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May 5, 2012 – El Día de la Batalla de Puebla

Cinco de Mayo. It’s a date that speaks about a fight for freedom.  Today, commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Peubla in 1862. When I read the story again last night, the powerful message that came through loud and clear: the need for freedom inspires courage and ingenuity […]

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Afternoon tea with my family – paid for with cash!!!

Why more people are ditching credit cards – Money – TODAY.com. http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/42688903 There is a subtle, yet profound, difference between austerity and frugality.   For me, it is similar to being in a grey prison or celebrating freedom under a blue sky.  Controlling the desire for consumption signals an increase in personal creativity.  I can see why people are […]