The dangerous delusion that you won’t age

December 3, 2025
aging
Friends are astonished that we have put a deposit down on a retirement community---even those our age. "Why are you doing that now?" they ask. "It's too early! You two are young!" We are 74 and 77. We are not young. We are aging. And it is not too early. "Why would you go into a...
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The dangerous delusion that you won’t age

December 3, 2025
aging
Friends are astonished that we have put a deposit down on a retirement community---even those our age. "Why are you doing that now?" they ask. "It's too early!...
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Let’s not kid ourselves: it’s self-interest

December 1, 2025
self-interest
Let’s just admit it: self-interest drives more of human behavior than we like to acknowledge. Scratch the surface of almost any decision, and you’ll find...
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Grateful

November 27, 2025
grateful
      Whether you're alone or with others on this day of gratitude, I hope you can see the blessings in your life. One of mine is YOU. Thank...
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Why two sides can’t always be right

November 24, 2025
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Why Both Sides Can’t Always Be Right We live in a time when in some circles it’s claimed that “two opposing things can both be right” or that “there are...
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How to make the most of a winter visit to Yosemite

November 19, 2025
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Yosemite in winter feels like stepping into a cathedral made not by human hands, but by time, stone, and sky. The granite walls wear their cloaks of snow like solemn...
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How to make the best chicken tenders – gluten-free op...

November 17, 2025
chicken-tenders
Looking for something easy but tasty before the big holiday cooking spree? I've got ya! I got addicted to these a few months ago and I do enjoy them with a sweet and...
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What to do when the world feels like it’s spinning ou...

November 13, 2025
out-of-control
I find it hard to cope when the world feels like it's out of control. Lately, I’ve had moments when it all just feels like too much. Maybe you have, too. The...
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Why we love the fantasy of royalty

November 10, 2025
royalty
Why Americans Love the Fantasy of Royalty It’s one of history’s little ironies: Americans broke away from monarchy, yet centuries later, we can’t seem to get...
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Does America love guns more than it loves its children?

November 6, 2025
love-guns-more
Does America love guns more than it loves its children? It sure appears so. Let’s stop pretending otherwise. America’s obsession with guns isn’t just...
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How to turbocharge fat loss–safely & effectively

November 3, 2025
fat-loss
Losing fat—especially as we age—isn’t as simple as it used to be. Our hormones shift, our metabolism slows, and what worked in our 30s doesn’t always work in our...
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