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The Year of Choosing Me – Part 9

The Year of Choosing Me – Part 9

A few years ago, I used the Marie Kondo method for decluttering and donated/threw out at least 60 hefty size bags of stuff.   Boy, was that painful.  Especially all of the items that were never used and still had their store tags attached. Thinking about the money...
The Year of Choosing Me – Part 8

The Year of Choosing Me – Part 8

What if we’re miscast in a role? Think about this for a minute. I saw “Hello, Dolly!’ twice while it was on tour with Broadway in Boston. Tony award-winner, Betty Buckley played the lead. I     remember seeing her in the television show, “Eight is Enough” where she...
The Year of Choosing Me – Part 7

The Year of Choosing Me – Part 7

My grandfather taught us to spend money on experiences, education, and people instead of on “things.” He came over to the United States when he was about five years old and built a family business that ultimately led him to great wealth and success. When I was in the...
THE YEAR OF CHOOSING ME – PART 6

THE YEAR OF CHOOSING ME – PART 6

Luck has nothing to do with it.  Ok, I’m writing this in response to something someone said to me recently.  The subject was Cali and all of the special care she has been getting due to her recent health issues.  If you follow me on Facebook, I’ve been posting a lot...
The Year of Choosing Me – Part 5

The Year of Choosing Me – Part 5

A miracle happened. That’s the only way to describe it. Cali had a great appointment during her check-up this past week, and I was doing the “happy dance.”  Both the vet and I were so pleased with how she was doing. Until I wasn’t dancing anymore.   Things...