How’s your memory? A few people I’m close with are dealing with early-onset dementia and late-onset dementia. A woman in her 60s, a guy who is almost 70, and my Mom who is in her late 80s. It’s a really difficult thing to see. People that were completely independent a few years ago who are now unable to function on the most everyday of things. … Continue reading Dementia Risk & Prevention
I got bumped by a woman in a parking garage a few weeks ago. I was in my Jeep and was happy that the bump didn’t cause any significant damage. She actually hit the back of my front tire & fender and then immediately blamed me for it. I started to explain the physics of how that didn’t make sense, but instead just exchanged insurance … Continue reading Car Insurance Rates On The Rise?
I decided just to write just this one post this week. I am just too busy to write two right now. Busyness seems to be an ongoing theme of my retirement – especially in the summer months. Last week, I had lunch with a friend who he is getting close to retirement and he honestly could not believe that he will likely be more busy … Continue reading Too Many Balls in the Air
This post will probably make some people cringe, but I think it shows the opportunities of new technology that we will all be benefiting from soon. I went to my double doctor appointments (GP + Cardiologist) over the last 2 days for check ups. Everything was good and I liked the new doctors. Afterwards, I took the added step to “discuss” my lab numbers … Continue reading Doctor’s Little Helper
We just finished a fantastic long weekend at our Florida place enjoying all of the America 250 festivities. The celebrations & fireworks at Walt Disney World – and our own small-town Independence Day parade (no politicians!) were terrific. Seeing the tall ships in NYC, the time capsule in Philadelphia, and midnight fireworks in Washington DV were also highlights. We visited all of those places this … Continue reading Where Are We At USA?
I saw this chart in the March issue of Kiplinger’s recently. It shows what topics retired people are most interested in learning about. I guess I’m not the only one focused on history. The last few years have been a big focus on America 250 history for me. It looks like history is the favorite of most retired folks … There isn’t much difference between … Continue reading What Are You Learning?
This is a money & lifestyle blog, but I don’t actually post about actual money very often. Like real coins & bills! I’m excited to see that starting tomorrow, the US Mint is releasing a full set of America 250 / Semiquincentennial coins for circulation. I’m not sure how many they are stamping out, but I’ll be looking for them in my change right away. … Continue reading America 250 Coins
Since I don’t work, I probably follow the news more than the average bear. When you do that, you start to think you know more than most other people. Violating one of my own guidelines to buy index funds for the long-term and not play individual investments for the short-term, I bought $5K of the oil fund BNO a few weeks ago. Every few days … Continue reading A Lousy War Profiteer
I did it. I became a writer! I guess I already was a writer in the sense that I’ve written 1,189 posts over the past 11 years to this website. Still, now it feels more official as I spent the past few years researching American history and pulling together a book for the country’s 250th birthday party. Related: 200th & 250th Birthday America The idea … Continue reading USA Top 250 Book … FREE!
“Grateful Americans will come to this shrine of quiet valor, this forge of our Republic’s iron core. Valley Forge symbolizes the spirit of sacrifice that made independence possible.”” President Ford, Independence Day 1976 Just one post this week as I am traveling around some patriotic stops on the East Coast. I often say that early retirement is like “kidadulthood”. That is, it gives you the … Continue reading 200th & 250th Birthday America
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