Monthly Archives: February 2024
Refugees in U.S. Have Contributed Nearly $124B to U.S. Government Budget, New HHS Study Reveals | The Administration for Children and Families
The study’s revelations are significant, illustrating a positive net fiscal impact of refugees on the U.S. economy over a 15-year span. Collectively, these groups have contributed a staggering $123.8 billion more than they have cost in governmental expenditures, showcasing their economic benefit. This figure is split between a $31.5 billion net benefit to the federal government and an approximate $92.3 billion boon to state and local governments. When looking at individual contributions made by refugees, they align closely with the income of the total U.S. population. Overall, the U.S. government at both federal and state levels received a significant income from refugee contributions. Here’s how the details break down…

Sprinkled with Seeds, Rooted in Love | From Behind the Pen
Image Credit: RosZie/Pixabay
When I glanced at the thoughts I posted this week, I found my posts were ironically surrounded by the theme of “love.” The irony in this theme was that Valentine’s Day fell in the middle of the week, but this week’s posts weren’t planned or designed to fit into the celebration of Valentine’s Day.
I watch commercials advertising dating apps and ideas for the perfect Valentine’s gift, portraying a perfection in matchmaking to find true love that may be based on something that might resemble love but really isn’t. All too often I know these gifts and dinners are overpriced and I would appreciate them better when I least expect a gift of caring. Perhaps it’s the idea of the passion we think love brings. Or is that notion based on a fantasy sprinkled with “lust dust?”
There is something about how love shoots like lasers and penetrates the hearts and souls of individuals, couples, and groups of people fighting to keep love alive without being suffocated by the fakery of superficial love. I see evidence of love being smothered by the devastation of carelessness, senselessness, bitterness, envy, and hatred. But at the same time, I see love rooted in groundedness, resilience, and growing majestically in fertilized fields of enduring strength.
It’s hard to give something if you don’t possess it. Even when we look inward to ignite self-love, we must remember that this is not the same as narcissism, but it is a sprout growing into trees nurtured from seeds of love planted in rich soil. Sprinkle seeds of love wherever you go today. Love, true love is sincere and deep. Say it and show it like you mean it.
Source: Sprinkled with Seeds, Rooted in Love | From Behind the Pen
मेरी कलम / My Pen – Kaushal Kishore

ठान लिया था मैं ने
अब और नहीं लिखूंगा
तुम्हारे बारे में…
लेकिन जैसे ही भटकना
शुरू करते हो तुम मेरे मन में,
मेरी कलम विद्रोह कर बैठती है मुझसे…
🖋️ 🖊️ 🖋️ 🖊️ 🖋️ 🖊️ 🖋️ 🖊️ 🖋️
I had resolved
not to write anymore
about you,
yet when thoughts of you
invade my mind,
my pen rebels against me…
*
–Kaushal Kishore
♫ Ticket To Ride ♫ | Filosofa’s Word

I came across an interesting article in The Guardian this evening … the headline read … Long-lost bass guitar returned to Paul McCartney after more than 50 years The article begins … A Höfner bass …
Olhos-Eyes- – Coisas da SIL

Eyes
Writing is a feeling
A look
One view
One touch
Something capable of speaking in words
What you might not have the courage to say in person
Or look into someone’s eyes…
Writing is seeing
Deep
Silent
And harmonious
I like the feeling
What a visit
The soul and inspires the heart.
By: Things from SiL
Source: Olhos-Eyes- – Coisas da SIL
Photo Tunnel by Kerry Wilson in Glenrothes, UK | STREET ART UTOPIA

Street Artist Kerry Wilson
By Kerry Wilson in Glenrothes, UK.
Source: Photo Tunnel by Kerry Wilson in Glenrothes, UK | STREET ART UTOPIA
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Post Graffiti by Madjer Linares in San Vicente , El Salvador

Street Artist Madjer Linares By Madjerlinares in San Vicente , El Salvador. Comments:
Post Graffiti by Madjer Linares in San Vicente , El Salvador
Horses by Lukasz Kies in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Street Artist Lukasz Kies By Lukasz Kies in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Photo by State Of The Street Art. Comments:
Horses by Lukasz Kies in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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