In the past few days, the American people have received information on how much the war in Iran is costing American citizens. According to what I have read the military operations in Iran, famously named “Operation Epic Fury”, as of Mid-May 2026 cost approximately $29 billion. I’ve decided to rename this event as a WAR and more specifically, “Trumps Epic Fury of a War”. We most certainly hope this does not happen again on his watch. Most of us have a difficult time wrapping our brains around such a figure. Some friends and I were trying to break this figure down so we might understand it a little better. So, we can all relate to $1, $10, $100, $1,000, $10,000, and maybe $100,000. After that figure, fewer of us can start to relate. Let us continue with $1,000,000, $10,000,000, $100,000,000-no, we’re still not there yet. $1,000,000,000-is a billion dollars. Now we’re going to times that by 29…$29,000,000,000 is $29 billion. Now you can perhaps relate to what it would be like to be a billionaire. Maybe.
PLEASE VOTE! Your ballot needs to be in by May 19 so please find it, fill it out, and get it where it needs to go. No postage is necessary. As is said, Your Vote is Your Voice!
Please come and join the North County Resistance in Nehalem on Saturday, May 16, from noon to 2 PM. If you can, bring a jar of peanut butter and a jar of jelly for our two outlets for food, the North County Food Bank and the Nehalem Bay Community Services. Or bring whatever food you would like to donate. Your donations to these two organizations is gratefully received. A cash or check donation can be made to the North County Food Bank, PO Box 162, Wheeler, Oregon, 97147 or Nehalem Bay Community Services, PO Box 232, Nehalem, Oregon, 97131. If you bring your donation to the peaceful protest, we will make sure your donation goes where you want it to go. And your donation to either organization is tax deductible.
Let’s talk next time about getting the underground work done on our new food bank. A rather expensive operation. I understand there are a few $1,000 donors out there just waiting to send in their checks. Let’s get some people on board who know how to put those zeros on their checks!
Thanks for listening and see you Saturday!
Best,
Patty