Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Monday, December 18, 2017
See You Nexr Year
'Tis the Season and I will give no thought for the next 2 weeks to practical matters. So, until January 2, so long. Merry Christmas and Happy New Tear to all
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
"Tis the Season to Go Broke
I love Christmas as much as anyone and I certainly hate to be The Grinch, but folks need to use a bit of self control during the Season.
Already, I am seeing people go somewhat insane with shopping fever, a condition that never ends well. Do not spend more than you can afford and try to stay away from credit. if you cannot pay cash, do not buy it,
We all would like nothing better than to give our loved ones whatever their hearts desire, but that is not possible. Those nasty old landlords, car dealers, finance companies and grocers just refuse to grant payment amnesty through the Holidays. They, Scrooge-like, want their money and, if you are honest, so do you. Most folks would not be happy if their employers stopped paying them for the Season.
Then, after New Year, come the bills. If you have used credit, you had best pay them immedieately, in full, or you begin dealing with interest, and you will never catch up, unless you grow very thrifty and disciplined. Start with those assets and avoid insane spending and save yourself the grief..
The Christmas Season is fun and family and, for many, a deeply spiritual time You can enhit akk od these things without going broke. Junior may nit get that video gane he wants and may sulk a bit but, I'm sure he'll enjoy having a roof over his head next year.
Use your head and have a Merry Christmas..
Already, I am seeing people go somewhat insane with shopping fever, a condition that never ends well. Do not spend more than you can afford and try to stay away from credit. if you cannot pay cash, do not buy it,
We all would like nothing better than to give our loved ones whatever their hearts desire, but that is not possible. Those nasty old landlords, car dealers, finance companies and grocers just refuse to grant payment amnesty through the Holidays. They, Scrooge-like, want their money and, if you are honest, so do you. Most folks would not be happy if their employers stopped paying them for the Season.
Then, after New Year, come the bills. If you have used credit, you had best pay them immedieately, in full, or you begin dealing with interest, and you will never catch up, unless you grow very thrifty and disciplined. Start with those assets and avoid insane spending and save yourself the grief..
The Christmas Season is fun and family and, for many, a deeply spiritual time You can enhit akk od these things without going broke. Junior may nit get that video gane he wants and may sulk a bit but, I'm sure he'll enjoy having a roof over his head next year.
Use your head and have a Merry Christmas..
Monday, December 26, 2016
Post Holiday Stress
Christmas is over; well, I guess a lot of folks have today off because of the Sunday holiday, but even if you're not working, it's not a holiday. Come the weekend, we're at it again with New Year. This week figures to be a bit odd.
Be practical and realize that most people will be on auto pilot this week. That is just human nature, so don't get stressed if your employees are not giving it their all, if service in stores is sluggish, and no one seems to be accomplishing much. This is a once a year phenomenon, and it will pass, about a week from Wednesday. Just roll with it and chill out yourself. It will do you no good, and possibly a lot of harm, to expect the Nation to hop back to full speed this week. It ain't happening.
In your personal life, take it easy on yourself. After a weekend Holiday, filled with rich food and drink, be kind to your body. Give your gastro-intestinal tract and your liver a short time out and go easy on heavy foods and even easier on alcohol. It will not be a joyous New Year if you start it sick.
If you have been burning the candle at both ends the last few days, be nice to yourself and get some sleep. Naps are nice.
The Holidays come but once a year and should be enjoyed. There is nothing wrong with the Country taking a week or so to slow down and goof off a bit. There is even nothing wrong with over doing thins this time of year. Just remember that the body has limits and you need a little time to recover before you start the next go round.
Be practical and realize that most people will be on auto pilot this week. That is just human nature, so don't get stressed if your employees are not giving it their all, if service in stores is sluggish, and no one seems to be accomplishing much. This is a once a year phenomenon, and it will pass, about a week from Wednesday. Just roll with it and chill out yourself. It will do you no good, and possibly a lot of harm, to expect the Nation to hop back to full speed this week. It ain't happening.
In your personal life, take it easy on yourself. After a weekend Holiday, filled with rich food and drink, be kind to your body. Give your gastro-intestinal tract and your liver a short time out and go easy on heavy foods and even easier on alcohol. It will not be a joyous New Year if you start it sick.
If you have been burning the candle at both ends the last few days, be nice to yourself and get some sleep. Naps are nice.
The Holidays come but once a year and should be enjoyed. There is nothing wrong with the Country taking a week or so to slow down and goof off a bit. There is even nothing wrong with over doing thins this time of year. Just remember that the body has limits and you need a little time to recover before you start the next go round.
Monday, December 19, 2016
Time to be Impractical
It's Christmas week and this is the only post I'll do on this site this week. You officially have my permission to be impractical this week, mostly.
This is a week of shopping and parties and feasting. Forget diets, eat, drink, and be merry. You can worry about diets next year. There are exceptions. If you have a medical issue, diabetes for instance, sorry, you must be careful.
As far as partying, please be sure that, if you are driving, if you have more than two drinks, don't drive; take a cab or Uber. You do not need all the problems that come with a drunk driving charge.
Shop. That is part of the season, but try to use some restraint. Go easy on the credit cards. You do not want to be the Grinch, nut you do not want to faint when you open your bills in January.
Other than that, have a great Holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
This is a week of shopping and parties and feasting. Forget diets, eat, drink, and be merry. You can worry about diets next year. There are exceptions. If you have a medical issue, diabetes for instance, sorry, you must be careful.
As far as partying, please be sure that, if you are driving, if you have more than two drinks, don't drive; take a cab or Uber. You do not need all the problems that come with a drunk driving charge.
Shop. That is part of the season, but try to use some restraint. Go easy on the credit cards. You do not want to be the Grinch, nut you do not want to faint when you open your bills in January.
Other than that, have a great Holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Christmas Decorating
It's about time to drag out the Christmas decorations again. I have but one thing to say; be careful. You will not spend a happy holiday in a cast.
I see folks who have not engaged in a lot physical activity in a very long time struggling up and down ladders, trying to keep strings of lights untangled, and attempting to drive nails. All worthy endeavors but, remember, you don't have to do it all at once. If you are not used to such activities, take your time.
If your lights are old, and there are burnt out bulbs, don't spend a lot of time replacing them. Just buy new ones. They're not that expensive and it's worth the cost to save the aggravation. Don't overdo the lights. Aesthetics aside, you don't want to overload circuits. In fact, switch to LED bulbs. They're cooler and draw a lot less power.
Get a helper. You really want someone to steady the ladder, hand you tools and keep the lights strings from tangling. Also, remember: those warnings on ladders that say do not step on the top rung are there for a reason. It is just not safe to work from there.
There are options. I once decorated a place by using colored spot lights. Now, that is simple because you can get them with solar batteries that charge enough in the day light to last all night. Just stick them in the ground and go on with your day.
It's nice to decorate for the holidays, but there is no reason to overdo, and many reasons to be careful.
I see folks who have not engaged in a lot physical activity in a very long time struggling up and down ladders, trying to keep strings of lights untangled, and attempting to drive nails. All worthy endeavors but, remember, you don't have to do it all at once. If you are not used to such activities, take your time.
If your lights are old, and there are burnt out bulbs, don't spend a lot of time replacing them. Just buy new ones. They're not that expensive and it's worth the cost to save the aggravation. Don't overdo the lights. Aesthetics aside, you don't want to overload circuits. In fact, switch to LED bulbs. They're cooler and draw a lot less power.
Get a helper. You really want someone to steady the ladder, hand you tools and keep the lights strings from tangling. Also, remember: those warnings on ladders that say do not step on the top rung are there for a reason. It is just not safe to work from there.
There are options. I once decorated a place by using colored spot lights. Now, that is simple because you can get them with solar batteries that charge enough in the day light to last all night. Just stick them in the ground and go on with your day.
It's nice to decorate for the holidays, but there is no reason to overdo, and many reasons to be careful.
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