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A Bucket List Experience in Alaska 25 Aug 2013 | 03:09 am
I have been back from Alaska for a week and away from my blog longer than that. The Alaskan trip was all I could hope for. To refresh your memories, this trip was sponsored by my Dad, organized by m...
Spending Money to Downsize 25 Jul 2013 | 03:58 pm
We continue with our downsizing plan by preparing to sell our large house in middle Tennessee. In 2012, we gutted and remodeled our master bathroom. Although the bathroom finishes and fixtures were no...
Shedding Boomer Stuff and Keeping Memories 14 Jul 2013 | 05:47 pm
When we are in our “big” house in Tennessee, I remain in a downsizing state of mind. If I am not taking stuff to Goodwill or the dump, I am at least thinking about what should go next. At the same tim...
More Cost Cutting Moves 10 Jul 2013 | 10:26 pm
I continue to critically examine the cost and complexity of our lives to look for easy ways to simplify and reduce recurring expenses. We made some recent moves to do just that. First, I finally paid...
Will You Reinvent Yourself in Retirement? 4 Jul 2013 | 10:12 pm
So much is written about the transition to retirement being – at least in part – a “reinvention” of you. Retirement experts and those who are content with their retirements all seem to project this me...
A New Approach to Frugal Spending 30 Jun 2013 | 11:43 pm
I found a new favorite store this weekend to save money – lots of it. I am probably late to this particular frugal spending strategy compared to many of you but better late than never for me! Yes – I...
Packing Light for Cruise to Alaska 24 Jun 2013 | 03:30 am
I believe I wrote earlier that (a) our extended family (35 family members, 4 generations) is taking a cruise to Alaska in August and (b) my intention is to travel with a single bag – a carry-on sized ...
A Special Thanks to My Dad 16 Jun 2013 | 10:10 pm
I am a most fortunate baby boomer because both of my parents are still in my life and relatively healthy. I should be so lucky if and when I reach their age! Today being Father’s Day, I wanted to writ...
A Special Thanks to My Dad 16 Jun 2013 | 10:10 pm
I am a most fortunate baby boomer because both of my parents are still in my life and relatively healthy. I should be so lucky if and when I reach their age! Today being Father’s Day, I wanted to writ...
Struggling to Maintain My Weight 12 Jun 2013 | 08:37 pm
The struggle to maintain weight affects many of us. This struggle is particularly important to baby boomers who potentially face a mountain of healthcare problems and their associated costs in retirem...