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Changing age norms
Age norms are pretty much what they say they are: society's expectations for individuals at different ages in their lives. Age norms are similar across the board, but they will differ by somewhat based on a person's socioeconomic class. The age norms and timetables relevant to my family background are...
Cutting the cord
One of our most significant monthly costs is for entertainment. I don't mean going to movies or plays. I'm talking about our cost of just watching television.   Much like a cell phone, I don't know anyone these days who doesn't have a television ... at least one. It's a...
Another birthday
I've had one every year for as long as I've lived. Some have been more memorable than others. For the past few years a bigger fuss has been made. I think they look at the numbers in my age and think, "We better do something special. This birthday could be...
A shoebox
My mother was frugal and organized.    She was a new wife as World War One came to a conclusion, and her young husband came home from serving his Country.   She was a mother to three little girls when the winds of the Depression began to blow, and the...
I am a bird watcher
No, not the kind that pulls on hiking boots, puts a pith helmet on my head, and strolls through the woods. Or, sitting on a suitable rock, bird book and binoculars at the ready to quickly identify what feathered wonder should cross my path.   I am an easy-chair explorer....
The business of business is business
Are you retired and bored? Do you need more challenges?   You may want to consider starting a business. With a secure source of income, no significant debts, and plenty of time, retirees are in the best position to do so.   Brick and mortar stores require a significant investment...