a new look, and a new direction. Why? Because I am tired of worrying about my financial future. You see, I have been sharing the sacrifice under the current Michigan legislature and I am being targeted to take even deeper cuts to my finanial well being. The federal government majority is also taking aim at me, and they aren't requiring the same amount of sacrifice from those with an income that dwarfs mine. Since as a teacher I can look forward to a continued loss of income, I have decided to find a way to supplement that income. I have decided to start a business. Details to follow. Here is some information you should have in case you didn't see it in the paper. "As Congress was set to reconvene on Monday, House Republicans said Mr. Romney could go his own way on smaller issues that may help define him as separate from his Congressional Republican Counterparts. But, they said, he must understsnd that they are driving the policy agenda for the party now." And there's more! "We're not a cheeleading squad," said Representative Jeff Landry, an outspoken freshman from Louisiana. "We're the conductor. We're supposed to drive the train." And there's more! "Both Mr. Romney and House Republicans plan to increase spending on defense, and both have promised to cut tax rates and slash the deficit. That means sharp cuts to domestic spending. The Ryan plan would cut domestic programs under Congress's discretion, including education, law enforcement, and health research." So the train with all of the Republican conductors is speeding down the track that will put more money into fighting wars with foreign countries while turning our country into a land of ignorance, increased crime, and increased illness! We are no longer the land of opportunity but the land of dismal outlook and despair. Unless, you're super rich! Rosemary