Thankful for Things Often Forgotten
“What are you thankful for?” Particularly in this age of COVID, one answer from many people who have thus far escaped the virus would likely be, “my health.” We all strive to be heaRead More
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House-Flipping Shows – Why Are They So Popular?
A recent check of the programs available from my local cable provider on the HGTV network showed 114 different show series related to house flipping or remodeling. In 2016, HGTV overtook CNRead More
Family Holidays – Is the Tradition Safe in 2020?
Family holidays: The Thanksgiving holiday begins in 10 days. It is the beginning of a six week period marking the family holiday season in America. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and evRead More
Being Offended is Largely a Choice
Today, we live in an over-sensitive, over-complaining, over-politically correct world where at any given time, some person or group is offended by something happening, usually not even Read More
Post-COVID America – a Brave New World
The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 wreaked havoc on the world. The immediate human cost is staggering: nearly 50 million people becoming sick and almost 1.25 million deaths. Millions are out Read More
Television that Captured My Childhood Imagination
Television was a formative influence for most people who were growing up from the 1950s to the late 1990s. Today, video streaming and social media have displaced television, especially amonRead More
Tipping – Is It Time to Reform the Practice?
Tipping. It has been a bane of American commerce since it was introduced following the Civil War. How much should I tip? Is there a minimum requirement or is it voluntary? What is the purpoRead More
Gravestone Photos – The Gift of Connection
Death is a part of life – something we don’t want to experience, but which we know is inevitable. But in this time of COVID, the passing of a friend or loved one can be especially wrenchRead More
I Love You – Now Let Me Die.
Everyone will die. But like many people in this age of advanced medicine, I am concerned about not being allowed to die when it’s my time. As a senior citizen, I know that more of my lifeRead More
Music – The Songs That Impacted My Life
A culture is defined by its music. Likewise, our choices in music define us and reflect our inner feelings. As a senior, I’ve been exposed to a great deal of music in my life. AlthoughRead More
Are We Losing Empathy in the Wake of COVID?
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, continues its unrelenting march through the U.S. population. Medical professionals are at the forefront of combating the pandemic. Photo Credit: Anna ShvRead More
Stock Photos Ramp Up Your Writing
We’ve heard it all our lives – “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Indeed, now more than ever, people expect most writing to be accompanied by graphic elements. Facebook posts and Read More
A Baby Boomer Looks at Today’s Protests
In a recent article on his website, my friend Erik Eckel, talked about how Millennials and GenZers view the world. His view is that these groups “seem to be putting experience ahead of caRead More
Chicago Hot Dogs – Windy City Specialty
The hot dog is a staple of sporting events, movies, carnivals and back yard barbecues. But in Chicago, the hot dog takes on a special identity. Unlike some of the other recipes I have feRead More
