August Weekend….So What are Your Plans?

It is the first weekend in August. Yes, the summer is quickly coming to an end. Have you done all the things that you’ve wanted to do? Probably not, but that’s okay. No reason to feel guilty. I know I don’t!                                          Best Made Plans….Not Always It starts with spring. The weather is warmer, and […]

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Benefits of Taking Two Mini-Vacations in the Summer

There are multiple benefits to taking several mini-vacations, over the summer months. My husband and I have done this for several summers now. Due to his job, we need to plan carefully, since certain months are busier than others.                                                 Late June to Mid July Most people begin the summer vacation season with Memorial Day. […]

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Healthy or Not Healthy….Help I’m So Confused!

Determining what food is healthy or not healthy has been made difficult to decide, thanks to the internet. Sure, the information you can tap into is endless, but which is correct? And who are the real experts?                                           Low Carbs are Healthy, or Maybe Not Depending on what you are searching for, is what will […]

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Season Pushing…Can’t We Just Enjoy Now

Season pushing is my term for walking into a store in July and seeing school supplies, Halloween and yes, Christmas decor already out. No wonder we can’t slow down as a society.                                             Economics and the Season I am not an economist, but I am a consumer. I fully understand the concept of pushing the […]

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Reality Commercials….Why We Need More

Reality television is everywhere today. We have real housewives, celebrities and real people living in confined spaces, living their lives in front of the cameras. Let’s keep going in that direction, shall we!                                           Reality Selling Points There are always advantages to having real people sell things. They tend to look more like you and […]

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Hot Weather….Ways of Handling The Heat

It’s hot outside. It’s also humid, which makes it that much worse. How should you handle it?                                            Hot Weather When Outdoors Many like myself, are lucky to be able to stay or work indoors, where it’s cool. Others, like my husband, have to deal with this kind of heat, because their jobs are done […]

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Space Invaders….Not Aliens, Humans!

My personal space is very important to my sanity. There are not many things in this world, that we have control over. That bit of area surrounding my physical being, needs to be respected. Some people don’t understand that though.                                                     Step Back Please There is only one time I actually had the kahunas to […]

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Retirement Rehearsal in Progress…Again!

I keep doing these dress rehearsals for my retirement. What that consists of at the moment is taking some days off, here and there, and enjoying my home environment. Will I be happy doing it for real? Damn right!                                                 Retirement Ready..In My Mind No one ever thinks about retirement until you hit that age. […]

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