Hanging With Eagles/ Our National Mascot Makes a Soaring Comeback
I did this feature on the comeback of the American bald eagle and the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota.
Learning Life’s Most Valuable Lessons From Friends and Ordinary People
When I realized it wasn’t Kierkegaard, Freud, or even Dr. Phil that have offered me the best advice, I had to write this blog.
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My Father’s Active Retirement and Why I Plan to Follow in His Footsteps
My parents had very different ways of retiring. My father stayed physically active. My mother didn’t. He stayed healthy, she got Alzheimer’s.
Reliving Life’s Golden Era
When I was young I lived and worked in San Francisco. I didn’t realize what a magical time it was. I do now.
Remembering Julia Child: “Come Sit Next to Me”
I once spent some time with the famous chef. Here’s how one little act defined who she was at heart.
Replacing Old Joints Can Improve Your Love Life
We boomers never give up.
The 13 Best Broadway Songs About Getting Older
I wrote this in honor of the Tony Awards. The Tony committee put it on its website.
The Best Place to Retire Is Where Everyone Knows Your Name
A few years ago I moved to Minneapolis for a job. When I revisited Boston, where I had lived for 15 years, I knew I had to return. There’s no Florida in my future.
Why ‘Girls’ Is a Must-See Show for Anyone Over 50
I love pop culture. ‘Girls’ is one of my favorite TV shows. Each episode convinces me that I never want to be young again.