Welcome to the X.

If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is that there are just too many things that are beyond our control. We can’t control the activities of the government, other people’s choices and pretty much anything else. But it has also highlighted that there are things…

COVID Fatigue ZOOM Fatigue Politics Fatigue Mask-wearing Fatigue These terms trip off the tongue to describe the weariness involved in dealing with the current state of the world. The mental drain coming from stress creates levels of ill-health and emotional dissatisfaction. Yeah, I know, it…

When we plan for the future, we often make plans with our spouse regarding what will happen to our children or parents. What’s easy to neglect is a realistic plan for life together after retirement — and that’s the key to a rewarding path. Today…

I’ve been thinking about what I want more of and what I want less of as I move into Chapter X: So I started a list… More: Creative writing—I started a novel that I just can’t seem to finish. Music—regular practice hours on my trumpet…

Our choices, as we age, in some ways become greater and in others less so. You can choose if you wish to live in the shadow of past successes and glory—or not. You can choose what habits you wish to change or start—or not. You…

If you are a consumer of news, you know that name-calling has been all the rage for the last five years. It’s become a potent weapon used to cower opposition on both ends of the political spectrum. “Moron.” “Fraud.” “Liar.” It’s a throwback to elementary…

I live with the sound of a ticking clock in my head. As far back as I can remember I’ve lived with a sense of urgency. I remember my frustration at not being able to throw a curveball and working on it over and over…