“Out in the west Texas town of El Paso,” retirees will find Lone Star bliss in the city ranked one of the top retirement destinations by U.S News & World Report for the quality of living, affordability, and low crime rate. Aptly nicknamed Sun City, El Paso is the state’s largest border city and is […]
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Maybe it’s the rain-washed air, serene, sparkling lakes, or the evergreen studded mountains, but when it comes to living in Lacey, Washington, a bike rack for the car and a sturdy pair of hiking boots is how the Pacific Northwest is won. Located on the southern end of Puget Sound, Lacey is a dream come […]
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Leave it to the Danes, to sum up how we feel about a cup of tea, lunch with a friend, or a plush blanket. Social media and wellness advocates are all about hygge, the trending buzzword that’s inspiring homebodies everywhere. I have to admit the first time I saw the phrase associated with a room […]
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Retirement does not mean sitting back and watching the birds all day. It also does not mean you have to limit yourself to the same old boring things. The second phase of your life just began. You are free to try out anything you want. Here are a few retirement lifestyles to consider. Life […]
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Badlands National Park is a geologic vision of painted canyons, pinnacles, and spires that have been carved by the forces of nature to create the 244,000-acre expanse of mystical natural beauty. Located east of the Black Hills in western South Dakota, the dramatic Badlands are a sight to behold, and the ultimate destination for outdoor […]
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Thousands of years later, folks are still crazy about bocce. While you might think of it as just another retirement community sport, bocce ball is actually one of the oldest sports in recorded history. Said to date back to 5200 B.C., its lineage can be traced to the Egyptians, who according to the United States […]
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While the lines at See’s Candy are wrapped around the block, and local florists are in a frenzy of ribbon, and rose petals, this very loving time of year could be spent giving back, and spending time with friends. You don’t have to be hitched to celebrate Valentine’s Day, in fact not being committed to […]
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Warm weather retreats get all the attention this time of year, but some cities are so enchanting during the winter months that snowbirds may want to stay put. The Northwest city of Spokane Washington is one such destination known for its wintery charm and reputation for outdoor living. Named one of the best places to […]
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