A Revolution in Living Recently, I came across an article extolling the benefits of doing a “life review” — where people systematically reflect on their past, through conversations or writing, to identify character strengths and develop greater self-awareness.While I’m not setting out to do one formally, it did cause me to pause and think about…
I am falling behind with my writing. Last week the weather was too good to stay inside all day and my garden needed a lot of attention toward getting it started. Besides I am retired as should get to do what I want when I want to. So article posting took a back seat last…
From “Are we there yet?” to “Where’s the next Starbucks?” My memories of road trips aren’t complete, though to be fair, that’s true for most things that happened before last Tuesday. One of the earliest I do remember was sometime around seventh or eighth grade. My mom and I were driving to Chicago (the reason…
“Write It Off” Comfort Meal Because if the IRS gets your money, you should at least get a great meal. Tax Day has a way of bringing out a very particular mood—somewhere between mild despair and triumphant survival. Whether you’re writing a check to Uncle Sam or nervously watching your refund creep through the IRS…
The Other Half of the Picture Previously, I posted about the benefits of reverse mortgages—and yes, they are substantial. Eliminating a monthly mortgage payment can really free up cash flow. Having the ability to access what was once “untouchable” home equity gives older homeowners more flexibility in dealing with major expenses like medical bills, home…
The Quiet Exit: Tiger Woods, the Masters, and Golf’s Changing Face Here we are again, just weeks away from the Masters—Augusta’s annual pageant of golf history and hope. But this year, one of the most familiar figures in the game won’t be walking the fairways. Tiger Woods, once the face of golf’s modern renaissance, will…
A Second Look with Fresh Eyes You’ve probably seen the ads—Tom Selleck giving you that knowing look, talking about reverse mortgages. I’ve had more than one friend say, “If Magnum P.I. is pitching it (or should it be NYPD police commissioner) , maybe I should pay attention.” And honestly, they might be onto something. So…
Way back in college I found that some topics were beyond my comprehension. One of those topics was semiconductor electronics. (There is a story there for another time) This was complemented a couple of years later with advanced physics regarding quantum topics. Over the years, I have continued to casually follow up on what was…
April 13th is Peach Cobbler Day! The birds are chirping, and the snow is all but done failing, except in the mountains. The days are finally getting longer, and sunshine should be a mandatory ingredient in every upcoming recipe. Too much of anything always seems to end up being a bad thing in one aspect…
