I was 10 years old when I got my first sales job. It was selling candy in a Pittsburgh Pirates glass to raise money for our Little League. Our coach took us to each neighborhood. We went door to door. The candy and special glass sold for $1, a significant sum back then in a working-class ...
Children in general play a huge role in parents’ lives. So every time I read something that I think will benefit our children or grandchildren, I let them read it. So, in this Friday’s article, since it’s for children, I will encourage you: once you read my article, either let the young ...
Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners! Most likely we will say goodbye to the growing season this weekend in the Valley as frost is in the forecast. Any late squash, tomatoes or other vegetables need to be harvested quickly. Don't forget to move houseplants back indoors before they get ...
After neatly spreading holidays out over the last 10 months, we are about to enter the intense holiday season. Late October, November and December have a lock on observances and celebrations. Most of them have food involved. Some have drinks involved, still others weird dress codes. Some ...
“Words are perception, and perception is reality.” The older I get, the more I ponder the significance of “reality.” There is an unrelenting black-cloud entitled “reality” that everyone cowers underneath. “Reality” is used to execute and excuse. It is wielded to redeem and ...
On Facebook various lawyers recently have been posting invitations to attend public seminars they are presenting on the topic of estate planning. Some years ago, when there was an earlier surge of these offerings, I attended several, to see what they were about. Normally, I heard exaggerated ...
