FINDING SCAMMERS IN BUSINESS SITES We spoke of dating sites in many posts here, and along with them, the scammers that permeate them. However, computer dating moved to business sites. Recently, another Romeo approached me on LinkedIn, which is supposed to be a place for businesspeople to meet others of their ilk. He started… Continue reading Computer Dating Moves to Business Sites
Author: Maggie DiGiovanni
Gift Card Scamming
Here we go again, folks. I got hit today with the ‘Gift Card Scamming’ instant message from an ‘old friend.’ The way it goes is, “I’m in trouble and need help right now or …” The rest is left to our vivid imaginations. Below is the conversation that came my way and my answers, as… Continue reading Gift Card Scamming
How Not to be a Mother-in-Law
Husband, Wife, Mother-In-Law Ah, the marriage triangle – husband, wife and mothers-in-law. If everyone is accepting, the corners round off and it turns into a smooth-flowing wheel. If not, a most uncomfortable square results, bumping through years of discomfort. The end will come in one of two ways: Divorce of the husband and wife -pushed… Continue reading How Not to be a Mother-in-Law
Aging Gracefully – Why Isn’t There a Book?
Why Isn’t There a Book On Aging Gracefully? The other day at the Senior Center where I work to deliver meals to shut-ins, we had a few minutes to just sit and chat. With a laugh, Ms. Martha, the Center Manager asked, “Why isn’t there a book on aging gracefully?” “Because there is nothing… Continue reading Aging Gracefully – Why Isn’t There a Book?
How to Raise the Perfect Imperfect Down’s Syndrome Child
What Do You Do With the Perfect Imperfect Down’s Syndrome Child? What do you do with the perfect imperfect child? What steps do you take when the baby long awaited arrives and the doctor tells you something is wrong? What do you do when your children tell you your grandchild is not the perfect little… Continue reading How to Raise the Perfect Imperfect Down’s Syndrome Child
Wondering How to Have a Happy Class Reunion?
Wondering How to Have a Happy 50th Class Reunion? Happy 50th Class Reunion the invitation read. Taken aback, I immediately began counting the years. Gulp. Yes, fifty years, which passed in a blur, now taunted me in that invitation. My brother, who attended a couple of his own, thought I should immediately accept. That was… Continue reading Wondering How to Have a Happy Class Reunion?
Is your Home Title as Secure as You Think?
Is Your Home Title Secure? Is your Home Title secure as you think it is? That may sound silly, especially after working all your life, finally making that last payment, and receiving the title. How many of you celebrated by burning the mortgage papers! And yet, that beautiful home, the base of your life, the… Continue reading Is your Home Title as Secure as You Think?
Four Ways to Save on Medications
Recently I studied reducing costs of doctor visits. Four ways to save on medications became a major focus. Dollar Pills The search for medications that do the job, but do not sport prices larger than my mortgage, often plagues us. ‘Night itching’ drives me crazy. It begins with a tiny, almost imperceptible itch on the… Continue reading Four Ways to Save on Medications
When a New Widow Needs You Most
Are you there for your friend when she is drowning? Where are you when a new widow needs you most? How many look at the person who is scammed and loses their life savings with pity or anger? How many belatedly try to rescue them from themselves? The real question should be where were you… Continue reading When a New Widow Needs You Most
Dancing to a Senior’s Tune
Dance Like No One’s Watching This morning I found myself dancing to a senior’s tune – mine. Why would I do such a thing, you might ask. Because yesterday, due my own foolishness, I got to stay in bed most of the day recovering from lifting things I should know not to lift. This old… Continue reading Dancing to a Senior’s Tune