Pieces of Me

“The only exhibitor you should try to be better than is the exhibitor you were yesterday.”This was posted last year during county fair season on the Facebook page for Nebraska Extension in the Central Sandhills.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I’ve made a lot of stupid money mistakes in the past. Even though I finally paid off six figures in debt a few years ago and am in control of my finances for the first time in my life, I’m having a hard time forgiving myself for all the dumb things I did.

Update from Senator Jacobson

The special session of the 108th legislature kicked off on Thursday morning at 10:00.

Pieces of Me

The calls are becoming more frequent.“I didn’t get my paper.” “My papers keep being a week late.”“Did you not send out a paper?”Two weeks into yet another postage increase, which raised my weekly payment to mail the Tribune about $30, and the postal service keeps diminishing.

Dave Says

Dave RamseyDear Dave, We’ve been following your Baby Steps plan, and we paid off two car loans a few months ago.That freed up almost $800 a month. We have two kids, and we love to go on family camping trips.

Pieces of Me

Within about a week, I’ll have purchased tickets for two different concerts in the next 11 months. I love having something to look forward to on the calendar and concerts are a great example of that.

Update from Senator Jacobson

I want to begin my comments this week by taking a moment to thank Char Swallberg for all her efforts in organizing the annual North Platte Pow Wow.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I’m beginning to feel some bitterness and resentment towards my parents for their recent decisions and financial irresponsibility. Fifteen years ago, while I was still in school, they left good-paying jobs to enter the ministry.

Update from Senator Jacobson

As expected, the property tax working group made more progress last Monday, but we still do not have a final draft. A last meeting is scheduled for July 22 to pull together final thoughts.

Pieces of Me

Our 11-year-old may look exactly like his dad, but turns out he thinks about food all the time like me. He always wants to know what we’re having for meals and is starting to turn up his nose more and more at the response of “leftovers.