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Friends,

August is showtime for my daughter then vacation for the family. Frankie got the lead in the town performance of Frozen Jr., August 12 &13, and the next week we’re going to the Boardwalk in Wildwood, N.J. before getting ready to get back to school and work.

What’s the best way to remember your wife’s birthday?

Forget it once.

Friends,

Happy 246th Independence Day everyone! Celebrating America's declaring of independence from Great Britain in 1776.

July is a big month for my family. On July 5, I mark 38 years as a licensed insurance agent in Connecticut. I’m shooting to make another 12 years at least.

Amy: "Did you hear the rumor about butter?"

Michael: "Yes, and I'm not going to spread it."

Friends,

Today June 1, 2022 is my 15th wedding anniversary to my wife Amy. She is a genius and is the butter on my bread. We’re off to Newport, RI so I’ll keep this short. I’m also not taking calls today or tomorrow, but I’ll be back Friday.

Frankie : “Mom can I have $30 for rides at the carnival tonight?”

Amy : “Does it look like I’m made of money?”

Frankie : “Well isn’t that what M.O.M. Stands For?”

Friends,

Next Sunday May 8, 2022 is Mother’s Day in the USA. I wish all of you who are mothers a very special day. I have four personal shout-outs to recognize for Mother’s Day:

Friends, Whoever wins the Mega Millions jackpot will make history ...They'll be the first billionaire to pay taxes.

In Connecticut, the Federal tax filing deadline is Monday April 18, 2022. So I’m filing for an extension and taking our family to Kittery, Maine for a vacation since it's school break week. I’ll still return calls and emails so I’m still available to you as always.

Ever wonder why it is not April 15th this year?

Friends, What’s the difference between school and life? In school, you are taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you are given a test that teaches you a lesson. -Tom Bodett. I’m originally from Stratford, CT and William Shakespeare was from Stratford, too... just not the same one. Later in this newsletter I will share some of his thoughts about life that I have been thinking about this year.

Friends, You know you’re old when you clean the house to the music you used to drink to. I can’t believe I’m 60 already. A special "thank you" to the 48 Medicare clients who have been with me for over 10 years now. I hope we can all make it for at least another 10 years. If you didn’t get a chance to change your Medicare Advantage plan during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) last fall, then I have good news for you.

Friends, If there was a pill to cure procrastination I’d probably take it tomorrow. If you didn’t get a chance to change your Medicare Advantage plan during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) last fall, then I have good news for you. The Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) runs from January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022. You can make one change during this time to a different Medicare Advantage plan or switch to Original Medicare with a stand-alone drug plan.

Friends, Do you know how a talking calculator works? The results speak for themselves. This week is the last week of AEP as it ends on December 7, 2021. So any changes to a drug plan or a Medicare Advantage plan needs to be done by next Tuesday, December 7. Medicare Supplements can be changed until the end of the year for January 1, 2022 effective date.

Friends, There is a fine line between a numerator and a denominator. It’s causing worldwide division. That's this month's joke for you. I have a lot of numbers for you in this newsletter. I'll do my best to explain them.

Welcome to Fall. The Annual Election Period runs from October 15 to December 7. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can make plan changes that will become effective January 1, 2022.

I will be hosting seminars on Tuesdays at 11:30 AM at the Red Lobster in Bridgeport from October 19 to November 30 if you would like to come out and see me.

Just think, if it weren’t for marriage, men would go through life thinking they had no faults at all. (That's a joke.)

Exciting news: Back by popular demand are the blue and hot pink jar openers. Please let me know if you need me to get you one or two.

I hope you had a relaxing, enjoyable summer.

Michael: "Sweetheart, I invited a friend over for dinner tonight.” Amy: "You did? The house is a mess, the fridge is almost empty, the kids' toys and clothes are all over the house and my car is stalled in the driveway. Did you have to invite him today?" Michael: "Yes, because he’s thinking about getting married.”

What kind of insurance would Moses have if he was still alive today? Answer: Medicare Part C. And he'd purchase it on my tablet! The open porch visits went well in June. If I have not had the chance to meet you due to the pandemic, perhaps we can arrange a time in July or August when the sun is shining brightly upon us.

I asked my wife Amy, “Do you needed anything at Stop & Shop?” she said “Why yes, in fact I do.” So I said, “Great. Here is my list. No point in both of us going.” The corny jokes are back and so are my in-person appointments.