by debidrecksler | Dec 14, 2012 | Human Interest, Life
Kathryn threw down her purse and buried her face in the big fluffy pillows on the couch. She couldn’t believe how horrible it felt to have the salesclerk say, “I’m sorry, we cannot process your credit card. It keeps coming up that it has been...
by debidrecksler | Nov 28, 2012 | Human Interest, Life
In the 1980’s I was blessed with a friend named Priscilla who on the ladder of loving and devoted friends would have to be placed on the very top rung, along with my friend, Judi, who I have known since I was a little girl. After my move from South Florida to...
by debidrecksler | Nov 21, 2012 | Human Interest
Rita put the two bags of groceries down on the counter and took a deep breath. Though her body ached from her 8 hour shift at the nursing home, she knew she had to get busy preparing the Thanksgiving meal. Grandma Minnie and Dad and her Uncle Ron were coming over...
by debidrecksler | Nov 19, 2012 | Consumer, Economy
Holidays are supposed to give you a warm and fuzzy feeling. The reality is…Advertisers create this illusion so that you will run out and spend money you don’t have (or sit home and shop on the internet) and if you are middle class, most probably overextend...
by debidrecksler | Nov 17, 2012 | Consumer
Today I read that one of the few Kmarts in our small mountain town is closing their doors. I love Kmart…always have! Unlike one of their competitors (starts with a W) I never have to ask twice for assistance. Customer service has always been a priority and any...
