Plan your retirement in advance so the choices fit what you want. Some people begin planning very early. Others drift into retirement, casually and happily. Still others wake up one day and realize retirement looms, and they have no idea what to do with the rest of their lives, much less how to pay for… Continue reading Plan Your Retirement & Live the Way You Choose
Month: August 2018
Why You Should BeTeaching Your Grandchildren Civics and History
Teaching grandchildren civics and history is probably not number one on your list of things to do. It is, however, more apparent every day that our children no longer learn the history of America. Nor do they learn how our government should run. The reason seems simple, those are considered passe’ in today’s educational… Continue reading Why You Should BeTeaching Your Grandchildren Civics and History
6 Reasons Why People Give Up Their Dogs
On a local social media group, I followed a thread about a “found” dog as the rescuers searched for his owner. This dog was old, blind and deaf and found wandering alone along a busy road. The owner was eventually found but because the animal was old, the man no longer wanted his pet. Said… Continue reading 6 Reasons Why People Give Up Their Dogs
Pet Boarding or Pet Sitter? Which Is Best?
When I plan a vacation my first consideration, after choosing dates, is whether to use a pet boarding kennel or hire a pet sitter. Which is best? Take your pet to a boarding facility when you travel or hire a pet sitter to stay in your home? Pros and cons of both may keep you… Continue reading Pet Boarding or Pet Sitter? Which Is Best?
Cuddling – The Misunderstood Form of Lovemaking
Cuddling – A Touchy Situation? “I am not into cuddling. I just do not want to be touched!” So said a friend when I mentioned how much I missed cuddling with my husband. He died six long years ago. “Bru and I always cuddled. And at night, we slept spooning against one another.” “If I… Continue reading Cuddling – The Misunderstood Form of Lovemaking
Olives: A Savory Fruit with a Rich History
Olives! You either love ’em or hate ’em. As a child growing up with a step-father who demanded simple, plain Southern cooking, olives never graced our table. It was only as an adult that I learned to like the briny flavor of this flavorful food. Olives Lived a Biblical Past The history of olives date… Continue reading Olives: A Savory Fruit with a Rich History