Am I the only one who wonders why: The government is so anxious to intervene in the private life of an average citizen, issuing parameters for what goes on behind closed doors to what one can or cannot do with one’s own body; why then aren’t they trying to put a cap on the outrageous profits being amassed by the oil companies to the detriment of every single soul in this country?
And when I’m driving behind some of these large trucks, they often hide my view of the traffic light ,so that I may not know whether the light is changing or has changed until I’m right on top of the intersection. At the least, this is annoying; at worst, it is dangerous. Isn’t there a way to place these lights so that drivers have an unimpeded view of them?
Here are a few things which you should already know, but may not— (more…)
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.
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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:
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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…)