Octo Observations: Honor Above All Else Today marks my dear husband’s 84th birthday. He and I have been married for over 61 years. We have seen good times, fabulous times, and [...] March 17, 2019
Octo Observations: Goosebumps Galore! For any grandparent sitting in the audience of a “grandbaby’s” on-stage performance, an inordinate feeling of pride emerges. For [...] March 9, 2019
What It Means to Be Noble We spent President’s Day at the National Portrait Gallery where paintings of our 44 presidents are on display. Each president is [...] February 20, 2019
Octo Observations: Cherish the Bonus Days Tucked away on my computer is a book in progress. Every so often I open it up and write a page or two. It has a name but lacks chapters! [...] February 16, 2019
Camelback Resort – Unlimited Fun for Guests of All Ages If you’re looking for a getaway that is close to home, but makes you feel like you’ve had a total vacation, visit Camelback Resort.< [...] February 13, 2019
Positioning a Portfolio to Withstand Stock Market Volatility Many stock market investors who fell into the trap of believing the market would soar forever were shocked in December, when the S&P [...] February 7, 2019
Measles – We Thought We Had You Conquered I remember having measles when I was seven. My sister and brother came down with this childhood disease first. My mother kept them in [...] February 7, 2019
An All-Inclusive and Unforgettable Trip to the Dominican Republic The kayak was very orange, and wider than I expected, and the life vest was thicker than I remembered as the buckles were clicked in place. [...] February 6, 2019