Frugal U – What Makes Us Rich?
Do you know what makes us wealthy? Sure, things like hard work and a good job come to mind. But did you know that many people who make a lot of money are not wealthy? And many people who don’t make a lot
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Frugal U – Some Basics About Money
Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow. Proverbs 13:11, NIV What is finance? Finance is how PEOPLE handle their financial situation. To break it down into simple terms, money is a piece of paper. A piece of paper has no
Frugal U – Lack of Planning on Your Part Does not Cause and Emergency on My Part
If you have ever worked in an office, you may have seen this sign before. It’s pretty funny, unless you’re the person with the emergency. In another blog I wrote about spending a dollar on a candy bar, which is reasonable. And
Cupcakes, Love and Memories
Are there birthdays in heaven? As many of you know, I’ve quit my job and decided to return to school to get my Masters in Social Work. It has always been my dream to do something that matters to others. I find
An Ode to Critical Thinking
A POSTFACTUAL WORLD? Lately it has been mentioned that we’ve been living in a post-factual world. I’ve had discussions with people who have said “I’ll read my side and believe what I believe, and you will read your side and believe what
We All Do It!
We ALL Do It! Over the past few weeks, in a class that a Pastor taught, he asked the participants to carry around a little counting machine, and every time they would think a judgmental thought, they clicked the counter. He said that
A Boil On the Butt of Humanity, Or __________
I recently had a run-in with a person whom I at first concluded was a boil on the butt of humanity. I’ve started taking pictures and occasionally I get a paid gig, which is great, especially since I’m getting ready to to back to
Aging Gracefully PT 2: The Time is Now!
In my first article about aging gracefully, I talked about watching my mother age, and how my sister and I have had to step in to be her protectors. I also mentioned that as we watch our parents age, we are sort of seeing
Aging Gracefully PT 1: It Happens to All of Us
Have you ever seen the commercial where the man, who is caring for his elderly mother, opens his mouth and issues a large silent scream? I can identify with that feeling. Not because my mother is difficult, but because watching someone age
Paradise? It Depends on the Person
I’ve seen a lot of articles lately about happiness and how to achieve it. When we see a headline like that, we are drawn to it. We all want to be happy – to find our perfect paradise. If only we could