3 Lesser-Known Milestones As You Enter Retirement

As you may already be aware, the earliest someone can begin drawing Social Security benefits is at age 62. As you enter the red zone for retirement or perhaps are […]
When Isabelle Lost Her Head

To say that I was utterly speechless for at least five minutes is no exaggeration. Just seeing her lovely head flat out on the pavement, while her torso balanced on […]
ONE MAN’S PERSPECTIVE – WWII MUSEUM

We were told about how good the World War 2 (WWII) Museum in New Orleans was, so we put it on our to-do list. I was about 10 years old during […]
Juggling Work, Life and Caregiving

Are you juggling work, home, caregiving and struggling to keep all the balls in the air? If so, you are not alone. Six in 10 family caregivers of adults aged […]
The Last Word on Life at the Lake; Endless Summer

Near the end of October, we moved from the lake to Sydney, Australia. I think October is low-key the best month on the lake with its cooler days, water still […]
One Man’s Perspective – Costa Rica

Costa Rica, a beautiful tropical paradise in Central America bordered by the Caribbean on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other with national parks and volcanoes between them. […]
The Benefits and Struggles of Being an Introvert

The word “introvert” can be defined as “a shy, reticent person.” It is also said that an introvert “feels more comfortable focusing on their inner thoughts and ideas, rather than […]
Happy in the Here and Now

If that raise comes through… When I get through chemo… If I get to retirement… When I lose weight… We know better than to cancel out the heartbeat of hope […]
Read Anything Good Lately? Here’s What is on My Reading Watchlist for the Year

Reading is a popular hobby for lots of people, myself included. As I sit writing this article, I have two books waiting to be read beside me. Also in the […]
Protect Your Children From Their Inheritance

Wealthy families often find themselves grappling with how to effectively pass along assets to their children while ensuring those children are ready for the responsibility. As we tread towards the […]