Category Archives: tough times

What Would You Do?

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Laura

For some of us, the idea of being buried alive is a deep-set phobia.  For 33 men in Chile, it’s a reality.  They became trapped on Aug. 5th when an earthquake collapsed parts of the mine around them, trapping them … Continue reading →

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A Story for Our Time

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Laura

Once upon a time, I was invited to the White House for a private dinner with the President. I am a respected businessman, with a factory that produces memory chips for computers and portable electronics. There was some talk that … Continue reading →

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Back to basics by G-Ma

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Joy

I think we have all been feeling scared and lost and while I have a hard time putting these kinds of feelings down, I came across this the other day at G-Ma’s View and I got her permission to post … Continue reading →

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Would you pawn your stuff?

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Joy

I’m a very sentimental person and I get very attached to “things.” I’ve got all my boys teeth and even saved Jason’s braces.  Yes, I know….eeewwwww.  I just can’t throw things like this away.  I even saved the cast from … Continue reading →

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What will you still “splurge” on in tough times?

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Joy

I have to give Jason Davis from “On The Road”  the credit for this post.  We always watch this show.  I’ve told you before, he travels and just shows what he sees and the odd or unusual ways people work or do things.  It’s … Continue reading →

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