The Ants Go Marching…

We seem to have a serious ant problem this year. No, not the kind in the clever Geico commercial that uses the homophone about annoying female relatives telling you the contents of your fridge is expired, the annoying ones that traipse across anything that’s not moving. Beware sleeping pets and snoozing spouses! In a kind-hearted gesture, I trapped the …

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Life Planning for Retirement

Today’s post may not resonate with every reader—for some it may feel premature, and for others, firmly in the rearview mirror—but it’s a topic worth reflecting on, sooner or later. I subscribe to a number of e-newsletters, and a while ago, Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham, Founder of Women Ties, wrote about an experience many friends and …

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Ode to Groundhog Day

Tomorrow’s a strange day when many rely,on advice from a groundhog for how long snow will fly. Since the late 1800s guests have gathered around,for a forecast from Phil, who ascends from the ground. If he spots his shadow, we’ve a long, cold duration,of gloves, shovels and snow boots, plus winter’s frustration. In Phil’s decades …

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