When I was in the military, I earned compensation time off. The rule was if I didn’t use it, I would lose it. Even though I had worked while others didn’t and the time off was rightfully mine, the opportunity to use it was for a limited time. I remember losing comp time again and […]

I called a busy Doctor’s office and got an expected request “Leave your name, number and a brief message” from their voice mail, so they could call me back. What I didn’t expect was the rest of the message “and I will return your call at my earliest convenience.” Did I misunderstand or did they

We were watching a story about a small factory in Southeast Asia that was using child labor to make their products. The gist of the story was the appalling conditions the children worked under, and they worked for little or no pay. Those stories are normally aired to shame the companies that buy their products

(A Skit) JESUS: Repent and be saved! Sinner: Don’t tell me what to do! Who do you think you are? JESUS: Someone who loves you! Sinner: You just want to spoil my fun. JESUS: The end’s near, and “Except a man be born again, he cannotsee the kingdom of God” (John 3:3 KJV). Sinner: I’ve

After 20+ years in the military, I know how to stretch our limited personal budget. One of best ways is to buy generic substitutes! Generics can be half the price of name brand and are as good, or at least good enough. They have the same ingredients, so I don’t bother looking further. My mother-in-law