I don’t think it’s mere coincidence that the words "senior" and "senility" both begin with the same 3 letters. I don’t remember when (actually I don’t remember a LOT- and that’s the problem) I experienced my first "senior moment" – was I 45, 50 ? Whatever, they occur far too frequently now and if you are part of- or on the fringes of – the baby boomer generation, then I’m pretty sure you’ve experienced them too.
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For a long time now January has been my least-favorite month of the year.
December was full of excitement, growing expectations, lovely decorations, and
generally good feelings among men, and then in a flash it is over- What an
anticlimax!!! January is here- the time of bills, a realistic look at one’s past
year/life, horrible weather in the NorthEast , and an extra-long month to boot!
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With the divorce rate as high as it ever has been and baby boomers hitting middle-age being healthier and more youthful than ever before, many of us “over-50"s” are trying to get into the social scene,either seeking a 1:1 relationship or simply some casual intermittent dating partners.
The internet has been touted as the bar-scene of the current century, but to those who have not had much experience in this venue, the prospect of using the internet to find a date can be daunting. Fear not, there are a few pointers which can make it less traumatic.
No doubt about it, going on eBay to make a purchase – especially one involving a substantial amount of money ($100.00 and up) can be a very fiscally-intelligent move. But a novice to the “game” is especially susceptible to the scammers or the just-plain-dishonest folk who are always looking for new “prey”.
Here are a few ways to minimize your chances of being taken once you have seen an item in which you wish to invest:
Why is it that when we see gasoline for less than $2.50 a gallon, we still feel like we’re getting a bargain? (more…)
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