Do you remember where you were 11 years ago on September 11, 2001? I was on an airplane. In hindsight, not the best place to be. You see, my grandpa is a huge Chicago Cubs fan. One day we were talking baseball and I said “We should go to Wrigley sometime for a game.” Since [...]
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Kindle Touch Giveaway
I wanted you, my loyal, long suffering readers to be the first to know that I just launched a Facebook page for Intentional Retirement. To help spread the word about the page I’m giving away an Amazon Kindle Touch to one lucky person who “Likes” the page. Here’s how it works. Everyone who goes [...]
A little something for you on Valentine’s Day
Good morning all. Happy Valentine’s Day! Have I told you lately how grateful I am for each of you? Well, I am. To say thanks for being a loyal reader and to have a little fun, I thought I’d do an impromptu Valentine’s Day Contest. The prize? I’m giving away 20 signed copies of my [...]
Seven ways to disaster-proof your life
Have you ever wondered what you would do if you suddenly became the victim of a natural disaster, terrorist attack, fire or other unexpected event? Would you know what to grab if you had only seconds to escape your house? The plans you’ve made in advance and the items you decide to take will determine [...]
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