Oh, my darlings, men and women alike, I think I have a live one – a live scammer, that is. His picture looks like a senior man about my age, even looks grandfatherly and kind. So what is my problem with him? It all began a couple of weeks ago. He was too pushy when… Continue reading How To Spot the Wrong Man At The Right Time
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One Smart Thing That Will Totally Change Your Life
“I feel as though I’m totally out of my box.” My friend, Kitty sat beside me at the church breakfast, a satisfied smile on her face, as she told me of her recent decision to get her college degree. The ‘box’ of which she spoke, invisible though it was, too often said ‘No’ to any… Continue reading One Smart Thing That Will Totally Change Your Life
Biscuits – Nightmare and Dream
Superb Cook Within a minute, a soft dough formed from which she pinched pieces. Each piece spun around in her hand as fingers tucked ragged edges underneath presenting a seamless roundness on top. After being put into a flat, wrought iron skillet, each biscuit received a four-finger tap to flatten it a touch and a… Continue reading Biscuits – Nightmare and Dream
The Art of Embarrassing Your Kids
To Embarrass a Son “Now, sweetie, that is a rear end any man should be proud of! Wonder how often he gets pinched by some passing woman?” I gave a short wolf whistle as we watched a football player make a touchdown. “Mom, TMI, TMI,” gasped my son of forty-three years. “You shouldn’t talk… Continue reading The Art of Embarrassing Your Kids
Ladies, Don’t Stop Driving!
Ladies, I’m going to share with you a mistake I made, so that you can avoid it. When I stopped working in 2009, my husband sold his car, thinking that we really didn’t need two vehicles. Over the last seven years, I gradually stopped driving. I might have taken the car out 2 or 3… Continue reading Ladies, Don’t Stop Driving!
The Con – Turning the Tables – Part IV
My friend, Victoria, called today and proved in our conversation that she is no weeping willow. She is a mighty oak in a ninety-pound body. This is her story we are telling. How many of us would have the courage? “When Gavin and I broke up, he could not wait to text Joanne,… Continue reading The Con – Turning the Tables – Part IV
The Con – Why Does It Happen? Part II
In the Part I we met a friend who discovered too late she was being conned. Now, let’s delve into why it happens far too often to Seniors, even Sexy, Sassy Seniors. We work and save all our lives to enjoy our golden years, only to discover when we reach them, the fun is… Continue reading The Con – Why Does It Happen? Part II
The Con – Avoiding It Part III
How can a senior, the most common target of con artists, avoid them? What are the signs the con man (or woman) wants your net worth more than he wants you? Look deep into his eyes when he smiles. Are they smiling, too? Or does that make him so nervous he turns away? Does he… Continue reading The Con – Avoiding It Part III
The Con – The Target Part I
It took seven years, being engaged, handing over almost ten thousand dollars before she discovered her fiancé was a con artist and she his target. She met him at a luncheon his company sponsored to help seniors make the most of their retirement funds and income. She filled out a card asking for more… Continue reading The Con – The Target Part I
Is a Title That Important
Okay, my darlings, be truthful now, how many of you are writing or talking online to some guy or gal who makes your heart flip because of the title he or she brings to the table? Recently I decided to go back to the dating sites and gather more information to keep you all… Continue reading Is a Title That Important