“Who in the world am I? Ah, that is the great puzzle.” Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland I visit my therapist just twice a year these days because I am feeling emotionally well. It’s good for me to keep in touch with her because I can never quite anticipate when the “wheels might come off,” […]
I volunteer at the local hospital in the Same Day Surgery department. Same day surgery, or “outpatient surgery” as it is also referred to, is simply surgery that does not require an overnight hospital stay. You come in, we knock you out with an anesthetic, we operate, you recover, and back home you go! Simple, […]
People wonder why I like Lady Gaga so much. I’m not exactly her target audience, which is mostly late teens/early twenty-somethings and gay people. (Although, in my defense, I have heard more than one male newscaster on TV say they also think she is kind of hot looking!) What completely sold me on Lady Gaga […]
I am asked this question all the time: “Should I use free weights or machines in the gym?” Well, there is good reason why gyms have such large free weight areas, which consist of barbells, dumbbells, and weight benches, and a significant number of weight machines—both methods are useful for gaining muscle tone and strength. […]
6 Key Pieces of Financial Advice for Your Young Adult Child
One of my readers asked me what financial advice I would give to a young adult. She was concerned that her recently college-graduated daughter might begin making money mistakes, such as overspending on credit cards, which would jeopardize her finances. She said if I did a post on this topic she would pass it along […]
Men: Why You Should Pursue a Balanced Physique
First, let me just say that if you do any weight/resistance training at all, then you should be congratulated because this type of exercise demands a lot of effort. Most people simply don’t have the motivation and energy to do this type of training. So as a result of your hard work, you are much […]
How Much of My Children’s College Education Should I Save and Pay For?
This might be one of the most difficult financial decisions parents have to make. Every household has limited finances, and the cost of a college education has skyrocketed in the last couple of decades. Also, many professions now require a master’s degree (post-college graduate education), so it is not unlikely that you […]
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