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How St. Augustine Helped Me Recognize My Unhealthy Spending Habits

Thomas J. Salerno April 22, 2022

I usually grow this beard out around Christmas. I like to go to malls dressed as Jesus, and I like to then walk around the mall and go, “No! No! This wasn’t what it was supposed to be about, people!” — Marc Maron, comedian

Daily Jolt December 2, 2014

Today, after a long weekend of spending in stores and online, participate in #GivingTuesday to kick off the giving season. Help Busted Halo connect you…

CHRISTINA — DAY 20: Something We Didn’t Know We Needed

Christina Gebel March 24, 2014

Steve Jobs was a visionary. A decade ago, I probably wouldn’t have admitted that. I’ve always been a loyal PC-user, and I never really got…

Making Black Friday About Our Values

Adam DeRose November 19, 2013

Every year on Thanksgiving, 20 to 30 members of the DeRose clan descend upon one cornucopia-adorned suburban Chicago home for turkey(s), mashed potatoes, and pumpkin…

Consuming Isn’t Evil

Lynn Freehill-Maye September 12, 2012

Most of us don’t like to think of ourselves as consumers. I know I’d always hated the term. I’m a human being, after all, not…