December 2008 - Posts

Do you have Time for your New Year’s Resolution?
by Janey Goude

Recently, I overheard a parent admonishing her adult son, Eric. She felt Eric's son, her three-year old grandson, was not getting the Christmas experience he deserved. Last year Eric didn't decorate his home for Christmas at all. So far this year Eric Read More...

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Where do All the Sick People Go?
by Janey Goude

When I was a little girl I remember my grandma protesting a doctor's visit, "I'm not going to the doctor to sit in the waiting room with all of those sick people." If grandma was alive today she wouldn't have to pay her doctor's $30 co-pay to sit with Read More...

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In the Mood
by Janey Goude

One week, two days until Christmas. It's sneaking up on me this year. How about you? Oh, we've put up our Christmas tree, decorated our home, done most of our shopping and wrapping, but it still doesn't feel like Christmas. Admittedly, living in South Read More...

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Ho Ho Ho…Who are you Listening to?
by Janey Goude

Financial gurus analyzed shopping trends following Black Friday. Shopping was up almost 4 percent from last year this same time. While "four" is a low number, I thought "up" was good. I was wrong. Yes, it was an increase; but they warned, in these difficult Read More...

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Facing Fear
by Janey Goude

My daughter and I go on a date once a month and talk about issues that relate to transitioning into womanhood. It is an evening we both treasure. This month our topic was on courage. We began our date with a self defense class. The instructor explained Read More...

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