Grumpy people

As I was preparing to write this article on how to deal with difficult people, I originally intended to entitle it “Grumpy Old Men” after one of my favorite movies from 1993. Then it hit me --- that’s not true. It’s not just men who can be grumpy, nor can it be just old men.

Two dozen stand trial in “Stockade Case”

The sensational murder trial of 24 Texans, denied bail and held for months in an open-air stockade, began at Jefferson on May 24, 1869.George Washington Smith was a veteran of the Union Army, whose chief claim to fame was a flesh wound sustained at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Looks like a fixer-upper

It all starts with something leaking. Water heater. Dishwasher. Sky light during a heavy rain. It doesn’t matter. Let’s say dishwasher. And the next thing you know, you discover it’s been leaking for a while which explains why the floor seems kind of soft and spongy.

What comes after, ‘I do?’

Marriage is more than a ceremony — it’s a union of families and finances. When you and your partner are honest with each other about money and financial goals, it can help build trust, leverage your strengths and help pave the way for a financial happily ever after.

Katherine Anne Porter comes home

On May 14, 1962, Katherine Anne Porter publishedShip of Fools, her first and last novel that put the uprooted Texan on easy street.Callie Russell Porter began her long life in 1890 at a wide spot in the road not far from Brownwood called Indian Creek.

You can call me Ray

If you want a good tip, don’t ever call me Honey, Sweetie or Dearie. Bring me my glass of sweet tea, call me Mister, Sir, or Boss, and don’t forget the chips and salsa. We’ve already been waiting for 42 minutes and we’re hungry.Call me Old Timer and I’ll call you a few names of my own.

Be alert for caregiver financial abuse

Do you have a parent or other elderly relative who may soon need a caregiver? If so, be diligent when selecting the right person for the job — because choosing the wrong one could lead to big financial problems.

Unsung Heroes

I’m not a betting person, but if I were, I would say there are more people than not who have had circumstances, situations, or people enter their lives where it became crystal clear you just had to do something to help.

Marketplace Issues

Choosing an assisted living facility is a big decision. Whether you decide for yourself or a loved one, you want to find a new home that meets all your clinical, financial, and lifestyle needs.

Where have all the used bookstores gone?

It all started with an argument over a used bookstore. Well, not really an argument, per se, more like a conversation on why this little town doesn’t have one anymore, and how much would it cost to open one of our own. A dream come true. Not mine. Hers.