Most of us have certain expectations about our lifestyle set by that good ole American Dream. It paints the picture of all us with our own home sitting on a large lot, our own car, our own TV/computer/stereo/lawn equipment etc. A nice picture for sure, but as personal finance people are pointing out more and more frequently, an expensive picture.
With the cost of food, energy and basic necessities rising rapidly, not to mention that many of us Boomers, single and married, have a beer retirement budget despite our champagne tastes, it may make sense to consider other options. Co-housing not only has definite financial benefits, but some wonderful social benefits as well.
St. Peter's Pasta: How A Taxi Driver Inspired A Dish
Can there be anything better than pasta? This recipe looks so easy even I could cook it, and since I love greens of all kinds, you can bet I'll be trying it very soon. And, the accompanying story is charming.
Oh! Don't you just love Audrey Hepburn's portrayal of Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's? I mean, what is more sophisticated, fun, slightly twisted, and glamorous than Holly's crazy party? Haven't we all wanted that little black dress, those huge sunglasses, that incredible hat at one time or other? Haven't we dreamed of the handsome Brazilian who would sweep us off to his South American ranch and love us to distraction?
Our member, Elynne Chaplik-Aleskow, lived out her New York, Breakfast at Tiffany's fantasy. At least, she tried. All I can say is, New York policemen are hopelessly unromantic. Harummph!
Most of us have certain expectations about our lifestyle set by that good ole American Dream. It paints the picture of all us with our own home sitting on a large lot, our own car, our own TV/computer/stereo/lawn equipment etc. A nice picture for sure, but as personal finance people are pointing out more and more frequently, an expensive picture.
Can there be anything better than pasta? This recipe looks so easy even I could cook it, and since I love greens of all kinds, you can bet I'll be trying it very soon. And, the accompanying story is charming.
Oh! Don't you just love Audrey Hepburn's portrayal of Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's? I mean, what is more sophisticated, fun, slightly twisted, and glamorous than Holly's crazy party? Haven't we all wanted that little black dress, those huge sunglasses, that incredible hat at one time or other? Haven't we dreamed of the handsome Brazilian who would sweep us off to his South American ranch and love us to distraction?.jpg)
