Point of View

UNITED STATES—There is something that I am learning about life each day. You have to be thankful for everything that you have because it can be taken away from you in a matter of a seconds. Sometimes in life we worry too much about the small things, things that shouldn't even matter. Why do we do these things as...

  UNITED STATES—I like weird little stores and shops that have eclectic collections of oddball stuff. I also like the convenience of going into a single huge store and finding most of the stuff I want with more efficiency, if less romance. I know the impact of the huge chains of enormous enterprises, epitomized by Wal-Mart, on what used to...

UNITED STATES—This discussion has been had before and it’s back at the forefront yet again. Should the federal minimum wage which currently sits at $7.25 per hour be raised? If you want me to honest, the answer is yes. The minimum wage should be raised, now should it spike to $15 per hour like some people are demanding? No,...

UNITED STATES—We’ve all heard the phrase “Misery loves company,” but do miserable people really make it a goal of theirs to make those surrounding them feel as bad as they do?  I’m starting to believe so.  I know quite a few people who seem to enjoy being in a negative state of mind.  No matter what you say, no...

UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, my husband recently retired from his job and because I’m over 65, I needed to sign up for Medicare. I had to go to the local Social Security with the Request for Employment Information signed my husband’s HR department to sign up for Medicare Part B. I asked if I needed to do anything else and...

UNITED STATES—Finding a therapist is pretty easy these days, especially if you search online, but finding a therapist who's a good personal fit for you isn't always straightforward. What exactly does it mean to find a therapist who's a good fit? Which criteria should you use in your decision? And what steps can you take to ensure a better...

UNITED STATES—No one in the world is perfect, but there are ways to prevent yourself from making stupid decisions that will impact your life forever.  I’m not just speaking from personal experience, but the fact that you surround yourself by those who make poor decisions will influence you more.  Something that so many people consider petty, but it’s a...

UNITED STATES—If you haven’t seen the movie “American Sniper” you might want to run to the theaters to catch the flick about Iraq war veteran and famed sniper Chris Kyle. In the recent weeks, the movie has taken the box-office by storm and along the way controversy has risen. As a critic who has seen the flick, “American Sniper” was...

UNITED STATES—Positive energy, negative energy, we all deal with bouts of it on a daily, weekly, monthly basis. We have days that are good and we have days that are not so good. However, it raises the question of why some harper on the negative instead of focusing on the positive. I bring this situation to the forefront because my...

UNITED STATES—Do you have to pursue education beyond high school? That is a question so many people ponder. We have all heard that notion that having a college education gives you a bit of an edge when it comes to job opportunities. However, the thing plenty of people don’t tell you is that you are NOT guaranteed a job...