Over the summer of 2018, I started seeing a trusted counselor. Yes! I believe in good cognitive behavioral therapy! I don’t go around talking about my problems, anger, or issues with girlfriends. I don’t run to my family for advice or comfort. I pour out my heart to God and I run to a trusted unbiased educated counselor who can…
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So, why was I so angry? Over the course of 6 months unusual events happened which shook me to my core. If you know me, I have a high tolerance level for stress. Things happen daily which would anger or stress most people but I take them in stride. But when several events rock you to your core, it’s a…
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Happy Monday morning! Quite a change in the Graham House this past week…we have NO internet access in our house! WHAT?!? WHY?!? It was NOT a conscious decision, but we are liking the effects of not having it. It’s like going back in time to the early 1990’s! We’ve contacted the school and they are supporting our decision to unplug…
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For readers who don’t live in a hurricane prone area, you might not understand what defines the Cone of Uncertainty. Hurricane forecasters start tracking storms while they are out in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. They take information about the water temperatures, water currents, and wind speeds and make a guess about the path and severity of the storm….
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With a recent birthday marking nine years till mandatory retirement, Mr. Small Town and I quickly realized that we needed to take a look at how long our savings and investments might last until our death.  Questions surfaced like: Do we have enough saved and/or invested? How long did we expect to live after retirement? What expenses would be coming before…
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