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So, What Would It Be Like to Retire in Paris?

June 4, 2025 -- While many of us have entertained the idea of retirement in a foreign land, the thought usually passes. It either seems too hard, too far away, or too strange. So I was delighted to meet Don and Denise on our recent trip to Paris. This interesting and affable couple has taken the very unusual (and in…...

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Elizabethtown is a city of 28,000 people located along the I-65 corridor between Nashville and Louisville. It is the county seat of Hardin County. The movie "Elizabethtown" is named after the town, although much of it was apparently filmed elsewhere because many of its historic structures have been eliminated in the name  of progress. Elizabethtown is a "damp" or "moist"…...
 
Richmond is the capital of Virginia with a population over 200,000.  It has a diverse economy, many wonderful institutions and a vibrant downtown. The city has a long history, including its stint as the capital of the Confedaracy during America's Civil War.  The James River is the anchor of the City. The University of Richmond is one of the most…...
 
 
Driggs is a very small town on the southeastern border of Idaho - population 1,600.  The town is located in the Teton Valley and is home to many artists who come here to paint the scenery. Some see Driggs as a less expensive alternative to nearby Jackson, Wyoming. Photo of Driggs in 2006 courtesy of Wikipedia and Michael Lemmon, Licensed…...
 
Nacogdoches, Texas, was one of the first three communities in Texas to be recognized as a Certified Retirement Community. This state program recognizes communities that are exemplary in several areas - including housing, safety, working opportunities, healthcare services, transportation, continuing education, recreation, cultural events, sports, community services and spiritual enrichment.  The town population is 32,000 and growing (2020 census). Situated…...
 
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