My biggest concern was to have our affairs in order, in the event of my certain demise. It’s essential for me to be sure that the kids are not burdened when I go down in flames in a hang gliding / bungee jumping / snowboarding / street food eating episode… CONTINUE READING >>
My biggest concern was to have our affairs in order, in the event of my certain demise. It’s essential for me to be sure that the kids are not burdened when I go down in flames in a hang gliding / bungee jumping / snowboarding / street food eating episode… CONTINUE READING >>
You have the ability, skills, and strength to pursue your goals. If you want success in your future, the best time to start is right now…
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You have the ability, skills, and strength to pursue your goals. If you want success in your future, the best time to start is right now…
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Many of us worry about what our lives will be like in our final years. After spending 9 months doing in-depth interviews with remarkable 80. 90- and 100-year old’s, I have come to some surprising conclusions about ‘old age’. These extraordinary folks taught me some incredible lessons about what it takes to thrive into our later years… CONTINUE READING >>
Many of us worry about what our lives will be like in our final years. After spending 9 months doing in-depth interviews with remarkable 80. 90- and 100-year old’s, I have come to some surprising conclusions about ‘old age’. These extraordinary folks taught me some incredible lessons about what it takes to thrive into our later years… CONTINUE READING >>
“I’m eighteen now, I can do what I want.”The dreaded time when the spawn are technically adults but still in high school. At that age, it would seem that “adult” means the freedom to head out and start being stupid at top speed.
The standard “Not in my house” or “As long as you live under my roof, you’ll abide by my rules” replies didn’t seem to sink in with our young ‘uns. In fact, I could almost see the heels digging in to the floor.
One day while driving our oldest, The Piglet, to school, I got fed up and burst out with what became known in our family as “THE Talk.” No, not THAT “the talk”, this one:… CONTINUE READING >>
“I’m eighteen now, I can do what I want.”
The dreaded time when the spawn are technically adults but still in high school. At that age, it would seem that “adult” means the freedom to head out and start being stupid at top speed.
The standard “Not in my house” or “As long as you live under my roof, you’ll abide by my rules” replies didn’t seem to sink in with our young ‘uns. In fact, I could almost see the heels digging in to the floor.
One day while driving our oldest, The Piglet, to school, I got fed up and burst out with what became known in our family as “THE Talk.” No, not THAT “the talk”, this one:… CONTINUE READING >>
Learning to scuba dive has been a long dormant dream of mine. I’m a water person, a good swimmer and love to snorkel. Scuba seemed the next logical step.
So I crammed my not-so-perky butt into a wet suit, strapped 16 pounds of weight around my waist (apparently I’m very buoyant) and jumped in. And immediately FREAKED OUT…
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Learning to scuba dive has been a long dormant dream of mine. I’m a water person, a good swimmer and love to snorkel. Scuba seemed the next logical step.
So I crammed my not-so-perky butt into a wet suit, strapped 16 pounds of weight around my waist (apparently I’m very buoyant) and jumped in. And immediately FREAKED OUT…
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Whether it’s to a different state or a different country, stepping foot into an unfamiliar environment or even revisiting a place you’ve really enjoyed can make a difference in your overall mental health…
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Whether it’s to a different state or a different country, stepping foot into an unfamiliar environment or even revisiting a place you’ve really enjoyed can make a difference in your overall mental health…
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The toughest part of being a gypsy nester is actually making the decision to become one. For some, it’s too big a jump to make all at once. So they take a different path to the gypsy lifestyle—one that slopes gradually and doesn’t involve making quite so scary a leap…
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The toughest part of being a gypsy nester is actually making the decision to become one. For some, it’s too big a jump to make all at once. So they take a different path to the gypsy lifestyle—one that slopes gradually and doesn’t involve making quite so scary a leap…
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Risking shameless self-promotion, we bring you this story of how the cover to our book GOING GYPSY came to be…
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Risking shameless self-promotion, we bring you this story of how the cover to our book GOING GYPSY came to be…
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