Monday, December 15, 2008

As winter approaches and snow begins to fall, Alaska always comes to mind for those of us who have had the experience of visiting this incredible state. 

 
 It gained a reputation for some unknown reason as a seniors’ place to visit. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Its natural beauty is overwhelming for the [...]

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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

I spent the morning walking one of the city’s mega-malls recently trying to catch up on some Christmas shopping.   There was lots of seasonal eye candy.  And yet, by noon I found myself feeling isolated and low.
It dawned on me that amid the people and things and bustle, I was merely one more anonymous shopper [...]

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Monday, December 8, 2008

Love him or hate him, he sure hits the nail on the head with this!
To anyone with kids of any age, here’s some advice.  

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Once you’ve decided to build a wine cellar or buy a wine fridge you’ve crossed a line.  You are no longer just a “wine drinker”,  you are now a “wine collector” and you’ve joined a growing sub-culture.
This also means you may be subscribing to one or more of various wine magazines [...]

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Monday, December 1, 2008

 
                                                                   
 
Buying a home can be the most exciting, frustrating and costly event you will likely ever experience!
 Aside from the obvious purchase price (and let’s hope you have a good agent to negotiate for you!) ,there are many additional costs that you do not want to come as a surprise, but so often do.
  Some of these budget [...]

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