Posts Tagged ‘organization’
Organizing and Storing Children’s School Work – Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen, contributing writer It’s back to school and while it’s been a long time, I can remember how important it was to be – organized! Whether that’s a tidy, efficient, consistent space for your young student to do homework – or a place to store those precious art masterpieces, organizing will…
Read MoreGetting it together… Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen, contributing writer Listening to the plight of American citizens in Afghanistan trying to make it home, you hear much about “papers” – not only passports, but documents of work records, military service, and who you worked for, who could be your “referer” – one to refer you. Then there are…
Read MoreFailing to prepare… Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen, author Organization is the name of the game for emergency weather preparedness. As Rhode Island and the immediate coast faces Hurricane Henri, making a fast track for us, regardless if we get hit with its full force, or wind that will take out our electricity, or necessitate moving from our…
Read MoreOrganizing medical histories – Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen – author, Why? Because I Love You We’ve probably talked about our health status more than ever in 2020 and 2021. We’ve reviewed in our own minds if we might be considered “high risk” in this time of COVID-19. Do we have asthma, high blood pressure, how overweight are we,…
Read MoreWhat do your children really want to inherit?- Harris N. Hershey Rosen
by Harris N. Hershey Rosen, contributing writer, author We all know what we want our children to inherit – to keep and cherish and pass on to their children. That needlepoint pillow grandma made is to be cherished! Of course. But will your children want it one day? Will they cherish it, too? Maybe not.…
Read MoreAre you the record-keeper, or a future survivor? – Harris N. Hershey Rosen
by Harris N. Hershey Rosen, contributing author Why? Because I Love You goes beyond books, pamphlets, and CDs on the market that offer fill-in-the-blank forms and other ways to organize vital records, data and information. It will elicit explanations that don’t fit in a “box.” For example, relative to finances, this book helps loved ones…
Read MoreDoctor! Doctor! – Organizing information for those you love – Harris N. Hershey Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen, contributing writer, author A friend of mine was suddenly taken ill and was on her way to the emergency department of the local hospital, per her doctor’s instructions, after a speedy phone call. She left a note on the kitchen table for her daughter which said – call my doctor’s…
Read MoreCollectibles & Appraisals – Organizing information for those you love – Harris N. Hershey Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen, contributing writer, author Are there any jewelry, art or business appraisals that would be of value to your partner or estate? If so, be sure to describe them and state the exact location. Of course, don’t forget those items you will want to get specialty insurance riders for now. That will…
Read MoreWhat they teach you at Harvard… Organizing information for those you love – Harris N. Hershey Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen, contributing writer, author During my first week of college at Harvard, the president of the university addressed our freshman class and explained that it was not the university’s purpose in the next four years to have us memorize information – but rather, to learn where to get it. Years later…
Read MoreAARP agrees – Organizing information for those you love – Harris N. Hershey Rosen
by Harris N. Hershey Rosen The AARP is one of the best sources of information on aging that you could find. AARP’s mission is to empower people to choose how they live as they age. AARP enriches the lives of people 50 years old and over. We’ll be right by your side, advocating for you,…
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