Monthly Archives: February 2012

Retirees Remember Doctors’ House Calls

Posted on February 23, 2012 by bill

Most retirees are old enough to remember doctors making house calls.  Seems a long time ago, doesn’t it?  Indeed it was a long time ago – chronologically, economically and sociologically. 

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A Long Driving Trip

Posted on February 16, 2012 by bill

It’s a long drive from Central Oregon to South Florida.  But Wendy and I are looking forward to it.  For sure, we’ll visit some interesting places along the way.  No, this won’t be our first long driving trip.  Back in … Continue reading →

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Improve Your Memory

Posted on February 9, 2012 by bill

Retirees, especially, are generally interested in ways to improve their memory.  Fortunately, recent studies indicate that there are many ways to do so.  Writing in AARP The Magazine, Beth Howard tells of “10 Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp.”  Much … Continue reading →

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My Apologies to Amazon.com

Posted on February 2, 2012 by bill

Just over a month ago (December 22, 2011), I posted my first impressions of Amazon.com’s new Kindle Touch e-reader.  I had recently purchased the device and was, at the time, learning of its pros and cons.  In that post, I … Continue reading →

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