“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” -Alvin Toffler

Thursday, March 12, 2026

FBI issues Iran surprise attack warning for California. March 12, 2026. "Beware the 'Ides of March'." (March 15)

Iran, NO. Not California. 
 
 NOTE: This is NOT a posting condoning violence of any nature. Nonviolent resistance is my standard. 
 
Speculation: Iran possibly blamed for activity in CA. Current 'MOB' uses fiction to bring to reality. 
 
PROTECT: Key STATE OFFICIAL(s) from internal domestic terrorist entities. 
 
Planned Reaction: Increased immigration enforcement throughout the State. ICE and possible activation of military at federal level. California Guard are under the jurisdiction of the State and Governor could be circumvented. 
 
Fictional: "Beware the 'Ides of March'." (March 15 for actiivity) "Beware the Ides of March" is the famous warning given to Julius Caesar by a soothsayer in William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar , foreshadowing his assassination on March 15, 44 BC. While the phrase is now synonymous with betrayal and doom, the "Ides" originally had a much more mundane meaning in the ancient Roman calendar. 
 
 
 

Food Insecurity: Farming, The Little-Known Committee That Has Cost Black Farmers for Generations March 2026

https://capitalbnews.org/usda-county-committees-black-farmers-farm-aid/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us


The Little-Known Committee That Has Cost Black Farmers for Generations

County committees may not be as powerful as they were at the height of Jim Crow, 
but the system still has serious consequences for Black producers. 
 

 

Friday, March 6, 2026

Jamaica has discontinued its medical cooperation programme with Cuba. March 2026. Never loose your integrity or character. Not even for financial benefits.

Interesting. 
  • Can Jamaica's public health ministry take up the slake when the next pandemic or health outbreak occurs?
  • How many medical professionals were educated and trained in Cuba?
  • What is the overall health security of Jamaica?

BEMA International

The history, the decision, the propaganda.  
When the m&*ser speaks, do you follow the order blindly.
Never loose your integrity or character.  Not even for financial benefits.                  
 
 


                       

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260305/jamaica-end-50-year-old-medical-programme-cuba

 

 

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260305/tufton-govt-not-sitting-down-it-tackles-fallout-end-cuban-medical-programme?fbclid=IwY2xjawQXtuZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTWDFhU0NsSzZEblJRZ3M1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjnNegFF9rZvw9M6brLQPXgiiodMxl7Fcv61DAmjnvk8D4tUPRQ02sRbaNKc_aem_NFtjTG1-gCXfP4Ze00D0PA

 

“What are your plans for filling the gaps in the underserved areas, the community centres and hospitals where no Jamaicans want to go for social reasons and we fill them with Cubans?”

 

 

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260305/us-lawmaker-who-criticised-holness-welcomes-jamaica-ending-cuban-medical?fbclid=IwY2xjawQXt5xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTWDFhU0NsSzZEblJRZ3M1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqduQR6lVoRFujoimtWT8f7Zyfpjpt8YrkbjYWQKpA4YmI3srTKGYt7-7Hct_aem_XFXCqjwtKH1oeZEqhOr4wQ

US lawmaker who criticised Holness welcomes Jamaica ending Cuban medical programme

“Addressing regional leaders last Tuesday, Holness described Cuba as “our Caribbean neighbour” and acknowledged the role Cuban doctors and teachers have played in supporting countries across the region. “

 

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was ousted



Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was ousted in the first Cabinet shakeup of President Tr***p's second term.

Whistleblower warns ICE has slashed training for recruits Feb 26, 2026 6:30 PM EST


 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/whistleblower-warns-ice-has-slashed-training-for-recruits

 Whistleblower warns ICE has slashed training for recruits

 

 

 

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Join the Adaptive Reuse Initiative | 1,000,000 Homes in 10 Years


 

Save the Date

  • March 4th - Lobby Advocacy Day Orientation. To prepare for the big day, we will host a virtual orientation via Zoom at 3:00 p.m. EST.

Link: https://bit.ly/4r4uz7r

  • March 18th - Join us for Lobby Advocacy Day in support of the State Adaptive Reuse and Sweat Equity Housing Act. Together, we will urge state representatives to recognize adaptive reuse as a vital housing solution and a critical step toward our shared mission of ending homelessness.

Endorse the Adaptive Reuse Initiative

Across the country, buildings sit empty while people sleep without a safe place to call home. This disconnect is not a failure of resources, but of priorities.

The Bring America Home NOW campaign is activating a national Adaptive Reuse Initiative to turn what already exists into what is urgently needed: safe, dignified housing with supportive services.

We are calling for the creation of 1,000,000 units of adaptive reuse housing over the next 10 years. By transforming vacant and underused buildings, we can move faster, lower costs, and deliver real housing solutions to people who cannot afford to wait.

We invite communities across the country to stand with us and sign on in support of this initiative, advancing adaptive reuse as a housing-first solution rooted in dignity, efficiency, and care.


What is Adaptive Reuse? Adaptive reuse reimagines existing buildings for new purposes while preserving their structure and character. It is about possibility, not demolition.

A vacant hotel becomes permanent supportive housing. An old warehouse becomes apartments. A former school or office building becomes a community space. In the fight to end homelessness, adaptive reuse is powerful because it creates housing faster and at lower cost than new construction, while strengthening communities rather than displacing them.


Our Core Demand: States must invest in and remove barriers to converting vacant and underused buildings into housing at scale. We call for the creation of 1,000,000 units of adaptive reuse housing by 2032, with leadership from people who have lived experience of homelessness guiding every step of this work.


 Endorse the Campaign

By signing on, your organization takes a stand for what is possible. You commit to helping create 1,000,000 units of adaptive reuse housing by 2032 and to advancing solutions that meet people where they are, with dignity and urgency.

Now is the time to act. Whether you are a housing provider, advocate, architect, community leader, or concerned organization, your voice and leadership matter. There is a role for you in this movement.

Join us in advancing real solutions, honoring lived experience, and meeting this crisis with the urgency it deserves.

Together, we can secure Housing NOW.

 

 

 

 

Adaptive Reuse Initiatives. A Global Perspective. Even more innovative usages, Food Security. February 2026

Additional Options in your local commuity

Repurposed structures combined with

·       Housing,
·       Business opportunities
  • Participants to learn CYCLE from *Seed to * Preparation, *to Table, to *Waste Management
  •   Job Opportunities 

o   Vertical farming in Rural and Urban areas

      • Food security
        • Hydroponic farming.   hydroponic crops are fast-growing, high-demand, and space-efficient, with top performers including lettuce, basil, strawberries, microgreens, and leafy herbs like cilantro.
        • Aquaponic farming.  aquaponics combines aquaculture and hydroponics, often focusing on high-value, fast-growing crops like basil, arugula, and leafy greens to generate income. While fish, particularly Tilapia, provide essential nutrients, the plant portion is generally the primary profit driver.  Success requires targeting premium,
      • Water Security

 

Adaptive Reuse Initiatives

Adaptive reuse initiatives involve repurposing existing, often obsolete or historic, buildings for new, functional uses—such as converting commercial properties into residential, office, or mixed-use spaces—to reduce carbon emissions, lower construction costs, and revitalize communities. These projects offer sustainability benefits, including reduced demolition waste and lower embodied carbon, while preserving local heritage. 

Key Aspects of Adaptive Reuse Initiatives

  • Environmental Impact: Adaptive reuse projects can cost 16% less and take 18% less time than new construction, while significantly reducing the carbon footprint associated with demolition and new building materials.
  • Key Drivers: Initiatives are often driven by the need for affordable housing, declining demand for traditional office space, and the desire to redevelop abandoned or underutilized structures.
  • Federal/Local Incentives: In 2023, the U.S. federal government announced initiatives, including HUD and DOT funding, to facilitate converting commercial buildings into residential units. Local governments may offer tax incentives and streamlined permitting for such projects.
  • Common Conversions: Examples include transforming old warehouses into loft apartments, schools into community centers, or religious buildings into office spaces. 

Benefits to Communities

  • Sustainability: Promotes a circular economy by reusing existing, energy-intensive materials.
  • Economic Growth: Increases local tax revenue and creates jobs by bringing new life to abandoned areas.
  • Cultural Preservation: Maintains the character and historical narrative of a neighborhood. 

 


Saturday, February 21, 2026

History cannot be erased. Thinnest Blue Line. Justice February 2026

History. 

One crisis event, one event for civil rights.

Historical then and now.

                             NOTE:  Video violence.  If unable to view LISTEN to the video carefully. 

 

https://www.facebook.com/reel/893820063626062

 


 

https://newseumed.org/tools/artifact/ala-police-use-hoses-dogs-civil-rights-activists

 

 

Ala. Police Use Hoses, Dogs on Civil Rights Activists | NewseumED

https://theclio.com/entry/66558

 

The Foot Soldier Statue, located in Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham, Alabama

 

Friday, February 13, 2026

Trauma: Self-Therapy. Troubling time for all, globally. February 2026

 

Self-Therapy

Note:

  • If you feel you are in a crisis or at risk of self-harm or HURTING OTHERS, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. 
  • Youths.  VIBE CHECKUP app for our youths.  https://vibecheckup.org/
  • Would you like more specific instructions on Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) or a template for trauma-informed journaling?
  • This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more

 

Self-therapy for trauma focuses on regulating your nervous system, processing difficult emotions, and regaining a sense of safety. While these techniques can be powerful, they are often most effective as a supplement to professional support, especially for severe or complex trauma. 

 

1. Immediate Grounding & Regulation

When you feel overwhelmed, "flashbacks," or intense anxiety, use these tools to return to the present: 

  • 5-4-3-2-1 Technique: Name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste.
  • Box Breathing: Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4, and hold for 4 to signal "safety" to your brain.
  • Self-Soothing Touch: Placing a hand over your heart or wrapping your arms around yourself can lower cortisol levels.
  • Temperature Shift: Splash cold water on your face or hold an ice cube to "reset" your nervous system. 

2. Somatic (Body-Based) Practices

Trauma is often "stored" in the body as physical tension. These methods focus on releasing that energy: 

  • Trauma Release Exercises (TRE): A series of gentle stretches (like ankle and wall sits) designed to induce natural muscle tremors that discharge pent-up stress.
  • Vocal Toning: Making low "mmmm" sounds can create vibrations that soothe the vagus nerve and open you up to social connection.
  • Bilateral Stimulation: Techniques like alternatingly tapping your knees (used in self-administered EMDR) can help reprocess traumatic memories. 

 

Listen to Soothing Music




Personal Journals! In writing your life story, memoirs, diaries, letters... you are one with the source of all meditation!

“Why should we write?

We write because it is human nature to write. Writing claims our world It makes it directly and specifically our own.

We should write because human are spiritual beings and writing is a powerful form of prayer and meditation, connecting us to our own insights and to a higher and deeper level of inner guidance as well.”

– Julia Cameron, The Artists Way

Expressive Arts: Use drawing, music, or dance to release emotions that are difficult to put into words.

 

 

Hand Dancing, Stepping, enjoy.

 

 

 

 

3. Reflective & Creative Processing

  • Trauma-Informed Journaling: Write about your experience to create a coherent narrative, which helps your brain "file" the memory as a past event rather than a present threat.
  • The RAIN Approach: Recognize the feeling, Allow it to be there, Investigate where it comes from, and practice Non-identification (remembering the memory isn't who you are).
  • Expressive Arts: Use drawing, music, or dance to release emotions that are difficult to put into words. 

 

4. "Boring" Self-Care & Boundaries

Consistency builds a foundation of safety that makes deep healing possible: 

  • Predictable Routines: Re-establish simple daily habits to reduce the sense of chaos.
  • Sleep Hygiene: Maintain a consistent sleep schedule to help your brain process emotional distress.
  • Setting Boundaries: Learn to say "no" to requests that drain you or people who trigger you. This restores your sense of agency and control. 

Digital Resources

  • PTSD Coach Mobile App: A free app from the VA that offers symptom tracking and 17 different coping tools.
  • Mindfulness Coach: Guidance for beginners to build a daily practice. 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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