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Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
Could I get a cheeseburger without the cheese?
Why don’t you just order a hamburger?
I don’t like hamburgers.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. I started the day by having...
Dear Savvy Senior,
What can you tell me about creating an incentive trust? I have an adult son and daughter that are both financially inept. Before I die, I want to put some type of requirements in place that they will need to follow in order to receive their portion of my estate.
Frustrated...
I see Thanksgiving as the most traditional holiday when it comes to food. After all, it’s a totally American celebration of thanks that dates back to our pilgrim ancestors. The main course is most often turkey with the usual trimmings: stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce and perhaps,...
Veterans Day is a well-known American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it — like how it’s spelled or whom exactly it celebrates. To clear some of that up, here are the important facts you should know.
Veterans Day does NOT have an apostrophe.
A lot of people think it’s “...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I try to do nothing every day. It’s good for my longevity.
What do you mean?
Nothing lasts forever.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. Every day has its floor and its ceiling. I...
Dear Savvy Senior,
What types of programs are available to help seniors struggling with their everyday bills, and how do I go about finding them? Since I lost my husband last year, my Social Security survivor benefit is barely enough to get by on.
Searching Senior
Dear Searching,
I’m very sorry...
Over and over I find cookbooks that celebrate an important anniversary in the life of a church. I’m not sure if, because of the event, people are more likely to purchase the book thus providing a good fundraiser for the church. I also think there might be a need for people to express their...
This Sunday, Dayling Saving Time will end... for now.
Clocks fall back this Sunday, with Standard Time resuming. And many may wonder if this will be the last time we change our clocks.
According to many polls, that is what most Americans, at least those willing to be surveyed, would like to see...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I got a speeding ticket yesterday.
How fast were you driving?
I don’t know. It all happened so fast.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. A single snowflake fell. I suspected it...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the Medicare Advantage ads I’ve seen offer lots of extra benefits beyond what traditional Medicare offers and no monthly...