Retirement journey: Early-stage retirement, part 2
Last week, we touched on things to consider in the years leading up to retirement. In my opinion, that stage is the most important stage because it sets up what your retirement may look like. This week, I want to cover the next phase, which is the early part of your...
Mom in the middle: Navigating adult children and aging parents
From the editor There are moments in life when you suddenly realize the roles around you are beginning to shift. For me, that moment came last weekend during a walk on the Boardwalk with my daughter. As we strolled, she talked about her work in communications —...
An HOA going astray: The sequel
A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings Senior Moments Do you like intrigue stories filled with suspense, plotting, clandestine meetings, patrols under the cloak of darkness in a place where alliances are forged through deceit, fear and false promises? We have...
Wake up to better health: It’s sleep week
If you’ve been burning the midnight oil, hitting snooze one too many times, or staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m. wondering why you can’t drift off, this week is for you. National Sleep Week kicks off May 10th, and it’s a good time for us to focus on our...
Mother’s Day flowers that will make you the favorite child year after year
When we think of Mother’s Day, visions of flowers automatically pop into our heads. In addition to giving mom the night off from cooking, showering her with flowers is a great way to show you care. But gift-giving can get expensive. According to the National Retail...
