Economics 101 and coming clean on the laundromat story

“Marriage is about the most expensive way for the average man to get laundry done.” — Actor Burt Reynolds “Laundry and grocery shopping,” anguished my young friend last week. At 19, he is just ending his first year out of the nest and fending for himself at college.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: May is Mental Health Month. By urging my public officials to prioritize suicide prevention, mental health, and crisis care, I am hoping to influence collective change to support #MentalHealth4All.

Sometimes, you have to say “No”

One of the shortest word in the English language is “NO.” That simple, two-letter word can also be one of the hardest to use when we need to most. If we are honest with ourselves, most of us probably have a problem when it comes to saying “no.

Financial tips for the self-employed

Being self-employed has some benefits: You get to choose your own hours, you don’t have to count “vacation days” and you’ll never worry about getting downsized. On the other hand, you’re truly on your own – there’s no employer-sponsored retirement plan and no benefits package.

Moms do shape futures

In honor of Mother’s Day, this article comes from Andy: One of my favorite memories is from the earlier years of our marriage, when our two sons were just beginning elementary school age. During those years, we often traveled in a van all over the eastern half of our country, singing and preaching.

Waiter, there’s a yak in my soup

My most favorite time of the day is after I’ve gotten home from work, when we’re halfway through eating supper, the meal has already been complimented, we’re sitting back down with second helpings, and the conversation begins.

Getting rid of stumps

In reviewing the literature for possible gardening subjects, I recently came across and article containing several ways to get rid of a stump. Most were ridiculous; one was expensive; and one was just dangerous to future plants.

Hits kept on coming for “The Possum”

“White Lightning” climbed to the top of the country music chart on May 10, 1959 giving George Jones the first of ten Number One hits in a phenomenal career that spanned six decades.

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