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When you plan a trip, you consider not only the destination but also the climate, activities that interest you, transportation needs, anticipated costs, best time to go and coverage for your work, home or pets. It's a holistic approach—looking at your trip from a variety of angles.
Six tips on how to discuss your mental health with others

Six tips on how to discuss your mental health with others

Six tips on how to discuss your mental health with others

It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from.Although most people may be understanding, there is usually one or two people who will make things more challenging for you.
Planning your business exit: Start with the end in mind

Planning your business exit: Start with the end in mind

Planning your business exit: Start with the end in mind

If you own a business, you’ve probably spent countless hours thinking about how to grow it, manage daily operations and serve your customers. But have you thought about how you’ll eventu ally step away from it?
Have you been brushed?

Have you been brushed?

Have you been brushed?

Competition is the life of trade. That’s what my daddy used to say.Now that product reviews have become crucial to online marketing, much competition is about getting good reviews. Some sellers cheat.Me, I just got a nice new blouse I didn’t order. The scam is called “brushing.
Aggie Band members include Leland Finley, Sponsor Bennett Goodloe, Earl Lynn Bartlett, JoAnn Bumpass, Vada Cook, Zada Cook and Jack Tarter. Jim Leggitt Collection

Aggie Band members include Leland Finley, Sponsor Bennett Goodloe, Earl Lynn Bartlett, JoAnn Bumpass, Vada Cook, Zada Cook and Jack Tarter. Jim Leggitt Collection

The many sides of Bennett Goodloe

I learned so much from Bennett Goodloe. When he would drive along in his station wagon, as he hauled a load of boys, he would sometimes tap out a tune on the steering wheel with his rings. Many men, even the married ones in those days, did not wear a ring.

THINK

Whether it is in person, on the phone or via email, our tongue is there to bring trouble. Oncologists say a lot, and that can be a problem.  That brings me back to the acronym “THINK.” I first saw this on a wall at Holly’s Drive-In in Post, Texas. It gives us a quick list before we open our mouth.

Memories left for my kids

I learned so much from Bennett Goodloe. When he would drive along in his station wagon, as he hauled a load of boys, he would sometimes tap out a tune on the steering wheel with his rings. Many men, even the married ones in those days, did not wear a ring.

The 501

Competition is the life of trade. That’s what my daddy used to say. Now that product reviews have become crucial to online marketing, much competition is about getting good reviews. Some sellers cheat. Me, I just got a nice new blouse I didn’t order. The scam is called “brushing.

Financial Focus

If you own a business, you've probably spent countless hours thinking about how to grow it, manage daily operations and serve your customers. But have you thought about how you'll eventually step away from it?
CARY KEYS

CARY KEYS

Life insurance: Protecting what matters most

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month and the perfect time to consider whether you have adequate coverage to protect your loved ones. While no one likes to think about what would happen if they we r e n’ t around, doing so is an act of love.