Almost one-in-five American families with children have one parent stay at home, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data from the Pew Research Center.1 Some families make a conscious choice to transition to a household with a stay-at-home parent, while others experience a job loss or underemployment. In either case, becoming a one-income…
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Is the Snowbird or Sunbird Life for You? As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together. In the case of snowbirds and sunbirds— affectionate nicknames for traveling retirees—this is definitely true. Snowbirds are residents of Northern states who flock to the south to escape harsh winters, while sunbirds travel north in droves to…
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You have probably heard it – We do not stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing. Wish you were a child again? You still are! Your inner child is your constant companion, waiting to be itself again. And there is ample wisdom in your childhood. Here are valuable lessons…
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What to Look for in a GREAT Financial Advisor
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As it turns out, the stories we tell ourselves about why bad things happen really do affect what happens next and how we react to it. Optimism and pessimism are defined as a tendency to think about what causes adversity in our lives. However, pessimism has the added ability of making us feel powerless to…
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The holidays can be a wonderful time for families and friends to gather together, sharing memories and gifts. This season can also provide the opportunity to instill the value of giving to others in your child. If you’re a parent, here are some ways you can encourage your kids to become budding philanthropists. Talk about…
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We have all been there at one time or another. Someone who is either 1) older and wiser, 2) in a position of authority or 3) wants to ensure failure at some level gives you the speech that maybe there is somewhere else where you can focus your talents. In other words, you cannot do this thing, and need to go away.
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During that event, the counselor with whom we spoke took a look at my 6’1″, 200 pound frame and said, “You play football, don’t you?” Mom was quick to reply, “No. He doesn’t any more.”
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Brother Jerry in Oregon was never a football fan, but last year won Rookie of the Year honors, displayed proudly with a plaque on, of all things, a Lava Lamp. He is now a convert.
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Do you ever find yourself short of ideas on how to solve a challenge? Are you always comfortable with the decisions you make? Usually, a problem is accompanied by incomplete information and unknown or conflicted variables. This is compounded by the inability to clearly see into and predict the future. Somehow you have to weigh…
Read More… and shopping and friends – oh my!! Where can today’s Diva explore wonderful shops, sample great wine and chocolate while enjoying friends, retail therapy, and prizes? On the second Wednesday of each month Wine, Women & Chocolate attracts hundreds of “interestingly” dressed attendees to roam the businesses of historic downtown DeLand, Florida. Between the…
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Did you know that when a large proportion of the community is vaccinated, the chances of spreading illness is greatly reduced? It is called herd immunity and it helps protect those who cannot be vaccinated – such as very young children, infants, or individuals who cannot be vaccinated because of age or health problems. Getting…
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