Today, we’re joined by beloved friends, longtime clients, and cherished members of the Arcadia Financial family, George and Karen Morin. Their story spans decades of love, faith, hard work, and a shared devotion to building a life grounded in traditional values and strong family bonds.
Growing up just a few blocks apart in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and raising two boys in New Hampshire, George and Karen reflect on how times have changed, the importance of community, and how they managed to raise a family on modest means. They open up about their early jobs, parochial school memories, their long-distance courtship, and how their upbringing influenced their parenting style.
Throughout the conversation, you’ll hear life lessons about raising kids who are respectful, responsible, and grounded. You’ll also hear why one of their Thanksgiving traditions includes a “cell phone basket” rule and why sharing quality time with friends and family matters more than money. And if you have a soft spot for German Shepherds, you’ll definitely see George and Karen’s love and passion for raising great dogs shine through.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Introducing George and Karen Morin
- Growing up in Lawrence and early family roots
- Karen’s childhood with an identical twin sister
- Going to parochial school vs public school
- Memories of first jobs and the value of hard work
- How George and Karen first met
- How a long-distance relationship worked in the 80s
- Raising responsible, curious and grounded kids
- Keeping vacations and family time simple
- How the Morin’s passion as dog owners began
- Dogs are the best but the goodbyes are tough
- What the Morin’s successful retirement looks like
- Rapid-fire questions to get to know the Morin’s
- Final thoughts on family, legacy, and gratitude
SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
- Shooters Outpost
- Shooters Outpost & Firearms Museum on Facebook | Instagram
- Schlott Tire
- Central Catholic High School
- Northern Essex Community College
- Pratt Institute
- Franklin Pierce University
- Sacred Heart Church
- Seelenvoll German Shepherds
- Naked Dog Training
- MSPCA
PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
- Rudolph Giuliani
- John Whittaker
- Steven Seagal
- Shania Twain
- André Rieu
- Richard Gere
- James Cagney
- George M. Cohan
- John Wayne
- Henry Fonda
- Clint Eastwood
- Toby Keith
- Spencer Tracy
INSPIRING QUOTE
- “Get rid of the electronics. Talk to your kids. Do things with your kids. Bring them outside.” – George Morin
- “ I have a higher IQ as a parochial school student, stopping at high school as a senior, than most kids have today after four years of college.” – George Morin
- “The laundry will be there. The dust you can get rid of. Be there when your kids are involved in stuff.” – Karen Morin
- ”I tell people that your kids are captive in your car. Ask questions. I used to ask them the same question twice just to see if they were telling me the truth.” – Karen Morin
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