Inflation: The Silent Thief
Many, many years ago, when my grandmother was still alive, we had a conversation that went something like this: “I don’t understand it. I watch
They Didn’t Change the Locks
I recently returned from taking the most time off all at once that I have ever taken. I left on May 27 and returned on
Too Much Time on My Hands
Thanks to the pandemic and winter, I have had a lot of time to think. Something that I find fun to do, even though I am
High-Tech Frustration
About two months ago, my watch finally gave out and I decided that I wasn’t going to buy another one and just use my cell
When is Stimulus Not Stimulus?
I’m wondering if the “stimulus” packages that have been passed are actually stimulating the economy? Particularly the stimulus checks received by millions of Americans. The
What We Risk Losing
In the interest of transparency, I often shop online, but I also prefer to shop from local merchants whenever I can and am willing to
Let Me Be Perfectly Clear…
It seems that ever since Linda announced that she is retiring at the end of this year, I’ve been getting a lot of the “When
A Penny Saved
For as long as I can remember, we Americans have been poor savers. “Consume, consume, consume” has been our motto. Gone are the days when
Uncertainty – The Market Hates It
The title of this blog could certainly be the catchphrase of this year 2020. For certain, there has been an awful lot of uncertainty. I’m
Of Masks and Markets
It seems like almost every issue in our country right now is extremely polarizing. There are people who are really for it and others who are