Fall is here and I admit that I have mixed feelings about its arrival. Many people say fall is their favorite season and why not? The days cool down, the trees change colors, the air feels crisp and sometimes carries the aroma of burning leaves. Of course, where I live in Arizona, I need to […]
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One of my previous blogs covered saving for short-term goals. Now it is time to look at options for investing to reach your long-term goals. Remember that investing is only appropriate if your living expenses are covered, your debt is under control, and you have built an emergency fund. After that it may be time
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I recently returned from a trip to London and Paris with my partner, my twin sister, and her husband. The four of us get along well and are good travel buddies and this trip was no exception. Although I have been fortunate to travel to Europe several times, I had never visited France or England,
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How much do you know about Valentine’s Day? Let’s see………. Cupid has what name in Greek mythology? About how many roses are sent for Valentine’s Day each year? Who invented the first Valentine’s Day candy box? On average, how many marriage proposals are there on every Valentine’s Day? Letters to Juliet are sent to what
As the holidays pass and I pack away the decorations, slowly work through all the leftovers and special treats, and put my household back to “normal”, I often grow melancholy. Do you? There are so many activities in my family in December. We celebrate six birthdays in addition to Christmas and the calendar is full
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As you prepare to celebrate the holidays, what is on your “Things for which to be Thankful” list? Maybe it is food on the table, a roof over your head, or family and friends who love and support you. Maybe it is the ability to shop in stores and dine out once again, or attend
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Elections, politics, family, holidays, work, environment, health, wealth… You have a list of concerns and I bet it goes on and on, just like mine. We are bombarded in the media with not only the issues facing us but also with lots of ways to deal with them that will make everything better. Vote for
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I have a block of time that I set aside for “quiet time” or meditation each day. I must admit that some days I let other “pressing” matters take over that time slot and then I inevitably regret it. My quiet time is time I try to spend either in nature or observing it. I
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Have you ………. “… thought of someone you haven’t talked to in a while, only to hear from them several days later? … had a feeling that something was going to happen, and soon after it plays out exactly as you’ve imagined it? … heard a song lyric on the radio or seen a message
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Yesterday I spent most of the day raking leaves in our yard. The yard did not really need raking, but it was the first day warm enough to be outside and enjoy it, and I wanted the exercise. Iowa The birds are back! We regularly see chickadees, crows, and wrens but they have recently been
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