Ramblings

An ‘I Love You’ Doesn’t Cost Money

UNITED STATES—Three little words, there are three words that are supposed to have a ton of meaning behind them, that some people say, but a lot of people don’t say at all. Any guesses as to what I am referring to? If you still haven’t figured it out, it is the words, “I Love You.” With Valentine’s Day this...

Award Shows: Do They Matter?

UNITED STATES—I caught a clip of a viral meme going around after a statement Jay-Z noted in regards to the Recording Academy failing to honor his wife Beyonce with the grand prize of Album of the Year. There were audible gasps in the audience. However, I was impressed someone was calling out the Recording Academy when it comes to...

Super Bowl Mayhem Begins

UNITED STATES—It is one of the most watched events that happens every single year, I’m referring to the Super Bowl. There is something about football that brings people together and everyone wants to tune in to watch. For 2024, the big game is happening in the city of sin, Las Vegas, and you better believe there will be plenty...

Why Do Some People Like Spending YOUR Money?

UNITED STATES—Do you have that family member that tends to hover around you whenever you spend money? If not, I’m going to share a story, because I do. There is nothing more annoying than a person who is quick to spend your money, yet they have absolutely nothing of their own. I don’t like people hovering over me whenever...

A Sports Loss Can Be Devastating

UNITED STATES—Sports, it is the one thing that unites so many of us in this country, but at the same time for a sports fan a loss can be so devastating it is hard to fathom. For the Detroit Lions they had been playing some of their best football in decades for the 2023/2024 season. I mean this team...

Saving Money By Cooking Instead Of Dining Out

UNITED STATES—I told myself for 2024 my goal was to cook more at home and less dining out. Why? It makes a significant difference in the wallet and the bank account. Yes, inflation has caused all sorts of chaos for Americans when it comes to spending money ESPECIALLY when it comes to food and groceries. Truth be told a...

Time You Cannot Get Back

UNITED STATES—Time, it is the one thing in this world that you cannot rewind or get back. There is a saying that there is never enough time in a single day. We like to believe it's 24 hours, but it’s actually 23 hours and some change. For most Americans, we spend more than half of our day at work....

The Life Of A Diehard Detroit Lions Fan

UNITED STATES—If you don’t know by now, I am a huge sports fan in the football arena, especially of the NFL Detroit Lions. People may not know this, but the Lions have been brutalized in recent years because of the team’s performance, but within the last two years there has been a massive turnaround. Last year, so many people...

Winter Blues

UNITED STATES—Winter is here people, and the blues are starting to set in. So many people call this time of year somewhat depressing, and I can understand why. In some parts of the country, it is brutally cold, and I mean brutally cold, so much to the point that if you’re outside more than 30 minutes, frostbite will set...

Sports Excitement Heightens During Playoffs

UNITED STATES—I am a super avid sports fan when it comes to playoffs, particularly in the sport of football. Right now, the NFL playoffs this first weekend were epic, with some great games and some upsets along the way. I am a native of Detroit, Michigan, so seeing the Detroit Lions in a playoff game for the first time...