When we were young and naive, we had 2 cars, one provided by my husband's job (claims adjuster) and another for me to get to school and back (taught in Detroit).  We changed 1 car every year, but always bought at the end of the model year and found one with low mileage and good body shape.  On the whole, that worked we...more

I have to be desperate to shop at WalMart.  Their employees are mostly part time and underpaid and there aren't usually enough of them scheduled to work.  That leaves the others to work the jobs of at least 2 people. The merchandise is mostly shoddy, not American-made and/or made by underpaid overseas workers. If...more

Huh...half the above post evaporated into cyberspace.  Maybe there's a post limit, but I don't know that??? Anyway, you seem to be living  the Gospel message in helping where you can and that's great.  I've lived long enough to know that it truly is darkest before the dawn and that kids and grandkids are great for t...more

I feel your pain and will surely pray for strength for you and yours to get through this, too.  Sometimes it seems that those doing their best and making progress in making the world a better place are pushing a rock uphill forever.  Know that Christ said, "Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for Me." I...more

Wait...isn't that the classic definition of greed?  It looks like there's more of that going around than ever.  Get yours and the devil take the hindmost.  At least it seems that way.  Then again, I know so many people who have their priorities in order:  God first, family second, then nation.  Fix the foundation first...more

God has given us many gifts, not the least of which is puppies who grow up to be great companion and service animals:)

You betcha, HardJustice!  Sometimes it's a matter of a person that acts out against animals who has themselves been abused, neglected, etc., by parents .  They have no empathy because they haven't seen any.  Children live what they learn.  We also need a better foster care system so that children at risk can be removed...more

People, people, people...Didn't you ever hear that if you can't say something nice, don't say anything? I've neve heard Republicans referred to as "Repukes" and if you  must exult over Obama's re-election, there's no need to draw such a sharp us/them line.   Please  remember when you're 91, others may feel about ...more

My own sons did not qualify for financial or academic aid.  They got excellent Catholic high  school educations at the school where I was librarian.  All began their educations at good local public schools, but transferred to my Catholic high school.  The oldest had ADD without hyperactivity, was left handed, poorly co...more