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Carlos Fuentes on Writing: “A Force Beyond My Control”

Carlos Fuentes on Writing: “A Force Beyond My Control”

Posted on 05/16/2012 by | AARP VIVA | Comments

Your Life“Did my wife put you up to this?” Carlos Fuentes asked me when I insisted he wear a tie for our (AARP VIVA’s) on-camera interview and cover photo shoot. Fuentes, an elegant soul, a gentleman, and a literary master, was also stubborn as a mule. I say this partly as a compliment, for I too am stubborn as all good Basques should be; but I was equally frustrated, for he had already tried my patience the day before when he …

A Mother's Day Card

A Mother’s Love is Special, it’s Never too Late to Say Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on 05/16/2012 by | Volunteering | Comments

Relationships | Your LifeUpon my weekly, actually sometimes daily, ritual of going to Walgreens and Target, which are both a block from my house, I couldn’t help but get caught up in all the Mother’s Day merchandise that was now on sale. Wow, so many things were not purchased for that special person who we all refer to as Mom. I immediately glanced over at all the greeting cards that had a big red sign over them that read  ”half-price”…hmmm…I wondered what did one card say that …

My amazing Mom and me

Mother-Child Cycle of Sacrifice, Love and Reciprocity

Posted on 05/15/2012 by | Multigenerational & Family Issues | Comments

Home & Family | Relationships | Your LifeShe was young, beautiful, capable and highly intelligent. A college degree and a couple years of teaching under her belt, she married her college-sweetheart, a WWII veteran working on his master’s degree. Within a few years my Mom had given birth to their first child while living in Germany, far from the comforts of home and family. She embraced the challenge then as she did in the future, giving birth to three more babies while my Dad earned his doctorate …

One Down, The Rest Of My (Long) Life To Go

One Down, The Rest Of My (Long) Life To Go

Posted on 05/15/2012 by | General News | Comments

Personal Health | Your LifeGuest Post: As AARP’s Sustainability Manager, Pam Evans has led the effort to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into AARP’s internal business operations. She’s passionate about educating members on the importance of responsible use of resources, and the direct connection between the declining health of the environment and the health of our, and future, generations. One year ago this month, I heard the words that turned my world upside down. “You have breast cancer.” I’m not alone. At 56, the chances …

Don't throw that mail away!

4 More Ways to Cut Back on Your Fundraising Mail

Posted on 05/15/2012 by | Philanthropy & Fundraising | Comments

Volunteering | Your LifeA few weeks ago, I shared some thoughts on how to cut back on the mail/email you receive from well intentioned organizations. There were some excellent  comments from readers that pointed out some additional issues that may increase the volume of mail or emails you receive. So, here are some additional suggestions on how to clear the email/mail box: 1.  Call and ask organizations you support not to sell or exchange your name and address.  It is standard practice for …

Winners Show Off Frugality in AARP Savings Challenge

Winners Show Off Frugality in AARP Savings Challenge

Posted on 05/14/2012 by | The Ultimate Cheapskate | Comments

Money & Savings | Your LifeOnce or twice a year for the past four years I’ve had the pleasure of hosting an online “Savings Challenge” here on the AARP website. Members of the Savings Challenge group – now more than 5,000 strong – compete in weekly challenges throughout the month-long contest, and then three overall winners are selected at the end of the Challenge. Savings Challenges are one of the true highlights of my year. I get a sort of cheapskate high during them, like …

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