The Pilgrims’ first winter after arriving at Plymouth was a tragic one – about half of the original 102 adventurers died from exposure, scurvy and outbreaks of contagious disease. When spring came, the survivors, weakened by illness and malnutrition, experienced an astonishing miracle: a visit from an Abenaki Indian who greeted them in English. Several […]
How Do You Measure Success?
Last fall, at a class reunion in Palm Springs, CA, 39-year-old Steven Burton wore dress Navy attire displaying the Navy Cross, the highest medal that can be awarded by the United States Department of the Navy. This award is given for “extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force […]
My Christmas Wishes for You
I wish that you love this season as much as I do. I have many fond childhood memories of Christmas, not so much of the gifts I received (although that red Schwin bicycle on my 12th Christmas was a sweet surprise), but simply the feeling of good will that pervaded my family, my neighborhood and […]
How we saved 75% off our vacation this year
This February I took off for what we called a bit of a sabbatical rather than a vacation. But either way it was great. We rented a condo on the beach and it was SO much cheaper than our hotel-hopping vacation that we took last year. So if you have a few minutes I will explain what […]
Do I Need a Living Trust, a Will or Both?
Many people do not really enjoy thinking about their impending passing from this earth, which means that questions about wills, trusts, and estate distribution can be disconcerting. Still, it’s smart to consider what will happen to your estate and your sentimental belongings at your passing. Keep in mind that the more you prepare for that […]
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