The lottery ticket falls into my wastebasket. It never came through on its promise of over 200 million dollars, at least for Earl and me. But it did make me wonder about the phenomenon of the lottery.

We don’t buy

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Just recently, I found myself settling into a pattern of daily existence. It’s been a long time in coming, since I am prone to making daily To Do lists but then flagrantly ignoring them.

My pattern includes an hour of

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Last night Earl and I saw documentary filmmaker Ken Burns give a presentation to the local Economic Club, of which we are ardent members. He was the fifth of six speakers in this year’s program; and, in my opinion, he

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Here’s a question. How much do you spend on a pair of socks?

Until a couple years ago, I spent as little as possible, buying my hosiery at discount stores where they packaged several pair in a big plastic bag.

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My assistant, Kyle, and I have worked together over five years. During this time, I believe both of us have grown from our business relationship. I’ve learned about computers and programs and how to change with the times. Case in

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The media’s recent preoccupation with death and dying and living wills has spurred me to consider my own situation, even though most acquaintances and close friends would say that I am far from death’s door, that I have all my

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I just offloaded Earl’s and my taxes to our accountant’s shoulders, and it feels really good. I’d spent the past couple months plowing through receipts of all sizes, retrieving tidbits of information, waiting for 1099s to come in. We’re nowhere

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