Santa Sighting in Crandall

This year marked the 15th annual Christmas Festival and Parade for the City of Crandall and featured a number of outdoor activities. From train rides to craft vendors, Crandall’s Hometown Christmas on December 12 had something for everyone. The main event, however, was the annual Christmas Parade.

What Would You Write In A Christmas Letter To God?

I asked children to write a letter to God about what Christmas means to them as part of the Kids’ Christmas Art Contest. Here are excerpts of their letters: “Dear God: Every Christmas Day, I always get up first. I look to see if the cookies are gone. One time, I saw a footprint.

Count Your Blessings

If you’re worried and you can’t sleep Just count your blessings instead of sheep And you’ll fall asleep counting your blessings. – Irving Berlin, White Christmas Incredibly, this difficult year has been filled with many blessings.

“In Order to Succeed, You Must Learn to Read.”

The Kaufman County Retired School Personnel’s “Carol Welch Children’s Book Project” has been a success this year, in spite of COVID.

Why So Negative?

If you have read my writing for even a brief period of time you likely know that I am an unapologetic critic of public education failure. I am not a critic of public schools. I am a critic of public education FAILURE. There’s a difference.

McPherson College Announces Fall 2020 Honor Roll

McPherson College, a four-year private college located in central Kansas, recognizes its highest academic achievers in its fall 2020 Honor Roll and Honorable Mention. To qualify for the honor roll, students must be a full-time student and earn a grade point average of 3.

Investment Lessons From 2020

As the year draws to a close, it’s fair to say that we’ve all learned something about the social, political, physical and environmental forces that have affected everyone. And, in some ways, our lives will be changed, perhaps permanently. But as an investor, what lessons can you learn from 2020?

Get in the Habit of Saving More

Saving is a vital component of financial planning. However, more than half of Americans are saving too little and do not have an accurate grasp of their spending habits.

The Various Ways to Pay Off Student Loan Debt

Students and families invest heavily in higher education. Many students rely on student loans to finance their educations. In fact, students amassed $1.56 trillion in student loan debt by 2020.

Home -- or Anywhere but Home -- for the Holidays?

During the holidays, you may be seeking comfort, whether that’s the comfort of home -- or anywhere but home. With travel precautions making possibilities somewhat limited this year, you may not be able to take the exact trip you’ve been dreaming about.