Carol Sorgen
Found in: Travel
Tucked away in the midst of a 150-acre park just 60 kilometers from Paris is the 16th century Chateau d’Esclimont—complete with a moat, stone bridge, turrets, and openwork balconies—that was the former property of the Duke of La Rochefoucauld.
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Lin Schreiber
Found in: Retirement
Don’t worry. Being stuck doesn’t have to be terminal. The first step is acknowledging that you’re stuck. Then, admit to yourself that you want to get unstuck. Then, begin taking even the tiniest step to break your log jam.
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Leigh Anne Jasheway
Found in: Humor
We all have voices in our heads that tell us we’re not good enough. These voices grow from seeds that are usually planted early in our lives by others—parents, siblings, teachers, friends, society. Our job is to quit watering them.
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Dee Cascio, LPC, LMFT, ACC
Found in: Volunteering
When you work long hours there is often little energy left to volunteer your skills and time. Sometimes it is easier to donate money instead. Give in ways that work best for you, knowing that these may change in different seasons of your life.
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Nancy Muir
Found in: Computers & Technology
Many folks are intrigued by the low price point and portability of netbooks. But tablet devices—without a physical keyboard—are only about $100 dearer (in their base models) and more portable. Is one of these choices right for you?
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Dee Cascio, LPC, LMFT, ACC
Found in: Retirement
If you think about it, one of the most important constants in our lives is a sense of family, friends, and community. As you ponder your retirement decision, are you considering the significance that family and friends play in your life?
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Lin Schreiber
Found in: Retirement
Spring has definitely sprung: the weather is warming, days are longer, and it’s time for a fresh start. Have your encore career plans been hibernating too long? Are you ready for a new approach to moving forward? Consider these spring resolutions.
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Leigh Anne Jasheway
Found in: Humor
No matter our gender or how effective we may be at talking and listening, we all fall into bad habits. There are humorous ways to help avoid turning into your evil self when communicating with those people who are important in your life.
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Carol Sorgen
Found in: Travel
You don’t need to to be told what the must-sees are in Paris—especially on your first trip—any guidebook can do that for you. So here instead is a collection of some personal favorites for your own must see/do/eat list.
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Lin Schreiber
Found in: Retirement
When you talk about retiring, do you say you plan to retire in five years? Have you been saying this for longer than five years? You’re not alone. One of the primary reasons for keeping retirement a moving target is not knowing when it’s the right time.
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