Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I usually take a couple weeks off from blogging around the holidays. This is my last blog for 2024 and most likely, much longer! Starting in 2025 I will be blogging intermittently. When there is a topic of interest, perhaps current affairs, or just something in my journey that is shareworthy. Could be a blog [...]

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Gift Giving

Gift Giving

My spouse and I have unique gift giving practices. In short, we don’t. I learned early on; I am not in tune to her gift wants. Tried for a few years but saw that success was unattainable. Our workaround- every few years she treats herself to a high-end gift, jewelry, shoes or handbags. So, while [...]

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Giving Back

Giving Back

There is a certain psychology at work within financial truths. At the end of the day, the person who adheres to the truths, may build considerable wealth on paper, but could feel “poor” due to the demand to live frugally. This can weigh heavily on one’s mind and potentially cause us to drift off course [...]

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Thanksgiving 2024

Thanksgiving 2024

This year’s Thanksgiving reflection is a departure from years past. Usually, I rant on about turkey preparation and being thankful for family. While I am still thawing a turkey and planning the family get together, this year is different. We’ve got one family member in the hospital recovering from an organ transplant. Also, less than [...]

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Marketing

Marketing

I watched the big fight last night and like most viewers, was incredibly disappointed. Not sure what I really expected, given the circumstances on both side of the ring. I was sucked into viewing the event nevertheless and wasn’t the only one; there were nearly 80,000 in attendance and tens of millions viewing on Netflix [...]

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