The New Citizens Press

When I was eight I remember my mother walking into the kitchen where I was sitting and announcing, “This is my week to be mean.” Nothing else. I was utterly confused. I understood the parent child relationship that every week, no everyday, had the potential of mom being mean. What made this week any different than any other? Being at that age I did not get the connection when she made that announcement about once a month. I would just politely get up from where I was hearing that announcement and send myself to my room. If mom was going to be mean I was not going to be the one to bring her there.

New Resolution #34: Lifeguards should be driven to pay attention at all times while on duty. And tell your friends to take a swim.

Friends how many of us have them?  Most of us would say that they have close friends in their lives.  My questions to you is has the friendship been tested and held up?  Are you sure?  Do you know if it came down to it that they would save your life without hesitating? Would your friend be willing to part with a kidney if you needed one?

Q:    What is a credit score?  And can I get one for free when I obtain my annual free credit report?