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Downsizing From the Family Home
Since the physical down-sizing process is by far the most daunting part of making a later-life move I will offer some tips and suggestions for starting the process of going through years of accumulated belongings in your home. Many of these ideas come... >more -
Clear the Clutter and “Stuff” in Your Life!
Still not ready to make your later-life move? If so, there is still lots you can do in preparation for the day you are ready to move on from your current home. I always tell people that it is never too early to begin the sorting and clearing process... >more
December 29th, 2008
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
If you are against the idea of leaving your long time home, or still “sitting on a fence” about whether to stay or move, let me give you my perspective on this.
Changes,...
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November 28th, 2008
Happy Holidays
Christmas morning came early when three small children roamed our house. They are teenagers now, so we’re happy if they wake up before lunch. When they were little they pounced...
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November 20th, 2008
Finding Some Peace on Earth
“Silent night, Holy night. All is calm, all is bright. . . .”
The carols try to tell us that this is a calm and silent time of year. But for most of us, the weeks leading...
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November 18th, 2008
My Christmas Tradition
Every December, I involve my entire family in an attempt to establish a Christmas tradition. Finally after years of effort, my perseverance has paid off. I have established one -...
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November 18th, 2008
Give The Perfect Gift
What is it about the Christmas season that has the power to change our perspective?
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November 17th, 2008
Christmas Pure and Simple!
“Fragmented”, she replied when I asked her how she was feeling. She had bought into the common philosophy that being busy is somehow a virtue.
I’ve been there too. Most of...
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November 7th, 2008
Christmas Gift Challenge
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…”
You can tell because everywhere you go someone is trying to sell you something! Stores began decorating weeks...
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