While I hate to decide on what to give someone for a particular gift giving occasion, I do actually enjoy giving nice presents to those who mean a lot to me. It used to take me forever to choose a gift. Now, though, I just turn to the Internet. I don’t mean that I just [...]
Fighting my way through a crowded store with my arms full of packages is not my first choice of hobbies. My mother loves to shop, but I did not inherit that part of her genetic composition. The aspect that I detest the most, however, is trying to guess what presents everyone would actually appreciate. I [...]
A few days ago, I talked with a family friend who recently learned that his huge manufacturing company was closing his plant. He is actually luckier than most of the people working for that company. He very recently reached the age at which he qualifies for early retirement, so he will continue to have a [...]
I love to give nice presents. I just don’t like the part where I have to think of exactly which present to give. I agonize over every choice of present. However, I have shortened my decision time a bit, now. You see, I turn first to the Internet. I don’t mean just to buy the [...]
While I hate to decide on what to give someone for a particular gift giving occasion, I do actually enjoy giving nice presents to those who mean a lot to me. It used to take me forever to choose a gift. Now, though, I just turn to the Internet. I don’t mean that I just [...]
I have to admit, I am not a great shopping enthusiast. Except around the Christmas and Channukah holidays, I hate the parking problems, I don’t enjoy browsing aisle after aisle looking for something that would be just perfect for Grandma or Uncle Arthur. I certainly do not like waiting in line with inpatient people killing [...]
A few days ago, I talked with a family friend who recently learned that his huge manufacturing company was closing his plant. He is actually more fortunat than most of his co-workers. He very recently reached the age at which he qualifies for early retirement, so he will continue to have a steady income. Those [...]
Do you know someone who is down in the dumps? I do. Hell almost everyone I know is depressed right now for one reason or another. The banking crisis, job losses, global warming — ehhh.In all my years I don’t think I have ever seen things this bad. So how can you help? Cheer someone [...]
