Back to the Future – Never SAY Never
In an odd twist of fate, I am back at my old place of employment – the very place that fired me for refusing to be vaccinated. (This is now…
How to Be Survivors Like the War Generation
Inflation is skyrocketing. When I arrived at the shop yesterday, my co-worker was busy putting the prices of many items up by $5 or more. We shook our heads –…
It’s Not You – Relationship Loss is Real!
I received a form email from my car insurer letting me know that my renewal was coming up. Apparently, I could do the whole thing online. No new stickers for…
You Need Friends to Be Happy as You Get Older
I have begun to worry about my close relationships. Let’s face it, I might never have a “significant other.” According to the longest ongoing study on happiness, having emotionally supportive…
ChatGPT Says You Should Feel Good About Being a Dead End
Have you noticed the rise of articles talking about the world’s population crisis recently? In the 70s and 80s we were shamed by the environmentalists if we had more than…
How to Become a Relationship Terminator
Relationships have been one of the biggest challenges in my life for many years now and this week held yet another lesson. I’m starting to recognize the patterns I allow…
Online Dating: Learning to Be More Honest
Having been online dating for all of three weeks, it occurred to me that it was time to “gird my loins.” I have met a few men online, had my…
Wanna Be Your Dog: Online Dating in Your 50s
I broke down and started online dating again. Having been online intermittently for a few years after my split and now being in my 50s, I knew exactly what I’d…