Point of View

UNITED STATES—Let me be clear this is not a column aimed at the issue of people expressing their opinion, which I know many people will suspect the title hints that. However, this is aimed at the idea of us processing what we say before saying it. Once again, this is not aimed at people saying stupid things, but attempting...

UNITED STATES—I would be lying to you if I didn’t say I’m so concerned with anything I do online nowadays because it seems every single day you hear a new tale about a retailer, credit reporting agency or some social media platform that has had their systems compromised. I mean the recent news about Facebook had so many people...

UNITED STATES—I always wondered if there ever were truly a difference between constructive criticism and blunt talk. I mean when one really thinks about it, they’re actually the same thing right? I guess it is how one perceives it, but in my honest opinion they are similar, it just depends on the terminology used. Why? Well constructive criticism is a...

UNITED STATES—I know I am not the only American who was happy to see some extra income courtesy of the federal government in the form of a stimulus check, but for those lucky to receive that $1400, those with children received an extra $1400 per dependent, what did you do with it? For me, those funds went right into...

LAUREL CANYON—“Keep your thumb out of the way” he yelled!  I was being coached on the fundamentals of crank-starting a Tin Lizzie.  Boy, giving that crank handle enough force beyond a 1/4 turn was tough going.  It took me a few times and determination.  After planting my feet, I managed to turn the hand crank clockwise from 8 o’clock...

UNITED STATES—The holidays are upon us rather we want them to be or not. So what does that mean? Americans are spending more money people and as a result we’re going to see major credit card statements or the budget stretched to new limits as we get closer and closer to Christmas. We sometimes become so engulfed in the...

UNITED STATES—Many of us venture out to the restaurant on a weekly basis, some a bit more than others. It raises a very important question of rather we’re spending way too much time dining out instead of actual cooking. I have no fuss with eating out at least 1-2 times a week. However, I think when you get into the...

UNITED STATES—It happens to the best of us, we all get sick and when we do we have to make that decision rather to go tough it out and go to work or call it a day. Well America, I had one of those days recently and I felt immense guilt at first, but my mind and body told...

UNITED STATES—Why is it that many of us feel so guilty when we do something for ourselves?  It’s a question that I ask myself time and time again.  I’m a huge giver by heart.  If someone needs it, they can usually come to me to get it, heck most people do.  But for some reason, I always feel guilty...

UNITED STATES—It’s not until you become an adult that you begin to consider the importance of having a will. I actually learned the importance of this document while a teenager and how it can protect one’s assets and ensures those that you care about are properly taken care of. With that being said, I’ve always wondered if it is...