Carol Collins, WFCP, Expert Claude Monet (1840-1926) was not only a leading impressionist painter, but also a master interior decorator. In his own home in Giverny, France, he chose to color his rooms in vibrant and innovative hues. I had the pleasure of visiting Monet’s home and gardens in 2013. As the song lyric says,…
Compliments of CSM George Alatzas, USA (Ret) When asked to identify the base from which they flew, President Franklin Roosevelt replied, “Shangri-La.” In Fort Walton Beach, Florida, the surviving Doolittle Raiders gathered publicly for the last time. They once were among the most universally admired and revered men in the United States. There were 80…
Pat Hamblin Linda Stuart, Pat Knight, Pat Hamblin, Grace Ann Gallagher and Ann Madigan traveled May 22-June 2 on a National Parks trip with Go Ahead Tours. The trip consisted of touring Santa Fe, NM, Mesa Verde cliff dwelling, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Zion, Utah National Park, Bryce Canyon, Salt Lake City, Grand…
Robson Ranch resident Tom Pryor had an “aha” moment in 2013 when he asked a grandson a question. “Do you remember what we gave you for your birthday last year?” His grandson looked to heaven hoping for the answer. Tom bailed the grandson out by asking, “Do you remember where we took you last year?”…
Retirement offers people a great opportunity to start something new. In addition, life expectancy trends indicate that an increasing number of baby boomers should be prepared for a long life in retirement. While this is good news, it also creates a few things to think about. Financial resources may need to extend for a retirement…