Politics In This Country

I don’t make a habit of writing about politics but something is really irking me. The other night, I was watching the Democratic Convention listening to Hilary Clinton’s speech and shaking my head at her new found love and admiration for Obama. It was an...

More On…Read Before You Sign

I recently put a down payment on a townhome that my husband and I discovered on one of our search for a smaller house outings. After months of looking at dozens of places… we finally found exactly what we were looking for.Unfortunately my excitement was short...

Warranties…Know What You’re Signing Up For

As my readers know, I’ve been car shopping these past few weeks…I make time to go online and read consumer comments on the different automobiles. One of the biggest concerns buyers talk about is the warranty. Seems that the salespeople talk up a storm...

Consumers…Take A Stand!

It doesn’t speak well of the way products are made today when a shoe repair man tells you not to waste your money having your shoes resoled because they are made so poorly…But on the bright side…Thank you for your honesty sir!Most mass produced...

An Open Letter To The Sales Industry

I am the guy on the street. I represent millions of potential buyers…people who work very hard for their money and expect to be treated with honesty and respect. When you choose to be dishonest with me, please understand that though you may view me as the little...

Find That Inner Child

Wouldn’t it be nice to take 24 hours off from the stress and rigors of real life and completely unwind ? Not everyone has the financial means to jet off to some exotic island or rent a condo on the ocean ….Here are some suggestions for relaxing in your own...

Learning To Be A Free Spirit

When I was a little girl my Mother taught me that it was ok to color outside the lines. She listened to my poetry (all free verse) and introduced me to every form of dance…..She created a free spirited daughter and for that I am very grateful.I believe that...

The Givers

Some people are natural born givers…They are kind and caring and enjoy doing things for other people. But sometimes they are generous to a fault allowing people to take advantage of them.The only person who can change this is the giver. They can learn the art of...

Money Saving Tips

It’s time for more consumer tips to help save you money!One of the best ways to eliminate those costly stops for liquid refreshments is to carry a small cooler in your car filled with bottled water and other healthy thirst quenching drinks. Pick up a couple of...

The Value Of Verbal Skills

Technology is amazing but I worry that we are losing as much as we are gaining. I’m concerned that our verbal skills are weakening as young people interact via computers and text messaging more than they do in person. How will the next generation develop good...