by Gracie Dane I was researching self improvement resolutions, and I ran across an article on About.com that listed top nasty habits for married couples. I’ll have to say that a few of these intrigued me. Calling your partner a baby name in public: No kidding? People actually do this? Responding in baby talk:...
by Gracie Dane Black Friday used to be a day when merchants could count on sales that would leave their books in the black instead of in the red. Now, it’s more of a reality show waiting to happen -something like a cross between The Amazing Race and World’s Wildest Police Videos. I actually went out...
By Gracie Dane During the holiday season, non-profit organizations tend to see an increase in those needing services, whether it’s just extra food, assistance with heat for their homes, or just to participate in the Angel Tree program so their child can have a more traditional Christmas. While gifts are not a necessity to celebrate the...
So often, a person, group, or organization will come up with an idea for a discount, or activity designed to provide an economical benefit, or just be fun and beneficial to those who participate. Bless those who do this. Your intentions are generally pure and good, but then a participant, or maybe even a...
by Gracie Dane I imagine I’m not the only consumer that feels so many products and services are overpriced, especially since the cost of gas began soaring to unforeseen and unimaginable prices. I remember when merchants justified raising prices based on the rising gas prices, but never lowered them once the gas prices went...
by Gracie Dane By popular request, I’m reprinting a column I did a few years ago. Our long term readers may remember, but for newer readers, I hope you enjoy it and share with your friends. Beautiful, emotional, happy, and can tear apart families for years to come. Unbelievable, huh? It happens. What begins...
I received this You Tube video today and wanted to share it. I don’t typicallly listen to country music, but I felt it was appropriate for today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruNrdmjcNTc&feature=share Today marked a 10 year long search for the mass murderer who waged war on US soil September 11, 2001. Celebrations are going on throughout the...
In news this morning, students have received letters regarding who will now be managing their student loans. Some ignored the letters, and some thought it was just a scam, but all interviewees claimed they had no idea that a 60 billion dollar program was going to be elimintated and replaced with government funding, giving...
by Gracie Dane The impact of a shutdown, leaving our troops without pay for even one pay period will be devastating not only to morale, but for those living paycheck to paycheck, it could bring an onslaught of additional worries. Some may have late fees that add up to the hundreds of dollars, depending...
Technology to simply your life –but does it really? Some days I’m on the fence about whether or not computers have simplified my life. While I love being connected to the world in just a couple of keystrokes or mouse clicks, there’s much more correspondence to review, keep up with and respond to...
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