New Hang Out Spot!

Those huge warehouse building supply stores have become one of the favorite hang out places for my wife. She loves to wander through the various departments and investigate ways we might improve our home. She loves the flooring and plumbing fixtures and especially the lighting fixtures. I usually just want to go I and pick up some needed hardware, but if she goes with me, it will take a while to get the job done!




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My Own Business!

My wife and I had only been married a few years when we were presented with an opportunity to go into business for ourselves. I had worked in the Daylight Donut shop when I was in high school, so when the owner wanted to retire, he called to let me know he had his small business for sale, I was intrigued.


We made a decision to take the opportunity. We loved the shop and did well until the local Dow Chemical plant had a labor strike for thirteen weeks. We did all we could to maintain the business, but we found out that donuts are a luxury.

Folks that do not have an income, don’t buy donuts.




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Mattress Mac

One of the great rags to riches stories in the Houston area in recent years is that of Jim “Mattress Mac” McInvale. He came to Houston with only a small bankroll and opened a home furniture business. He is a very hard worker and a master at promotig his business. His television adds were so high energy that everyone knew his business and where it was located. He has become one of the richest men in Houston and a real philanthropist.




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Preparing for Mission Trips to Dominica

When I am preparing a team for our mission trips to the Caribbean island of Dominica, I tell them of the heat and the steep hills we will be walking. I warn them to plan to drink a lot of water. I also tell them that the island must import almost every type of personal hygiene items and medicines. I urge them to stock up on any prescription medication or acne products or feminine hygiene products that they may need or want while on the trip.



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