FRIDAY-ISM 013

FRIDAY-ISM 013 (Yes, it's a Tuesday but won't be near a computer on Friday - hence this post): Don't forget to stop and smell the roses. It's too easy to get caught up in the daily grind of life. So take a moment, an afternoon, or a whole day or two to just enjoy life. Take a "ME" day - you deserve it!

50 Shades of The Grey Divorce

A new trend has started and it's not in books. It's in divorce! More and more couples over the age of 50 are divorcing. This baby boomer generation has created the "Grey Divorce." Al and Tipper Gore, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman - just to name a few.  These couples have become empty-nesters and their expectations for marital success shift. Their marriages are no longer satisfying their individual goals and feelings of self-fulfillment. These divorces can be more complicated than those of their younger counterparts as issues of social security benefits, retirement funds and alimony are often involved. However, a grey divorce is typically a good candidate for mediation as the couple just desires to go their separate ways without too much animosity.
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50 Shades of Gray Divorce

FRIDAY-ISM 012

FRIDAY-ISM 012: "Any fool can be a Father, but it takes a Real Man to be a Daddy." - Philip Whitmore Snr. In Honor of Father's Day. Wishing all the Fathers, Grandfathers, and to-be-Fathers a wonderful holiday. Your hardwork as a parent should be celebrated too!

FRIDAY-ISM 011

FRIDAY-ISM 011: Family conflict won't resolve itself. The longer you let an issue sit, the worse it becomes. Don't be afraid to have the "talk" - whatever that might be. Push your anxiety aside and tackle your issue head on. Your family will benefit from your actions.