PinnedMember-only100 Years of Frugal Living LessonsGrandma Esther and Grandpa Sonny would have celebrated their 100th birthdays by 2021. Their frugal and full life has inspired me and my family. Their story begins during the Great Depression in upstate NY. Neither family had much and they lived in the country. …Money6 min readMoney6 min read
PinnedMember-onlyThe Medieval History SeriesThe Pomeroy Brothers A long time ago, my ancestors, the Pomeroy’s owned a castle in Devon, England.pomeroysays.medium.com The Jealous Pomeroy Sister Another family legend is about the Pomeroy sisters. Here is the story, as it was told to me by my grandmother:pomeroysays.medium.com You Might Be Royalty And Not Know It As a genealogist in training, I have loved researching my family history since I was a teenager. For the past 10 years…pomeroysays.medium.comLife1 min readLife1 min read
PinnedMember-onlyThe Time Traveler SeriesTHE TIME TRAVELER SERIES IN ORDER: A Time Traveler from 1900 Would Not Recognize Today’s Weather I live in the midwest, almost to the US/Canada line. We have cold winters and mildish summers. Or had.pomeroysays.medium.com Even The Time Traveler Couldn’t Save Us Dearest Edith,pomeroysays.medium.com Letters From the Time Traveler: 2026 My dearest Edith,pomeroysays.medium.com Letters From The Time Traveler: 2030- Part 1 My Dearest Edith,pomeroysays.medium.comLife3 min readLife3 min read
12 hours agoMember-only20+ Items Everyone Should Be HoardingHoarding can get a bad rap. It can be seen as a negative thing. But in these times, in this economy, having items on hand can be a lifesaver. Consider stocking up on: 2-week supply of non-perishable food 1–2 week supply of water — one gallon of water per person…Life3 min readLife3 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyLetters From The Time Traveler: The Chickens Have Come Home To Roost 2024Dearest Edith, I write this with my heart in my throat. I never wanted to write this letter, as predicting the future is full of heartbreak. But I need to relay to you what happened in 2024. Covid shook the world to its core, as many know. Millions lost their…Life7 min readLife7 min read
4 days agoMember-only7+ Etiquette Rules Millennials Love And Live ByIt’s Their Way Or the Highway… — The Cut recently wrote the new etiquette rules of society. And what a list. As a jaded Gen X, I had to comment on some of these “rules”. The New Rules The ways we socialize and date, commute and work are nearly unrecognizable from what they were three years ago. We've…www.thecut.com 2. You may callously cancel almost any plans up until 2 p.m. Nope. If you have plans with someone for that evening, have the respect to cancel the plans the night before or the…Life5 min readLife5 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyThe Last Of Us- Forget Zombies and Bombed Cities, This Show Has HeartIf You Haven’t Watched It Yet, Check It Out — My son has loved The Last of Us video game for years. I had an idea of what it was about, the apocalypse, zombies, and more. I’m not into video games, I grew up in the 80s with archaic video games and they never interested me. So when this show…Life2 min readLife2 min read
6 days agoMember-only7+ Clever Life Lessons I Learned From Dr. PhilI just found out Dr. Phil is ending his tv show and I am surprisingly sad!! I remember back in 1999 when I was a young college graduate. I had been a devoted Oprah fan and she was recommending Dr. Phil. So I picked up his book “Life Strategies”. Life Strategies Life Strategies [McGraw, Phillip] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Life Strategieswww.amazon.com Amazon.com : dr phil books Edit descriptionamzn.toLife4 min readLife4 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyIf I See Dave Ramsey at Costco, I Am Running The Other WayI Won’t Let Him Ruin My Happy Place! I have a few happy places I love to go to. Of course, my own home, visiting my son at college, and Costco. It used to be Target. I would go in once a week, the cashiers knew who I was and…Life3 min readLife3 min read
Jan 31Member-only5+ Ways To Keep Your Favorite Sassy Boomer Alive and HappyDo you have a Boomer in your life who is needing a little extra care right now? Here is how I am working to keep my favorite Boomers alive. Yes, I say that tongue in cheek because they aren’t on their deathbed nor are they ill. …Life7 min readLife7 min read
