Caring for Aging Parents in NYC: A Resource Guide
I worked for many years with a family run business where, around the coffee machine or water cooler, many of the older employees commisera..
Boost your Immunity with Better Sleep
What is the best way to give your immune system a boost? Get a good night’s sleep, says Matthew Walker, a neurologist PhD, in his book “Wh..
The Million-Dollar One-Person Business by Elaine Pofeldt
It’s a brave new world for all of us navigating a working life today. As Elaine Pofeldt writes, “The truth is, we don’t know yet what a w..
Magical Menorca!
What a treat for Jim and me to return to the island of Menorca! We visited a few years ago for a September holiday and had such a blast w..
Life Insurance — Jim’s Story
Jim’s own life story is a perfect example of why every family needs life insurance. It’s not a tale he likes to tell, so this is my first..
The Couple’s Retirement Puzzle: 10 Must-Have Conversations for Creating an Amazing New Life Together
“The most important asset you have in retirement is each other.”
We liked this book, The Couple’s Retirement Puzzle: 10 Must-Have Convers..
Caregiving: Mistakes We Made with My Father
If we had a ‘do-over’ there are definitely things I would change about caring for my father Leo in his final illness, mainly in the last t..
La Grande Bellezza: Rome & A Day Trip to the Villa D’Este
One of our favorite parts of planning a trip to Rome now is checking Airbnb for all the marvelous apartments where we can plant ourselves ..
The Alzheimer’s Solution— Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Cognitive Decline
We have been tweaking our diet over the past few years for better health and longevity. Michael Gregor’s book How Not To Die got us eatin..
Exploring the Azure Coves of Ponza
Getting out on a boat and exploring Ponza’s crystalline coves is a must. This was a pleasure, however, that eluded us on our first visit ..