Caregiving in the Era of COVID-19
Even in ordinary times, the more than 840,000 unpaid family caregivers in Washington State face a daunting set of daily tasks....
Better Than Happiness—Finding Joy
How can we bring more joy into our lives? It’s one thing to feel joy during the holidays when we have moments of gratitude...
The Outing
Last Saturday, Bill and I went to the movies and then dinner. He is 71 and I am 76. He has been my good friend for something...
Over the Hump
Banjo and Tango are head-turners. When people drive by our farm, they slow down, loop around the block, pause in the driveway,...
Long-Term Care Insurance: Your Questions Answered
If you are over 65, there is a 70% chance that you’ll need some long-term care assistance in your lifetime. That...
A New Lens on Life
Rod Long has a way of seeing things. Sometimes it’s the play of light spilling through a passageway in the ancient city...
Play with Life, Not with the Stock Market
When we were young, time seemed infinite and we lived in the moment. Now that we're older (and possibly wiser), we know how...
A Quilt of Heroes
Life is a quilt, lots of pieces, some prettier than others. There are lots of tears that require repair, stains that seem...
How to Live Forever! Magic Formula! Fountain of Youth!
If it isn’t supplements, it’s green glop. If it isn’t CBD oil, it’s Hatha yoga. It if isn’t Hatha yoga it’s immersing...
Dare to Imagine Life Beyond Your Comfort Zone
I have learned a new phrase. I was reading an article authored by social psychologists Mary and Ken Gergen, when I was struck...
