First come, first served

My mind wanders. And while it’s out wandering, it wonders. Who’s flying that plane that just passed over my house? Who’s out mowing their yard at 7:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning? Who’s going to clean the cat litter boxes?Washing dishes by hand really sends my mind out for a hike.

Find the best ways to pay down debt

Are you concerned about debt? It’s important to recognize this, but, at the same time, you may have more ways of gaining control of your debt situation than you had realized.

A Texas hero in a tuxedo

A23 year old pianist from Kilgore gave sagging morale back home a much needed boost by winning first prize at the International Tschaikowsky competition on Apr. 12, 1958.

Welcome to the variety show

My long-dead father didn’t rear me to be no left-leaning hippo who’d stand up on all fours to openly opinionate on every dipsy-doodle decree of the government, no sirree. If the president said to pay $20.50 for a half gallon of Blue Bell Vanilla Ice Cream that cost only $10.

How can you boost your savings?

It might not be on your calendar, but America Saves Week is observed from April 7–11. Are you saving enough? If not, how can you save more?If you don’t think you’re saving enough, you’re not alone.

Murdered General the last of his line

ith the way the war was going, the news from Houston on Apr. 6, 1865 was enough to make a grown man cry. Another well-known name had been added to the Confederate casualty list, but this time the fatal bullet had not been fired by a Yankee.The victim was the last of a prominent line.

The secret to secret exercising

Inever go to the gym to exercise because I hate the thought of people thinking I’m only there to cheat death for just one more day. “But you got to give the old fellow credit for at least trying,” I can imagine them whispering to each other. “Too bad he didn’t start earlier.

Time for some financial spring cleaning

Financial FocusSpring is here — which means it’s once again time to wash the windows, organize your cabinets and steam your carpets. This year, in addition to tidying up around your house, why not also consider some financial spring cleaning?

Overcoming Mountains

The 24-hour news cycle started in the early 1990’s during the Gulf War. The world (me, especially) were glued to their television sets viewing live 24-hour news coverage. Gone were the days of the 6:00 and 10:00 p.m. evening news.

It’s a funny old world

It’s a funny old world, this place. Somebody’s waking up right now, somebody’s going to sleep. We’re heading into Spring, they’re heading into Fall. Somewhere it’s breakfast time, somewhere it’s happy hour. Welcome the stranger, beware of the stranger. Luxury, poverty. Greed, generosity. Love, hate.