Travel Memories
Last summer we explored Lyon, France; Sardinia, Italy; and Barcelona/Costa Brava, Spain. It was such a memorable trip that we created an online photo album with captions to help us recall and relive...
View ArticleHope, expect, anticipate during the holiday season
A puppy on leash was gingerly walking along a reservoir path with eyes and nose tuned into the pleasant surprises along the way. Suddenly two dogs also on leash lunged at him with ferocious barking and...
View ArticleWhy Charity Events are a Must…by Patricia Spencer
Why support these local events, I was asked the other day?Well, although there are many ways to spend your entertainment dollars in this area, when you support the locally organized and sponsored...
View ArticleMake surprising, expansive decisions
By Sandra J. Cohen and Roger Cormier As we grow older, we give thought to how we want to spend our time, energy and resources for our own satisfaction, but also to benefit others. How can we resolve...
View ArticleWorldly needs and daily delights
By Sandra J. Cohen and Roger Cormier This posting marks the beginning of our fourth year of “Tips for Growing Older,” available to you on this Amigos de Bucerias web site. We are revisiting the topic...
View ArticleHealthier, more active aging
By Sandra J. Cohen and Roger Cormier The way we anticipate our aging depends on our expectations. Recent studies have discovered that most Americans are living healthy, active lives well into old age....
View ArticleIf someone tells you to take a flying leap, do it
If someone tells you to take a flying leap, do it By Sandra J. Cohen and Roger Cormier We overheard a woman telling a friend she had literally taken a leap of faith off a platform. The friend...
View ArticleLiving in the past/present/future
How often we are reminded to live in the here and now because it is real, whereas the past and future are only memories or anticipations! People who routinely yearn for yesteryear can miss out on...
View ArticleFarm-Style BBQ Ribs Recipe
MAKES: 4 servings TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6 hours Ingredients 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs 1 can (15 ounces) thick and zesty tomato sauce 1-1/2 cups water 1 medium onion, chopped 1 can (6...
View ArticleYou can’t break your funny bone
He who laughs, lasts. — Anonymous There is more than enough adversity and stress in the world and in our lives, but probably not enough laughter. Think about your most recent and other good laughs, and...
View ArticleTrue friends
Participants in a recent study (published by the Public Library of Science – PLoS ONE) identified people whom they regarded as friends. Astonishingly, only half of those identified felt the same way...
View ArticleFood and Retirement
When people write about retirement, the focus often is on income, health, family, social life, hobbies, spirituality, community involvement, entertainment or travel. Seldom is true enjoyment of food...
View ArticleFood and Retirement
When people write about retirement, the focus often is on income, health, family, social life, hobbies, spirituality, community involvement, entertainment or travel. Seldom is true enjoyment of food...
View ArticleTravel Memories
Last summer we explored Lyon, France; Sardinia, Italy; and Barcelona/Costa Brava, Spain. It was such a memorable trip that we created an online photo album with captions to help us recall and relive...
View ArticleHope, expect, anticipate during the holiday season
A puppy on leash was gingerly walking along a reservoir path with eyes and nose tuned into the pleasant surprises along the way. Suddenly two dogs also on leash lunged at him with ferocious barking and...
View ArticleWhy Charity Events are a Must…by Patricia Spencer
Why support these local events, I was asked the other day?Well, although there are many ways to spend your entertainment dollars in this area, when you support the locally organized and sponsored...
View ArticleMake surprising, expansive decisions
By Sandra J. Cohen and Roger Cormier As we grow older, we give thought to how we want to spend our time, energy and resources for our own satisfaction, but also to benefit others. How can we resolve...
View ArticleWorldly needs and daily delights
By Sandra J. Cohen and Roger Cormier This posting marks the beginning of our fourth year of “Tips for Growing Older,” available to you on this Amigos de Bucerias web site. We are revisiting the topic...
View ArticleHealthier, more active aging
By Sandra J. Cohen and Roger Cormier The way we anticipate our aging depends on our expectations. Recent studies have discovered that most Americans are living healthy, active lives well into old age....
View ArticleIf someone tells you to take a flying leap, do it
If someone tells you to take a flying leap, do it By Sandra J. Cohen and Roger Cormier We overheard a woman telling a friend she had literally taken a leap of faith off a platform. The friend replied...
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