June 3, 2018

In preparation for the summer cookout season, the hubby and I have been sprucing up our patio. The biggest job,…

June 2, 2018

The fresh pepper section is always my first stop at my local H-E-B grocery store. Most of these delectable edibles…

May 31, 2018

Losing your job. It's one of the worst things that can happen, especially when it comes as a total surprise.…

May 30, 2018

Lots of my neighbors are looking to sell, even though for most of us there's no longer a tax break…

May 29, 2018

If you filed a return on April 17 (or the 18th thanks to the Internal Revenue Service's Tax Day systems…

May 28, 2018

"On this day, take time to remember those who have fallen. But on every day after, do more; put the…

May 27, 2018

A sampling of some of my favorite beers. Yes, this photo is a few years old (note the 2011 Christmas…

May 26, 2018

Congratulations new graduates! If you're soon marching or have marched down the aisle to Pomp and Circumstance to receive your…

May 25, 2018

Packed and ready to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend! Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer…

May 23, 2018

Expensive real estate no longer provides owners unlimited federal property tax deductions. The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it…