Keep the Old Man Out
Two days before his 88th birthday in 2018 actor Clint Eastwood and country music star Toby Keith were playing golf. Toby asked, “What are you…
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How to Care for Your Elders – and Yourself
Are there older people in your life who need care? Is it sometimes difficult for you to meet their needs and yours, too? Do you…
Of Broken Canes and Old Age
A good definition of a boring person is someone who talks about his operation when you want to talk about yours. Ursula K. Le Guin,…
How To Make Your Home Your Own Personal Sanctuary
When you want to look after and be mindful of your mental well being, you should be aware of how much your surroundings can impact…
Making Room for the Future
A new approach to decluttering our lives has been all over the media lately with the appearance of a television show called The Gentle Art…
A Dragonfly Summer
This summer it is likely you, as I, will spend time near water—a lake, pond, or river. In doing so we will inevitably witness one…
Lessons from the Animal Shelter
When I retired from a long career in higher education, I looked forward to exploring new interests and opportunities, including volunteering for the causes I…
Spirit in the Wind
In January of this year our family of nine people rented a condo on The Strand in Oceanside, California. Upon arrival, we all put our…
What’s the Point?
Society is aging fast. Right now, 17 percent of the American population (56 million people) is age 65 and over, compared to just four percent…
I Remember It Well
We have been married for 57 years and there is one thing that has remained constant over the years and, in fact, is taking place…