The satisfaction of mentoring

TraceyWho's doing what?

I am a retired business executive. For the last six months, I have been mentoring a couple of  young, energetic entrepreneurs. They have great ideas, plenty of energy, and an impressive work ethic.  I have experience that seems to help guide them towards solid business decisions. I’m confident their business will make it, even in this economy! I think all …

Recipe for disaster

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Dear Tracey, My husband and I have a “situation.”  His 80 year old mother lives in an assisted living facility. She’s fairly independent – her health is good, she  walks everywhere and reads everything in sight. But she’s miserable. (It seems like her own doing. She won’t do any of the activities they have.   People used to invite her …

Doesn’t like admitting her age

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I am 58. I really don’t like it when a cashier or sales clerk asks me  if I qualify for the senior discount. What should I say?  Signed, Monica L. Dear Reader: Since there isn’t an agreed upon age for senior discounts, the resulting lack of consistency puts sales people, cashiers, and servers at a real disadvantage. Please remember that they …

Happy Geezer Runs with the Bulls!

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I was happy to check  this one off of my Bucket List. Last summer, I traveled  to Pamploma, Spain  for the Festival of San Fermin and the Running of the Bulls. I know some people don’t approve  of this tradition, a crowd of people barely keeping one step ahead of a herd of bulls. Sorry if I offend but it’s …

Civility Honored – What a Concept!

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My hat is off to Allegheny College (www.sites.allegheny.edu/civility) for their first ever “Prize for Civility in Public Life.” Given to journalists and commentators David Brooks of the New York Times and nationally syndicated columnist Mark Shieds, this award acknowledges two members of different ideological beliefs “who show noteworthy civility while continuing to fight passionately for their beliefs.” What a concept …

Pollyanna Lives!

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First of all, my heartfelt thanks to all of you who took the time to  connect with me following the launch of my web site and blog. It’s just the kind of thing that reinforces my belief in the goodness of people. And isn’t that sometimes a little hard to believe – that there are good people in the world? …

Should she try online dating?

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Dear Tracey, I’m a 60 year old woman who has been single for about eight years. I have plenty of friends and a nice social life. But, like so many people, I would like to meet someone special. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not looking to necessarily marry again but a companion at this stage of life would be nice. …

Life After Retirement

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What do you think of someone who is ready, and financially able, to retire and try something completely different? I think “hip, hip hooray!”  One of the amazing things people discover after they retire is the freedom they have to explore their interests and expand their activities. There is nothing more thrilling that mixing things up a bit. Sure, it …

Creative Writing of a Different Sort

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Dear Tracey, I LOVE it that you have a place to share our Bucket Lists! People might think mine is a little funny but I recently completed a calligraphy class. It is something I have always wanted to do but thought a person had to be artistic. No! It is very satisfying and here’s the best part – I am …