My latest scheme
I realize it's been a while since I talked about The Fred Lowe Financial Plan.
Well, to be honest, that idea didn't do too hot. Because, in spite of my best efforts, these stinkin' creditors remain absolutely unwilling to ignore my debts - thus forcing me to pay them and prevent a steady climb in my finances.
Drat.
However, last week I came up with another idea.
And at this risk of sounding boastful, this idea - I dare say - is BRILLIANT!
What does it entail exactly?
I'm glad you asked...

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Trying times
Gotta admit the current state of the economy is making me more than a little uneasy these days.
Month by month, jobs are getting slashed across the country at an alarming rate. And the jobless numbers keep rising with each passing month.
Some argue that we're nowhere close to being in another "Great Depression" since back then there was 65 percent unemployment. Well, we may not be there yet - but that doesn't mean it can't happen. Especially if things continue in this downward spiral.
This downward spiral has effected things at the newspaper, too, with corporate cutting several upper managment jobs. For the moment my position is safe, but if things continue the way they are, who knows?
Well, the Lord does, and I know He's always been there for me. Granted, I've had to go through some rough, trying times over the years, but through it all He's been right by side - often carrying me when I no longer had the strength to go on.
Knowing that, and knowing the future that awaits His children in heaven, is reason to feel peace in the midst of this dark, looming shadow.
With that in mind, I'd like to share a passage from Billy Graham's daily devotional (surprise, no Oswald Chambers this time) titled "Unto the Hills". I read this particular message a few days ago and found it especially comforting and encouraging.
The message is called "Defeating Discouragement" and is based on Titus 2:13 - "Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ."
Hope you guys find it as helpful as I did.

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Leaving office
Now that the election is over, there's one question peeps across the nation are frantically asking:
Will Fred come back for a third term?
As you may or may not be aware, my current two-year term at Finding Fred runs out this May. Knowing this, I've been trying to decide for the past several months whether to seek a third term (assuming I'd be running unopposed) or ride off into the blogging sunset.
Well, after giving it much thought, I've decided that four years of blogging has given me - and hopefully everyone else - more than enough time to find Fred.
So, this May will bring my blogging to an end. At least on this site.
But I don't plan to leave you peeps alone. In fact, I have a list of worthy substitutes who I have complete confidence in to lead peep nation in the years ahead.
Granted, I haven't consulted any of these peeps about this. Good thing they have six months to get their policies in place.

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Snoozin' and eatin'
Never in my life did I think the day would come where I'd be writing about skipping out on playing a football game. But I must admit - to my shame - that yesterday afternoon I chose sleep over football.
Ohhhhhhhh, the shame.
In my defense, I had just eaten a very big meal that afternoon which greatly increased my need for a nap. So I guess you could say that it was the combination of food and sleep that pushed me over the edge - and away from the football field.
Yeah, I think if it was just sleep vs. football, or food vs. football, that I would have still made it out there. Instead, the only place I visited Sunday afternoon was my pillow.
And believe me, it was a mighty fine visit.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....

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