There’s probably not a lot new in this chart for most readers, but I thought it’d be a good reminder on a Friday morning … The author of the infographic (Ooma) did a nice job thinking about the key expenditures for seniors. There is more detail on the data sources & state ranking in their website. While it’s relatively easy to compare the cost of … Continue reading Retiree Cost By State
We’re fortunate to live in a really nice neighborhood with great neighbors. I recently saw a post online where readers were asked “what’s a sign you live in a very nice / expensive neighborhood?” These are the top 30 responses … As I think about our neighborhood developments – our home in MN and our vacation place in FL – I’d say we have almost … Continue reading Nice Neighborhoods
I laughed when I saw this. Certainly speaks for me … Have a great weekend … ! Image: Magnific Continue reading Self-Checkout
I just got back from a long weekend, driving 888 miles around the state of MN in my Jeep. I was continuing my quest to reach all 68 of the state’s parks – I’m now up to 55. Along the way, I also stopped at a variety of roadside oddities, historical places, and interesting sights. It’s the 7th trip I’ve taken like this since I … Continue reading “Completeness”
Are movie theaters back in vogue? Crowds have returned to big screens in droves over the last few weeks behind Toy Story 5, Michael, and The Odyssey. The release of Spiderman: Brand New Day set new box office records this weekend. I went with my son & his friends last nigh for the 9pm show. Related: Spiderman Leads Box Office Record Weekend After a brutal … Continue reading Box Office Is (Sort Of) Back …
My wife sometimes worries that real-life stores are going to go away as we order more and more things on Amazon. A couple years ago I graphed out how often we order from Amazon and it was certainly our most-shopped “store”. The number of deliveries we get from them has gone up since then. On average, the Amazon truck is coming to our house every … Continue reading Cash Register Comparison
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
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