Peace Corps Grain Storage Warehouse Lately, I've noticed a trend in blog posts addressing the following questions: How can I make my life more meaningful? What is my life purpose and what can I do to make a difference? At first I thought those questions were geared towards middle-aged and older people: those who start to re-evaluate Continue Reading
Your grades are for you, not for me
YOUR GRADES ARE FOR YOU, NOT FOR ME. Flickr What prompted my post today was part of a radio interview I heard this morning with the title: The Blessing of a B minus, by Wendy Mogel Ph.D. I happened to turn on my radio when she talked about how many parents expect their kids to get straight A's, be on the varsity team, put in ridiculous hours of Continue Reading
How to retire comfortably for under $1,500 a month.
Ambergris Caye, Belize, where we lived in 2005 Many of you know my family lived in Belize for one year, from 2004-2005. A week or so ago, I received a link to an article in US News on: How to retire comfortably for under $1,500 a month. The location: Belize. I read the article with great interest, and decided to comment on what I think is Continue Reading
But will it make you happy?
Photo by AnnShaw Do you like to spend money on nice things or vacations? A recent article in the New York Times, shows that people are happier when they spend money on experiences instead of material objects and when they stop trying to outdo the Joneses. I completely agree with this statement which is why my husband and I moved our family Continue Reading
Female Nomad and Friends by Rita Golden Gelman–A must Read for all who seek travel, adventure and connection.
When asked if I would like to host Rita Golden Gelman's online book tour, I was honored to be a part of this Gutsy woman's amazing life. She is all about connecting with people from around the world, and in her own words she says, "I opened my life to otherness; it becomes addictive. I still have no fixed address and hardly any possessions."I Continue Reading