Room to Breathe
I am not a grandparent—yet. But my daughters are talking about having children, so when I came across the quiz “Are You...
What Your Grandchild Wants You to Know
Every night before I go to bed, I pick up the phone and dial a seven-digit number more familiar than my own phone number....
A Compassionate Recipe for Change
For many years I facilitated grief support groups for a local hospital. People grieving the loss of loved ones came to share...
7 Things I’ve Learned About Life from Death Care
“And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so? I did. And what did you want? To call myself beloved,...
Coming Home
The ‘Paddle Pilgrim’ seeks his people on a journey to Norway These days, the President of the U.S. says he’d rather...
Together Forever (But Not Always at the Same Time)
How Couples Can Adjust to Retired Life Without Driving Each Other Nuts Retirement reminds me of when, as a new mom, I stared...
Moving Closer to Your Family
You’ve retired, and you’re enjoying life: You’ve had time and opportunity to arrange your home, cultivate your friendships,...
Modern Matchmaking – It’s never too late to date
If magic exists, we see it most clearly when two people connect and fall in love. You can help make that magic happen. Put...
The Connecting Power of Sand
I was delighted with the first sock, half full of sand, that my 11-year-old granddaughter, Jen, brought me from her vacation...
Advice to Emery
One of my greatest pleasures, as a grandfather, is watching my 6-year-old grandson Emery discover the world around him. He’s...
