As we write this post, today is June 20, 2025, There are a record-breaking 3,028 billionaires in the world. This is according to Forbes‘s 2025 list. The United States has the highest number of billionaires, (what a surprise) with 902 individuals, according to Investopedia. How much do they need, really? We won’t dwell on this, because when we added it all up, the billionaires likely won’t put a penny of that money toward the rest of the planet, especially if doing so knocks their stature down a peg.
In the meantime, In 2023, there were 36.8 million people in the United States living below the poverty line. This represents a poverty rate of 11.1%. The official poverty measure, which is used by the Census Bureau, defines poverty based on a set of income thresholds that vary by family size and composition, according to the Congressional Research Service.
It wasn’t always this way. There was a time period where people were helping each other. Money was not the sole goal. Once such place that existed was The Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca, New York. It was almost Valhalla in a way: everyone chipped in. The food was organic and grown on site or nearby. All were welcome.
Happily, the restaurant is still going strong, and it hints at what America could be. Watch the video. Perhaps even visit the The Moosewood Restaurant. Do the right thing. Ignore the noise and the hatred outside these days. You’ll be glad you did. Sit down and rub elbows with your people. We’ve been there. Don’t miss it. If you’re into auto racing, Watkins Glen is not far away. You’re also close to Niagara falls. Big day out!
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We have our copy of the cookbook. Funnily enough, it made its way to a Vancouver Canada thrift store. Peace and love, everyone.