The Scoop On Seniors

Seniors Why it pays for seniors to maintain good credit The benefits of maintaining good credit include looking more reliable in the eyes of prospective employers and securing lower mortgage interest rates when buying a home.

Why Did God Create Boys?

“God made guys for a reason we don’t know, but I know they’re good for something,” says Allison, 12. Good for something? I hope so. “Men lay around the house, but sometimes they do stuff, too,” says Shelby, 8. “Sometimes they’re helpful.” Gee, thanks a lot, Shelby. Have you been talking to Allison?

Dear Aunt B,

How do you forgive? I know and have heard you say that when we hold on to things it only hurts ourselves, but there are a few things that I just can’t let go of. Do you have a process or something that might help me? Dear Holding on to Hurt,I am sorry that you are hurting.

Where’s the Beef?

The Brits have their summer solstice pilgrimage from Glastonbury to Stonehenge. Spain has their legendary trek to Santiago de Compostela. India has the Hindu journey between Yamunotri and Badrinath. Here in Forney, the Moons have a special pilgrimage, as well.

Dear Aunt B,

I have always wanted to be a songwriter. I have written a few songs but never let anyone see any of them. I was always told that I wouldn’t amount to anything. I am afraid to step out and prove them right. Should I try? Dear Song Inside Me, Of course you should try. Write away.

Dear Aunt B,

How do you meet new people? I have recently moved to Texas. I have found the people to be very welcoming, but I am not sure how to take the smiles that I have received and welcoming words and transform them into friendships. Any advice would be appreciated.

How Can Love Cover Sin?

Explain the Proverb, “Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.” “While I was eating lunch with my friends, one of them told another he was fat,” says Connor, age 7. “The word ‘fat’ upset my friend and me.” Did you say “fat”? That’s a fightin’ word for many people.

What’s Left When the House Falls Down

I promise, this isn’t going to become one of those columns about organization techniques. We talked about that last week, huh?

AKS AUNT B

I love to read. I have started many books on many different topics. Do you have a process for finishing one book before you start another, or do you think it’s ok to read many books at a time? Dear Bookworm, Nothing is quite the same as a good book.

Did You Know?

Data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates there were roughly 37 million providers of unpaid eldercare across the United States in 2021-22.