Mae watches her brother, Pepi, to see if he can squeeze through a small space. If he makes it, she comes through the space, too. She also waits until he successfully leaps from the living room ottoman onto the couch. …
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Author: Shirley George Frazier
8 Ways to Confirm that You are a Financial Genius
You qualify as a financial genius if any of the following applies: Pay yourself at least $10 per month before paying others (you are first on the list) Set up automatic bill pay through your checking account (that’s genius in …
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Permission to Change Your Appearance
I love visiting wig shops. I love it because it’s the one place where I can tuck my curls under a cap and change my physical appearance by placing any of the multiple human or synthetic hair styles atop my …
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Why Online Billing May Not Be Favorable for You
“You can pay this online.” “I don’t have my husband’s password.” “Okay, well, the amount due is (amount) and you can pay online if you don’t want to mail it.” “I just told you I don’t have the password.” This …
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14 Things to Know, Bring, and Do When Traveling with Pets
Pepi’s health was in jeopardy. His prescription medication disappeared at a rest stop somewhere in the U.S. Midwest. I was in panic but not so much that I lost control. I took a minute to breathe and think. How could …
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