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Issue 20.13 Sometimes you mysteriously make mistakes. Many oldsters call it a “senior moment.” Being a writer I try to be careful with words, but sometimes errors happen without my knowledge. In a recent column this sentence lost a word: So making a shift in your thinking that maybe there is suppose to be opposition […] Issue 20.13 I was told about a P-47 pilot whose plane was lovingly or derisively called the “Jug”. This American pilot flying out of a field in France got in a dog fight with two German ME 109s. A well trained fighter pilot against a single enemy can usually maneuver so that he does not […] Issue 20.13 Most Americans are aware that they need to save for retirement. It is a topic that is easy to brush aside to a later date because although the subject is important, it may not seem urgent. But the longer you put off some basic retirement planning, the harder it will be to catch […] Issue 19.13 It always saddens us when we lose a member of our BeeHive Cottages family, especially one who has been an integral part of our lives for many years. Marilyn’s passing was so quick & unexpected — that it has left many of us with feelings of shock, sadness & grief. Marilyn lived a […] Issue 19.13 Six weeks ago I asked Senior Sampler readers to ask me questions. Thank you to those who have called and emailed questions. I again ask you to call or write me with questions about your cabinets, wood floors, and wood fixtures in your home. As promised I have provided a new and […] Issue 19.13 Part 2 It is time to look at your family tree. https://familysearch.org/tree/ Because it is a consolidation of multiple record repositories, there are many data issues. The best practices can better help you successfully navigate the Family Tree. First, learn how to use the program. Click on Help in the upper right hand […] Issue 19.13 Funny how hearing a new phrase can affect you. Many years ago I first learned the Latin saying carpe diem, which I was told meant seize the day. According to Wikipedia it can also mean enjoy the day or pluck the day (when it is ripe.) Any one of those ideas can be […] Issue 19.13 In the early morning between breakfast and briefing, some of the crew members would to the Flight Surgeon and complain of not sleeping. That was the excuse but not the reason for the visit. The real reason was that pre mission anxiety had a grip on that person. The remedy was a shot […] Issue 19.13 Preplanning final arrangements is becoming increasingly popular. As we meet with individuals to discuss cremation and their available options, we are always surprised to discover the number of misconceptions people have concerning pre-planning. Many of you are considering cremation for yourselves or for your loved ones and need accurate information. What is the […] Issue 19.13 Often times, people decide they need to apply for a new Social Security card because they can’t find their old one. As long as you have all of the required information and documentation, it’s not difficult to obtain a replacement Social Security card. But here’s even better news: you probably don’t need the […] |
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