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The College Fairy: A Play by Mr. Lawrence

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FORMER STUDENT:   Awe Man! I can't afford a new car, pay my rent, and buy some Takis.  I guess I'll just settle for some Takis. What ever shall I do? If only I had gone to college.  Then I would land a higher paying job and buy that car, pay my rent... and  eat some Takis! COLLEGE FAIRY:  Don't worry young person. FORMER STUDENT:  What? Who...who is that? COLLEGE FAIRY:  For it is I, the college fairy.  And I have come to grant your request. FORMER STUDENT:  What?  You mean...you will buy me a car? COLLEGE FAIRY:  No... but I will grant you the six steps of college entrance. FORMER STUDENT:  Really?  Oh college fairy!  Thank you.  Thank you!  For my lamentations have been heard, and my woeful petitions not uttered in vain! COLLEGE FAIRY:  Yes, that is correct.  Just follow these six simple steps and all of your dreams shall come to pass. FORMER STUDENT:  Okay college fai...

How to Make a Million Bucks in 50 years

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Hello all.  Thank you for visiting my blog this fine day. If you have ever been a student in my class you probably have heard the lecture on making a million dollars.  Well here it is in print so that you can revisit the idea anytime you like.  It  is  real, but it ain't quick.  If you follow the recipe, however, you  will likely  be a millionaire one day. How to Make a Million Bucks in 50 Years Get a Job  - Don't matter what kind a job.  As long as you are working consistently, time will make up for a big salary. Open a Bank Account  - Yes, you will need a checking account.  When opening an account, realize that you shouldn't being paying for it.  Most banks have free checking.  And when you open the account and they say, "Would you like the bank to cover purchases if you don't have enough to cover the cost of a purchase?"  You say, "H$#% no!" Cuz what they don't mention is that you may end up payin...