Sunday, July 5, 2026

hecm 2

If your home is worth about $800,000 and you owe nothing on it, you're in a strong position to qualify for a HECM, assuming it is your primary residence and you meet the age and other eligibility requirements. Here's a rough estimate: Home value: $800,000 Current mortgage: $0 Age: You previously mentioned you're 75. At age 75, many borrowers can typically access around 45%–55% of their home's value through a HECM, depending on current interest rates and FHA lending limits. For an $800,000 home, that might be approximately $360,000 to $440,000 available, though the exact amount depends on current program rules and interest rates. Estimated upfront costs These are rough estimates: Upfront mortgage insurance premium (MIP): about 2% of the home's value, or approximately $16,000. Origination fee: often around $6,000 (this is generally capped by FHA rules). Other closing costs (appraisal, title insurance, recording fees, etc.): often $2,000–$5,000. So, total upfront costs might be in the neighborhood of $24,000–$27,000. Most people do not pay these costs out of pocket. Instead, they are usually financed into the reverse mortgage, so they become part of the loan balance and accrue interest over time. Is it a good idea? It depends on your goals. A HECM may make sense if: You want additional cash flow during retirement. You plan to stay in your home for many years. You're comfortable with your home equity gradually decreasing. It may be less attractive if: You want to leave as much of the home's value as possible to your heirs. You don't need the money. If you don't need a large amount immediately, you can also choose to establish a HECM line of credit and leave it unused until you need it. One advantage is that the available credit line can grow over time under the program's rules, while you don't pay interest on funds you haven't borrowed. If you'd like, I can also estimate: how much cash you could receive as a lump sum, how much monthly income a HECM might provide, or how the loan balance could grow over 10 or 15 years based on your age and an assumed interest rate.

HECM

The upfront cost of a HECM (Home Equity Conversion Mortgage) can vary depending on your home's value, the amount you borrow, and the lender. Typical costs include: Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP): Generally 2% of the home's appraised value (up to the FHA lending limit). Example: If your home is worth $400,000, the upfront MIP would be about $8,000. Origination fee: Lenders may charge up to: 2% of the first $200,000 of the home's value, plus 1% of the amount above $200,000, Subject to FHA limits (minimum $2,500, maximum $6,000). Third-party closing costs: These may include: Home appraisal Title search and title insurance Recording fees Credit report Attorney or settlement fees (where applicable) These often total $2,000–$5,000, depending on your location. Counseling fee: Before getting a HECM, you must complete counseling with a HUD-approved counselor. There is usually a modest fee, though some agencies offer it at no cost or on a sliding scale. Do you have to pay these costs out of pocket? Usually no. Most borrowers choose to finance the upfront costs into the reverse mortgage, so they are added to the loan balance rather than paid at closing. However, because those costs become part of the loan, interest accrues on them as well. If you tell me: approximately how much your home is worth, and whether you still owe money on your current mortgage, I can estimate: your total upfront costs, how much you might be able to borrow, and how much equity you would likely have remaining.

崔孝一

一个连中文都不会说的朝鲜人,竟然为了明朝的皇帝绝食饿死在了崇祯的灵前。这不是一个虚构的故事,它的名字在我国的史料里面几乎已经被忘记了。但在朝鲜,它被尊为千古异事。非常详细的记录了他的一生,他的名字叫崔校一,大明的军队在万历年间的时候,在朝鲜的土地上和倭寇血战七年,所以当后来清军杀入到中原的时候,那个屠城掠地的时候,很多人依然把大明当作是灯塔,以及道义的象征。于是崔孝一就做了一件极其悲壮的事情,他长途跋涉渡海归民,从山东一路向北,成为山海关守将吴三桂手下的一名军官。他英勇善战,立过很多军功。那个时候有一批像他那样的朝鲜意识,在异国的土地上,为了守护心中最后的那一片华夏正统。但大明最终还是没了。1644年3月19日,崇祯皇帝在眉山自缢,消息一传到边关去。史书记载,全军披麻戴孝,哭声震动整个荒野,所以崔孝一在这一片哭声当中,做了一件非常壮烈的事。天子殉国,他这个外邦将士手里的刀,突然不知道应该往哪里挥了。紧接着,更大的冲击来了。他的领导吴三桂投降了,引清兵入开。如果是你这一刻,你会选择什么?是不是跟着自己的领导吃香的喝辣的了。崔孝一选择了所有人都想不到的第三条路。他没有回去,也没有投降,独自一人到了崇祯皇帝的陵墓,日夜跪在灵前,不食不饮。只是痛哭故国的恩义哭信仰的崩塌哭那个跨海而来,却没有始终守住的那个江山。绝食17日之后,他死在了异国的土地上,一个朝鲜人在异国的土地上,为了一个从未谋过面的皇帝殉葬了自己。我们在感叹崔孝一的悲壮,你也会想象大明当时有多么的好。如果没有大明朝当时跟倭寇的死战,在朝鲜这片土地上守护朝鲜,帮助朝鲜,哪有崔孝一后来感念大明的恩情。它殉的是什么?它殉的是君王吗?它殉的是明朝吗?它殉的是一份不被磨灭的那个骨气,我们应该记住它,它的墓碑不在厚重史册的险要处,却在我们每个人的心中。在滚滚的历史长河当中,我们不应该忘记这一段如此悲壮的历史。 A Korean man who couldn't even speak Chinese starved himself to death in front of the spirit shrine of the Ming emperor Chongzhen. It sounds unbelievable, but this is not a fictional story. His name has been almost forgotten in Chinese historical records, yet in Korea he is remembered as an extraordinary figure. Korean historical accounts record his life in remarkable detail. His name was Choi Hyo-il (Cui Xiaoyi). During the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty, Ming armies fought the Japanese invaders on Korean soil for seven long years. Later, when the Qing armies swept into China, conquering cities and seizing territory, many Koreans still regarded the Ming dynasty as a beacon of civilization and a symbol of righteousness. Inspired by this belief, Choi Hyo-il made an extraordinary decision. He crossed the sea to China, traveled from Shandong all the way north, and eventually became an officer under the command of Wu Sangui, the general guarding Shanhai Pass. He fought bravely in battle and earned many military honors. Choi was not alone. There were other Koreans like him who fought on foreign soil to defend what they believed was the last legitimate Chinese civilization represented by the Ming dynasty. But in the end, the Ming dynasty fell. On March 19, 1644, the Chongzhen Emperor hanged himself on Meishan (Coal Hill) after Beijing fell. When news reached the frontier, historical records say that the entire army dressed in mourning clothes, and their cries echoed across the wilderness. Amid this sea of grief, Choi Hyo-il made a tragic decision. With the emperor dead, this foreign-born officer suddenly no longer knew where to point his sword. Then came an even greater shock. His commander, Wu Sangui, surrendered and opened Shanhai Pass to the Qing army. If you had been in his position, what would you have chosen? Would you have followed your commander and accepted the rewards that came with surrender? Choi chose a third path—one that almost no one could have imagined. He neither returned to Korea nor surrendered to the Qing. Instead, he went alone to the tomb of the Chongzhen Emperor. There he knelt day and night before the emperor's spirit shrine, refusing both food and water. He wept for the fallen nation that had shown kindness to Korea, for the collapse of the ideals he believed in, and for the empire he had crossed the sea to defend but could not save. After 17 days of total fasting, he died on foreign soil. A Korean, in a foreign land, sacrificed his own life in mourning for an emperor he had never even met. As we reflect on Choi Hyo-il's tragic devotion, we may also wonder what kind of nation the Ming dynasty must have been to inspire such loyalty. Had the Ming armies not fought desperately against the Japanese invaders to defend Korea, had they not protected and assisted the Korean people, there might never have been a Choi Hyo-il who felt such profound gratitude toward the Ming. What, then, did he truly die for? Was it merely for an emperor? Was it simply for the Ming dynasty? No. He died for an unbreakable sense of honor, loyalty, and moral conviction. We should remember him. His memorial is not found only in the dusty pages of history, but also in the hearts of those who remember such unwavering devotion. As the great river of history continues to flow, this profoundly tragic chapter should never be forgotten.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

when and what to plant in Marshall

Since you live in Marshall, NC (USDA Hardiness Zone 7a) and your average first frost is around October 13, here's a planting calendar for the rest of the year. Month What to Plant July Sow beans, cucumbers, carrots, beets, Swiss chard, and another crop of basil. Start broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale indoors for fall. August Plant carrots, beets, kale, collards, mustard greens, turnips, lettuce, spinach (late August), radishes, and bok choy. Transplant broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower into the garden. September Continue sowing lettuce, spinach, arugula, radishes, cilantro, and Asian greens. Plant more kale and mustard greens. October Harvest warm-season crops before frost. Continue planting garlic, spinach, lettuce (under row covers), radishes, and winter onions. November Plant garlic until the ground freezes. Mulch garlic and perennial herbs. Harvest kale, collards, spinach, carrots, and turnips. December–February Plan next year's garden. Start onion seeds indoors in January if growing from seed. March Plant peas, potatoes, onions, spinach, lettuce, carrots, beets, radishes, and turnips. April Plant broccoli, cabbage, kale, and other cool-season crops. Wait to plant tomatoes and peppers outdoors. Early May After the last expected frost (around May 1–10), transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, cucumbers, squash, beans, and other warm-season vegetables. Crops that do especially well in Marshall Cool season: Spinach, kale, lettuce, Swiss chard, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, beets, peas, radishes, garlic, onions. Warm season: Tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers, squash, pumpkins, basil, Malabar spinach, bitter melon. Since I know you grow Malabar spinach It is very frost-sensitive. Harvest it until the first frost in October. Before frost, you can save seeds from mature berries or take stem cuttings to root indoors for next year. A tip for fall spinach For Marshall, the best time to sow spinach is late August through mid-September. Spinach germinates best when soil temperatures are below 85°F (29°C), so if the weather is still hot, keep the soil moist or provide a little afternoon shade to improve germination. With your climate in Marshall, you can harvest fresh vegetables from March through December, and with row covers or a cold frame, you may even be able to harvest spinach and kale throughout much of the winter. Meteorological summer Meteorologists define summer as: June 1 – August 31 So, by this definition, summer ends on August 31 every year. Astronomical summer Astronomically, summer ends at the autumnal equinox, which usually falls on September 22 or 23. In 2026, the autumnal equinox is on September 23, so summer officially ends then. For gardening in Marshall, NC In terms of weather, Marshall often stays quite warm into September. Typical conditions are: July: Highs around 85–87°F (29–31°C) August: Highs around 84–86°F (29–30°C) September: Highs around 77–80°F (25–27°C), with cooler nights (around 55–60°F / 13–16°C). For gardeners, the intense heat usually begins to ease in late August, making it an excellent time to plant fall crops such as: Spinach Lettuce Kale Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Radishes Even though the weather becomes cooler in September, you can still expect about 3–5 weeks before the average first frost around October 13. That gives many cool-season vegetables plenty of time to establish before colder weather arrives.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

how to prune levander

为了让 薰衣草(Lavender) 健康生长并开出更多花,最好 每年修剪一到两次。 什么时候修剪 花谢后(最佳时间): 夏末或初秋,当大部分花朵凋谢后进行修剪。 春季轻剪: 当新的嫩芽开始生长时,剪掉冬天冻伤或枯死的枝条。 如何修剪 剪掉所有残花花梗。 将绿色枝叶修剪约三分之一, 保持植株 圆润、紧凑的形状。 不要剪到没有叶子的老木质枝条。 薰衣草通常 不会从光秃秃的老木头重新发芽。 把植株修剪成圆丘状, 这样可以防止植株老化后 中间裂开或变空。 如果薰衣草已经长得很杂乱 如果木质枝条附近还有绿色新芽, 可以修剪到 绿色新芽上方一点的位置。 如果植株大部分都是光秃的木质枝条, 只要 轻微修剪。 不要大幅剪进已经枯老的木头里,否则可能会把植株剪死。 让薰衣草长得更好的小技巧 充足阳光: 每天至少 6–8小时日照。 排水良好的土壤: 薰衣草 最怕根部长时间潮湿。 浇水方式: 植株长稳后,少浇但浇透。 少施肥: 肥料过多会让叶子长得很多,但花会变少。 如果你种的是英国薰衣草(English Lavender)或其他品种,修剪方法基本相同。 如果你告诉我具体是哪一种薰衣草,或者发一张照片,我可以给你更详细的修剪建议。

Monday, June 29, 2026

07-04-2026

7/4/2026 Zidane headbutted a tacist so hard he became a legend forever.齐达内为了反击一名种族主义者,狠狠地用头顶了对方一下,从此成为了永远的传奇。 P. R. Sakar shouted an akarya. America margii and workers could not take it. They told P. R> Sakar shouting is not right. Shouting is not allowed in America. That's why P.R.Sakar never want to come to America. When BaBA shouted workers and margiis is normal. He hardly shouted at margii but not in Taiwan. We all experienced His shouting. An Indian acarya told me American margii could not take crash. You crash them, they leave. 6/30/2026 在灵性上他爬得太高了,高到没有人能够构得著。 Ganesha's sin is that he has reached such a high level of spiritual attainment that no one can match or reach him. Nirmala was diagnosed with cancer several years ago. She decided to return to her homeland in Taiwan in the hope of recovering from her illness. Why did Nirmala return to Taiwan at the end of her life? Because she was not happy living in America. When BaBa came to Taiwan in 1978, He invited me to visit Him in India during an evening field walk. He said to me, "This time I have come to see you. Later, you should come to India to visit me." Why didn't BaBa want to come to America? Years ago, Ganesha had a crash with Anisha. Without first discussing the matter with Ganesha or giving him an opportunity to explain his side of the crash, Visha Mitra and Ramesha acted after receiving a telephone call from Anisha. Based solely on that communication, they made a decision and sent Ganesha an email directing that he was not permitted to attend any Katuah HOA meetings because of his crash with Anisha. Ganesha responded by requesting the legal or governing authority for their decision. Specifically, he asked them to identify the law, bylaw, covenant, policy, or other rule that authorized them to prohibit him from attending HOA meetings. 6/27 plant some bak choi seed 为什么巴巴不要到美国? 就是因为美国白玛琪, 高傲, 自大,偏激, 忌妒,太粗钝了,所以派我来,我来了,就是给他们看看,灵性高的人是高在那里,让他们有个瞭解, 不然他们还不知道自己是多么地幼稚。 5/23 plant bitter gourd 5/22 plant potato in the big box, plant cucumber to replace where the bean is sage, oagono, times, rosemary, basil, basil and rosemary are good for mosquito, sage is good for tomato, Several herbs are well known for helping repel mosquitoes naturally: Citronella — one of the most famous mosquito-repelling plants; often used in candles and oils. Lavender — mosquitoes dislike its scent, while many people find it pleasant. Basil — especially lemon basil and cinnamon basil can help deter mosquitoes. Mint — peppermint and spearmint may repel mosquitoes and other insects. Rosemary — good around patios; the smell becomes stronger when leaves are crushed or burned lightly. Lemongrass — contains citronella compounds naturally. Catnip — some studies found it can repel mosquitoes effectively. Marigold — often planted near vegetables to discourage insects. 5/7 here in prama, many people didn't know how to sit properly to do meditation. Do you know that I use my third eye to see BaBa’s mudra? i thoght i would share my experience with people when it was BaBa's birthday, but i don't think they like it. i gave up. They thought i was alone. I don't feel i'm alone. or i feel lonely. do you know the meridian is different from the nadi and cakras? do you know the achievement of all the lessons we have learned? Like we want to go to Delaware sirport? we know we need to take bus 56. so bus no 56 will take you to your target. You spend the money and time. You take the bus and the bus take you to the Delewar airport. in the same way, where you want to go to come to Ananda Marga? Curious? or you have a purpose? power? fame? name? and money? i see many people like power and fameAnd fame.they like to control people, margii, and so, they want to be an acarya. but they fail to be an acarya, they go on the road. they are controlling people. they have power. sometimes, they feel no fun. they thought they don't want to be an acarya. they want something else. they want to have different experience, so they fail on acaryship. they become an ex. then they become an ex, they still want power, fame, name and money. so come to Prama, you see these kind of people, they kind of ex. 5/6 fix 106 problem. able did it. just the facut head replace it the shower works, but leaks, washer not good, we replace a new one, bot the part from ACE. 5/5 他用生命跟低灵交换灵力。低灵控治了他。大家应引以为戒。台湾最多人搞这个, 特别是算命的,中国懂这个的不多。连佛光山的星云都是,显出他们都有些灵力。 “When I listen to their Baba’s stories, I can tell what level they are at. Many of the stories are very immature. Many acarya don't know how to do meditation, especially many family acarya. They don't know what the achievement for their lessons they havd learned. what the first lesson for? what's the second lesson for? etc. 5/4 美国的历史250年,太短了,美国人没什麽经验, 祂们能说出什麽经验来么?西方人的静坐经验就更短了,祂们的身体还不适于静坐。能讲出什麽经验来吗?没有哪。 106 complain water leaks, all about plumbing didn't do anything didn't fix anything. 5/2 i planted zucchini and amaranth, and i bot Chinese Winter Melon, Chinese water spinach 5/4 water spinach not good, i take it out put in a water bottle. i plant 4 冬瓜种子 在小格子 kirtana after dc her kips something wrong. they too, her to the hospital. 4/25 plant seed salad bowl lettuce in the box next to rasberry box, bopak pak choi and white stemmed pac choy. I found out bopak pak choi is expensier than pac choy. 4/24 茶水牛奶豆浆咖啡橙汁都不要放在不锈钢的保温杯里储存,会长期接触破坏不锈钢的保温杯保护层,释放出重金属铬。 瓷器在生产工艺上必须要用釉料和颜料,釉料就是让它发亮。颜料呢,就是上面的花纹,漂亮的有料里边呢含的是铅颜料里边呢是铅和镉 4/23 dinika came to mow the lawn, make a very nice 菜圃Dinika came to mow the lawn and made a very nice vegetable garden. 4/22 rudranii went to discuss her eyes 4/20/2026 brat dyer came and get the number correct. insurance will send the check to balance.05-23-2026 5/27/2025 Ninety nine percent of the American margiis believe they understand Baba’s philosophy, but there is a lot of misunderstanding. Acaryas make correct statements when they follow what Baba said. However, they often make mistakes when they try to elaborate on or integrate Baba’s philosophy is into their own personal experience. Vimanananda gave three times Shastra. Three times, I corrected his viewpoint when he developed Baba's lesson and integrated it with his spiritual experience." Didi Hitaeshna reminded this verse in Ananda Sutra. Hita Esana, I’m supprised when she told me she is no longer with Ranqi. Later I found out she may have crash with Vimananda. Again, This evil dada. Always do something very bad under his power. Dada I.K. same thing. He crashed out dada I.K. dada I.K. had to move out from New York Jagrti. Then, they sold New York Jagrti and got a million dollar. Sent the money to India. Ranqi bought a small house for Jagrti instead. Really, evil man doing evil things. Today, among the American presidential candidates, there are no candidates whom I find suitable." One is elderly and aging, and the other is considered unconventional and unpredictable.
Japan occupied Taiwan for 50 years. During that period, approximately 630,000 Taiwanese were killed by Japanese. When Japan surrendered unconditionally at the end of World War II, about 100,000 Japanese soldiers remained in Taiwan. Many Japanese women did not want these soldiers to return to Japan. They believed the soldiers should have died on the battlefield or taken their own lives rather than surrender. As a result, some of these soldiers settled in different parts of Taiwan, particularly in the south. Over time, they married local women and had children. In recent years, some people have argued that the descendants of these Japanese settlers have become a significant social and political force in Taiwan. According to this view, they support the idea of Taiwan becoming independent.