Lessons From My Unforgettable Solo Trip

I don’t think many of us give too much thought to the screen savers on our computers. Maybe you change the background photo every so often, or if you’re a purist, just switch the current solid color to another vibrant tone. Like many, I’m on my compute… Continue reading

At 60, Visions of Another Mississippi River Quest

Paddling down the Mississippi River in a canoe is something that people typically only dream about. KJ Milhone did it once when he was a young man, recently made a second attempt and now has visions, at age 60, of a third try. Milhone, an executive coa… Continue reading

Actually, I Do Want My Parents’ Stuff

They come in all sizes and shapes. Functional things. Decorative things. Whimsical things. Beautiful things. Sentimental things. In the end, though, they are, just things — stuff that our parents leave behind for us to keep, sell or dispose of. I know … Continue reading

Here’s the 411 on Using Instagram

(This story was originally published on Grandycamp).  Yes, social media can be overwhelming. What data should I be worried about? What is the best privacy setting for me? Why would I want to think about one more thing? I always have too many spinning p… Continue reading

Just My Type: From Typewriter to Computer

In 1979, I took a job at The Wall Street Journal. After I had been working there for some time, they introduced computers to the office. While I was competent in my role, at my advanced age, (I was in my fifties), they didn’t think I could catch on to … Continue reading

The Power and Joy of Reconnecting With Old Friends

So, old friends, Fill me in slow, old friends Start from hello, old friends. I want the when, where and how. Old friends do Tend to become old habit Never knew How much I missed you till now. — Merrily We Roll Along, Stephen Sondheim   Lately, I’ve had… Continue reading