Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, I was never taught anything about finances from my parents. I don’t even know what I don’t know, but I know I need to know something. Where do I start? Money Dumb Dear Money Dumb, Believe me you are not alone on this one.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, I noticed through the holidays that my parents have really changed. I’m not sure if this has been going on awhile and I haven’t slowed down enough to notice or if it is a new thing. How should I go about checking with them without hurting their feelings?

Three Strikes

The year 2020 threw public education a furious curve ball. The system swung and missed. Strike one. We were glad to see 2020 end thinking 2021 would have something much better to look forward to. What a trick. We got a repeat of what we just left.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, I feel all we have talked about is the holidays and I am not even fond of the holidays. Now they are over, I’m not that happy either. Is it normal to feel let down after the holidays even if you don’t celebrate the holidays? Does nothing make me happy? Dear Does nothing make me happy?

Mom’s Spaghetti On My Christmas Sweater Already

I’m not a betting person. If I were, I’d wager that December 26th is probably the biggest sales day for plastic containers. After all, the Christmas decorations have been up for at least a month at this point.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, I don’t laugh enough. I know it is good for you, because it feels so good. I just want more of it in my life. Belly Laugh Dear Belly Laugh, I am right with you on this one. I want to laugh more. Sometimes I just stay way too serious and I want to change that as well.

Laymen’s Corner

Canaan’s land was the land GOD prepared for the Jews, (GOD’s chosen people). Canaan’s land was a beautiful land flowing with milk and honey. When the spies returned from the land they carried a cluster of grapes that weighed over one hundred pounds.

Why Did the Wise Men Search for Jesus?

“That’s why they were called wise men!” said Ellen, 6. Thank you, Ellen. I doubt if any Bible scholar has ever said it better. The search for Jesus runs throughout the New Testament. The wise men sought to worship him. King Herod sought to kill him.

What Are Your Financial Resolutions For 2022?

As you know, 2021 was full of chal lenges. We were still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic when supply chains shut down and inflation heated up. So, if you’re like many people, you might not be sorry to see the year come to a close. But now it’s time to look ahead to a brighter 2022.

Three Rights Make a Left

OUR THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS IN FORNEY I have told before that the way Lori and I came to Forney was that a friend from Church in Garland told us they had just bought land in Forney and suggested we should check it out.