Category Archives: My Two Cents

Caring for our Elderly

My Two Cents
It is common in our society today to place our elderly in rest homes sequestered away from the family and isolated with their peers.  I have always felt that this was wrong. I like the idea of families and generations living together, not necessarily in the same home, but close by where they can interact with each other. I was likely influenced by The Waltons, a prime time television show that aired during my teen years.  I think grandmothers and… Read the rest

Hoarding vs. Clean House – Are Both Shows About Hoarding?

My Two Cents
I've been a fan of the show Clean House since early 2009.  I don't watch a lot of television but one week while home sick I felt like doing nothing else but lying in bed and watching television.  I came across Clean House.  For a while I watched it every weekend whenever I could trying to catch up on the episodes.  I found myself horrified and fascinated all at once.  A couple of months ago my friend Mrs. Money told… Read the rest

Payday Loans No Longer Available In Arizona

My Two Cents
On July 1st, pay day lenders charging triple digit interest rates will not be allowed to operate in the state of Arizona.  I say good riddance to these crooks! I once highlighted a new blogger who had entered the vicious cycle of a payday loan.  I never liked the idea of pay day loans, but ever since reading his story I have been convinced they were not in the business to “help people”. They are in the business to make… Read the rest

Dang It T-Mobile, I’m NOT Happy!

My Two Cents
Yesterday morning Mr. A called me to find out which account he should use to take out $250 cash for a great deal he'd found on 4′ x 8′ plywood that was 5/8″ thick. I'll tell you more about this deal, but first let me tell you why T-Mobile has me annoyed. Mr. A would have used his business account, but they don't open until 10am and we haven't gotten him a pin number on his debit card yet. So… Read the rest