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The Adventure of Retirement Planning: What Will Your Life Look Like?
What do we do when we no longer need to get up at a certain time and get dressed for work? How will we approach the hours in our day in a way that is engaging and fulfilling for each of us? My husband and I feel confident, despite the current market, about our...
Why I’m an Eterneva Affiliate: Creating Diamonds from Ashes
A few months ago I was approached by Eterneva seeking affiliate partners. Eterneva creates beautiful diamonds from the ashes of loved ones. At first, I wasn't sure what I thought about it all, but the more I explored the company and their process, the more I believed...
I Fell For a Scam
While I knew this had to be a scam, I felt foolish when all the information about this scam was easy to find. In fact, this exact scam had been done many times. I had been duped. A few months ago, a man reached out to me via my photography website asking if I would be...
My Peaceful Garden
Lavender is the universe’s anti-anxiety and the scent settles me almost immediately. I got up early this morning and after I made coffee, I put on a bra, t-shirt and jogging pants and went outside. My false indigo and bearded jupiter are overwhelming all the plants in...
Reflections on Twelve Years in Colorado
Thank you God for putting me here, for this life, for another day on this planet. I like to write an annual post that reflects on my years in Colorado and how I feel about my home here today. Every year, I am reminded of that enormous leap of faith I took in 2010 when...
Tossing The Scale For Now
I’m tossing the scale. Okay, maybe not tossing, but removing it from view and daily use. Those numbers have had too much power over me for the past few years and I'm all about ridding myself of toxic weight. My clothing fits better than it has in some time, but...
Wise Women Project: Francine Minogue
I am fascinated by the power of responding intentionally, not reactively, through pausing, breathing, and thinking before speaking. How old are you? 66 What does the way you spend your time today mean to you at this stage of life? Spending time, now more than ever,...
Protecting Our Children From Guns: Create More Barriers
In the retail merchandising world, removing barriers to a potential sale is a basic principle. Creating an environment where shoppers didn’t encounter a hindrance to their shopping experience was critical. That meant keeping items priced, organized by size, neat...
