The Trouble with “ISMs”
I know I’ve written about this subject in the past, but I believe it’s important enough to revisit occasionally. Suffice to say that any word
Travel Envy
I’ve never really traveled in the way so many of my friends do. When I hear them compare cruises, they’ve been on or hotels they’ve
Hurricane Season 2024: One for the Ages
In Florida, where I live, it is hurricane season. As a lifelong Midwesterner, I could not have fathomed what that means. Hurricanes by themselves are
Art: A World Available to All
Art is timeless. It has no boundaries, no age limits. Children are the best artists. They haven’t yet learned to color inside the lines or
You are never too old to reinvent yourself.
I’m sure someone must have said this to me at some point in my life because reinventing myself is something I have done many times.
Lessons Recalled, After Fourteen Years
Fourteen years ago, When I wrote Words to Live By: Reflections on the writing life from a 40-year veteran, I intended the title to mean
OK, You’re Finally Retired. Now what?
Let’s assume you’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time, perhaps with anticipation, perhaps with dread. You have at long last retired, whether
How to make friends in your 70s, 80s, and 90s
Which do you think has the biggest impact on your health and happiness – your family or your friends? You might be surprised to learn
The Secret of a Satisfying Retirement
Let’s imagine for a moment that you have recently retired – after years of working hard and looking forward to this stage of your life.
SCAM—Should this be the word of the year?
If I were asked to choose the word of the year (even though it’s only the middle of March) I would choose SCAM. You can