Odds Improve

Unlike the lottery, which encourages more and more participants, if there is a fixed number of tickets available, odds improve with the more chances you buy. It isn’t exponential improvement, but additive. I know, it’s math and statistics, something we Read More …

Keep It Organized

It is best if you can start from the beginning and keep it organized. Not to take anything away from the professional organizers…they definitely can help you when you can’t manage to handle things once.  That said….try your best to Read More …

Keeping Costs Lower

Sometimes, keeping costs lower means that you have to sacrifice quality. Other times, it means that you are a loyal customer and you are rewarded for your repeat visits with discounts. Hand sewing usually costs more…but, not always. Sometimes, having Read More …

Be Polite

I am pretty sure that each and every person out there had someone, whether it was mom or dad, Nana or Pop-Pop (or maybe it was Grandpa or Grammie), an aunt, a neighbor, a teacher, a brother… someone who taught Read More …

Crying Uncle

Sometimes I can just hear the inner voice in someone crying uncle. Although today, it is easier, if they post on social media that they are tapping out, they give up, they need a night out. Too much information Too Read More …

The Saga Continues

Yes, the saga continues. We all have our stories, right? None more entertaining and yet frustrating than the experiences with customer service departments this week and last. Ok, maybe there are other age-old stories that entertain more than this, but Read More …

Worthy

Supporting a local charity, or a youth sports organization is definitely a worthy cause. Spending my Friday evening or Saturday morning; however, working at the snack stand isn’t quite my idea of valuable… Our group requires a $50 snack stand Read More …