Recently I had to take my mom out of town for a doctor visit. We were in the car for hours, and it was good to catch up on the past, the present, and the future (my mom, who is 84, is always thinking of the future). On our way home, we stopped at Cracker… Read more »
We all take pride and satisfaction in taking care of customers. Helping them buy a house? Big adrenaline rush! Moving that large commercial checking account and loan? Let’s party! But what about the little things? How about resetting an online banking account or fixing a debit card issue at a person’s local office? Or unlocking… Read more »
The trees are beginning to shed their colorful fall leaves, and before we know it, the Appalachian mountains will be dusted with snow. In addition to holidays and hot cocoa, winter also brings a harsh chill which tends to result in some increased expenses. Here are 12 tips to help you save money (and energy!)… Read more »
Vacations give you a different perspective. They take you out of the normal – physically and otherwise. I have a few stories that I will share during the coming weeks, but I want to start with one that inspired me as I did my morning walks. One morning, I saw a man being rolled out… Read more »
If you are of a certain age or into sports, the title above strikes a bell with you: Muhammad Ali – who called himself and was called by others, “the Greatest Fighter of All Time”. Ali did and does arouse many emotions from folks – from the brash Cassius Clay winning his first championship to… Read more »
For those of a certain generation and comic curiosity, Monty Python’s classic movie, The Holy Grail, set during the time of King Arthur and the black plague, was a must see. During one part of the movie, travelers were paid to come around and collect the dead. For unscrupulous family members, this was an easy… Read more »