I recently (well, maybe a few years ago) became a retiree. I decided that I would write a blog post and assist others that might be in this situation soon. I want to give some do’s and don’ts, along with websites to research in order that you might smoothly enter the new stage. With …
Tomorrow, February 17, 2023, has been designated as Random Acts of Kindness Day. When my oldest daughter entered fifth grade in Denver, Colorado, her teacher emphasized the positive act of random kindness to others. I assisted in the classroom and was impressed at how the students, ages 10 and 11, practiced it with their classmates. …
With Valentine’s Day approaching in a couple of weeks, what better time than the present to look at our relationships. Let us check our relationships and how they might improve. Healthy relationships should be based on the following: Respect Open Communication Boundaries Honesty Trust Compromise Healthy relationships allow each person to have independence, make their …
Since we all seem to find ourselves busy as a bee (cliché), overwhelmed, and over-spending (or at least we did in December for the holidays), I thought I would research to find ideas on how we might live a simpler life – less stress, less debt, less clutter, more free time, and more happiness and …
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As Christmas is now in our rearview mirror, I still have so many things rattling around in my head. I want to learn from yesterday and not make the same mistakes I’ve made in the past. But first and foremost, I want to live for today, as tomorrow is not guaranteed. When I worked with …
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As 2023 is only a few days away, I wanted to list twenty of the most common resolutions to start the new year. You have probably heard most of them before, but a little refresher won’t hurt anyone. Right? Exercise more Eat healthier Lose weight if you need to Save money; deposit more in your …
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Recently I read about different words added to Merriam-Webster’s English dictionary this year in September – a total of 370 new words. Several sounded familiar, but some were as foreign as a new language. So, just for fun, I will list a few of the words below and add their definition if I think you …
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Thanksgiving holidays have different meanings for each of us. And most of the meanings are derived from memories as a child. For me, because we were never around extended family for the holiday, usually living in the south, it was all about being with my three immediate family members. Mom put her special touches on …
If you are anything like me, you tend to get immersed in the hustle and bustle of the holidays. If you don’t get organized early, you can increase your stress, weaken your immune system, and find yourself running in circles. To stay organized, I make calendars to track upcoming activities and record purchases and receipts …
One of my most treasured events is gathering with family and friends for Thanksgiving. This year I am even more thankful for the addition of my son-in-law and his family. Even if you cannot gather with your family, you can still pass on thanks to those around you or include others with no one to …
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