Author: JMP

Whenever I’m feeling anxious or worried, guilty or frustrated, I try to remember some of the simple things in life that lift my spirits. Access to clean meals and water Fresh air A warm place to

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Consumer Reports https://www.consumerreports.org has been a pal to my wallet over the years. Pros: Their surveys are free of Corporate influence in the evaluation of comparative product value. They offer in-depth studies and explain the reasoning

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Before retirement, I used to cherish Saturdays as “freedom” days. Without the must-do lists associated with paid employment, Saturdays became a haven from stress. As a retiree, I must still have a learned emotional response to

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Springtime is the season for neighborhood garage sales. Real Estate Agents usually spearhead these bachanals of commerce. Most of the items I see at these competing sales I would swear I sold at last year’s event.

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It’s my brother’s birthday today. I talked to him by phone across country. He’s also a Boomer and so we enjoy reminiscing about our childhood. The noisy Saturday matinee watching Buster Crabbe as Rocketman. Running after

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I am suspicious of change. Why? Because so many times in my life the most abrupt changes to the status quo have been challenging, exhausting, frightening, and just plain disruptive. This Pandemic has certainly focused my

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I’ve been racing with myself, and as far as I can tell, I’m ahead of the pack.

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If you are thinking of building a Website, it can be a daunting project requiring great patience. I offer here some resources for the brave souls who dare to venture into the fascinating learning experience that

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