Abraham was too old
Isaac was a daydreamer
Jacob was a liar
Joseph was abused
Noah was a drunk
Moses was a stutterer
Samson had long hair and was a womanizer
Gideon was afraid
Jonah ran from God
Leah was ugly
Rehab was a prostitute
Naomi was a widow
John the Baptist ate bugs
Martha worried too much
Timothy had an ulcer
Peter denied JESUS
And
Lazarus was dead!

What’s your excuse?

View the video and listen to an excerpt from

“USE ME ” by Rickie Byars Beckwith at
Agape Church (Agape International Spiritual Center)

Sandra Noble
NOBLE FINANCES
NOBLE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, INC

Bible references are from June 20, 2010 Father’s Day address
by George C. Fraser, Chairman & CEO of FraserNet, Inc.
(I may have missed some of them, but you can
contact Hillside International Truth Center
to order the CD or DVD of George Fraser’s
entire talk / sermon.)

Is there a reason to protest?

Check out this very clever email I received.
(It’s got the chain letter nonsense at the end of it (which I hate,
but decided to publish the ending as is.)

Does it accurately explain the mentality of the protestors?

Recently large demonstrations have taken place across the country protesting the fact that Arizona is addressing the issue of illegal immigration.

Certain people are angry
that the US might protect its own borders, might make it harder to sneak into
this country and, once here, to stay indefinitely.

Let me see if I correctly
understand the thinking behind these protests. Let’s say I break into your house.  Let’s say that when you discover me in your house, you insist that I leave.

But I say,

‘No! I like it here. It’s better than my house. I’ve made all the beds and washed the dishes and did the laundry and swept the floors. I’ve done all the things you don’t like to do. I’m hard-working and honest (except for when I broke into your house).

According to the protesters:

You are Required to let me stay in your house.

You are Required to feed me.

You are Required to add me to your family’s insurance plan.

You are Required to educate my kids.

You are Required to provide other benefits to me & to my family.

(My husband will do all of your yard work because he is also
hard-working and honest, except for that breaking in part).

If you try to call the
police or force me out, I will call my friends who will picket your house carrying signs that proclaim my RIGHT to be there.

It’s only fair, after all, because you have a nicer house than I do, and I’m just trying to better myself.  I’m a hard-working and honest, person, except for well, you know, I did break into your house and what a deal it is for me!!!

I live in your house, contributing only a fraction of the cost of my keep, and there is nothing you
can do about it without

being accused of cold, uncaring, selfish, prejudiced, and bigoted behavior.

Oh yeah, I DEMAND
that you learn MY LANGUAGE!!! so you can communicate with me.

Why can’t people see how
ridiculous this is? Only in America!  If you agree, pass it on ( in English). Share it if you see the value of  it.

If not blow it off……… along with your future Social Security funds, and a lot of other things.

George Washington Carver

American Indian Tribes

The American Indians are another group that embraced and honored the earth. The president of the Sioux Tribe is organizing a meeting of the National Congress of American Indians to discuss BP’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill and its impact. Perhaps they will come up with an enlightened spiritual way to clean up the oil spill or otherwise deal with the environmental crisis the spill has caused. Based on the American Indian traditions, I’m sure they will incorporate tribal wisdom.

Tribal Wisdom of Elders

In tribal cultures the elders are honored. Even if the elder has passed on, homage is still paid. They recognize the wisdom that comes from going to sleep and getting up many days. As the old saying goes “stuff happens”. So the longer we’ve been here on this earth, the more stuff we’ve walked thru and survived. Hopefully us over 50 senior folk have learned from our mistakes. The British Petroleum’s current wisdom is to use the same techniques that were unsuccessful with the Gulf of Mexico oil spill back in the 70s.

Clean Up Oil Spill

We’re all one tribe, one race – the human race. And there is one earth. So, when it comes to environmental issues, we’re all in this together. Perhaps we need to convene a tribe of seniors from all cultures to weigh in on the oil spill clean up.

Check out “good for the environmental” products at GoLiveGreenLife.com

Business and religion do mix. Many successful business professionals in corporate America and I would venture to say all entrepreneurs and small business people, do a lot of PRAYING.

Ensuring you have adequate cash flow and marketing and innovating are things people do. But things spiritual is what really moves and motivates people.

Although I would put myself in the Christian category, I believe spirituality is much more important than religion. There is one God, regardless of how we as humans name our higher power. I have met powerful spiritual beings from all walks of life.

But there is value in connecting with people of like mind. That’s what church and networking organizations and social media is all about. If you’re interested in connecting with Christian Women, then you’ll want to attend these 2 virtual events.

The Christian Women United in Business (CWUIB) is launching this week with free virtual events on LinkedIn.

Friday, May 14th, 7-8pm EST

Christian Business Women Friday Celebration

Saturday, May 15th, 10am-2pm EST

Christian Business Women Saturday Celebration

Let’s Do Business, Make Money and Be Blessed!

Sandra Noble
NOBLE FINANCES
NOBLE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, INC

Once again I was at a business event where it was recommended that we send a text message to business contacts. In fact, the story was told that one business person requested that a text message be sent to him while he was in the middle of a business meeting. And why did everyone think this was a good idea? In any and every given situation, it is acceptable to check for and respond to a text message.

Phone texting is in. I am amazed at the thumb dexterity of those that do text. Perhaps part of the fascination with texting is attaining mastery over the keyboard. It is apparently quick and efficient for the expert texters to communicate.

In the state of Georgia, legislation is being considered to ban texting while driving. (While they are at it, they should also limit cell phone use while driving.) And the anti-texting law would apply to all drivers, not just teenagers. I am amazed that any adult would think it’s a good idea to text and drive. A couple of people operating public transit trains were fired for texting on the job. Keep your eyes on the road! Have we all gone crazy?

Anyone else over 50 who doesn’t even know how to text message?

I have never sent a text message. I do have a cell phone. And, I have received text messages. But I was delighted to find out that I could turn the text message feature off. If a text message was free, it would be one thing. But the cell phone, blackberry, iphone and other device providers, have those pesky little charges for text messages. Charges for something that was of no value. It was a cost benefit decision for me.

Are there good uses for Texting?

I’ve heard someone saying that the elderly could text for help in a crisis. Not sure it’s feasible for the senior population to text. I’m a long ways from being elderly, but I don’t text. And, in a crisis situation, you’re only likely to do something that you’re totally comfortable with. So, probably not a good use for texting.

Then there is the earthquake tragedy in Haiti. That is a good use of texting.

Wyclef Jean, a musician from Haiti, has arranged for

• $5 donations to be made by texting “YELE” to 501501 or a
• $10 donation by texting “HAITI” to 501501.
• $10 donations can also be made to the Red Cross by texting “HAITI” to 90999.

Not sure how this works, but I assume the cell phone companies will make the donation and add the charge to your cell phone bill.

I’m not ready to turn the texting capability back on my cell phone yet. We’ll see what develops.

Sandra Noble
NOBLE FINANCES
NOBLE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, INC

But now I learn that 62% of baby boomers are
sure they look younger than they are.

With so much company, perhaps there needs
to be a new standard for what a given age
looks like.

Viva La Over 50 Folks!

Check out http://www.boomer-insight.com/

Sandra Noble
NOBLE FINANCES
NOBLE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, INC

Anyone with more than 1/40th black blood was considered black and was subject to the discrimination that was directed toward blacks or Negroes. All of us in the nation watched the news and TV coverage of black people being beaten and dragged and water hosed, just because they wanted to have the same rights as white Americans.

Barack Obama is now the 44th President of the United States of America. We have overcome.  Not just the Negro, the black, the African American.  But the entire United States nation has overcome.  Yes, there are the bigots and racists.  There will always be narrow minded people.  But bigotry and racism does not define us as a nation anymore.  No longer does bigotry, racism and prejudice drive our policies and actions and laws.

The hot issue now is the recession and our economic woes. And the ripple effects are felt globally. Putting politics aside, I’m hoping the country can focus on the business of healing our economy. Barack Obama is our new president and leader, but he cannot solve problems alone. We all must help with the restoration to economic health.

President Barack Hussein Obama:
We love you, we bless you, we support you.  I know the nation joins me in wishing you well.

Mr. President, make us proud!

Sandra Noble
NOBLE FINANCES
NOBLE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, INC

The Boomerang Generation refers to those born in the 1970s and 1980s. So allegedly, these people are the children of baby boomers. But the term does not apply to all people in that age bracket. It more specifically refers to those who, due to economic conditions and challenges, are back at home with their parents, the senior citizen empty nesters. So the “boomerang” part of the phrase is quite clever.

However, the boomerang concept is not limited to the 70s and 80s groups. Everyone is at risk. With the business / corporate financial failures, mortgage crisis, layoffs, gas prices, etc, many who are trying to conserve their financial resources are forced to re-evaluate and revamp their living situations. I’ve thought about renting out a room in my house to tide me over until Noble & Associates Consulting and / or Noble Finances start bringing in some substantial revenues. And, sometimes it’s the senior citizens and retirees who are moving back with their children. So there are variations on the boomerang theme.

I’m not in touch with the economic situation in other countries. But. we in the United States need to pull together to help each other out. Just saw a video of the Donnie McClurkin story. Marvin Winans allowed McClurkin to stay in his house for months. But there comes a time, when helping becomes enabling. So McClurkin was kicked out. Each situation is different.

As Shakespeare says “The quality of mercy is not strained”.  When it becomes strained, it’s up to you to take the appropriate action.

Sandra Noble
NOBLE FINANCES
NOBLE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, INC

It’s big news when the big guys are in trouble. Small, women owned and minority businesses have always had difficulty with finances. Lack of cash flow and working capital is a leading cause of business failure. Noble Finances has some solutions that can help cure financial woes for companies turned down by traditional banking institutions.

The Atlanta Tribune’s “Moving Your Business Forward” (MYBF) event will be held October 9, 2008 in Columbus, GA. The theme for this 3rd annual MYBF conference in Columbus, GA is “Strategies for Business Growth: Finding Money & Understanding of the Benefits of Certification”.

Sandra Noble, that’s me, is featured on the financial panel at the Columbus MYBF event. I get to share about Noble Finances and the alternatives to traditional bank financing that we provide.

See our press release at
Need Cash Flow? Business Financing Secrets at MYBF

Register for Moving Your Business Forward Conference Columbus

Sandra Noble
NOBLE FINANCES
NOBLE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, INC

So, now I’m confessing. My blog post titled “Business People Over 50 – Who are we?” ended with the statement “no twittering for me”. Well, I’ve learned to never say never. I admit that I am now twittering or more correctly tweeting.

The younger set primarily uses text messaging to do their tweets. I turned that feature off on my phone. Since I have no texting capability, I assumed I would never do tweets. However, I discovered ping.fm. It allows me to use the internet to enter my tweets. And the beauty of ping.fm is that it sends my postings to multiple social networks.  So, my entries are simultateously sent Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn, Plaxo Pulse and now Delicious. Ping.fm makes it easy to actively participate in the Web 2.0 social networks.

There are those who allegedly use Twitter for business. I’ve attended teleseminars on the business use of Twitter as well as on the business use of Facebook. Business people under age 50 are using Twitter and other social networks. I have my doubts about the participation of the over 50, senior citizen group. I’m on Twitter and I’m over 50. I’m making a concerted effort to keep up with web 2.0, internet marketing and other new technologues and techniques. The purpose for this blog is to share my journey with other AARP qualifiers. Hopefully, I can help ease the process for my contemporaries.

Not convinced about the benefits. But for now, I’m trying Twitter.

Sandra Noble
NOBLE FINANCES
NOBLE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, INC