Enriching Our Life

The gorgeous sand at Gulf Island National Seashore tends to close the park road when the wind picks up. They clear it with snow plows. This year they also needed to remove about eight inches of actual snow. Who woulda thunk it!

The gorgeous sand at Gulf Island National Seashore tends to close the park road when the wind picks up. They clear it with snow plows. This year they also needed to remove about eight inches of actual snow. Who woulda thunk it!

AWALK IN THE PARK

EVEN PEOPLE WHO HAVE KNOWN US FOR A LONG TIME still have difficulty grasping how we can drive “all that way” to Wherever. How long does it take to get there?
The second floor at Scotty’s Castle was devoted to guest rooms that overlooked the courtyard.

The second floor at Scotty’s Castle was devoted to guest rooms that overlooked the courtyard.

A WALK IN THE PARK - Goodbye, Valley of Death

Sponsored by Wood County Park District WE WERE IN Yosemite when we considered visiting Death Valley National Park for the first time. It seemed like an easy enough next stop about five hours south. It was September, so I hoped the notoriously hot summer season might be on the wane.
Citizen Advisory Group

Citizen Advisory Group

Understanding extended care

ADDRESSING THE POTENTIAL RISKS of extended-term care expenses may be one of the biggest financial challenges for individuals who are developing a retirement strategy.Seven in ten people over age 65 can expect to need extendedcare services at some point in their lives.
Spiritually Speaking

Spiritually Speaking

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING - Celebrating myself

“I celebrate myself,” the poet Walt Whitman wrote. The thought is so delicious it is almost obscene. Imagine the joy that would come with celebrating the self—our achievements, our experiences, our existence.
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Five reasons why older men often feel happier on their own

OLDER MEN MAY BE happy to be alone because they value the independence and freedom it provides, allowing them to live life on their own terms without the added responsibilities of a relationship, often prioritizing their own needs and hobbies without needing to consider someone else’s schedule or...
Citizen Advisory Group

Citizen Advisory Group

Retirement traps to avoid

Planning for retirement requires foresight, discipline, and awareness of potential pitfalls that could derail even the most carefully laid plans.