= The death of my mother-in-law and a dear childhood friend got me thinking about death - as it might for anyone.  The specter is never...

Now a year into retirement, it seems an appropriate time for assessment. Has it met expectations? Have there been any surprises? Is...

We had to put "down" our dear cat, Inky on Saturday, March 27. It's a difficult euphemism, meaning we induced her death; but as painful...

I am always bewildered by friends who say they don't want to retire because they're not sure what they'd do.  Seriously?   I can't wait...