Nov

14

Retirement Income Planning — My Guiding Principles

Posted by maureen

November 14, 2006 | 9 Comments

“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” John Lennon. “Plan for your dreams or life will just happen to you” Me. Following are the guiding principles that I use in my retirement planning process. I use these rules to guide me in my decision-making.

Nov

13

Book Review — They Poured Fire On Us From The Sky

Posted by maureen

November 13, 2006 | 2 Comments

George Clooney has recently turned his focus to more challenging issues. Clooney urged the United Nations Security Council to take action in the troubled region of Darfur in Sudan. To get an understanding of the depth of the tragedy that is a daily occurrence in the Sudan, you should read “They Poured Fire on Us [...]

Nov

10

Romantic Vacations — Our Top Eight List

Posted by cameron

November 10, 2006 | 1 Comment

If you can’t rekindle your love life in these places there is something wrong with you. These are AWESOME! As I wrote this I couldn’t help but think; I’m having a great life. It just doesn’t get any better than this! What a wonderful way to spend time with your partner.

Nov

9

Prostate Mathematics

Posted by cameron

November 9, 2006 | 2 Comments

I’m not sure what to make of the science behind the PSA test. Don’t get me wrong, I do get my regular blood test, but my recent bout with a Prostate Biopsy has at least educated me.

Nov

8

second honeymoon – rediscovering your partner

Posted by maureen

November 8, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Like most empty nesters our children didn’t leave home all at once. It was a gradual process and I think we started to prepare mentally as our eldest child became more independent. We didn’t make huge changes in our lives then because we still had three children under our care but we did begin the [...]

Nov

7

attitude is everything

Posted by maureen

November 7, 2006 | 4 Comments

I have always been a great believer that your attitude is everything. There are constant reminders each day: the person who never gives up trying, the person who overcomes physical or health problems to lead a full and enriched life or the person who always seems able to handle life’s ups and downs. Your attitude [...]

Nov

5

Genealogy – 10 Tips to Get You Started

Posted by cameron

November 5, 2006 | 2 Comments

At some time in our lives we seem to need to look backward to our roots. I have worked on my family history for a couple of years now, mostly in the winter months. I can look back and see where I could have been better organized from the get-go. It would have saved me [...]

Nov

4

baby boomers — from buying machines to voting machines

Posted by cameron

November 4, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Today I have been thinking about how I will vote in the upcoming 2006 mid-term elections. As a Republican, I haven’t had much practice at thinking about it. It has become clear to me that there are two major concerns on my mind, one short term and one long term.

Nov

4

Phishing

Posted by cameron

November 4, 2006 | Leave a Comment

  I recently downloaded Internet Explorer 7.0 onto my computer. Microsoft has a new feature called Phishing filters. Phishing is one of the most deadly on-line scams for those who are not really computer savvy. I know people who do not want their parents on-line because they are so gullible. Maybe it’s you; maybe it’s [...]

Nov

1

empty nest

Posted by cameron

November 1, 2006 | 2 Comments

When your children leave home and you become an empty nester you have to face a significant change in your role as a parent and how you move forward in your marriage.

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