The appeal of soaps and such

Ever been hooked on a soap opera?They give meaning to life — or at least a reason to live, which is almost the same thing.You don’t want to die without knowing what’s going to happen the next day or, more important, on Monday after the weekend.Weekends are hard.

You can’t go home again

There was a book written with this title in 1940. The author, Tom Wolfe, described his frustration when, after several years, he went back to his hometown to find it had grown so much in the interim that he could not pinpoint many of the old haunts. Ones that brought him so much delight as a kid.

Financial considerations when changing jobs

Are you changing jobs soon? If so, you’ll obviously be interested in your new salary — but you’ll also want to look at other financial considerations.

Finders keepers, losers winners

Life is all about getting ready for an estate sale. Your own.If you end up with a big one, good for you. If you end up with nothing much, even better. That’s my goal.Aren’t goals wonderful devices? They need not be reached to give us direction.

Quanah

Quanah, Texas is located 29 miles east of Childress and sits between the Red and Pease rivers in Hardeman County. The town was named for Chief Quanah Parker.W.J. Jones, who arrived in 1884, was the first settler.

Is buying a home always the right move?

It’s widely thought that home ownership is a key to building wealth — but is it? And should you consistently make sacrifices to buy your own home? Let’s start with the first question: Is owning a home essential to building wealth?

A Langford Family legacy of service

Family gatherings at the Langford home in the Cottonwood Community, northwest of Wellington, must have been quite interesting when the men discussed their military service, prisoner of war treat ment and the simi larities and coincidences of their shared experi ences.

‘I don’t know’: Lasting lessons from Mr. Batchelor

I was playing second base during my freshman year at Wellington High School. It looked like I had a good chance to make the varsity squad the following year. I really liked Coach James Batchelor. He was tough, fair and not reluctant to profess his Christian faith.

Time for New Year’s financial resolution

Now that the calendar has flipped, it’s time for some New Year’s resolutions. You could decide you’re going to exercise more, lose weight, learn a new skill, reconnect with old friends — the possibilities are almost limitless. This year, why not add a few financial resolutions to your list?

One-upping the health peddlers

Who’s easily influenced? Me. I just bought green tea and turmeric.Just 50 miles of car radio (beware those AM talk shows) convinced me my body needs antioxidants. A new lifestyle beckons. I’ll soon be unoxidized. Maybe I’ll polish my sax, too. Life has tarnished us both.