My Mom, Shirley was a well-read lady with a precise vocabulary.  She was an excellent wordsmith who valued the economy of word. In her honor I created this Haiku.                 Words Shirley crafted            The scorch of a pithy barb        ...

 The ultimate way to save on purchases and travel is to ask for and stack discounts.  I always ask for an AARP or senior discount where ever I am spending money. I use my bank credit cards to purchase rewards discount cards on AARP, then use those on...