by debidrecksler | May 22, 2018 | Family, Friendship, Human Interest, Life
Carter works in the service industry and attends college. His smile lights up a room and I just assumed his manners came from a great upbringing. He is marrying his lovely girlfriend in a few weeks and was excited to share about their honeymoon plans and the fact that...
by debidrecksler | May 19, 2018 | Friendship, Human Interest, Life
Billy lived next door to Reggie for decades. It never occurred to either one of them that the difference in their skin color was a reason not to hang around. They enjoyed sitting outside and shooting the breeze…how the town they grew up in was getting too...
by debidrecksler | May 2, 2018 | Consumer, Human Interest, Life
Many years ago, I wrote a customer service column where I acknowledged people who gave outstanding customer service. I came up with the idea because I felt people were quicker to complain than say something positive. It is amazing what a difference a few nice words...
by debidrecksler | Oct 15, 2017 | Family, Human Interest, Life
I recently read a blog about Mother-in-laws written by a young writer. In the blog, she encourages women to stand up to their husband’s Mother and basically put the woman in her place. I found the blog interesting because I had just finished reading an article...
by debidrecksler | Jul 13, 2017 | Comedy, Consumer, Human Interest, Life
Everywhere you look (online, tv, stores) there are companies promoting diet products, vitamins, and meal plans for losing weight. Millions of dollars are spent on advertising.There are support groups and personal coaches to guide you on your weight loss journey. I...
by debidrecksler | Jun 9, 2017 | Business, Consumer, Human Interest, Life
I’ve searched my entire adult life for a hairdresser who understood my hair. It hasn’t been easy. One day I approached a woman who had thick curly hair and a great haircut and asked her if she minded sharing the name of her hairdresser. She said her name...
