In my last post I promised to describe more of my interview with Anita Rufus of the Anita Rufus Show on KNewsRadio in Palm Springs, California. And I’ll get to that promise in a moment. First I want to share something I just learned – today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day. According to Spousebuzz, President Regan in 1984 declared the Friday before Mother’s Day as Military Spouse Appreciation Day. In a guest blog on www.Spousebuzz.com, Lieutenant General William Caldwell, Commanding General, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Ft. Leavenworth, said: “All military spouses know why their loved ones serve, and they share in their hardship and sacrifice and ask for little in return. It is humbling to those of us who wear the uniform to know that our best friends,
~Robert~Military Spouse Day, 2008 A Proclamation by the President of the United States of AmericaMilitary spouses embody the courage, nobility of duty, and love of country that inspire every American. On Military Spouse Day, we pay tribute to the husbands and wives who support their spouses in America's Armed Forces during times of war and peace.The legacy of military spouses began when colonial Americans were fighting for independence. Martha Washington boosted the morale of her husband's troops by visiting battlefields and tending to the wounded. Since then, members of our Armed Forces have served our Nation accompanied by the steadfast love and support of their spouses and families.While our men and women in uniform are protecting our country's founding ideals of liberty, democracy, and
The continuing existence of anger outbursts from a spouse can deal irretrievable damage to a marriage.
Coping with an angry spouse can be difficult - most especially- where you have little knowledge on how to remedy the situation. Anger
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“No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent.”
~John Donne
No matter how much you’ve worked on your self-control you cannot deny that people in your life influence you. We happen to be the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with.
Spend one half of [...]
For the last 2 days I've been trying to think of the very first meal I made for my husband after we were married and moved into our new apartment.
I have to preface "... and moved into our own apartment" because in our case we married, went on the honeymoon and then while I returned home from the airport, he continued on to fly to Los Angeles for a week to look for housing for us while I stayed
This past weekend, I did a post and found out that there may be some REAL issues with Blogging and Spouses! Not mine of course, well... there have been days....LOL! In light of a somewhat humorous post I put up on Saturday, I wanted to follow-up with what really happened this past weekend. When I wrote the post "Mama Says NO BLOGGING," it was somewhat of a joke, but the reality was, my wife wanted me off the work computer, and in the recording studio to finish one of her songs. It's been an ongoing project for the past couple weeks. Music, it's our other "shared" passion! In the past, I have always written the music, and she does a great job writing the lyrics and performing the songs. This time, she has written the entire song herself. She finally got me away from the computer long
“No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent.”
~John Donne
No matter how much you’ve worked on your self-control you cannot deny that people in your life influence you. We happen to be the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with.
Spend one half of [...]
Following my steps and watching the Oprah/Tolle/New Earth broadcast has put the spotlight of my awareness on my codependent and controlling behavior and it’s killing me (in a good way). I observe myself as I gift wrap my attempts to control in words of wisdom, making it all sound pretty. Sometimes I stop, meaning I [...]
If you recently discovered that your spouse cheated on you, you are probably devastated, hurt, furious or some combination thereof. You are probably nervous, preoccupied and wondering what you should do.
Should you stay? Should you go? Or, should you ask your spouse to leave? When confronted with extramarital affairs, the first thing people [...]
Are you worried about how intrusive your fiance’s ex-spouse is going to be in your new family? Read on to learn how to support your fiance in setting good boundaries…
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It is a controversial issue subject to debate. Why hurt yourself by digging into your spouse’s past? But again staying in the dark about your spouse’s history is not very ideal. When something directly related to the past happens in future, your ignorance will not be justifiable.
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I was cleaning up my computer earlier, and stumbled upon this jewel soundclip - the Top 10 reasons you know your spouse or mate is having an affair on the computer. It’s from Letterman:
(In case the video doesn’t work - here’s the audio:)
My favorites: #8, #6, and #3.
(Note: may want to wait before taking [...]
City of Key West v. Knowles, 948 So.2d 58 (Fla. 3 DCA January 10, 2007) A surviving spouse sued the city of Key West, Florida claiming she was deprived of her property interest in her husband’s buried remains without due...
Angie 'Virgin' was convinced the Prospective Spouse Understand Karirthe gift Dawn -source:www. detikHot.comHabibi, Angie (fjr/hot)Jakarta, Dalam the calculation of the day, Angie Virgin will release the period remained single.There were those who believed, the status married could reduce the prestige as the celebrity.Believed Angie?Apparently not."He would cowo I, all of his conversation he would I must follow."But I believed how come he understood of my work like what, accused Angie that was met in Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan, Southern Jakarta just recently.Accompanied by his prospective spouse, Habibi Syaaf, the 'Ghost's' star the 'Purut Citrus Fruit' then did not hesitate to tie the promise a life semati.Angie in fact wanted to marry twice."His plan later we twice his marriage re
I finished full-times studies in October of 1995 and still owe more than $7000.00 in loans. They want their money now in full but I also owe approximately $8000.00 in credit card debt. I do not own a house or a vehicle and I make about $1100.00 a month. The only loan [...]
SOUTH CAROLINA — It’s hard not to flip on a news channel without hearing another story of a picture-perfect marriage destroyed by infidelity. Mistresses, prostitutes and membership to cheating internet sites
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10. Lately, she sits at the computer naked.
9. After signing off, he always has a cigarette.
8. The giant rubber inflatable disk drive.
7. In the morning, the computer screen is all fogged up.
6. He’s gotten amazingly good at typing with one hand.
5. Every day, Bill Gates sends 10 million dollars worth of flowers.
4. The jam in [...]
Sarongs for you and your spouse!
Wondering whether a sarong will really suit you? Well if you’ve ever been to a great tropical paradise like Singapore then on the beach you’ll notice great dark skinned girls with long black hair wearing a lovely body draping piece of gaily patterned cotton around the bosom and hips.The cloth [...]
The first few days after the cancer diagnosis of your loved one are the most confusing times of all. You are operating on limited information, and you are both in shock. Questions abound. Give yourself some time to adjust. Here are some recommendations compiled by myself, and others that will help you get through the [...]
Parenting is definitely a difficult job and can be challenging to anybody. Many things influence the way you raise your children. The main influence generally is your own parents, the way they raised you and the opinion that you built about their way of parenting. Other influences on parenting styles are extended family, friends, doctors [...]
Everyone is shocked when they first hear the word cancer. Some people may feel they know the test results before they hear them, but it’s still a shock to hear the words spoken out loud. It’s usually very difficult to hear or remember anything else after hearing that your loved one has cancer.
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When you have children, it’s never over where the Ex is concerned. A few months ago my partners mother came to visit us from out of state. We were relating our most recent difficulties that we were having with my partners Ex wife.
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Do you want to understand what this term, “co-parenting” is all about and how it applies to you and your children? Read on for the details as well as the basic concepts so you can apply them to your unique situation.
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I am looking at the Application to go Bankrupt - Why must you identify the name of your common-law spouse if they have nothing to do with the Bankruptcy? What I find even more alarming - Is on the Statement of Affairs that is sent out to all Creditors which is also a matter [...]
The CRA allows you to pool together the charitable donations you and your spouse make and claim them on one tax return if you so desire. This is desirable since it would increase the tax savings for the household overall. For example, let's assume that a married couple John and Mary (living in Ontario) both make eligible charitable contributions of $200 to registered Canadian charities for the 2007 tax year. If they were to each claim the donations on their respective tax returns they would each generate a tax savings of $43.10 each for a total household savings of $86.20. If they were to instead claim the charitable donations on only one of their returns they would generate a total tax savings of $135.92. This is because the first $200 generates a non-refundable tax-credit equivalent
My husband and I have always kept our finances separate and now that I`m considering declaring bankruptcy he is even more adamant not to be involved. He refuses to disclose his income….what should I do? He insists that the `Privacy Act` protects him from having to disclose. Is this true?
-Day62. Disclaimer: The following conversation took place prior to my decision to cease all my exclaiming. For the sake of accuracy, I have decided not to remove the exclamation points and leave our exchange exactly as it happened..Bee:Babe, I've been looking on craigslist for a desk but they're all either really crappy and expensive or nice and super expensive. Can't I just get a new one for about $100? It doesn't have to be spectacular..Andy:No..Bee:Geez! I'll pay for half of it!.Andy:No..Bee:Uh… okaaay. You know I can just go get it if I want to, right? I mean, you're not the boss of me!.Andy:Listen Bee, you're online too much. Now you want a desk to BLOG? I think you're an addict..Bee:You know what? You're right! Maybe we can start spending more time together you and I. Go for long r
If you are married or in a relationship, you may have wondered at times whether your spouse or partner is cheating on you. It’s a common worry that people have and you owe it to yourself to find out the truth. Thankfully there’s an easy way to find out!
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All step families want to feel “normal.” What helps you achieve that status? Part of it is your spouse and kids getting along better. Learn easy to follow steps you can take to make that happen for your family.
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Original Title: Tina Karol Author: andrewgi2003If you think there is a chance that your spouse might be cheating on you, I want to show you a quick and easy way to find out for sure. Dealing with this type of suspicion can grate on your nerves - you deserve to know the truth about whether or not your partner is being faithful. There are more and more people that are hiring private investigators to "spy" on their spouse. However, you don't need to go to such an extreme! Whenever we get an email from someone who is considering using a private investigator to see if anything "fishy" is going on, we always recommend using the following method first.It's fast, easy and costs you next to nothing. There are three steps in total - let's go over each one.Step #1 - Is Your Spouse Cheating On Yo
According to a recent survey, about half of people in serious relationships have committed financial deception. Hiding money can often be a symptom of an underlying problem. A major lifestyle change, like children, can have a huge impact on the family finances. It is important to adjust, and often sacrifice one’s own impulses to avoid [...]
Nothing is more heart-wrenching than when you find out the one you love cheated on you with another person. You feel betrayed, angry, hurt, and frustrated, along with a myriad of other feelings. Is it possible to save a relationship that has been soiled by a cheating lover? Can the one who was cheated on get over the betrayal, and will the one who cheated do so again? 1) Why Do People Cheat? Most people will never be able to understand why another person would cheat on the one they love. There are a number of different reasons that both men and women cheat, but one thing is for sure: they believe that by cheating and going outside of the relationship, they can make things better inside the relationship. Some people feel that they're not getting what they need from their partner. They feel as though they're not special to their partner anymore and go outside of the relationship in order to feel special again. Others simply enjoy flirting and take things one step too far. Some do not k
I thought I’d never see this commercial again. Then, a colleague over at HousingPANIC decided to haunt his readers with it last week. Whenever I saw this Century 21 commercial, I used to throw a fit. Watching the spouse from hell bully her significant other into buying a home- classic. Making the purchase near the top of the U.S. housing boom- priceless. Even back in Spring 2006, I had a pretty good idea of where the U.S. residential real estate market was heading.
Enjoy the YouTube video. If it were up to me, I’d give that actress an Oscar. That head shirk, oh my…
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I can remember learning the fine art of selling the spouse add on, or spousal rider nearly 30 years ago. The primary reason that most wives were added as riders back then is that the premium on their insurance was so low that it cost the company more to write a separate policy than they would ever make back. And in fairness to the companies, that was a reasonable way to offer the coverage.
Over the last 10 years the number of companies offering a spousal rider on personally owned, as opposed to group, coverage has dwindled dramatically. The move has now been toward writing individual policies on each spouse. While I am still asked occasionally, the truth is that the spousal rider has outlived its’ time.
If you give some thought to the structure of those old policies and then try to make it make sense today, it has actually become something that I wouldn’t necessarily suggest even if it was still available.
Think about it. On a policy that has a spousal rider, the primary in
Strategy to deal with a controlling partnerOne of the major causes of breakups and divorces is a partner who is just too critical - not just of life in general, but of YOU. Dr. Nancy Wasson says that the toxic effects of repeated criticism accumulate over time, and often the criticism is part of a larger pattern of controlling behavior by one spouse. So are you just a sensitive person or you have a real problem spouse? Then take the Wasson Test and if the answer to even one question is "yes," then you need to act:1. Do you often feel that your controlling husband or wife criticizes you unfairly?2. Do you feel that your mate consistently looks for nit-picking things to criticize?3. Do you feel that your controlling spouse routinely criticizes you for things that have been blown out of proportion or are beyond your control?Tips to cope with a controlling and critical spouse:1. Try to listen without getting defensive. Hear your spouse out and let him (or her) say what’s on his mind
Most Miami couples file their joint income tax returns. Meaning, both of them are legally held to be individually and jointly responsible for the payment of the rightful sum of taxes. The spouse who has a limited source of income is made to be held responsible in the event that the other spouse fails to pay the correct total of the due taxes. The innocent spouse is by and large the one who
How Do I Apply for Immigration
Benefits as a Battered Spouse or Child?
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Generally, U.S. citizens (USC) and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) file an immigrant visa petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on behalf of a spouse or child, so that these family members may emigrate to or remain in the United States. USCIS [...]
How Do I Apply for Immigration
Benefits as a Battered Spouse or Child?
Background
Generally, U.S. citizens (USC) and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) file an immigrant visa petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on behalf of a spouse or child, so that these family members may emigrate to or remain in the United States. USCIS [...]
The Palinode enters the living room, shouting seeming nonsense.Palinode: Fatigue! [said the french way: fah-tee-gay]Schmutzie: Fatty gay?Palinode: Fatigue! [again, said the french way]Schmutzie: What is that? Is fatty gay some kind of new sushi that they cull from the gay bar?Palinode: What, are you not paying attention to me? Are you paying attention to something else?Schmutzie: Yes, I am paying attention to something I am reading.Palinode: But I want you to pay attention to me.Schmutzie: But I am paying attention to something else right now.Palinode: Tell me about the thing you are paying attention to. Tell me about what it says.Schmutzie: No, because then I would be telling you about it rather than reading it, and I really want to be reading it right now.Palinode: But then you would be talking to me.Schmutzie: Yes, I know that. I'm doing that right now, but what I really want to be doing is not talking, because I need some down time, and we saw your family earlie
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Online Prayer Request Please Heavenly Father God please restore our little family and make our marraige better and stronger than ever before in you holy name I pary and also bring my husband back ASAP
Welcome to Conversations with Bob. Bob and I are telling our stories. I enrolled in the Yellowstone School of Broadcasting in the Fall of 1982. The school had just started by DJ Michael May in a storefront in Billings, Montana next to the Tap Inn on Broadwater Street. It was a four-month course in broadcasting designed to give students an understanding of radio. We learned through practice how to read the news, introduce songs, as well as the sales and management side of radio. In the end, we would have an aircheck tape and resume to present to radio station program directors. It was a kick. Radio people are the wildest and weirdest people on Earth.That is how I discovered my wife known from now on as LS (Lovely Spouse). She was a college drop-out like me from the same college, Montana State University in Bozeman. The year I had taken off on my hitchhiking trip, she as well tripped-out and got on a bus for California. We didn't know each other in college, but we both r
photo by blmurchYep, my hubby got fired this week from his job. The stress is horrible. So many thoughts race through your head. What are we going to do for money? What can I do to comfort him? What kind of changes are we going to have to make to our budget? Are we going to have to move? Am I handling this the right way? Should I be angry? The list goes on...Also, I think this would be a great time for him to go back to school, but he is still deciding. I have told him my thoughts several times, but I can only nag so much and its his life. Its so much easier for me to say what to do when I don't have to do it.So for now we will see what happens. Honestly I think its a blessing because the company he worked for was horrible and didn't appreciate his hard work at all. Plus now he can hopefully find something he loves doing or like I said, finish school. I have tried to be very supportive and loving. I have tried not to worry too much because I know he can find another job easily if he
Here's an article, "When parenthood pulls on the purse strings", which goes to extreme lengths to convince you that one parent should stay at home. Personally, I'm all for a stay at home parent in the first few years of life, but I'm not going to go out of my way to convince myself of the benefits that MSN would have you believe. Some of these are stretching it!Child Care: $600 to over $1,000 per month for adequate day care or in-home child care takes a big chunk out of second paychecks.True, but spouses can also work part time to cut this down. As well, if the spouse isn't making plenty more than $1,000 a month, he/she probably isn't in a great career or has much education anyway.Wardrobe: Even in a "business/casual dress" office, you need work clothing and possible dry cleaning.I have to ask: What did you wear to work before you had a baby? Did all your work clothes magically disappear? Clothes, properly cared for, last many, many years. Unless you were sitting at home doing not
Want to spy on your suspected cheating spouse? Now you can by tracking their cell phone. FlexiSPY is offering tools to spy on anyone by downloading FlexiSPY spyphone software directly onto a mobile phone and receive copies of SMS, call logs, emails, locations and listen to conversations within minutes of purchase. The company claimes you can now catch cheating wives or cheating husbands, stop employee espionage, protect children, make automatic backups, bug meetings rooms etc. FlexiSpy works on Series 60 Nokia phones, Blackberry and Windows Mobile phones.The Flexispy software collects all available data and sends it to you web account where you can view it from any computer. It sends the data using the phones Internet connection. The software also looks out for incoming calls with predefined numbers and then silently switches on the phone so you can hear the surroundings or even the phone call ( PRO-X).
Married couples after years of being together tend to ignore the relationship and begin to treat the relationship as just a routine. The relationship becomes decayed, dull and lifeless. They seem to forget that they still need romance and add spice to their relationship to strengthen their relationship as years go by. Dating your spouse should not be a forgotten event in your relationship. Creative dating is one way to bond with each other. Dating your spouse needs creative thinking. Of course as a couple you have to consider your budget especially if you have kids to support but it doesn't mean you cannot have decent dates together. There are inexpensive dates that you two can enjoy. What is important is that you find something that you can do together and enjoy at the same time. Here are some inexpensive dates you can do with your spouse: Enjoy the beauty of nature. Enjoying the nature is a gift that the two of you can enjoy. Dating your spouse to walk along the beach, visit a bird
It's time to post yet another WFMW tip. This week, I've decided to go for a bit of humor. I need to lighten things up because it's proving to be a really rough week thus far.So, do you want to know how to get your spouse to do the dishes without nagging? I have your answer!Go buy a Bosch dishwasher! :)I kid you not, since we bought this dishwasher a couple of weeks ago, Oronzo has been downright eager to do the dishes!The other night, when we were discussing what to make for dinner, he wanted to go with the option that created the most dirty dishes so he could fill up the dishwasher! How crazy is that?This dishwasher is really neat. It's got lots of bells and wistles, adjustable wracks, attachable extras to keep your silverware from falling off, and to keep small parts in place. It has an internal heating element so if a small part were to fall to the bottom of the dishwasher, it wouldn't melt.Best of all, our dishes have never looked so sparkling clean! We used to have to wash ou
I've been working hard lately.
The other evening, K came up behind me while I was working on the computer.
He reached around my chair back and gently cupped "the girls" in his hands.
"What are you doing?" I asked.
"Supporting you," he said.
Lord knows that's what I need.
I was making my rounds today and stopped by Mrs Dub's site and found out that May 11th, 2007 is Military Spouse Day. To all the wonderful spouses left here to hold down the fort, I give the following poem in their honor. Thank you for what you do too.A Military Spouse's PrayerAuthor UnknownLord,Give me the strength of heart to seeThe difference in duty and his love for meGive me the understanding to knowThat when duty calls, he must goGive me the patience to know in my heartThat he is serving his country and doing his partGive me the strength to carry onWhen he's working late or must be goneGive me a task to do each dayTo fill the time while he is awayGive me others who can shareThe ups and downs and who'll really careGive me the wisdom to get me throughWhen I'm not quite sure of what to doAnd Lord, while our family is hereKeep us healthy, safe and full of cheer.
This question comes up more often then you think. This applies to California Real Estate purchases. I recieved this email from a fellow member of the Active Rain Network last night and wanted to share.QUESTION?Greetings Mr. Andersohn, I hope this message reaches you doing well. I came across your Blog on Active Rain, great info - thank you! Recently a borrower called asking me if she could buy an investment property in her own name. Sure, I said...asking if she was married. She said she is married, then I proceded to say that her husband would sign the interspousal transfer deed, thus removing his interest in the property since he is not going to be a party to the mortgage. She then advised that her 'attorney' said she could own this investment property as her own, without having him sign anything since the "funds" for the down payment, etc are from non-comingled funds. WOW!. I advised that I had not he
How are you doing with your marriage or relationship? How long have you been in the relationship? After sometime you may have noticed something, somewhere is giving away. The love and care have not been like the first time you two met. Then you start having suspicious thoughts. Is he going out with someone else? Someone from office perhaps who is much younger than yourself? Statistics say that 85% of women who feel their lover is cheating are correct and 50% of men who feel their lover is cheating are right. The current consensus of sex researchers is that 60% of married men and 40% of married women have an affair at some point during marriage. Whatever it is, you don’t deserve to be cheated on and the point is what are you going to do about it?
Science has come up with many wonderful gadgets to track the naughty behaviour of your spouse. There is no longer a need to hire a private investigator. Now you have a private eye camera hidden an alarm clock. The beauty of this produ
Countless articles on the web treat stock picks as if they were a raw, interchangeable commodity. The fact is, the best stocks for you depend on your age and station in life.This article examines the best stock picks for every age group, from newborn through retirement and beyond.Before acting on any of these stocks, be sure to thoroughly research the companies and then speak with an investment advisor. These selections are purely for entertainment purposes, and are not to be taken as financial recommendations.Stock Picks For Your KidsNewborn/infant: Buy $500 worth of stock to commemorate the birth of your child or grandchild and establish a custodial account with yourself as trustee.Your investment will have plenty of time to grow, so look for companies with solid growth potential over the next 20-30 years. Stocks: Quantum Fuel Cells (QTWW), Bidu.com (BIDU).Age 5-12: Buy 10 shares of a company your child can relate to and gift them to him or her. Stock picks: Walt Disney Corporation (
A telecom company "Nemesysco" started a service "Love Level Detector".
If you want to check whether your spouse really love you or not, you have to call him/her. But before calling you have to call...
I looked up this site called SPOUSENOTES, and found the entire premise of the site very interesting. If you dig contemporary living history, this is quite a unique take. Some of the entries are quite fun. The entry by Troll Baby is pretty amusing.
Dear Andrea,
I was searching for some "Counsel" on this subject myself, and found it comforting to find your comments and advice on the effects of pornography on a marriage relationship. I have also had this issue affect my life for the past six years. A few months into our marriage I discovered my husband was looking at porn in the internet. I was shocked since he had portrayed himself to be a very dedicated Christian man when I married him, and I believed our sex life was awesome. He also had never admitted he had an addiction to the porn and has never admitted to how often he visits these sites. I know of dozens of times because of finding evidence in our internet history. As the years went by the sites he visited were more and more "hard-core". Yet he never admitted he was "addicted". He continued to go to church and appear to be a devoted Christian husband and leader to the outside world. It has affected how I see him as a husband and a man. It has affected me sexually
Mary Wong’s Story(This is a true story about a person who spouse’s had pass away without a Will. All names are not the real names to protect the personal identities).
John and I met in East Malaysia. I was 26 and he was 32 when we got married in November 1992. As he was working in Kuala Lumpur (K.L.) then, I resigned from my job in East Malaysia and worked in a non-profit social organisation in K.L.
Perhaps like most married couples, the first few months were adjustment period for us. By the seventh month of our marriage, we thought that it would be good for us to change beneficiaries of our respective life insurances and to draw up a will.
I remembered that day so well - it was a Friday night after a meeting with some friends, he agreed that he needed to get his Will done the soonest possible and not allow busyness stand in the way. Unfortunately, he did not get to do it. The following day, while we were on the way to a friend’s house, a vehicle rammed our car from b
Father : I want u to marry a girl of my choice Son : I will choose my own bride! Father : But the girl is Bill Gates's daughter. Son : Well, in that case...ok Next Father approaches Bill Gates. Father : I have a husband for your daughter. Bill Gates : But my daughter is too young to marry! Father : But this young man is a vice-president of the World Bank. Bill Gates : Ah, in that case...ok Finally Father goes to see the president of the World Bank. Father : I have a young man to be recommended as a vice-president. President : But I already have more vice- presidents than I need! Father : But this young man is Bill Gates's son-in-law. President : Ah, in that case...ok This is how business is done!!
