Instead of feeding the hungry, spending money on war and foreign policy is prioritized. Instead of fixing the border and creating a fair immigration policy, politics is valued. Money flows to the coffers of big businesses, corporations, and foreign countries while some in Congress want to slash funding for programs that assist people in needContinue reading “A House Divided: The Challenges and Struggles of Everyday Americans”
Author Archives: Ray Barbier
How Vitamin A Can Boost Your Lung Health and Fight COPD
Vitamin A: A Friend of Your Lungs If you are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you know how hard it can be to breathe. Your lungs may have suffered damage and inflammation from cigarette smoke or other irritants. You may be looking for natural ways to heal your lungs and improve your breathing.Continue reading “How Vitamin A Can Boost Your Lung Health and Fight COPD”
Save Money and Boost Your Music Skills With These Amazing Free Online Resources
Being a musician can be costly and difficult. You have to buy instruments, gear, software, books, and more. You have to practice, learn new things, find gigs, promote your music, and network with other musicians. You have to invest a lot of time, money, and energy into your music career. But what if you couldContinue reading “Save Money and Boost Your Music Skills With These Amazing Free Online Resources”
The Healing Power of Music: Recent Studies on Music Therapy and its Benefits
Music has been an integral part of human existence since ancient times. It has the power to inspire, soothe, and heal, and has been known for centuries for its therapeutic properties. Recent scientific studies have further explored the healing properties of music, uncovering its ability to alleviate both physical and mental health problems. These findingsContinue reading “The Healing Power of Music: Recent Studies on Music Therapy and its Benefits”
Discover the Joy of Diverse and Original Music with Creative Commons Licenses
As someone who appreciates the value of music in our lives, I’m excited to share with you the benefits of using Creative Commons licensed music. Being a music lover and hobbyist DJ of several online radio stations and a loop-based music artist, let me express my passion for music and how it can enhance ourContinue reading “Discover the Joy of Diverse and Original Music with Creative Commons Licenses”
How to Improve Your Blog Writing Skills for Free
Writing is a skill that can be learned and improved with practice. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced blogger, you can always benefit from some free resources that will help you hone your craft and reach more readers. In this post, I will share with you some of the best free resources thatContinue reading “How to Improve Your Blog Writing Skills for Free”
Balance is not the agenda in politics, it’s party domination that drives both parties it seems
So much division in society due to the politicization of almost all things newsworthy and or postable on social media platforms. Too much trust in conspiracy theories and not enough trust in science. Fear-driven reaction to impossible situations as big business and politicians cash in on the disarray. The homeless, elderly, and those without childrenContinue reading “Balance is not the agenda in politics, it’s party domination that drives both parties it seems”
Ray’s Ramblings 4-17-2023
I sit here in my autumn of life looking back on my early years, thinking about how easily I fell into the ways of my peers. How when something was seen as normal behavior or common behavior I would emulate it without even considering the moral aspect of it. Mind you when you’re a childContinue reading “Ray’s Ramblings 4-17-2023”
Politics, the world, the power of your vote and voice.
Time is speeding by as the world becomes more and more divided. So much polarization of political views and so much anger, fear, frustration, and financial disparity. The wealthy continue to get richer as the middle class slowly disappears and the poor becomes even more impoverished. Mass shootings become more commonplace as gun control isContinue reading “Politics, the world, the power of your vote and voice.”
Mindfulness and Meditation: Cultivating Inner Peace and Improving Well-Being
Mindfulness and meditation are two practices that have gained a lot of popularity in recent years, and for good reason. They can help you cultivate inner peace, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve your overall well-being. Before we dive into the specifics of meditation, let’s first talk about mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of beingContinue reading “Mindfulness and Meditation: Cultivating Inner Peace and Improving Well-Being”