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- Time Passes
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- Sinking Slowly
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- Well, That Was A Short Lifetime
- Thanks. And No Thanks.
- Face Off
- For Better, For Worse
- Hoarder? Not.
- Spoke Too Soon, Again …
- Still Living the Dream
- Crossed Off
- Artificially Intelligent (or … Okay, Boomer)
- Happy Birthdays!
- Ah, Those Fun Times in Market Research
- Update on Electric Charge Issue
- Old Owner, Old Dog
- A Different Beat
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Author Archives: cordeliasmom2012
Decisions, Decisions
Some decisions are hard. Some are easy. And some decisions make themselves. My longtime readers know that for quite awhile now, I have been vacillating on whether to continue photography and/or my blog. After doing both for so many years, … Continue reading
Posted in That's Life
Tagged artistic muse, blogging, decisions, expenses, retirement, writing
14 Comments
The Christmas Cordelia’s Mom Was Financially Distressed
Christmas is coming! Only a little more time to shop for those special gifts. But what if you’re a young parent with tiny children, and you’ve run into hard times this year? What if there’s no money for toys because … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, That's Life
Tagged budget, Christmas, economy, finances, motherhood, parenthood
16 Comments
A Little Help From My Friends
Last night, I dreamed I returned to my pre-retirement job. No, it wasn’t a nightmare, but it also isn’t something that’s going to happen. I’m loving not having to set my alarm, and having nowhere I need to be at … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships, That's Life
Tagged budgeting, crochet, friendship, retirement, Social Security
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Watching the World Go By
After my first week of full retirement, I am feeling very relaxed. The hardest part has been adjusting to the fact that on most days, I really don’t need to be anywhere at any particular time. I keep finding myself … Continue reading
Posted in That's Life
Tagged daily living, neighborhood, peacefulness, Puppy Cody, retirement
10 Comments
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