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This was such an interesting beach in Uvita, Costa Rica. You have to pay attention to the tides. At high tide, the water comes all the way up to the tree line, so there is basically no beach. The low tide, as shown here, means an expansive beach. The beach also has a jetty that…
My dear friend, Lori Abe, arranged for us to take a private tour of the Hawaii Governor’s Mansion. The mansion is about to close for renovations, so it was the perfect timing. Lori is the Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Josh Greene. As we walked towards the State House, she called to…
The Koko Crater Botanical Garden was near where we were staying in Hawaii Kai. It’s an interesting microclimate that is desert-like, despite being located in Hawaii. The cactus garden is the star of the garden, donated by Charles M. Wills. This is a gentle 2-mile loop, and the hike is pretty flat. It took us…
Research from the American Psychological Association estimates that approximately 40–50% of marriages in the U.S. eventually end in divorce. These figures highlight how frequently courts are involved in resolving family disputes each year. Divorce is a legal process that formally ends a marriage and addresses important issues such as property division, child custody, child support,…
Marriages in the United States are now more likely to end in divorce than to last a lifetime. Recent data shows that more than 50% of first marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. The number is considerably greater for individuals who try to get married again. Economic issues are commonly mentioned as the primary…
For many adult children, starting a conversation about aging and finances with a parent feels like crossing an invisible, uncomfortable boundary. It is hard to accept that the people who raised you and managed the household are entering a vulnerable chapter of their lives. Our natural instinct is to avoid the awkwardness and delay these…
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