Our tastes are evolving. I ate lunch alone this afternoon and took the time to read the latest copy of a supermarket tell-all magazine I found under the bench I was using as my dining room. In it...
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Emotion Work
A subtle but vital way of supporting your partner There are lots of ways partners in an intimate relationship can support each other. While all have their value, emotional support is by far the most...
Maxing out Coffee
It takes more work than you might think I am a coffee fanatic, but I’m no barrister and I never bothered to learn what’s involved in making a truly fine cup. I have been using Keurig and...
UFOs…Are They Out There?
Or are they already here…many scientists conclude it’s the latter! Unidentified Flying Objects. For many years it was the domain of kooks, conspiracy fanatics and just plain whackos. These devotees...
Why we can’t sleep
What can be done about it. Sleeping is a problem for almost everyone I know — mind you, they’re all old people, meaning over 60 years of age. Whenever one of us gets a good night’s...
Is a Bot Better than a Husband?
Robots for Seniors The following is from the lost chapters of Betty Friedan’s book “The Feminine Mystique” (1963). These chapters have never been seen authenticated. She was looking...
Are you Socially Connected?
Personal relationships are essential to health. Maintaining a social life gets harder with age. Little by little the ones we were close to pass away or move away, and we leave our job and lose...
The Culture is Changing
On the backs & in the hearts of young people On January 20, 2021 a young black woman stood up before the eyes of the world and read a magnificent poem for the inauguration of President Joe Biden...
Taking Early Retirement
A great idea, but not without its difficulties. Many people find the prospect of early retirement appealing. Assuming you have the financial wherewithal and you haven’t been pushed out of the...
Mediating Other People’s Marriage Problems
Not a good idea for you or them. Recently I was approached by a couple who were going through a particularly rough patch in their marriage. Each came to me separately, and because I’m close to both...
