Retirement Living

Staying Alive in Retirement: Learn Something New: Ham Radio

2008-07-04T10:20:00.000-07:00

Staying alive means more than just waking up in the morning still breathing. To me staying alive means to be engaged with life, my community, my family, and within my own brain. Today’s topic: Studying for and passing the Technician’s ham radio license. (Click title to learn more about studying for a beginning ham radio license.)

Ladies Golf Clubs-Print

2008-01-01T19:20:00.000-08:00

Ladies Golf Clubs-Print: "The rules of golf allow a maximum of 14 clubs in your bag when you are playing a game.Each club is designed for a different purpose and will hit the ball a different distance.

When you have used a club in practice, you will be aware of the distance you can hit the ball with that club. Also you will be aware of the hight of the ball, this is controlled by the angle of the club or the loft.

Most clubs can be identified by a number on the sole and a 7 iron will not hit as far as a 4 iron. Each club has it component parts. The rubber grip which can be any color, the shaft which is made out of either graphite or steel, and the club head which can be made of steel, tungsten or other alloys."(Click title link to read entire article about ladies golf clubs.)

Green Tea - Why Drink It?-Print

2007-10-08T16:38:00.000-07:00

Green Tea - Why Drink It?-Print: "The most commonly drunk beverages today are water and green tea. Both of which are more often consumed than any other kind of beverage that you can think of. For many centuries now the Japanese and Chinese have realized the importance of including green tea in their dietary requirements. Although used for centuries in Chinese and Japanese cultures green tea has only recently been acknowledged by Western societies of being a beneficial substance for their health."(...Click title link to read entire article on the benefits of green tea...)

Articles Category: - Disease Prevention - Retirement Living Article Library

2007-09-09T17:51:00.000-07:00

Articles Category: - Disease Prevention - Retirement Living Article Library: "Adult type 2 diabetes may be a lot more common than you think. There are three different kinds of diabetes. Type 1, type 2, and gestational. Slightly more than 1% of the population has type 2."(Click on title to read entire article about type 2 diabetes.)

Aloe Vera: the Ancient Modern Wonder Treatment

2007-06-12T21:10:00.000-07:00

Aloe Vera: the Ancient Modern Wonder Treatment: "Most people know that aloe vera can be used on skin cuts, abrasions, or sunburn. But did you know that it can also aid in healing your internal problems? There are some forgotten secrets to this ancient medicinal plant.

Many popular herbal remedies are derived from the aloe plant. Native to Africa, the aloe vera plant is also called the 'lily of the desert', 'plant of immortality' and, appropriately, 'medicine plant.' The bitter liquid that comes from the plant is the basis of the name 'alloeh', which translates in Arabic to 'bitter taste'."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

5 Reasons To Grow Your Own Fruit And Vegetables

2007-06-12T01:15:00.000-07:00

5 Reasons To Grow Your Own Fruit And Vegetables: "Having your own vegetable patch or fruit garden was once commonplace, but fell out of favour as the food industry become more commercial and supermarkets began to take over. In recent years however, more and more people have started explore growing their own produce again. Here we give 5 reasons why you might consider starting your own kitchen garden."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Ten Ways to Fight Identity Theft

2007-05-31T15:30:00.000-07:00

Ten Ways to Fight Identity Theft: "Recent reports estimate that as many as one in ten of the population have been a victim of indentity theft, one of the fastest growing crimes of the last few years. By using a variety of means to usurp your identity and pass themselves off as you, the criminals involved go on to commit fraud and theft in your name - leaving you to pick up the pieces afterwards.

The effects on your credit rating can be devastating and often take years to completely fix, so prevention is obviously better than cure. Here are ten simple ways to help you avoid becoming a victim."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Reasons to Have a Home Business

2007-05-30T23:23:00.000-07:00

Reasons to Have a Home Business: "Many people, today are opting to work from home either part time or fulltime. Due to the computer and the internet there are many options available to choose from. Many large companies allow individuals to represent their company and products from the comfort of their home. This enables almost anyone on a limited budget to start a home-based business at an affordable price. As long as you own a PC with access too the web you can easily choose from a variety of internet businesses.

Nonetheless, deciding on what home based opportunity to select from can become a bit hard because of the many options available. It's actually a matter of selecting a home based venture that is attractive to you, since ultimately the number one goal is to make a significant income. The question then is, what is the action necessary to find a business that fits you best?"...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Before Taking Viagra

2007-05-26T20:41:00.000-07:00

Before Taking Viagra: "A famous pill used in impotence treatment. The name of the medicine comes from the unification of vitalis and Niagara words. It’s a revolutionary innovation because before Viagra the lack of sexual reaction could be treated only with long lasting psychotherapy, injections or with artificial penis implants.

What can we call Impotence?

Not only the complete lack of sexual reactions but also the difficulties on achieving and maintaining erection.

What should we know about Viagra?

Viagra is a medicine, so it can be used only with caution. "...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Don't be Money Ignorant

2007-05-15T01:11:00.000-07:00

Don't be Money Ignorant: "There are some simple things that you have to know how to do. But it seems like no one ever sits down and teaches you. Balancing your checkbook, making wise financial decisions and handling debt are vital to your financial health.

I guess it's something that we make our mistakes and learn from. But today, the mistakes are costlier than ever. With credit cards targeting college students and debt problems affecting millions of consumers, every person should take the time to make sure that they and their children know how to manage their finances....(Click title link to see entire article.)...
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Do You Know About Money?

2007-05-07T17:22:00.000-07:00

Do You Know About Money?: "In a test of basic economic principles given to 2000 Americans, both adults and teenagers, the average grade was failing. Throughout the years, it has been proven by numerous studies that when high schoolers graduate, they leave with little understanding of personal finances."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Planning to Buy Your Dream

2007-04-29T19:35:00.000-07:00

Planning to Buy Your Dream: "Lots of people are dreaming about that little cottage with the white picket fence or that modern apartment with a killer view or that fixer-upper in the country or…

The dreams are endless, but the idea is all the same – owning your own home is a major milestone in life. Many people fell like they can’t ever reach the day they move into their own home, but it is possible for anyone. All it takes is a lot of hard work....(Click title link to see entire article.)...
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5 Strategies for Creating Happiness

2007-04-20T23:52:00.000-07:00

5 Strategies for Creating Happiness: "Because women can identify and verbalize how they feel easily, they naturally know when they are happy and when they aren’t. But they may not know what truly makes them happy? The secret to being happy varies from person to person and research has shown that we may be wired for happiness by our genetic makeup. But like everything else, we can learn to pursue happiness by putting in some conscious effort to change the set point our genes have laid out for us.

The following are 5 strategies that contribute to increasing one’s happiness quotient:"...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Hippocrates’ Recommendation for the Treatment of Depression

2007-04-11T23:34:00.000-07:00

Hippocrates’ Recommendation for the Treatment of Depression: "Hippocrates is sometimes called the “father of medicine” and it is from his name that we get the Hippocratic Oath that all qualified physicians must take before being allowed to practice medicine. So when he prescribes an herb called St. John’s wort for a host of illnesses, including the treatment of depression, we should take note. Depression is a debilitating medical condition that must be taken seriously, which is why heavy medication is usually preferred over more natural methods. Yet when the side-effects of so many anti-depressants are so serious, it is important to look at a more natural treatment of depression symptoms."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Understanding Bird Watching Terminology

2007-04-04T20:37:00.000-07:00

Understanding Bird Watching Terminology: "Whether you are new to bird watching or an old hat, the terminology can be complex. Here is a primer on some basic terms as well as more sophisticated ones you should know."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Humor in Not-So-Funny Times

2007-04-03T15:46:00.000-07:00

Humor in Not-So-Funny Times: "When you do find humor in trying times, one of the first and most important changes you experience is that you see your perplexing problems in a new way -- you suddenly have a new perspective on them. As a result of this new vantage point, you may also see new ways to deal with the problems."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Ways to Quit Smoking

2007-03-31T18:25:00.000-07:00

Ways to Quit Smoking: "Quitting smoking is not an easy thing to do. Anyone who has tried, even if they were successful, will likely say it was extremely difficult. There are a variety of ways to try and quit smoking. If one way is unsuccessful try another. Quitting smoking as soon as possible is imperative to your health and the health of those around you. Before beginning any non-smoking program be sure to discuss it with your doctor."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

5 Reasons Why Skiing Is Good For You.

2007-03-26T17:55:00.000-07:00

5 Reasons Why Skiing Is Good For You.: "At last, solid proof for what we’ve long suspected: skiing and snowboarding are good for you. And that’s not just because they’re both great fun and put a smile on your face but because this also improves our health, happiness, red blood cell count and makes us live longer. The evidence has always been there for us to see: the bearded septuagenarian bounding past you for the fifteenth time as you struggle down your first run of the day. Here’s his secret..."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Should I use Synthetic in my Toyota Tundra?

2007-03-24T20:05:00.000-07:00

Should I use Synthetic in my Toyota Tundra?: "People ask me if they should use synthetic oil in their new trucks, and I always answer 'It depends.' Synthetic oil is better than regular oil for a lot of different reasons. Synthetic is a better lubricant, it maintains its integrity at high temperatures, it is usually pure without any contaminants, and it won't become sludge even when it's abused. To many people, the obvious benefits of synthetic oil mean that they should start using it in their new truck tomorrow."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

“11 Great Reasons why Smiling makes us More Successful!”

2007-03-22T19:31:00.000-07:00

“11 Great Reasons why Smiling makes us More Successful!”: "First: Our smile shows others people that we are friendly.
If a stranger approached you and gained eye contact with you and then treated you to a broad smile you will have a fairly good idea that they are being friendly and certainly mean you no harm.

By contrast we would find it far more difficult to offer trust to the stranger that wears a scowl or unfriendly face features."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Can You Improve My Credit Score?

2007-03-18T23:47:00.000-07:00

Can You Improve My Credit Score?: "You should know that the better your credit score is, the easier it is to borrow money or get financing. But most people have no idea what actually makes up your score. There are many deciding factors in calculating your credit score, we hope you find this article helpful."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Helpful Advice on Saving On Your Energy Bills

2007-03-13T00:22:00.000-07:00

Helpful Advice on Saving On Your Energy Bills: "Unless you live in a cave, you have probably noticed the cost of energy has been going through the roof. Whether it is high prices at the pump or your utility bill, it makes sense to take steps to cut energy waste and save some money. Here are a few things you can do:

1. If one part of your home gets toasty while another stays cold, you can circulate the heat using your heating system. Instead of turning on the heater, just turn on the fan. This saves money and should even out the temperature in your house."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Food Gifts for All

2007-03-08T14:27:00.000-08:00

Food Gifts for All: "Have your ever bought a gift for someone only to discover that someone has bought them the same thing? Or perhaps someone beet you to it by a year or so. This is another reason why I prefer to present people with food gifts combined with the huge variety that you can choose from these days! Repeat gifts are no longer an issue. "...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

5 Ways In Which You Can Beat Burnout

2007-03-06T23:42:00.000-08:00

5 Ways In Which You Can Beat Burnout: "I am going to show you 5 powerful steps that successful people have used to prevent burnout. Using these powerful steps that have never been shared, these people have achieved a fantastic work-life balance.
1. Make Time for Yourself "...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Vitamin C dosage, defficiency and overdose

2007-03-06T23:37:00.000-08:00

Vitamin C dosage, defficiency and overdose: "The intake of Vitamin C in proper quantity is important. Although it is thought to be harmless, either vitamin C overdose or vitamin C deficiency may cause adverse effects in your body. The tolerance for Vitamin C varies in individuals. It must be stressed that a slight Vitamin C overdose is more wasteful than harmful because the body keeps excreting it regularly from the body. "...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

High Blood Pressure

2007-03-01T00:11:00.000-08:00

High Blood Pressure: "Recent estimates have indicated that one in three adults in the USA has high blood pressure and that a third of these people are unaware of their condition. Your blood pressure is quite simply the force of the blood on the artery walls when the heart beats (systolic pressure) and when it rests between beats (diastolic pressure). The normal values are less 120 mm Hg systolic and less 80 mm Hg diastolic. If your blood pressure is 140-159 mm Hg Systolic over 90-99 mm Hg Diastolic then this is classified as High blood pressure or Hypertension."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Different Types of Hats to Hide Your Bad Hair Day

2007-02-21T13:54:00.000-08:00

Different Types of Hats to Hide Your Bad Hair Day: "If you are having a bad hair day, what better way to hide it than with a stylish hat. Just be sure not to take the hat off since your hair will probably be much worse. There are many types of hats that are in style right now and you will be sure to find one to suit your style and mood for the day."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Experience the paradise of the Caribbean

2007-02-17T23:20:00.001-08:00

Experience the paradise of the Caribbean: "Most of us have an idyllic paradise fantasy island, we'd love to visit, and going on vacation to the Caribbean will fulfill that fantasy. There are various islands to choose from, including the well known Jamaica, Barbados the Bahamas And Trinidad, and you could concentrate on one or explore more of them and island hop by boat. You could organize the trip yourself, but it may be beneficial for first time visitors to book through a specialist Caribbean travel agent, who will have extensive knowledge of what each island has to offer."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Experience the paradise of the Caribbean

2007-02-17T23:20:00.000-08:00

Advantages Of Aluminum Windows

2007-02-12T21:55:00.000-08:00

Advantages Of Aluminum Windows: "Aluminum is extremely light in weight and does not get corroded at all. All these qualities make aluminum the best option for replacing windows and doors in your home. They are not only good to look at, but they are very cost effective and last a long time."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Internet Tip of the Week

2007-02-11T20:54:00.000-08:00

Internet Tip of the Week: "For some people, the retirement income they receive, may not be enough to
live the life style they wish, so they look about for other ways to
generate some additional earnings. Many are attracted to the Internet,
and some do very well while others do not. Those that do not may get
quickly disenchanted, and write the Internet off as just a lot of hype,
where you can't earn anything. That's like getting a flat tire in your
car, and swearing that the automobile has no future."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Who Stole My Body?

2007-02-08T23:21:00.000-08:00

Who Stole My Body?: "Most of you have read the scare-mail about the person whose kidneys were stolen while he was passed out---well, read on. While that was an 'urban legend,' this one is not. It's happening everyday to women just like me...

My thighs were stolen from me during the night of August 3rd, three years ago. It was just that quick. I went to sleep in my body and woke up with someone else's thighs. "...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Psychological First Aid for Boomers: 7 Powerful Reasons To Get Help

2007-02-04T23:02:00.000-08:00

Psychological First Aid for Boomers: 7 Powerful Reasons To Get Help: "For most people, the idea of seeking professional counseling is likely to be very intimidating and even unsettling. But if your problems are severe, have persisted for some time, or your personal efforts have been ineffective, it is advisable and advantageous to seek professional help."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Staying Alive in Retirement: Learn Something New: Ham Radio

2007-01-22T23:27:00.000-08:00

Staying Alive in Retirement: Learn Something New: Ham Radio: "Staying alive means more than just waking up in the morning still breathing. To me staying alive means to be engaged with life, my community, my family, and within my own brain.

Today’s topic: Studying for and passing the Technician’s ham radio license."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Don't Become a Victim of the Romance Scam

2007-01-22T21:53:00.000-08:00

Don't Become a Victim of the Romance Scam: "You’ve heard of scams to steal your identity. Well what about the latest craze that seems to be making a splash around the world. It’s known as the Romance or Dating scam. You may not have heard much about it here in the United States because most of the people who lose money to these scams do not talk about their losses. Many people prefer to bear the financial losses in silence, rather than disclose it to any other party. "Click title link to see entire article.)...

Choosing the Right Doctor for Menopause

2007-01-22T14:49:00.000-08:00

Choosing the Right Doctor for Menopause: "Finding the right doctor is one of the most important decisions a woman can make as she is entering into menopause. This transition of life is one that requires a physician who will candidly discuss what it all means as well as offer all of the alternative forms of treatment. Often times, treatment of menopause results in anti-depressive medication or unnecessary hysterectomies."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Pools Are A Lot Easier To Clean Than You Think!

2007-01-22T14:41:00.000-08:00

Pools Are A Lot Easier To Clean Than You Think!: "Every pool owner would be the first in line to have their pool cleaned by a professional pool cleaner. You see this on TV shows and commercials all the time. The problem is that a professional pool cleaning service can become very costly, especially over the entire pool season. Therefore, you should know how to clean your pool yourself."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Building an Energy Efficient Home

2007-01-10T18:22:00.000-08:00

Building an Energy Efficient Home: "The next big problem that's going to hit people is the cost of energy. It is already skyrocketing and burdening our wallets. However, the idea of energy efficient home comes as a rescuer in this regard. It not only has a good effect on the environment but also helps you mend the big hole in the pocket. You can actually save big bucks that you spend on heating and cooling costs by following a few simple building and landscaping guidelines for an energy efficient home."

Yes, You're My Boss but I'm Old Enough to be Your Mother!

2007-01-03T16:25:00.000-08:00

Yes, You're My Boss but I'm Old Enough to be Your Mother!: "Last year I was passed over for a promotion, which ended up being given to a woman nearly half my age. She became my boss. Although she was very physically attractive, she left much to be desired mentally. She constantly sought help from her subordinates who, because they were hot-blooded males, were more than happy to oblige. I, on the other hand, wasn’t into information sharing. I figured if she was getting paid double my salary to do what I had already been doing, then she needed to figure out on her own how to do her job. "...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

A travel dream becomes a life-changing journey

2006-12-29T03:25:00.000-08:00

A travel dream becomes a life-changing journey: "Work life has a way of putting people in niches. Retirement gives us a way to climb out of those holes and go another direction. This is what my husband Phil and I discovered when we retired in our early 50s.

No longer stuck with who we had become over the years, and not yet ready to yield to being “seniors,” we decided to live our long-held dream of seeing the United States – not just a series of short trips here and there, not just a surface glance at a few important places, but a real, life-changing experience. Along the way, we found much more than we could ever have envisioned."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Writing About The No Excuse-We Just Love to Party- Party

2006-12-21T02:03:00.000-08:00

Writing About The No Excuse-We Just Love to Party- Party: "Ironically I wrote my original notes for this piece at a Christmas party. I wasn’t feeing particularly Scrooge-ish, neither was I foaming with ebullient Christmas Cheer. In fact, I’d not yet even had a single beer to drink. We had arrived early, it was still daylight out, the sun was not yet past the yard arm, and I had little to do. I wrote some notes in the back of my rapidly expiring calendar."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Trash, Sell, or Pack and Keeping Your Marriage Intact

2006-12-16T21:18:00.000-08:00

Trash, Sell, or Pack and Keeping Your Marriage Intact: "Getting ready to relocate one’s life location, again, in your sixties, is not a fresh stack of pancakes. It is more like chewing on hockey pucks. This is mid December. In mid October, to beat the Christmas rush, we sent 46 various sized boxes ahead to be stored for our arrival in our new location."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

How to Plan and Guarantee a Perfect Vacation

2006-12-11T22:24:00.000-08:00

How to Plan and Guarantee a Perfect Vacation: "In one word: plan. In a phrase: know yourself and plan. By failing to plan, you plan to fail (to have a perfect vacation). The first step is an honest personal assessment. You have to seriously consider and firmly decide what it is that your mind and body needs from a vacation. Then you have to do it."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

The Fish Advantage

2006-12-06T21:48:00.000-08:00

The Fish Advantage: "While many people enjoy eating fish and other seafood the benefits of just how good it is for you wasn't known until recent years. Since then fish has seen a boost in sales and more and more people are enjoying the benefits of this relatively inexpensive food. Fish can be prepared in so many different ways and can suit even the fussiest person's palette....(Click title link to see entire article.)...
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Rain Washes The Tears Away

2006-12-01T03:37:00.000-08:00

Rain Washes The Tears Away: "I wait for days with big heavy drops,

That run streaming down my face.

My hot salty tears hide easily in the cold, … cold flood.

I walk in the rain when I want to remember you."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

How to Use a Word Picture for Planning A Home for Retirement

2006-11-26T12:51:00.000-08:00

How to Use a Word Picture for Planning A Home for Retirement: "Many retirees find themselves moving to a new location. Many of these become involved in building themselves a new home in the new location. This can be both an exciting and an excruciating time.

There are however methods of reducing the pain. One of those is both simple and complex at the same time, especially for non-writers. The simple description is the use of words, written language, to describe in as detailed a fashion as possible exactly what it is that you want in a new home. "...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Relocating In Retirement, Writer’s Cramp, and Flashes of Inspiration

2006-11-20T14:49:00.000-08:00

Relocating In Retirement, Writer’s Cramp, and Flashes of Inspiration: "There are three themes to this article: relocating in retirement , writer’s cramp, and flashes of inspiration. One can lead to the other.

First, there was the flash. It came as a tiny moment of thought. It lasted only nano-seconds. And yet, when I sat down at the keyboard, I was able to grow this tiny seed of light into an 1100 word article very easily in just a couple of hours.
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Writer’s Cramp and the Future

2006-11-16T14:57:00.000-08:00

Writer’s Cramp and the Future: "Writer’s cramp, block, or an onset of fear of writing happens to all of us, even me, the loquacious one. The big mouth, the ever churning idea factory is temporarily stilled.

Sometimes the turning point is internal and due to ill health, nutritional problems, or just being “off your stride”. Not this time.

Sometimes it is external: the world becoming too much with us, or a series of events that suddenly greatly impose themselves upon you. These may be very personal: the death of a friend or a relative, or more distant events, and yet they can be very troubling.

This time, for me it was the run up and the let down afterwards of the 2006 mid-term elections that led me to joust with writer’s cramp. "...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Writing Large Differently

2006-11-06T10:07:00.000-08:00

Writing Large Differently: "I’ve just finished a major writing project. A kind of writing that I’d never done before: I created a script for a DVD. This was a part of a larger project I served as Director.

As an active member of my community, I’d seen several proposals for promotional DVD’s or video programs be proposed over the years. A hand would then be extended for a substantial advance payment, “for expenses”, some “busy activity”, and no final result. No hold-in-your-hand product that actually did anything to promote the community, or the larger area.

Times change. The technology for production of such material is more available today than ever. More and more people are learning through the use of their own home computers and available software how to go about assembling a combination of still pictures, video, and sound tracks."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Marriage vs. Civil Union?

2006-11-02T16:48:00.000-08:00

Marriage vs. Civil Union?: "Do I believe in the sanctity of marriage? Yes. So much so that I do not believe in divorce under nearly every circumstance. I say this with some trepidation as many people very close to me have been forced into a situation where divorce seemed to be the only alternative to violence.

I am not trying to upset anyone who has been forced to make another decision. I am not trying to pass judgment on anyone. That is a useless and rather stupid activity as it can only limit, or end, valuable friendships and relationships.

My purpose is to try to more clearly define what I think marriage should be, and also describe what I think a “better way”, a more sensible approach to the whole arena of “marriage” and “civil union” should be.
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Why Your Senior Vote is Important

2006-10-26T18:11:00.000-07:00

Why Your Senior Vote is Important: "Every study and discussion of the effects your “enlarged” generation has had upon the American and world scene, zeros in on the very measurable effects of such a huge population. The effects of a sudden swelling of numbers of persons within an age group upon the various segments of society as the “pig” passes through the normal stages of life was a previously unknown phenomenon.

Now your generation is doing it again as you move into your retirement years. The mature vote has never been as impotant before this as it is going to be over the next twenty to thirty years."...(Click title link to see the entire article.)...

What Am I Gonna’ Do?

2006-10-25T01:51:00.001-07:00

What Am I Gonna’ Do?: "This oft heard lament suddenly strikes different folks at different moments around the time of their retirement. It is as if for the first time they finally really confront the stark reality that they suddenly are going to have a lot of time on their hands. They don’t have to get up early. They have no place to go. In untold instances they have nothing worthwhile they want to do with their lives."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Early Retirement ? What I Did. What I Am Doing Now

2006-10-18T21:41:00.000-07:00

Early Retirement ? What I Did. What I Am Doing Now: "I’m told that on the average a person works until they are sixty-five, collects one Social Security check, and passes away.

I don’t care much for those odds. I didn’t then, and I don’t now. I retired when I was 52 years of age. That was in 1992. The decision was not easy. It was one that my wife left up to me, if I could show her in black and white that it could work financially. That was a very real incentive to sharpen the pencil carefully."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Oaks From Acorns Grow: Retirement Planning

2006-10-16T16:54:00.000-07:00

Oaks From Acorns Grow: Retirement Planning: "Today, for most people, Social Security is their bottom line. This is their default retirement plan.

It is a faulty plan. These individuals will one day unpleasantly awaken to the fact that Social Security skates very close to the bottom of the economic scale. It may keep you from starving, but that is about all it will do for you. "...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

My Grandchild’s Future, and What About The Elephant Herd in Our National Living Room?

2006-10-13T22:46:00.000-07:00

My Grandchild’s Future, and What About The Elephant Herd in Our National Living Room?: "The official bulleted happy talking points dance down the page suggesting that in the US economy all is wonderful. The concert of the financial pundits is an all too familiar croak of pond frogs, and similar to whistling while walking through the cemetery at night. That is why a super majority of Americans feel like they are teetering on unstable ground before the rising winds of the gathering storm. Perhaps it is the trampling, trumpeting herd of elephants in our national living room that is causing the added disquiet?...(Click title link to see entire article.)...
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Airline Travel Today

2006-10-08T12:32:00.000-07:00

Airline Travel Today: "This is a new subject of discussion at our home. Perhaps it is at yours, as well? When I’ve discussed it with friends and acquaintances, I get varying ideas. Mostly the complaints are not about having to remove one’s shoes, put carry-on luggage through an x-ray machine, or to walk through a detector, or being wanded, or even patted down. "...(Click title link to see the entire article.)...

Aloha Friends and Prospective Writers

2006-10-08T11:54:00.000-07:00

Aloha Friends and Prospective Writers: "In an article directory, essentially you put forth copyrighted free standing samples of your work. This could be a first chapter, a segment of a story, that you choose. It is an especially valuable way to reinstate material languishing in the closet, unseen, and lost forever. Unless you free it and edit it for the world to see. The important part is that each article must stand alone, and by itself. You can upload a series, if the parts are clearly labeled: Part 1, Part 2, etc. Your article becomes part of the public domain available for anyone to use as long as they give you copyright credit and linked attributions....(Click title link to see entire article.)...
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Retirement: A DIY Special Event

2006-10-06T19:06:00.000-07:00

Retirement: A DIY Special Event: "A better way to phrase the question is, what do you want to live for? Because if you don’t have a reason to live, you will soon die. Buck up, Bucky, or get ready to shuffle off the mortal coil. Straighten your priorities: you don’t live to work. You work to live. And if you don’t need to work, live better. From day one of retirement, I’ve never understood how I ever found time to work for a living."...(Click title link to see entire article.)...

Stream of Consciousness Writing

2006-10-05T22:59:00.000-07:00

Stream of Consciousness Writing: "I’ve been asked what I mean by a stream of consciousness writing. I mean awareness. I mean what you are seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and feeling? What are you thinking?

By way of an example look below:

The stream of consciousness - eyes closed listening sensory awareness 9.21.06 2:30 PM. Sitting in the Home Depot® parking lot in Hilo, Hawaii. "...(Click title link to see entire article.)...