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Ever Thought About Writing Your Memoir?
February 20, 2026 -- If someone asked me last year if I was going to be writing a memoir I would have chuckled. "What have I ever done that was that interesting. Memoirs are for luminaries like movie stars, inventors, military heroes, and athletes." That all changed after I received an unusual Christmas present from my daughter Molly. Yes, the…...
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Bristow, Virginia, is an expanding town with a diverse population of approximately 31,000 residents, and has grown by over 280% since the year 2000. Located in Northern Virginia in Prince William County, Bristow is about 30 miles from Washington D.C. Much of the town was once part of the Linton's Ford plantation, owned by the 18th century Linton family. Photo…...
Roseville is a rapidly growing community in northern California about 20 miles from Sacramento. The population was 147,773 in 2020, an increase of about 77% between 2000 and 2020. The town has spent tens of millions of dollars to redevelop its aging center. As a result it has attracted significant development and is now a shopping and commercial hub for…...
Lehi is a city in the Provo area in the north central part of the state, and gaining in popularity as the population was 75,907 during the 2020 census, which was a 266% rise since 2000. The city is home to the Lehi Roller Mills, a flour mill featured in the movie Footloose. Many retirees have moved to some of…...
San Buenaventura is a village near the southern (Pacific) coast of the beautiful and unspoiled country of Costa Rica (San Isidro del General region). This area is near the beach, Ballena National Park, and not far from the regional airport. For more about retiring to this beautiful country see our retirement guide to Costa Rica....