On the page below are a number of posts I have written about our backyard chickens. In our city we are allowed to have five hens because of the size of our property. The backyard chickens have gotten so much attention that they now have their own site – www.LiveChickenCam.com. Check out the articles below and then head over to the new site to see what the hens are up to.
The Vanishing Art of Hospitality
I visit a lot of people at their homes. For a long time, I have been making visits as part of my ministry but the number of visits has drastically increased as I campaign for a position on the city … Continue reading →
Where Do Your Charity Dollars Go?
Our family tries to be careful with our money in all aspects of spending, including the charities we support. Today I wanted to share a few thoughts about how you can make sure the charity you are supporting is being … Continue reading →
How We Save Money: Recreation Center vs Paid Gym
Our family tries to spend our money wisely. One way we try to save money is by using the fitness facilities at the recreation center in our city instead of having a gym membership. I always knew the rec center … Continue reading →
Illegal Game Rooms and Eight-Liners in Texas
Back in January 2014 I wrote a post about Gaming Machines in Texas Gas Stations. That post has been a big draw on the blog since people are curious about the machines as they pop up everywhere. Recently in Fort Worth, … Continue reading →
Do You Volunteer?
When is the last time you volunteered? The Bureau of Labor and Statistics tracks volunteering and has seen a downward trend in the last decade. The latest study (2015) found that 62.6 million Americans, 24.9% of the population, volunteered at … Continue reading →
How Much Does It Cost To Leave A Computer On? And Should You…?
I wind up answering a lot of questions about technology. One of the most common questions – Should I turn my computer off at night? My standard answer has always been no. Let’s learn together… Should a computer be turned … Continue reading →
Should Kids Use Social Media? – Tim Cook, Apple CEO
Did you catch the quote by the CEO of Apple last week? Tim Cook was just outside of London, promoting Apple’s “Everyone Can Code” program at Harlow College in Essex when he made the comment about technology to The Guardian. … Continue reading →
Don’t Get Scammed – Garage Door Repair Ripoff
Back in 2013 I wrote about an experience I had with a dishonest garage door repair company. That post is the most popular on my little blog. Garage door repair scams are a surprisingly popular topic. Last week, “The Watchdog” … Continue reading →
How We Make Money – eBay, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, etc.
The beginning of the year is a great time to get personal finances in order. I’m a big fan of Dave Ramsey and his financial advice. Getting a grip on finances means knowing where the money goes, finding ways to … Continue reading →
Ways We Save Money – The Local Library
Did you know the library can save you a lot of money? I have several posts lined up for the beginning of 2018 that will share some money saving lessons we have learned through the years. I would enjoy hearing … Continue reading →