This is the joy of life, learning from others, finding our way, and helping as many as we can along the way, but always knowing there is water in the well. And it does not belong to us. It is God’s gift.
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What Will We Leave Behind and How Shall We Be Remembered?
We may leave our things but the real essence of ourselves is contained in our memories, and the memories of others. As you think about what to write, consider taking a class to guide you. I am only on lesson three but was eager to share what I’ve done, in hopes it can inspire others to write.
Including Gold & Silver In Your Retirement Portfolio
Our money has no intrinsic value. It used to represent gold or silver, but now it just has value because we have all agreed to trade goods for it. Gold and Silver are both an investment and asset protection.
Coins of the Bible – Holding History in your Hand
Having just returned from a tour of the Holy Land, (more on this later) I literally saw Biblical history come to life. We saw a reclaimed first century fishing boat from the Sea of Galilee, stood at the headwaters of the Jordan River where Jesus asked, “Who do you say I am?” and walked the…
Teaching This Old Dog Some New Tricks
My teacher kept telling me, “Stop thinking; just paint,” so I did. What came out of it was a very powerful painting that is still one of my favorites to this day. I titled it, Emerging/Disappearing?.
This was the beginning of a new direction in painting for me as I found that it gave me an outlet for all the emotions I had buried all my life. I have since sold many pieces and done commissions.
We’ve STILL Got It!
We are taking the “tired” out of Retired! We are all just too young to retire! Yes, we want to “downsize” into condos or town homes and get a motorhome or fifth-wheel, but Pah-leeze, don’t call it retirement! That equates with old and tired, or sick and tired, and after all, we are just looking forward to traveling, and spending our kids inheritance!