If, like me, you remember life before the onset of cell phones, GPS and nearly self-driving cars, you’ll also remember what traveling was like before these conveniences were a part of daily life. I pondered these differences when my husband and I took road trip a few weeks ago. The plan was to spend several […]

Election day is just a short week away, and while many have already cast their ballots or soon will, there’s still an undeniable feeling of trepidation and anxiety over the final outcome. Most readers of this column don’t live in a swing-state where residents are being bombarded with nonstop political ads – yet the news […]

With the devastation from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the news, I’ve been thinking a lot about the things we take for granted. Not just the obvious – clean water, food, electricity, housing – but also, the luxury of being annoyed by everyday inconveniences. Delays in traffic. Having to wait in line – anywhere. The […]

As yet another birthday approaches, I find myself wondering what life has in store for me. I’ll be turning 61 soon, an age that falls into what is commonly known as the golden-years. So far, they’ve been good but they also bring to mind the obvious – I’m not getting any younger. I’m feeling confident […]

We all have our favorite time of year.  Some live for Summer. Others can’t wait for Winter and the Holiday season – but if you ask me, nothing beats Fall! Fall is colorful foliage and crunchy leaves. It’s football games and tailgates. It’s cool weather clothing and brisk mornings. It’s pumpkin lattes and hearty meals. […]

While reading “How to Know a Person,” by David Brooks, I had several “aha” moments. Early in the book, he points out that what a person really wants is to be seen, to be heard. “Human beings need recognition as much as they need food and water. No crueler punishment can be devised than to […]

Last week my husband joined the ranks of the retired. He’d worked for the same company for 33 years and another ten at jobs before that. He was more than ready to start the next phase of his life. In fact, he postponed his original planned retirement date for a year – making sure he […]

It seems that the older I get, the faster technology progresses. And as much as I love the convenience of my iPhone, my apple watch, my iPad, etc., I hate dealing with the glitches, the updates, the constant AI meddling. Don’t get me wrong, technology has made life much more convenient. A few days ago, […]

Sometimes a book makes such a strong impression that you feel compelled to share your thoughts with anyone willing to listen. “The Midnight Library,” by Matt Haig is one of those books. In fact, reading it was the spark for today’s column. The book is part inspirational message and part time-traveling-page turner. “The Midnight Library” […]

If it seems old fashioned to expect someone to hold the door open, write thank-you notes or hold the elevator for other people, or simply say “please” and “thank you,” then call me old-fashioned, because I believe that manners should be timeless. Manners are more than rules of etiquette. They are the social skills we […]