Alan's Hike and Elliot Museum

Yesterday morning, we joined Alan Collins' hike in Jupiter and then, after breakfast, we went with others to Elliot Museum in Stuart.

WPB History -- and Glitz

Tonight, along with about 50 others, we took the history tour of Woodlawn Cemetery. I recommended it.

Last night we worked at Kravis for Priscilla Queen of the Desert. It's a dazzling show with a lots of high tech stagecraft and fantastic consumes. It be seemed to be well received but, for me, too loud and too risque.

                                       

Fourteen of us walked Lake Trail to the docks south of Royal Palm Way on this perfect morning.
Yesterday we attended the current offering at Lake Worth Playhouse, "BARNUM - THE BIG TOP MUSICAL." Jane and I both enjoyed it a lot and highly recommend it.

Volunteer Salute 2013

Last night was our annual Volunteer Salute for the Kravis volunteers. This year's theme was "Emerald Isles" with entertainment by Irish dancers.

Lilly Pulitzer

Yesterday at Bethesda-by-the-Sea church we attended the memorial service for Lillian Lee McKim Pulitzer Rousseau. (November 10, 1931 -- April 7, 2013) The church was packed.  We got decent seats because Jane knew we needed to arrive at least an hour early. I don't think those arriving on time could get in. Arrivals and departures were something of a fashion parade.

MUSINGS ON LINE 7

From the age of 17 on, I've completed line 7 of the IRS form 1040 beginning at a tiny amount, increasing only modestly through the years, then declining to miniscule with my final line 7 entry in 1999. I hope it might be instructive, if not interesting, to others how I, in those 45 years and beyond, managed to avoid money worries and the stress associated with debt. I have chosen to live below my means and defer the gratification of acquiring things. My only two departures from this were in 1957 when I borrowed for my first new car and in 1967 borrowing again to build my home. I have never had any other debts, never budgeted, and always avoided any insurance I could. I've bought many new cars -- always for cash and I always fully paid credit card bills every month. I chose to retire at age 45 and never regretted it. I recommend this to anyone wishing to avoid money-worries.  To the many who suffer the anxiety of always being on the edge of insolvency, I say, buy only what you require and enjoy the peace and comfort that comes with surplus cash. Another tip: If possible, defer taking your social security pension as long as possible. It is the best saving plan available these days. And finally: With having developed frugality skills, the challenge at my age, is turning assets into income and getting over the aversion to spending.

The Music Never Stops

Last night we ushered for the Palm Beach Symphony's concert entitled Inspired By Spain. I was quite surprised to find this orchestra which we hadn't heard in years was so good. Last week we couldn't have been more delighted with the Palm Beach Pops' concert of show music. We're always suckers for musical theater. Jane's bad cold the previous week caused her to miss Jekyll & Hyde at The Kravis. I enjoyed it and it seemed to be well received.