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Is there someone you know who needs you to come by their side to help them pick up the pace in their life? Someone who needs your knowledge, coaching, and encouragement, without any controlling or dominating behavior on your behalf? A person you can lovingly and earnestly assist as they work toward achieving their goals or fulfilling their dreams? It’s

Can we all agree on one thing—that the American people are the MOST blessed nation on the planet? Citizens of other countries might have better healthcare systems or other benefits, but how many Americans would truly choose to live anywhere else in the world and switch their citizenship? Just a few. And to those who say they would gladly leave

Life can be like walking on the beach when the temperature is ninety degrees, with the sun beating down on your face and shoulders. And if the wind is at your back, that’s not a good thing, contrary to popular wisdom, because even though it helps you move forward a little faster, its ability to refresh you is diminished, and

Overreacting when an unanticipated detour or delay rudely interjects itself in your life is pointless, because you will encounter many, if you live long enough. Sometimes, you’re forced to brake, change lanes, and even turn off the road. They can create minor or major disturbances, having positive or negative ramifications for your time management, finances, health, relationships, plans, and aspirations.

For those approaching retirement, whether several decades, years, or only months away, what you do today will determine the kind of retirement you will have tomorrow. I’m sure you’ll want to avoid experiencing regular boredom, loss of purpose, a lack of variety or opportunity, and relying mainly on your television or cellphone for entertainment, don’t you? Therefore, anyone desiring a

Isn’t it true that all the roads we travel upon in life crisscross at a destination called PAY HERE, like something out of the Twilight Zone, although it couldn’t be more real? For better or worse, we will constantly have bills that are due – food, medical, clothing, housing, entertainment – the list is endless! And how often do our

I’m not a person who believes in luck or coincidence. Rather, I know there is more to life than that, and that nothing happens by accident. There is a purpose and a master plan to everything, such as the first time I was handed a paper paycheck. Or the first time I drove a car, went on a first date

I’m a Baby Boomer. Honestly, as I look back over my life and into the near future, I must admit I’m glad I am a member of the boomer generation. It’s not because I believe my generation is superior to other generations. Nope, every generation has strengths and weaknesses, heroes and villains, huge accomplishments and failures. I like this period

I’ve dreamed about becoming a published writer—well, I’ll have to admit—since I was a junior in high school in 1972. Now, that’s about 53 years ago. I must seem ancient to some of you, though I’m convinced I’m a young 70-year-old soul. At any rate, I’ve never let go of that Dream to write, no matter how often the circumstances

I’m so glad you found the TIME to join me oceanside! Even though it’s partly overcast, the powerful sun will punch through the nimbus clouds to sit on her rising throne, then bless us with her golden-yellow smile! But, about TIME… As I’ve aged and settled into retirement, I’ve discovered I’m most sensitive to the preciousness of TIME. Nowadays, my