Maximizing Your POTTY Potential

Toilet frog Image by Merry Christmas via Pixabay 1037253

I have a friend who at one time found my suggestions for a bathroom remodel humorous after I said “the biomechanics of a lower commode aid in elimination for a more complete evacuation.”  I remember he look at me oddly and then guffawed.  I translated into graphic English for him, which I won’t share here.  But … Read more

Do we still ‘Make a Difference’ after a certain age?

Connie Picciotto activist

Do people still ‘see’ us?  Do we continue to matter as we get older? Quietly over the winter, a long time woman activist left this world.  Lucky for us she left something behind – an impressive example. I didn’t know her well.  Yes, I met her once, but simply by accident.  You may have actually … Read more

Buying into ‘Health Bounce’ Fitness – But at $25 or $450?

Rebounder feet

Recent Update: Since writing this post, I found a great website, which includes a good deal of information about rebounding and related products. I am sharing it here: http://www.hoptrampoline.com/ — “Buy quality.’  It is an interesting directive.  Most people I have heard weighing in on this, whether friends, family or Hollywood celebs, tout the sentiment.  … Read more

Probate Not The End of the World?

David Savage

Personal Interview with David Savage, a CFP Professional…. Walking back from my post box, I recently saw a familiar sight.  I had received my 1,000,000th invitation to a free dinner to inform me about handling the assets they assume I have and more specifically how to make a living trust.  That millionth number might be … Read more

Yay or Nay? — Should We Abandon New Year’s Resolutions?

Thumbs up and down

Could you guess how many of my 2015 New Year’s resolutions I kept?  If you guessed ‘zero’ you would be correct.  In my defense, there is more to it than quitting.  And, if you have read other posts I have written you might be more clever,  and guess that I kept zero of them because … Read more

A Dozen Things Learned During 2015

Word image

To keep the mind sharp, it is said that we should learn something new every day.  At this age, much of what we ‘learn’ is something we have actually simply forgotten.  Other stuff we learn new is a shock.  Like me, you might ask yourself ‘how did I not know that?’  Especially if others seem … Read more