I told you so! Most thought that the tax raises that went into effect in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 would be the end of the raised taxes. The Republicans agreed to raise taxes without receiving any concessions in spending from the White House in negotiating over the American Taxpayer Relief Act of... [Read More]
Category: Insights
Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings & Happy New Year
We want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings and a Happy New Year. My dad said that “The older you get, the faster time moves” and he was not kidding. 2012 has flown by. The year had many highs and lows and they’re will be much change in 2013. We’re thankful for all... [Read More]
Why Do We Receive When We Give?
There are a number of paradoxes in life; things turning out to be the opposite of what you would think they would be. “Giving” to others is one of them. You would think that you would feel good and better when you receive a gift, but you don’t. It is in “giving” the gift that... [Read More]
Darker Days Ahead for Penn State
It appears that child molesters are like mass murderers. They don’t stop until they are incarcerated. When confronted by the mother of a victim before two Penn State security officers in 1997, the defensive coordinator said enough to convict him of the felony charge. He is never charged with the crime admitted. He retires from... [Read More]
What Does a “Busy Black Friday” Mean?
We had a very busy consumer spending day the day after Thanksgiving in stores and on-line through “Cyber Monday.” It shows that Americans have faith in better days ahead in spite of the lack of leadership by their chosen representatives in Washington. By nature we are an optimistic people who will do the hard work... [Read More]
Thankful – The Antidote to Worry
If we start counting things we are thankful for, we quickly move away from worry and fear. We realize what we have been given and are less worried about tomorrow. What are some of the obvious things we can be thankful for? Physical Health – You can read this or hear it as someone reads... [Read More]
How Has It Been 10 Years Since 9/11?
How Has It Been 10 Years Since 9/11? All of us remember where we were when we began to understand that the United States was under attack. We remember in detail what we heard and saw on television, radio, and the internet shortly after it was happening—that same day—that same morning into early afternoon. How... [Read More]