Tax Season Is Under Way
UNITED STATES—For many Americans, this is the time of year that so many love because many are expecting a hefty return from Uncle Sam. However, the most important question is what are many Americans doing with that tax return? I know for me it has always been a time of year where that money which is kind of unexpected...
Preparing For Fat Tuesday
UNITED STATES—It is the day that many Americans indulge in, but it’s also the one time of the year that Americans prepare to give up something in honor of Lent for the next 40 days. The way that I see it, it gives you an opportunity to have a second go around when it comes to that New Year...
The Super Bowl Commercials That Matter!
UNITED STATES—For many Americans we HATE commercials, it’s what many would call interruptions into their favorite program. However, if there is one time during the year where the commercials matter it’s the Super Bowl and Super Bowl LII sure delivered some favorites people, but there was also plenty of flops as well. Side note: my focus on this column...
Feeling A Bit Unappreciated
UNITED STATES—We all grapple with it time and time again: feeling unappreciated. This is not just focused on family life, but in the workplace. I think both are equally important, but when it comes to work, feeling unappreciated, overworked or not respected can lead to one questioning their value to a company. So many people automatically think appreciation has...
Michigan State University Is Facing The Heat!
UNITED STATES—Last week we talked about fallen doctor and former Michigan State University gymnastics doctor, Larry Nassar. After nearly a week of hearing 150 plus victim impact statements, Nasser was sentenced to 40-175 years in prison. To be honest I would have sentenced the predator to 175 years minimum, but considering the judge was forced to do a minimum...
Not Working When You’re Off Is Not Easy!
UNITED STATES—For most Americans, when you’re off work, you do your best to avoid answering the phone, checking emails or doing anything that is work-related. Why? For most people, you won’t get paid, and what is the fun in that. However, for those who work from their home office, the job is that much harder if you ask me....
The Good, The Bad And Ugliness Of Capitalism
UNITED STATES—Capitalism, I know it’s a difficult word for many people to fully grasp, but how can I put this in the simplest terms: it’s all about making MONEY! Capitalism is at the forefront which drives much of the behavior for so many Americans in the economic universe. Business and the economy is run by private owners who look...
Federal Government Shuts Down Again?!
UNITED STATES—Here we go again. Yup that is likely what many Americans said to themselves when the federal government shut down at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 19. It took more than 3 days for Democrats and Republicans to barter a temporary deal to fund the federal government. The fact that we elected all of these constituents into office...
Holding One Accountable
UNITED STATES—Man, oh, man, the final two months of 2017 were epic for the American culture. Why? For a long time, rumors or issues of sexual misconduct, assault and rape were prevalent not just in the entertainment industry, but the American workforce. Harvey Weinstein took a major stumble, as well as many notable actors like Kevin Spacey, Jeffrey Tambor,...
Warriors Show Why They Are The Best With Three Wins In A Row
UNITED STATES—For many teams a defeat is not a disaster. For average basketball sides losing a match is not a tragedy, rather it is a part of the season which, while annoying, is simply something you have to deal with as a side that plays so many games in such a short space of time in a league as...