Summer Vacations of Yesterday – When Boredom Was Okay
CJ Summer vacations are now in full swing for school-aged children across the United States. As I write this post from the shade…
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Smile and Make You Think I’m Happy Hides What’s Really Going On
“I’m going to smile and make you think I’m happy, I’m going to laugh, so you don’t see me cry, I’m going…
I’ll be turning 50 this week – here’s what I’ve learned
I’ll be turning 50 this week. I remember celebrating my 40th and 45th birthdays, during which I felt somewhat depressed. Although my…
Financial Freedom Takes a Back Seat to the Perception of Wealth
“Money is a tool, not the goal. Financial freedom is the goal. Don’t forget that.” – Anonymous. My great-uncle spent his career…
Impress Others with Who You Are, Not with What You Have
On days when I try to make sense of this nonsensical world, I often find myself lost in deep reflection on various…