Another amusing after-dinner caterwaul

“Dear, I just want you to know that I could’ve brought home a new cat today, but I didn’t. It was up at work, and it was so cute.” “Hmmmm.” (Doesn’t she realize we don’t need any more “new” cats? I need a new motorcycle) “It was yellow striped and so small.

Consider these yearend financial moves

It won’t be long before we turn the page on 2023. But you still have time to make some financial moves that can pay off in 2024 — and beyond. Here are a few to consider: Review your progress toward your goals. Have you made progress toward your long-term goals over this past year?

A Wasp, Two Hens, and a Special Moment

One of my long-time friends, who walks a million miles around Texarkana and strolls long ways to reach her destinations, spoke to me without me starting the conversation. I’d stopped to pass out socks the other day to some homeless friends when she asked me for something.

When you least expect it

Last week we heard from a former client, a dear person we hadn’t heard from in years. The call was unexpected and brought answers to questions and needs we had. Hubby and I scratched our heads wondering, “how on earth??

Thankful

Factor With Thanksgiving this week, it’s a good time to look at the things we’re thankful for in our lives. We have much for which to be thankful, and I’d like to share a few of my own. I’m thankful to still be around to enjoy the things for which I’m thankful.

Thankful for every moment of memories

“I’m thankful for every moment.”—Al Green, singer and songwriter. The holiday season is the best. I’ve long contended Thanksgiving preceding Christmas is not coincidence. It’s a chance to be thankful for the most joyous season and ending the year on high note. My blessings are many.

Do your investments match your goals?

As you go through life, you’ll have various financial goals — and to achieve them, you’ll need to invest. But just recognizing the need to invest is not as useful as matching specific types of accounts or investments with specific goals. How can you make these connections?

Some food for thought

Sooner or later, you and I might want to have a little chat about the economy. But not today. A cold wind has blown in from the north, and all I really want to talk about is soup. Soup is good food. At least, that’s what I grew up hearing.

SMU flies high with “Aerial Circus”

The pass-happy Ponies of Southern Methodist clipped the Rice Owls’ wings on Nov. 15, 1926 setting the stage for a showdown with the Baylor Bears to crown the king of Southwest Conference football.

Face the unexpected with humor and optimism

“We cuss Congress, and we joke about ‘em, but they are all good fellows at heart. And if they wasn’t in Congress, why, they would be doing something else against us that might be even worse.” — Will Rogers (1879-1935), vaudeville performer, actor, and humorous social commentator.