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Born and raised in Upstate New York. Attended a small college then went to work. I have over 25 year of accounting experience, most of which at the Business Manager / CFO level. I have 20 years in the education field, with additional not for profit and for

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Relationships & Family > Crisis Support (Other) Advice on emergency preparedness: 1 of 23
September 11, Hurricane Katrina, the Indonesian tsunami, the California wildfires. Emergencies happen all the time and you need to be prepared. Perhaps the first lesson to be learned from the emergencies named, and many others, is that you are responsible for yourself. It may be hours or days before an emergency agency of th... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Red flags in a relationship: 12 of 69
There can be many red flags in a relationship, some subtle and some not so much. Waking to find your significant other standing over you with a carving knife would be one of those not so subtle red flags. There are others and they can be easily overlooked. Some you do not want to discover. Some you discover and misinterpret.... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Benefits of dating older men: 5 of 28
Why would a young woman want to date an older man? There are some benefits to a May / December relationship. As a teen or twenty something, women will often want more of an emotional connection that men their own age can provide. Dating a man a few years older often connects women to men who have grown into their emotions an... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Why people cheat: 13 of 44
"Honey, I have a confession." When a conversation with your spouse begins like that, it never ends well. Why do people cheat on those they profess to care about? The answer to that question can be found by using the example of the traditional Seven Deadly Sins. LUST Lust is the sin that makes us sexually desire another witho... More..
Relationships & Family > Crisis Support (Other) Getting started with a family emergency plan: 1 of 3
Getting started with a family emergency takes just a few minutes. It does not need to be a long and involved process. It does need to recognize the dangers that your family may face and prepare for them. Start simple. Make a list of the emergencies you have experienced in your life and next to them put what you did about the... More..