19 MAY 2024 · "Amidst the multitude of religions in the world, some good, some evil, remember that your daily relationship with God is what truly matters. Keep it pure and untainted by the influence of politics." - Michael Lodge

17 MAY 2024 · Cat fight - https://youtu.be/cs4E6-ub3xU?si=J33GarENG_sFX1PK

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8 MAY 2024 · In general terms, classifying a legal bill from an attorney as a legal expense is a common practice in accounting. Legal expenses are typically categorized as operating expenses on a company's income statement. This classification is in line with the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and does not break any accounting rules. Regarding tax implications, if a legal expense is not deducted on a tax return when it could have been, it may result in a missed tax deduction but would not necessarily mean that a law has been broken. Tax laws are complex and may vary depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances of the expense. Invoices from attorneys is classified as legal expenses. What law was broken?

6 MAY 2024 · "Exercise critical thinking, remain open-minded, and engage in constructive dialogue. Be wary of words that are intentionally used to provoke reactions, hindering meaningful conversations and understanding."

2 MAY 2024 · Henry Cabot Lodge once emphasized the importance of embracing one's American identity without any qualifiers, asserting that true allegiance should be to the United States above all else. In a similar vein, when it comes to individuals aligning themselves with contentious causes like Hamas and Palestine, there is a call to reconsider the use of the term "American" in their self-description. The message resonates with the idea of prioritizing national unity and loyalty above affiliations that may conflict with the values and interests of the country.

1 MAY 2024 · For all of the articles I talked ab out in today's podcast, go to my The Business Advisor flipboard magazine:  https://flipboard.com/@lodgeco/michael-lodge-the-business-advisor-vt0agg1bz www.lodge-co.com Business Advisory / Mediation

28 APR 2024 · Times are getting tougher in our personal finance lives. We have to become fighters and good stewards of our financial lives. www.lodge-co.com

16 APR 2024 · Here is a really good article about granparenting and boundaries. I get so many requests for mediation from grandparents when they have been cut off by their own children and can't be with their grandchildren. Article: https://www.goodto.com/family/family-news/child-phychologist-unveils-the-grandparent-code-list-of-twelve-grandparent-rules-to-keep-family-relationships-strong-and-healthy?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=vancole%2Fmagazine%2FFinancial+News

12 APR 2024 · $24 billion flushed down the toilet by the state of California on the homeless over four years. Nothing has been done, and the problem gets worse, per an audit. The problem with state and federal government who talk about a problem and then think if they throw money at it, nothing gets done. Both federal and state governments do this daily with the peoples money. $24 billion could have been planned out on what would work the best. Poor students in California are living in their cars and vans because the cost of apartments are so expensive that they are part of the homeless. We have many issues that should be addressed and planned for. Where did that $24 billion go? What politician has become rich over the past four years? Californians have to hold the state responsible and vote these politicians out of office. Californians - take action.