Real Estate Taxes/Collusion/Graft

by: Marceline Donaldson It never ceases to amaze me how many people are willing to take part in an obvious rip-off of others with those “others” including themselves and they do this for nothing – mostly not even realizing the rip-off. How many “good” people are willing to ‘go along to get along’ turning their…

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Tiger Woods – No Surprise!

We received little notes from Bettina Network Lifestyle Community Members about the award Donald Trump bestowed upon Tiger Woods. Several expressed surprise that Tiger Woods accepted the award – given the stand many African American and even mixed race African American sports figures have taken. So why is Tiger Woods standing there grinning and proud?…

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A New Political and Economics Vocabulary!

It sounds so foolish for people in the United States to be trying to frame this upcoming presidential election around old concepts which were relevant during the time of the Cold War but not today. When used, the concepts being thrown around in preparation for this upcoming 2020 campaign are confusing and the cause of…

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A Trumpian Sonnet

How have I sold you out?  Let me count the ways – I sold you out to the depth and breadth and height my soul could reach striving for and needing great wealth, control, supremacy over all. You were the means by which that greatness within the circle of dictators could be acquired and attained.…

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Look at what we are doing! Join us!

We have had many valued guests over the past 35 years we have been in business.They are always very discerning people and we are looking to add more like them so we are letting you know about our new movements in the hopes you will call to either add your home and talent to Bettina…

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A BNLMember Responds to Poetry

I loved the poem about trees. I would love to respond with my own poetry, but until that day this is what I found which i find beautiful and an addendum to Lynn O. Cohen’s poem – “The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green…

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Spending Time at a Bettina Network Hedge School

I recently stayed at a Bettina Network Hedge School and enjoyed every minute, but came home exhausted. Every home is different and offers a wide range of experiences so I decided to take three days – combine this trip with my vacation – and see what this is all about. Once you’ve stayed in a…

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Bettina Oracle Speaks – AGAIN?

We couldn’t pass up the Royal Wedding and all that means without sharing a little bit of what has transpired and its meaning and what is to come.. Lets take a look at the future as we watch the Royal Wedding re-runs. The wedding of Meghan and Harry tells you one very important thing.  Pack…

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A Great Snack – Elvis Style!

I was sitting in my kitchen enjoying a cup of tea and a guest comes along with a snack she brought with her. My tea was accompanied by one of my favorite snacks from my days living in Mississippi.  A sandwich made up of organic or home baked raisin bread with peanut butter – oops!…

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