‘The Sand Box’

   Like it or not, choices in our daily lives where we choose to put ourselves first over the collective, beginning in our sand box days in kindergarten, all the way up to mediating peace talks in regions of conflict, the breakdown in communication within a team can jeopardize the integrity of a...

"Hopping down the Trampoline rabbit hole" by: Jessica Shepard

   Monday afternoon I came across a local listing for a pre-owned trampoline on Facebook Marketplace and was hit with a wave of nostalgia.  I started reminiscing about all of my trampoline experiences over the years and found myself also doing a quick Google search into the history of trampolines.

"I love roller coasters but last week was a bit much for me" by: John Sample

   That was a wild ride for last week’s equity trading.We approached bear market territory with the S&P 500 on April 8.  It bounced back, ending the week with the first weekly gain in almost a month.

PSA: Steps to take before - and after - a divorce

   Going through a divorce is emotionally painful - but does it have to be financially devastating?  Not necessarily.  Here’s how you can help yourself:  For starters, before the divorce is finalized, determine how you’ll cover the costs of any litigation and attorneys’ fees.

"Reel Reviews: ‘The Amateur’ highlights widower’s mild-mannered drive for vengeance" by: Jessica Shepard

   My movie reviews start with careful research as soon as I’ve finished a film – sometimes it’s during the credits.  It never fails that I’ll have some lingering question or curiosity from the movie and am driven to find the answer.

"Finding perspectives in generations around me" by: Mike Reddell

   I'm seeing life from a different perspective these days.    On Saturday, my 25-year-old granddaughter called from Amarillo.    "Guess what I'm looking at?"     Since we often discuss the glaring differences between Bay City and Texas High Plains weather, I correctly guessed snow.

"Feeling like Dr. Victor Frankenstein in the kitchen" by: Jessica Shepard

   Ever since I broke my leg in 2022, the household has been adjusting to healthier eating habits.    Back then, it was to help me heal better after the resulting surgery that made me feel a bit like Humpty Dumpty.

"This is another fine mess you’ve gotten us into Ollie" by: John Sample

   Well if someone thinks this is some form of an April Fool’s joke they have no real sense of humor.    We started the second quarter last week and jumped off a cliff.    We came close Friday to having to pause trading with the indexes down 5%.

PSA: Find the best ways to pay down debt

   Debts can be concerning.    But you do have some ways of gaining control of your debt situation.    First, know your debts.    Create a list that includes your mortgage, auto loans, student loans, credit card debt, and any installment purchases you’ve made.

"Reel Reviews: ‘The Woman in the Yard’ features atmospheric, isolation horror " by: Jessica Shepard

   It seems like it’s rather slim pickings at the movie theater as of late – and I know that’s because all the big-name blockbusters are waiting to roll out next month for the summer.