When people say, “I give you my word,” do you believe them? Most people don’t mean it when they say it. Yet there are individuals who do keep their word. In all the movies, TV shows, reels and short videos on Facebook, the criminals always say “I give you my word.” How can you believe them? Years ago in business there were periods of recession, low sales and other financial difficulties when my late husband and I were in business. However, I never actually said that I gave my word but I did promise to pay and always did. Often it ook time, but the vendors always knew that I kept my word and eventually paid them off. The trouble with the world today is that many people spout the words but they mean nothing. I know a con man who cheats everyone. His latest is a hotel in Dallas County, Texas where he cheated them out of two thousand dollars. . How he did this I will never understand, but he did. Those compaies are always so careful and demanding. I am sure he promised, gave his word, etc. only to have him sneak out during the night and leave them with a substantial bill. That was part of the problem years ago with many individuals. They might skip out on their rent and quietly sneak out without the owner being aware. Giving your word is not a license to cheat and steal by fooling people. How often have you heard over the years these words, “but I promise.” In reality its just a ruse to lie, cheat and/or steal, don’t you agree? The Good Gus Series is available online at Kindle, Nook and Waterstones. Hard copies, personally autographed, are available through our website www.goodgusbooks.com along with past blogs for your reading enjoyment. Now available audio and videos for the Good Gus series on YouTube! Digitizing for all the books are available now on YouTube! “Misplaced Trust” is now available on Amazon in e-book form. It is also available digitally at www.misplacedtrustbook.com. If you are thinking of a Will or a Living Trust, “Misplaced Trust” will give you the information you need to make an informed decision. Please check me out on IHeart radio. The Good Gus series, books one through four, are now available at the Morgan Mill Mail/UPS. I am now on Instagram and X! Remember your free copy of my budget is available by emailing me at mae@misplacedtrustbook.com.