'Materialism' tagged posts

She Won $45,000!

LightGramsJuly 14, 2022Volume 26, Number 22 A recent headline in our local news was sure to grab the attention of many: A woman had won a $45,000 jackpot at a newly-opened casino in our area. That news, I have no doubt, prompted many to plan a trip to the casino. Maybe they could win $45,000…

Worth The Price?

LightGrams May 31, 2018 Volume 22, Number 20 I’ve long heard that an item’s worth is whatever someone is willing to pay for it. My wife and I recently observed decor that had been placed on a medical office wall, and wondered how much it had cost. I’m not sure I would have paid $5…

What Are The Odds …

LightGrams August 24, 2017 Volume 21, Number 29 It’s true; someone won an amazingly large Powerball jackpot last night.  The $758 million winning numbers are held by only one person who purchased their ticket in Massachusetts.  But here’s the news you won’t hear: For the only larger winning Powerball jackpot ($1.5 billion on January 13,…