When you think of how you’d like to spend your time, does it involve a schedule or routine? Like many, you may envision days of relaxation as time spent without structure, deadlines, or set times. No alarm clocks, meetings, appointments, or deadlines. On the contrary, the fantasy of the perfect relaxing day is one that […]

At some point, most baby boomers are faced with the feeling of suddenly feeling and looking old. A very common experience is looking in the mirror and thinking “I feel 30 but I look so old!” This can be an intensely isolating experience. Age-related changes can bring about feelings of insecurity, increased vulnerability and difficulties […]

It is no secret that documentation has become burdensome in medicine. Physicians did not go to extended schooling and training to write notes that appease insurance and the legal system. Notes are/were meant to document an encounter that happened between physician and patient. The #EHR has become the ‘bane of my existence’ while working primary […]

Christmas is one of the most popular holidays in the United States, and it can be one of the most expensive. Decorations, food, cards, gifts, travel, and more can add up fast. Americans are expected to spend a record amount for the holidays in 2022, between $943 billion and $960 billion, according to a survey […]

Life insurance is a type of insurance that pays out a sum of money to a designated beneficiary upon the death of the insured person. The purpose of life insurance is to provide financial security and protection for the loved ones of the insured person, in the event that the insured person dies and is […]

It’s the holiday season and Christmas Day will be here soon.  For more than a year now, I’ve been writing a newsletter offering readers 10 money tips every week.  The response has been very positive. I scour a variety of websites to look for the latest information to help consumers make wise financial decisions.   I […]

Wendy – Hey, Boomer What is Your Word for 2023. Here is my review of my words from last year and the word I have chosen for 2023. I have been thinking about how I did “living” the words I chose for 2022. I posted the words on my bulletin board so I would be […]

I’m a member of Goodreads and always participate in its Reading Challenge every year. This year’s personal challenge was to read 30 books; so far I’ve exceeded that at 32 and still have a couple more on my bookshelf. As a writer, I’m a voracious reader. I believe reading makes me a better writer. I […]

Hannah Boulton defies the stereotype of the lonely retiree longing for companionship during the holidays. But after two-plus years of a pandemic, even this dynamic former nurse who’s lived on three continents started feeling a little isolated. Ally Brooks and Hannah Boulton Then she met Ally Brooks, a high school senior, through the Sages and […]

Say what you feel and why it is so important. Many people feel like they need to keep everything inside. They don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. They don’t want to lose their jobs. They don’t want to look bad in front of their friends. They don’t want to let their parents down. These fears […]