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I am always in search of contentment! I am not looking for wealth, fame or glory, just the simple, plain old good life. Maybe you are, too.

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Generation Z to Generation X Translation Guide

So you’re a Generation Xer. Old, but not totally old. Not, like, Boomer old. But, alas, gone are those bodacious days when you rocked the freshest slang. Gen Z is making you feel lame. Word. You are lame. Me too. Do you need some help figuring out what the kool kids are saying? I have prepared a quick reference Generation Z to Generation X translation guide. Use it wisely. With great power comes great responsibility. So don’t trip. Take a chill pill. You got this. Generation Z slang Generation X… Read More »Generation Z to Generation X Translation Guide

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10 Ways Pregnancy in Your 40s is Different Than in Your 20s

Guess what? When you experience a pregnancy in your 40s, it’s totally different than a pregnancy in your 20s! I realize that is a completely obvious statement, but when I went through pregnancy at 44, I didn’t know all the ways it would be different, and some were unexpected. When searching the question online, what I found was mostly a lot of ways that becoming pregnant is more difficult later in life. I was already pregnant so that was useless for me. So, here you go, all my greatest pregnant-old-lady… Read More »10 Ways Pregnancy in Your 40s is Different Than in Your 20s

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The Mystery Cohort and the Case of the Haunted Forest

Jinkies! Boomer, Jennex, and GenZee solve the mystery of the Poltertree “Okay, Boomer, whatever you say.” Jennex followed Boomer and GenZee into the Fireplace Bar and Grille. The three settled into a booth near the door. The hostess brought two waters and two menus. “Ahem.” Jennex cleared her throat loudly. The hostess jumped. “Oh! Sorry, Jennex, I didn’t see you there.” Jennex nodded and smiled politely. “Millie Neal will be your server today. She’ll be right with you.” Boomer continued his rant. “I’m simply saying that it helps to have… Read More »The Mystery Cohort and the Case of the Haunted Forest

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How much money do you need to be relieved of financial stress? We have the dollar amount.

Here’s a shocker:  Most (90%) Americans are stressed about money. It’s the #1 most stressful aspect of our lives. Can you believe it? Yes, of course, you can. Even if you’re one of the 10% that are not stressed about money you are certainly aware of this widespread phenomenon. So, how much money do you need to be relieved of financial stress? There is a dollar amount and apparently, it’s $1.2 million. This figure comes from a 2023 Empower “Financial Happiness” study conducted by The Harris Poll. Technically, the respondents… Read More »How much money do you need to be relieved of financial stress? We have the dollar amount.

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Child-rearing Round Two

Tom Cochrane and Rascal Flatts said life is a highway, but I think that implies a “destination-based” experience that certainly has never applied to me. My life’s road has always felt pretty winding, perhaps more than most. It’s not that life has thrown me a lot of curveballs – in fact, I would describe the drama of my life as fairly humdrum. The twists and turns of my life have not come from outside interference. No, for the most part, they are entirely of my own making. When I was… Read More »Child-rearing Round Two

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Should You Adopt a Rescued Mill Dog? 6 Great Reasons to Say Yes

What’s a mill dog? Puppy mills are puppy breeding operations whose main goal is profit. They house a multitude of breeding animals and sell the resulting puppies online or to pet stores. These facilities are regulated very loosely and are not required to provide a good, or even decent, life for their breeding animals. The dogs are given little if any exercise, socialization, space, or medical care. A mill dog is a dog from one of these breeding operations. In this article, I am referring mainly to the puppy parents… Read More »Should You Adopt a Rescued Mill Dog? 6 Great Reasons to Say Yes

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Performing Well on a Test Regardless of Your Material Knowledge. For High School, College, and Beyond

I did well in school. I was a straight-A student in high school and college. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and two Master’s degrees, so I wasn’t taking easy coursework. I worked hard and I have a good memory, so those traits worked to my advantage. But when people say that I must be really smart I always tell them the same thing. I test well. Oftentimes quizzes and exams are the largest portions of points awarded in a course. Thus, performing well during an assessment typically has… Read More »Performing Well on a Test Regardless of Your Material Knowledge. For High School, College, and Beyond

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Talk to a Friend About Their Conspiracy Theory Beliefs, and Keep the Friend!

It CAN be done! There’s a fire-breathing dragon in my garage. Carl Sagan proposed this thought experiment in a chapter of his book, The Demon Haunted World. It goes like this: I tell you a fire-breathing dragon lives in my garage. You are fascinated and skeptical. You ask to be shown. I bring you to my garage where I reveal…nothing. Oh, I forgot to tell you the dragon is invisible. You have an idea. Let’s spread flour on the floor so we can see the dragon’s footprints. I inform you… Read More »Talk to a Friend About Their Conspiracy Theory Beliefs, and Keep the Friend!

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22 of the Best ASMR YouTube Channels for Stress Relief

About a year ago I stumbled across the experience of ASMR through a free Audible book. I was enthralled. I searched Audible for ASMR to relax me and to sleep by, but I couldn’t find any more of what I craved. I remember the moment it occurred to me to check YouTube. I was in heaven! A virtual cornucopia of ASMR. Everything from the sounds of rain on a window to a virtual salon appointment with a whispering hairdresser. I discovered later that the trend is popular with younger generations… Read More »22 of the Best ASMR YouTube Channels for Stress Relief

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How to have a midlife crisis without ruining your life

The midlife crisis is a life ruiner. It has the reputation of destroying marriages, careers, families – you name it. But it doesn’t have to be that way. A midlife crisis stems from recognizing that you are running out of time to realize your greatest dreams and fantasies. Doors that you hoped you may one day walk through are closing or closed. In a very real sense, you are grieving the loss of lives you never took the chance to live. Consequently, a panic sets in. If I don’t do… Read More »How to have a midlife crisis without ruining your life