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March 27, 2023 -- If that is an unpleasant question, it certainly is. Less than half of Americans have discussed their end of life plans with a relative. The result of that inaction is incalculable trouble and work for those left behind. Like finding out that all your money is a checking account you don't have access to. Or not…...
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Located in the Swannanoa Valley, Black Mountain is a recreational, homey town in North Carolina, not that far from Asheville. Hiking, biking, golf, gallery-hopping, and swimming are some of the main activities here. The town has a reputation as being an artistic town that attracts weekenders, vacationers, and retirees who tilt toward the liberal side. There is a nice downtown…...
Franklin is a town of about 8,000 people in central New Hampshire and near Laconia. This area has many lakes and mountains for outstanding outdoor recreation. Two rivers combine here to begin the Merrimack River. Photo of Bird's Eye View Postcard of Franklin N.H. courtesy of Wikipedia; Photo of Sulphite Railroad Bridge, also known as the Upside-Down Covered Bridge, courtesy…...
Carson City is the capital city of the State of Nevada. The population is about 55,000. The city is in a dry desert valley in the Sierra Nevada foothills at an elevation over 4,700'. The downtown has wide streets and some interesting 19th century buildings going back to the days when the nearby Comstock Lode was booming. The explorer John…...
The town of Anacortes is located on Fidalgo Island in Puget Sound, about 70 miles from Seattle and not far from Whidbey Island. The population is about 18,000. Anacortes is a popular destination for boaters, and home to many retirees, as 28% of the population is 65+. Many tourists visit this old fishing town and port on their way to…...