by debidrecksler | May 29, 2009 | Human Interest
Facebook is an amazing way to find long lost friends and family. Today was one of the happiest days of my life. I reconnected with a dear friend who I lost touch with years ago.On a long shot, I sent a message on Facebook, to a boy who I thought might be her son....
by debidrecksler | May 26, 2009 | Human Interest
News Flash!! Ask Bubbi, my advice column is up and running . Every Monday at AshevilleNow.com , I will be answering questions sent in by readers of all ages and backgrounds.A little history on the Ask Bubbi column. Years ago, I discovered I had a talent for solving...
by debidrecksler | May 22, 2009 | Consumer
Hope my readers can stand one more column about shoddy workmanship. I’ve written one after another because nothing is made well anymore!The other day, my normally even keeled husband blew his lid because…Here we are in this beautiful brand new townhome...
by debidrecksler | May 17, 2009 | Human Interest
I ran into the drugstore the other day to pick up something and as I stood in line waiting to pay, the girl in front of me turned to apologize for taking so long checking out. “No problem,”I said.”I’m just on my way to the doctor for a healthy...
by debidrecksler | May 13, 2009 | Economy
Shame on the credit card companies for their selfishness . How dare they do this to consumers during this economic crisis.To my readers…Please think twice about the banks who are on this list. Take your business elsewhere!Read more @ DebiDrecksler.com!
by debidrecksler | May 12, 2009 | Human Interest
“In 1950, six Jewish families met in Miami to form a Hebrew Free Loan Society. These founders collected $27 to launch what was to become the “Gemilus Chesed – Greater Miami Hebrew Free Loan Society.†Many years later, Joseph Nevel, the son of one of these...
by debidrecksler | May 11, 2009 | Economy
“Instead of fine print that hides the truth, we need credit card forms and statements that have plain language in plain sight, and we need to give people the tools they need to find a credit card that meets their needs.”President ObamaI couldn’t...
by debidrecksler | May 8, 2009 | Human Interest
A woman gently helps an elegant elderly lady up from her chair and offers her arm as support as they slowly leave the cafe. The lady’s face is beaming as she leans over and kisses the cheek of the younger woman who like her, has luminous brown eyes and curly...
by debidrecksler | May 7, 2009 | Business
Today, I heard another story about the little guy (in this case a Doctor in a sole practice) being pushed out of business by the much bigger guy who opened up next door (an out patient hospital clinic specializing in the same field). There is no fighting back…no...
by debidrecksler | May 5, 2009 | Consumer
On August 25th, 2008, I wrote a column about shoddy workmanship …..It’s time for another!I recently moved into a brand new townhome…My first new home ever! My excitement was short lived when I realized how poorly all the appliances were made compared...
