We live in a time when words like local, handcrafted and organic all add perceived value to products. We also pay large amounts of money for vintage wines that are produced far away by strangers. ...Read More
This set of rules was written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, columnist for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland , Ohio. As an introduction she wrote:Â “To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 ...Read More
Helping my Mother-in-law move some thing around I came across some packets of carbon paper. She gave them to me. It is helpful to remember that less than 30 years ago “carbon” was used m...Read More
Note the bottom of this restaurant check from Coco’s. It says “If split among two guests each pays $9.65.” Good idea. Especially if you have 7 people in your party. Of course...Read More
On the way back from Santa Fe last month I dismissed writing letters to the editor with the old laugh line “writing letter to the editor is the first sign of senility.” My friend replied...Read More
When you are hurt or have an operation you are often given Physical Therapy (PT). It seems to me that many older people who have to adjust to new physical constraints also need Mental Therapy (MT).Â...Read More
After the notorious Latte/Laptop incident I had a lot of computer problems. The people at the Apple store were helpful but they only got me so far. Then I found Nancy Harvey. She is an Apple exp...Read More
As a public service these are the definitions of two words that popped into popular usage this year. Tranche: noun, a portion of something especially money. rhymes with launch Cohort: noun, a group of...Read More
I woke up this morning to a very orange sunrise as the smoke from the fires over the last few days dissipates. It is probably good news because the smoke dispersing means that the wind has died down...Read More