You plan and prepare meals at home. You brown bag your lunch.  You know how to make buttermilk from regular milk. You do your own manicures and pedicures. You do your own ironing, housework, yardwork.  You don't go shopping without a list. You reuse zip lock bags. You own and use a library card. You make your own frapp...more

My daughter just graduated and has a job offer.  She got a degree in communication AND worked all through school bartending, country club membership office,  arena event staff, whatever she could find to keep from being overwhelmed by student debt.  She also developed a lot of people and professional skills in her work...more

My parents are in their 80s and not ready to go.  My dad has had hip replacment but he still drives a tractor and does a few things around the place.  They are the backbone of America and deserve every chance to enjoy every day God gives them.  For those selfish enough to want it now at the expense of our older America...more

Do you folks really watch the commercials?  That's when I grab a snack, put clothes from the washer into the dryer, let the cat out - or just press mute and ignore them.  The good ones will be on youtube the next day and the bad ones - I don't ever have to see.    Hetro, ****, pro choice, pro life. . . . just mute ...more

Our daughter graduates in May - 4 years with an undergrad degree.  We didn't expect straight As - but we did expect her to do her part. She has worked all 4 years but has not missed a movie, a tailgate party or a friends birthday celebration.  She always has money to go dancing and grab breakfast at 2 in the morning.  ...more

AMEN!!!

Is anyone surprised?  American Airlines - the "bend over and take it airlines".   Customer service - you want it - fly Southwest.