A Year of Small Things
When a milestone birthday rolls around—30, 60, or beyond—people often feel the hot breath of…More
Living & Learning
Time to Do Nothing
One of my retired friends loves to sit and look out his west-facing windows from…More
Natural Acts of Happiness
My definition of happiness changes as I age. I don’t expect to feel happiness all the…More
Western Washington Birding Hotspots
One of our most profound U.S. wildlife protection laws, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, turned…More
My Third Act —Why We’re All Yearning for Yarns
After an exhilarating year of full-time travel, I found myself restless for a creative outlet…More
How to Find a Trustworthy Charity for your Donation
In September 2017 Hurricane Maria dealt the island of Puerto Rico a brutal blow. The…More
Hope for our Hurting World, Through the Eyes of My Grandson
When I first began this essay about grandchildren, I couldn’t lay to rest my deep…More
AgeUp Turns Outrage to Action
The rebellion began with a moment of small outrage. Bob and his wife were having…More
My Third Act—Peak Experiences Around the World
I love retirement! After 30 years hunkered down with single parenting, professional work, and home…More
Just Enough News: A onetime political junkie finds balance
Erik Hagerman has been living under a self-imposed news blackout since shortly after the 2016…More