Getting your affairs in order Your spouse has passed away, and you are now faced with the prospect of handling your finances by yourself. Maybe you’ve always done the finances in your family, but you now feel in over your head with the sheer quantity of financial concerns you have to deal with in the […]
How working can help you live longer
Many people eagerly count down the days to retirement, but a recent study shows that retiring sooner could actually shorten your lifespan. The study suggests that working past the age of 65 could lengthen your life. Working to an older age was found to result in an 11% lower risk of death. The research determined that […]
My aging mom didn’t want to be a burden. And that was a burden.
My Aging Mom Didn’t Want to be a Burden. And That Was a Burden. Excerpt: My mother’s words sounded harsh — “I never want to live with either one of my girls” — but I didn’t take offense. It was her way of saying she never wanted to be dependent on us, or anyone. After […]
The History of Christmas Lights
Christmas is just around the corner, which means the delightful tradition of decorating our street corners, shopping centers, school buildings, and homes with festive red, green, and white Christmas lights is well underway. You may have your own Christmas tree strung with lights. Or perhaps your front yard is aglow with reindeer and Santa’s sleigh. […]