(by Jim Forrest) On my way home from work, I stopped at Taco Bell for a quick bite to eat. I have a $50 bill and a $2 bill. I figure with the $2 bill, I can get something to eat and not have to worry about irritating anyone for trying to break a $50 … Continue reading Legal Tender
Finances
A Financial Parable
It's a slow day in the small town and the streets are deserted. Times are tough, everybody is in debt, and everybody is living on credit. A tourist visiting the area drives through town, stops at the hotel, and lays a $100 bill on the desk saying he wants to inspect the rooms upstairs to … Continue reading A Financial Parable
Things That Money Can’t Buy
(author unknown) CharacterClassCommon SenseIntegrityLoveMannersMoralsPatienceRespectTrust
Sage Advice
(author unknown, adapted for this article) #1 Love God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. #2 Realize that you are not Atlas and the world does not rest on your shoulders. #3 Stop bargaining with vegetable and fruit vendors. A few pennies more will not burn a … Continue reading Sage Advice
The Ride
(by Kent Nerbern) I arrived at the address and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes I honked again. Since this was going to be my last ride of my shift I thought about just driving away, but instead I put the car in park and walked up to the door and knocked. 'Just … Continue reading The Ride
Relationships
(author unknown) I had spent an hour in the bank with my dad, as he had to transfer some money. I couldn't resist myself, and asked, ''Dad, why don't we activate your internet banking?'' He asked, ''Why would I do that?'' ''Well, then you wont have to spend an hour here for things like transfer. … Continue reading Relationships
Old-fashioned Skills that Should be Remembered and Practiced
How to write a letter.How to make a phone call.How to take a message.How to get to know an older person.How to play with a baby.How to sew on a button and mend a small tear.How to make a genuine apology.How to read slowly and retain the information.How to hammer a nail and use basic … Continue reading Old-fashioned Skills that Should be Remembered and Practiced
Six Ethics of Life
(author unknown) Before you pray, believe. Before you speak, listen. Before you spend, earn. Before you write, think. Before you quit, try. Before you die, live.
Rights and Non-Rights: A Simple Way to Distinguish the Two
(by Lawrence W. Reed, President, Foundation for Economic Education) Despite the centrality of rights in American history, it’s readily apparent today that Americans are of widely different views on what a right is, how many we have, where rights come from, or why we have any in the first place. "That all men are by … Continue reading Rights and Non-Rights: A Simple Way to Distinguish the Two
Fifteen Foundational Principles
(From PrinciplesFirst) Integrity, character & virtue matter. The strength of our republic depends upon the moral conviction of our elected officials. If we don’t pick inherently trustworthy people to lead us, they will bring the character of the country down with them. Unethical and immoral behavior can never become the norm.Every person has quality, dignity, … Continue reading Fifteen Foundational Principles
Principled Thoughts 