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Circumstances and situations can easily give us a downcast spirit. Bills we can’t pay, illness, relationship hurts, life’s frustrations, and sudden repair needs can drain the energy and joy out of us. It is enough to make us want to sit in our favorite chair and pull a blanket over our heads until it allContinue reading “Cure for a Downcast Spirit”

We use the same containers for differently valued items. We just moved and used some boxes to store and protect valuable things. Other boxes were filled with stuff equivalent to junk. We have used plastic tubs to clean the most disgustingly dirty boots, etc. Then we put some prized collections or art in the sameContinue reading “Multi-use Containers”

I was an internal bank auditor for 20 years. As such I went to different branches and departments to ensure that customer and bank accounts were properly protected. I carefully reviewed bank records for accuracy. And I observed control procedures to make sure that losses were mitigated. At the end of each audit I madeContinue reading “Internal Audit”

I grew up in Southern California, where very few homes had basements. Now I live in Indiana where basements are pretty much standard. So I am learning about basement living. On the negative side, basements are usually cold and lonely places. On the positive side, basements are quiet places where you can find peace andContinue reading “Basement Life”

Like many people, I have watched some of the NCAA Basketball Tournament, otherwise known as March Madness. I can’t help but be amazed at the amazing skills and athleticism of these athletes. Most have innate abilities that have been fine tuned by knowledgeable coaches and trainers. They are fully committed to perform at their bestContinue reading “March Madness”