Carl Crossman Blog

There has been a huge fight over who has the rights to Peruvian gold lately. Many illegal miners have been mining the gold found in the forest lands of Peru and have been using the very toxic chemical mercury to separate the gold into nuggets. This is an environmental disaster.

The Peruvian government has been trying to enforce laws against the practice and this has led to armed fights against the miners. The streets of many mining towns are very dangerous for everyone. I hope the government of Peru can control this illegal practice and stop the pollution and destruction of this damaging practice.

One of my favorite trips is to go to the library. While the internet has a ton of information, there is nothing like being in a room full of books. Libraries always seem to have that library smell and the quiet that goes along with it. It’s a great place to go.

We needed some tax forms and so we made the stop. Our library is across town and so we don’t get there to often. It sure is nice when we do.

Most of my days at work are hectic. The good thing is that when my time is up, there are others who show up to fill in the gap. Today was not one of those days. It seems that all of the night shift was unable to work for one reason or another. That’s when I had to take action

I called for replacements but no one seemed to be available. I stayed on until some people finally decided to show up. I am glad to be home but tomorrow is sure to be another busy day. I hope I am up for the challenge.

While many states have been suffering the effects of the bad economy, some states are doing well. The state of Alaska has actually enjoyed a surplus this year and has plans to expand their roads and bridges. Another state that is doing well is West Virginia. They are paying back some of the money they have borrowed before.

I believe that as a whole, America is still a strong nation. When one state suffers, another will come shining through. This is what makes America great and I believe in its people. I hope everyone else does too.

One area of the economy that has taken a hit is housing. Home prices have dramatically lowered over the last several years. The only good news is that people in some areas are experiencing a boom. Miami is one such area and I am glad to announce that new housing is going up.

Developers are making plans to build new condos in order to meet the demands of consumers who want to own property. Most of the demand is coming from people who live outside of the United States. This is a good thing as our country needs to grow. Immigrants are what made our country great and it is satisfying to see that the trend is continuing.