Lay Away

RalphieIn two weeks, I will have a new TV, one I wanted for a long time. I did something to get it I thought only my mother and grandmother did.

I put it on Lay Away.

Actually it was my mother who suggested it, saying that’s how most of our wardrobe, and those awful Billy The Kid outfits my brother and I were forced to wear, were purchased.

Mom knew what I was thinking….”Lay Away?? That’s for my Mom to do.”

Mom said to think of it this way: It’s a small goal for me to strive for, and because the payments must be made or you lose it, I will be motivated to budget and get it done.

And, after it’s paid for, I will feel a sense of accomplishment.

Moms are always right.

It has been a goal to get the TV paid off and set up nicely in my home.

And in the bigger picture, it does feel good to be working to a goal.

Mission Accomplished soon. Then it’s on to the next Lay Away.

I’m thinking a gas grill, and maybe a few steaks to go with it.

I don’t know if I can Lay away steaks. 🙂

Thanks Mom. As always, sound advice.

Ralphie Marino is the co-host for The Ralphie & Karen Morning Show weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m. on The Q (WQRC 99.9 FM), Cape Cod’s Fresh Mix.



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