by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 29, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Everyone who keeps an eye on regional, national, and international news knows the same thing. There’s some crazy stuff going on in the world. Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. Domestic terrorism against America’s infrastructure. Rising food costs. Political unrest...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 26, 2023 | 4 Patriots
There’s a lot of negativity in the world today… Wars, inflation, food shortages… With Giving Tuesday next week, this is the perfect opportunity to focus on the positive. So, what is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday in its 12th Year The Giving Tuesday initiative was...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 22, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Happy Thanksgiving! As you gather with your loved ones to celebrate the day, I wanted to take a moment to say what I’m most thankful for — YOU. This holiday is a time of gratitude, and I am thankful for your unwavering support over the years. Your trust in us...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 17, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Aside from the frigid temperatures, the problem with winter is, you don’t know exactly what’s coming or when. You don’t know when that big winter storm is going to wreak havoc in your neck of the woods. What you do know is that when it does come calling,...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 17, 2023 | 4 Patriots
You don’t get to be the chief executive of JP Morgan Chase by making frivolous claims or predictions. In fact, the top dog at the largest financial services company must be careful about what he says. His statements can have a huge impact on the economy. Recently...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 14, 2023 | 4 Patriots
They called it “historic.” They called it “cataclysmic.” They called it a “once in a lifetime” weather event. I’m referring to Winter Storm Uri in 2021. It may still be fresh in your memory. Wind chills of 15 degrees below zero have a tendency to do that. This...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 13, 2023 | 4 Patriots
I hope your Veterans Day weekend brought you as much joy as mine did. Whether you spent it with a veteran or attended a parade, I’d love to hear how you celebrated. As a veteran myself, I’m pleased to share the success of our Veterans Day event over the...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 13, 2023 | 4 Patriots
When we buy meat at the grocery store, we’re charged by the pound. That’s fair. The more you get, the more expensive it should be… But when meat processors engage in “plumping,” that’s different. It reminds me of the old image of butchers subtly placing a finger on...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 13, 2023 | 4 Patriots
It wasn’t long ago that you witnessed bare shelves in the meat aisle of the grocery store at the height of the pandemic… Is that memory still etched into your mind as it is in mine? Sometimes we could grab only one package of meat due to rationing. But more often...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 7, 2023 | 4 Patriots
As Americans, we take our easy access to nutritious food and clean water for granted. We know our food isn’t perfect. It has lost some vitamins through the decades. And we realize our water isn’t completely pure. But both healthy food and drinkable water are normally...
