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Healthy Aging: Mindfulness
On a typical day, I misplace at least 2 items, or I leave a restaurant without my credit card, or I put down a glass of water somewhere and then spend 15 minutes trying to remember where I put it.  My life is becoming an ongoing treasure hunt.  At first,...
Why not have it all?
My wife and I recently vacationed in Italy to celebrate her 70th birthday.  We decided to stay in hotels not because we don’t like AirB&B’s or VRBO’s but because we wanted the concierge services that some hotels provide.   One of the advantages of renting a flat is that you...
Healthy Aging: The Importance of Diet and Exercise
Thinking about diet and exercise is not fun. But whether or not we like to think about them, Diet and Exercise are two more of the six cogwheels which work together to support brain health.   I know I could be happy with a hot dog for lunch, a cheeseburger...
Healthy Aging: Managing Stress and Sleep
Two really important aspects of healthy aging are managing stress and getting adequate sleep and rest.   I don’t know about you all, but I really don’t deal with stress as best I can.  In fact, I tend to let things get to me that I probably shouldn’t.  In the...
Golf – A Game for Any Age
I believe it was Mark Twain who said "golf is a good walk spoiled" or something like that. I love Mark Twain, but I don't agree with him on that. I think it's a great game if you don't have enough frustration in your life.   Although I'm retired, I...
The Sweet and Sweaty Rewards of an Active Retirement
Let’s get moving!   As Sister Madonna Buder would say, “The only failure is not trying, because your effort in itself is a success.” Stepping into this nun’s shoes would require completing 360 triathlons and 45 of those were Ironmans®  And did we mention she only started her triathlon journey...