Hello,

I asked an old boss to do me a favor. I left on good terms and we talked and laughed for awhile. He said no to my favor - which was the right answer. I asked him to cross a slippery slope and he didn't fall for it.

At an AA meeting I shared and at the meeting-after-the-meeting someone said a saying I hadn't heard in a long time:

'The truth will set you free - but first it will piss you off'.

Yes. Knowing something is right doesn't mean I have to be happy about it. I'm not. But I have to take my actions and let go of the results.

So today's book is the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, pg. 449., ...acceptance....

That's today's book/situation. Any thoughts?

Happy Labor Day Weekend all,

Chase posted an ad last month issuing a $20 reward for setting up automatic bill pay. I don't think my offer 'took'. I've had a few bills paid and don't see them in my bill pay lineup. Here is part of their offer I cut and paste:

"Thank you for enrolling your Chase Debit Card in this FREE Bill Payment promotion. Use your debit card when contacting service providers (Phone, Cable/Satelite TV. Insurance and Utilities) to pay 3 or more qualifying bills by October 31, 2009 and you'll get $20 deposited into the account you selected at the time of enrollment. If you need help finding your service providers please visit ChaseBillManager.com."

I sent them an email with questions. Have you Chase users seen this? Do you use automatic bill pay at Chase?

I really want the $20! My bills so far are small - NetZero (yes, I have dial-up; a one-time utility bill and Time Warner Cable (basic service - network and educational). Low budget.

We shall see...

Today's book: UNCLUTTER YOUR HOME by Donna Smallin. Many good snippets and tips. But the bag I took to the thrift store with brand new shirts (wrong size) and shorts was a better action than reading about decluttering. Yes, taking actions was worth more than reading about it. I also have suits in a smaller size too that I haven't worn in years but I can't let go. Eh la?

Have you decluttered today?