Shopping

What is the message of every store? You need to spend your money to be happy. Only if you give us your money will you feel satisfied and content. But more so, you not only need what we sell, but you deserve it...

As we line up at the Supernal Till, it's time to reflect on this year's journey. Did we rush through the aisles collecting stuff, or did we stop to greet the friends we met en route? What have we loaded in our life's trolley?

There are so many choices, different cuts and varying pieces that a novice shopper could stand in front of the meat section, eyes glazed, for hours. So I asked the experts...

To me, turning down the produce aisle of the supermarket is venturing into a veritable twilight zone. As I stand there, dumbfounded, the woman next to me is expertly tapping, shaking, listening and examining specimen after specimen...

When his wife Sarah passed away, Abraham was offered an incredible bargain: a free burial plot. Abraham's refusal to accept teaches us something about the worth of bargains...

People are busy rifling through the—dare I say it—junk. I must run. Run before I become entangled in that huge mess of possessions, aptly called “gar(b)age sale.”

The jacket was the right size, just my color, had a designer label, and was reduced to a price you just couldn’t resist . . .

Question: Here’s the scenario. I walk into an electronics store and ask the sales staff for advice on which digital camera is best for my needs. The guy spends half an hour explaining the pros and cons of all the different models. I say thanks and walk ou...

Out of nowhere a well-dressed, kind-looking woman appeared. She smiled and said, “I can lend you the money, and you can pay me back at your convenience . . .”