Author Archives: Mary Kelly

About Mary Kelly

Mary Kelly is a retired community college professor, a licensed real estate broker in the states of Florida and Georgia, and a writer. She has three masters' degrees and is an avid reader - mostly of non-fiction. Her areas of study and experience are in business, computer science, and education. She currently resides in Waycross, Georgia, and her home is truly furnished for the comfort and convenience of her dogs. She loves the outdoors and loves walking in parks along lakes and on beaches. And she is somewhat of a minimalist and doesn't value having a lot of possessions.

COVID and the world’s economy – TODAY

COVID is still alive and well! And unfortunately, too many people are still not seriously taking precautions in this pandemic which has NEVER gone away. We are one world today! No country can live as an island, and I do … Continue reading

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Scams hit real estate…Sellers & Landlords need to know this….

DECEMBER 1, 2022 Fake Sellers, Fake Landlords: What’s Real Anymore? By Meredith Caruso “The advice for anyone you meet in real estate? Trust but verify – which means don’t fully trust anyone who isn’t your mother. Scammers continually find new … Continue reading

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Jacksonville, Florida’s St. John’s River 1921 (bits-n-pieces)

This is a copy of a picture I have that was taken on July 15, 1921. I is labeled “Opening St. John’s River Bridge, July 15, 1921, Jacksonville, Fla.” And this is a copy of a picture I have of … Continue reading

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Internet scams

by Mary Kelly Please be careful! Spams, scams, and hacks are on the rise. And if you are an older adult (and more so if you can be identified as being single or a widow/widower), you are a target! See … Continue reading

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Are you there? (internet-security)

Have you ever received a phone call and heard the caller say right up front, “Are you there?” I bet you have. And I bet you said “Yes.” I heard of a new scam. The caller gets you to answer … Continue reading

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Relaxing activities to recharge yourself (bits-n-pieces)

Activities that will relax and take your mind off of anything that might be causing you stress or just preventing you from relaxing will be activities that only you can determine. “Activities” to relax…..Really? Yes, activity is a stress buster….but … Continue reading

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Mistakes…(bits-n-pieces)

The only people who don’t make mistakes are people who don’t do anything…….Walter Kelly https://marykelly.co/mistakes

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Freedom…(bits-n-pieces)

Freedom is not free But no price is too high To live in a country That is free. Mary Kelly, MBA

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A special note for you from Mary Kelly!

Welcome! This website is a work in process….and it will frequently be updated with fresh and new content. So, I hope you will come back to it often to see what I have posted since your last visit. Please review … Continue reading

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Bull verses bear markets and the economy (reference list)

Today’s Readings are on the topic of the bears and bulls of the stock market. In the Fall Semester of 1973, I was taking five 3 semester hour classes at Florida Junior College at Jacksonville. I had only completed two … Continue reading

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