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Monthly Archives: June 2013
Father’s Day Remembrances
A few weeks ago, my Future Challenge asked what your legacy will be. I started blogging long after my Dad passed away, and so he hasn’t been featured much in my posts. Still, he was a big influence in my … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Ruminations
Tagged family, Father, Father's Day, Gratitude, holiday, lifestyle, Memories, Thanks
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Future Challenge – Could You Live Overseas?
Challenge #24 Have you ever thought of living in another country – or retiring to one? My beloved would love to move around – getting a flat for six months or so in each of the cities and we’d love … Continue reading
Posted in Future Challenges, Retirement itself
Tagged choices, Financing Retirement, lifestyle, Living Overseas, moving on, retirement planning
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Flag Day – or – How I Grew Up With Old Glory
You’re a grand old flag, You’re a high flying flag And forever in peace may you wave. You’re the emblem of The land I love. The home of the free and the brave. Ev’ry heart beats true ‘neath the Red, … Continue reading
Posted in Ruminations
Tagged Flag, lifestyle, Nationalism, Old Glory, Olympics, Patriotism, Star-Spangled Banner, Stars and Stripes
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