What is it with these Epsilon emails?

Epsilon and Kroger customers security breach

I keep getting emails from companies I have given some of my information to in the past, advising me that they are among a group of companies affected by a data breach by their database marketing vendor {Epsilon}. Each email mentioning Epsilon assures me that the information that was stolen contains only my name and email.  Ummm right. So far I … [Read more...]

Could You Walk Away From Being A Mom?

Today Show mother running away from children

Mother walks away from her children to go to Japan I recently saw a Today Show segment that has truly bothered me all week.    Ten years ago a young mother had the opportunity to go to Japan for an overseas fellowship.  She left her two small boys with their father for 6 months.  During this time, she decided to walk away from her marriage … [Read more...]

These criminals are getting smart – watch out

I saw this video today and wanted to share with you, as I think it is so important. I knew hackers could get into an email account, but I didn't exactly know how. It is as easy as you clicking on one link in an email. Scammers have a new trick up their sleeves through email and Facebook, and apparently quite a few people are falling for it:Visit … [Read more...]

Wish Me Luck with Hubby – Electric Bill is Through the Roof!

Just in case I don't return, you will know why. I opened our electric bill yesterday and it was $645.00. The most expensive electric bill we have previously received was about $450, and this is not going to sit well with hubby. You see, I am premenopausal and I have major hot flashes. That coupled with an ongoing heatwave here has caused me to … [Read more...]

ARE YOU A CYBERCHONDRIAC? Point, click, feel worse

I was reading an article in the paper that hit home for me. The article was about "cyberchondriacs"...you know - those people who start searching the internet desperately with their symptoms, then self-diagnose. I am guilty of this. There is so much information available on the internet, and that may not be such a good thing! You can type your … [Read more...]

WOULD YOU LIKE TO PAY TAXES ON VETERINARY SERVICES? Welcome to California!

DID YOU KNOW that California is considering TAXING VETERINARY MEDICAL CARE? California wants to legislate a 9 percent tax on all veterinary services, including medications, to help solve its budget problems. Pet surgeries, spaying and neutering, etc. This is just more California baloney. There is a number to the governor's office below that you … [Read more...]

JUDGE GIVES TEENS A TASTE OF THEIR OWN MUSIC…ER…MEDICINE!

I read about this and just had to laugh... There is a judge in Colorado that I think is pretty cool. When teenagers and young adults end up in his courtroom for blaring their car stereos, the judge informs them that they will spend a Friday evening in his courtroom listening to music of his choice! No, the paying of fines isn't allowed...then … [Read more...]