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
Recently, I returned to my university alma mater for an all-years reunion of my college newspaper — an event held every 25 years. Reconnecting, remembering and learning about where everyone has gone since and talking about the state of media was a blas… Continue reading
A couple of years ago, my then 39-year-old brother, our divorced mom, and I went on a tropical vacation in Hawaii. The trip coincided with my mother, in her late ‘60s, entering semi-retirement. After working two full-time jobs as a nurse for over 25 ye… Continue reading
A toxic combination of low entry-level salaries and high student loan debt is forcing many millennials to become more dependent on their parents for financial backing — and for much longer than previous generations. But if your adult child comes asking… Continue reading
(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
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
According to AARP’s Loneliness Study, which surveyed adults ages 45 and older, more than 35 percent of of older adults are lonely, and loneliness is a significant predictor of poor health. This report also found that lonely people are less likely to be… Continue reading
Since millennials (men and women age 22 to 37) are just getting started managing their money and launching their careers, many of their boomer parents are giving them financial advice. But here’s a twist: Some millennial kids are trying to help their p… Continue reading