May 21, 2022 The Greatest Love of All… THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL…ISN’T HOW MOST PEOPLE ACT Why does something seem better when it’s done for others rather than oneself? I gave a stranger a dollar vs saving that dollar for myself. I listened to a complaining friend on the phone for any hour vs quietly immersing myself in a good book. I went to an unenjoyable and obligatory fundraising event vs a romantic date night with my partner. If Covid has done nothing else, it has reset our ideas of how we can enjoy ourselves. When I was an Economics major in college, I learned the concept…
February 23, 2010 It’s a Dog’s Life…and That’s a Good Thing! Smelly, drooling, needy, hairy, shedding, hungry, hyper. No, I’m not talking about husbands, I’m talking about dogs! Yes, dogs can have all of those mildly negative characteristics, but try these: Loyal, friendly, loving, faithful, warm, caring, life-extending. Now, you’re talking! Pets can truly be your lifeline during trying and difficult times, such as recessions or personal economic downturns. You can turn to them for loving comfort, for unwavering affection, for non-judgmental support, for unconditional forgiveness. Yes, pets require a great deal of work. There is the cost associated with food, health care, toys, etc. You have to exercise them. You have to…
