We all have situations where we find ourselves having sweaty palms, butterfly stomachs and anxiety. The most common situation is Public Speaking.  I have been making presentations for over thirty years. Largely in the wine industry and as the owner of Le Petit Chateau inn, which required a smooth delivery. Furthermore I was a Toastmaster for thirty years in Texas, California, New York, Florida Here are some quick tips to calm your nerves: 1) It is natural to be anxious and afraid in new...

It’s natural to be frightened by me.    Don’t stay frightened however   Find a neighbor or nearby friend to relieve the fear   Play cards or a game to take your mind off of my powerful rain and wind   Don’t weather my storm by yourself. Stay in touch with someone in close proximity    “But when you’re consumed with your own wants and needs, you lose touch with others who are involved in the uncertainty equation. This kind of self-centeredness is the opposite of what now is calling...

Allow me to share my story of being saved by a technology QUEEN Here is one the most important aspects of SUZAN MYRTLE'S company, STUDIODOG: “If you are unhappy for any reason, please contact us and we will make it right. It's that simple.” https://studiodog Unsung heroines in technology such as website creation,  marketing websites (seo), website hosting  etc:  WOMEN in this kind of technology are rare. I had a recent experience where I was being “ taken to the cleaners” by a creative...

Selling your Stuff and the Wicked Capital Gains Tax. Remember when George Carlin did a skit on STUFF? His one line about how we all have houses for our STUFF. Then… we need to buy a bigger house to move all our stuff to because we out grew the first house.. That transaction of selling the first house will trigger a capital gain tax.  And it can be wicked. At Our Age… we are downsizing and selling our stuff: Our primary residence, vacation rentals, rental properties.  Possibly renting now or...

HACKING UNCERTAINTY   When something bad happens it doesn’t mean it will harm us “NOT EVERYTHING THAT IS BAD COMES TO HURT US” Italian proverb   How do we deal with with uncertainty?   We ignore it, we run from it we actually try to control it.   However we can never manage uncertainty.That’s like managing time.   Only our tasks can be controlled with time as the same with uncertainty, meaning we manage our selves in uncertain times    Three steps to take:    1)Your attitude ...

  The vast majority of the continuing education that Sheree White takes is taught by very knowledgeable tax professionals, and attorneys who have thriving practices.  In  addition to teaching these classes they have their own practices where they provide their knowledge of  current tax law with their clients.  All her contact and credentials : Sheree L. White EA Business Services 4 U LLC Tax Preparation, Tax Planning, and Tax Issue Resolution We Talk To The IRS So You Don't Have To ...

AT OUR AGE: UNSUNG HEROINES “ The young and the old are entitled to ADVANCE” ** The vast majority of the continuing education that Sheree White takes is taught by very knowledgeable tax professionals, and attorneys who have thriving practices.  In  addition to teaching these classes they have their own practices where they provide their knowledge of  current tax law with their clients.  Contact and credentials : Sheree L. White EA Business Services 4 U LLC Tax Preparation, Tax Planning,...

While this lifestyle can be exciting and rewarding, it also comes with its challenges. Digital nomads have to deal with issues such as finding reliable internet connections, managing their finances and taxes across multiple countries, and dealing with the loneliness that can come with being away from home and friends for long periods of time. Nonetheless, this trend is rapidly growing and many people are choosing to pursue this lifestyle.   Here are my criteria for the DIGITAL NOMAD...

Digital Nomads stats 16.9 million (USA) have “ditched the office” for this new adventurous work and lifestyle.  Double that world wide for this trend. These folks are not living paycheck to paycheck either.  According to Nick’s research on average, their monthly income is $4.5 (USA).  People think that the digital nomad life is for the young and adventurous.  Not so.  Their numbers increasingly are 50’s and 60’s because they want to work but on their own projects, their own time, their own...

AT OUR AGE: UNSUNG HEROINES Not all super heroes wear capes.  This is a story about a professional woman of a certain age still saving people from the clutches of the Internal Revenue Service  (IRS).Sheree White began her career in bookkeeping at sixteen and realized that she loved that and working in the tax industry.  She explained to me that there is big difference between a tax expert and your CPA, (Certified Public Accountant). Her claim to fame is working with the IRS and knowing the...

Don’t Judge a Book  One of the first things that I noticed about Damion Parsons is his style and mannerisms.  One of his signature businesses, SIZE WISE, fits his demeanor and personal style. Size Wise caters to a multitude of people who desire to look sharp.  This can be that first day on the college campus, for an interview, perhaps if you are returning to the corporate environment. There are several aspects that I like about this cool business: It is VIRTUAL  “Size Wise™️ Closet Coach...

Unique Baseball Plays, Unlikely Partners This is not what you think.. I am showing unique baseball plays because I really do appreciate the athletic prowess, the humor and camaraderie of fans and the teams..  and sometimes the utmost impossible plays of the teams in the outfield.  This time it’s about unusual alliances in sportsmanlike conduct:  Such as SAVANNAH BANANAS https://youtube.com/shorts/IuGJVN2aFrY?si=W43QQVxwtZzur2gP And this video is  of one the fans, outfielders, just good...

Baseball Ejections, Romantic Rejections   The crazy umpires and their constant ejections all point to a power play, anger out of control. It sets a tone for the game and it isn’t a fun sport any longer when you watch these men eject players and coaches.  In one instant the umpire ejected the coach before the game even started.   https://youtu.be/kVoxJLRBsOI?si=0LJMWP1LWkSvKFL_   What’s to be done..  Read some of the comments on this video because there are some good points.  I think...

AT OUR AGE: “I Never Want to RETIRE” Says, Leslie Capps, ultrapreneur  of WILD WOMEN MARKETING. Many of us grew up believing that our golden years start at sixty-two to sixty-five years of age.  Now however, we have discovered that we really have other important and ambitious DREAMS to fulfill. Maybe you want extra income to take the grandkids to Disney, Europe, Wimbledon.. or YOURSELF.  Part - time self employed businesses are growing for women. The world has changed for many of us...

Have you ever heard from loved ones” I wish we had videos of our parents before they passed ? Or I wish I had listened to grand dads stories instead of running off with my friends.. Maybe you are planning a living memorial while your elderly relatives are still vibrant and full of energy. A life story videography by Adam Cooper studios is  ideal for this life celebration. [email protected] https://www.acvideophoto.com/ I have seen so many family reunions, events, gatherings...

CLEARING the BENCHES & FAIR FIGHTING  Orioles & Yankees I’m confused as to why the players do this… however when you see these two clips, evidently the NY YANKEES ENJOY hitting their opponents with the ball. Viciously.  When you watch these video you see why the ORIOLES were so riled https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxFTgNUR37ef4NYjrKDICz566liCC1ymma?si=QifaKXZv2eVnc2UN https://youtu.be/05FMlCFNvmI?si=rhtmKeG8c1XnMpP4 https://youtube.com/shorts/Sv4OhMxdDic?si=-GbqlweEaYNuChKz While...

Baseball, Romance, Announcers,  & Music Baseball has to have the right announcers to be truly enjoyed… their excitement, their tone of voice makes the game more exciting right? I see a lot of  great  baseball plays on YouTube. The announcer always adds an extra thrill to the games.   Baseballs being caught at 100 mph bare handed,  acrobatic leaps and catches, painful slides.. The really good announcers describe these amazing plays with such verve, your imagination ALMOST fills in the...

From Corporate to Poet This is a story about a young seventy years of age woman, who has moved on from the corporate world to an aspiring, acclaimed poet and author of poetry .  Rosalind Severin McClean has written three books of poetry and is on to her fourth.  Introducing OCEANS of THOUGHTS. Hailing from Dominica in the West Indies, studying at different business schools, owning her own modeling school, she has evolved into a striking woman of beauty, elegance and composure. Listening to...

The Negro Leagues, MLB and HALL OF FAME: The Controversy Many of America's most talented ballplayers wrote their legends outside the Majors. Jackie Robinson broke that barrier when he debuted with the Dodgers in 1947, but it would take another 24 years -- and a public plea from Ted Williams -- for the Hall to induct its first Negro League star. This article has a rundown of each of the 35 Negro Leagues stars enshrined in Cooperstown. The inductees are listed in chronological order, ...

AT OUR AGE is a special podcast that I create to feature everyday people doing extraordinary projects, having a full lifestyle even in their seventies, eighties and beyond. People who are sixty-five and older are my focus on this special podcast. I highlight people who are active and adventurous: John is the first being interviewed. He plays bacci, tennis, he is our master "composter" at our Gulfport Community Volunteer garden.  He does this and more with eleven grandchildren. Nice one...

UNIQUE FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS We usually give dad kind of boring gifts for his day… admit it.  Maybe a set golf balls, new tie, a bottle of booze..  Here are ome unique DIY suggestions for FATHER’S DAY: Virtual classes from Road Scholar: A GIFT CERTIFICATE from THE ROAD SCHOLAR or TRAVEL FROM YOUR COUCH, POOL, BOAT: Does Dad like to travel, learn about new places, history, or culture  .. but doesn’t have the time, nor finances, nor even the energy to get on a plane? Here’s your ticket to...

Stories:Baseball Stadiums and Romantic Places Most of us know or have visited COOPERSTOWN, NY the Baseball Hall of Fame.  It is a great place to visit - off the beaten path but surrounded by lush hills and close enough to the Finger Lakes to enjoy NY wine country. I used to be a great batter in the batting cages.  The last time I was there all the balls came out at me at once.  I screamed like a girl. An unusual historical baseball stadium is located there, DOUBLEDAY FIELD. This stadium has...

Athletes as role models, heroes, teachers The athletes that I admire the most are the ones who posses HUMILITY. Simone Biles, a designated GOAT ( Greatest of All Time) should not need an introduction. Perhaps some of you don’t know that she was raised by exceptional foster parents.  She is a victorious survivor of abuse by her former OLYMPIC coach. Here is her COME BACK routine where she absolutely stuns us all.   ...

ROMANCE  and BASEBALL:  DREAMS Fulfilled There are certain songs that take us back to our first love encounter, perhaps a summer love or even now if you are blessed with having that special person in your life...Music reminds us of many dreams, which we all want to be fulfilled. Price Pritchett talks about the effect of YOU2 (you squared) : “This is a Quantum Leap strategy, that can deliver those special dreams and ambitions that you instinctively feel should be yours." Even when it comes...