The smaller American brand of Estrogel, dwarfed by its European cousins Blogger's Note #1: This post is partly about female hormone health and includes brief mentions of female anatomy. Reader discretion is advised. Blogger's Note #2: I am once again joined by the adult in the room, a/k/a Gorgeous, and we are writing this post … Continue reading One of These Things is Not Like the Others: A Health Insurance Tale
Problems Making Decisions? Well, Yes and No
Source: Luci Gutiérrez via The New Yorker "Why am I short of attention?Got a short little span of attentionAnd, whoa, my nights are so long" Paul Simon, "You Can Call Me Al" A sibling of mine once complained about another sibling's "inability" to behave in a certain or specific way. The accused sibling's crime was … Continue reading Problems Making Decisions? Well, Yes and No
July 4th Past and Present: Remember to Cut the Grass!
I had just ONE job! Put on your party hats, kiddies. It's time to stuff our faces and be patriotic. We're in the middle of an extended Fourth of July holiday weekend right now in the U.S. The actual holiday isn't until Tuesday, but that isn't stopping my email box from filling up with messages … Continue reading July 4th Past and Present: Remember to Cut the Grass!
Revenge Spending
The American two car family. Source: Clipart Library A recent article in the New York Times on the economy introduced me to a new term: revenge spending. It is characterized by "spike[s] in recreational spending and vacation splurging that followed coronavirus lockdowns." In addition to all of the other economic maladies, this particular aspect of … Continue reading Revenge Spending
Guest Post: The Adult in the Room Speaks!
Blogger's Note: today I turn the keyboard over to Gorgeous, who I've convinced to share her story of resilience, bravery, and inner-strength. Let me first start by saying that never in a million years have I entertained the thought of contributing to Martin's blog, other than being the silent, eye-rolling character in which I'm portrayed … Continue reading Guest Post: The Adult in the Room Speaks!
A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery Inside an Enigma: My Retirement Finances and the Difference Between a Cocktail and a Pour
Source: Norman Rockwell Museum Bylaw 1.7(a)(4-3) of this blog's charter states: "A topical post relevant to retirement must be published at least once a year" Ah, yes. It's that time of year again, Campers. This is when the striped-pants boys who monitor the Obligations Desk at this blog's HQ snicker and wink at one another. … Continue reading A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery Inside an Enigma: My Retirement Finances and the Difference Between a Cocktail and a Pour
A Few Small Repairs
Source: Coach.com Sunny came home with a list of namesShe didn't believe in transcendence'And it's time for a few small repairs', she saidSunny came home with a vengeance "Sunny Came Home" by Shawn Colvin So, there's been a series of mishaps around these parts lately. Crumbled supports, breakages, blockages, etc.. Oh, and things mechanical and … Continue reading A Few Small Repairs
Blog Hiatus
Source: Pinterest HQ staff have noticed an ever-growing pile of unread books, and have thus ordered a temporary cessation to blogging operations. I'll be back in a few months after I've taken care of that. Happy New Year!
Tenth Anniversary Getaway to Vero Beach
A detailed check of Bride's Magazine, as one does, tells me that aluminum is the appropriate gift choice for a tenth anniversary. I'm not saying that Gorgeous was disappointed with my choice of the above, but it's fair to admit that I didn't win any brownie points for authenticity this time around. The 16th is … Continue reading Tenth Anniversary Getaway to Vero Beach
Gratitude 2022 From A to Z
This beauty is available as an NFT, payable in Bitcoin only. My better half wishes to disclose that she had NO part in its creation or design. We made it! Welcome to our first post-covid holiday where absolutely no one is talking about eating outside on the patio or leaving a living room window open. … Continue reading Gratitude 2022 From A to Z
Snakes in the Grass 
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