By Jerry Zezima Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the dumbest of them all? The answer was painfully obvious — because I hit my thumb with a hammer — when I tried to hang a mirror on the family room wall. The trouble began when my wife, Sue, brought home a mirror she bought in […]
I know how to capture a good picture 😜 Last weekend I decided to go visit some friends in Oxford (which is about 2 hours away from where I live). Invariably I was running late so, in my endeavours to make it there on time, I may have driven a little more “assertively” than normal. This meant picking […]
It’s challenging to maintain friendships as we age, especially if we move away from the people we’ve known for a long time. Our lifestyles and interests change. However, there are some things you can do to help keep your friendships strong. Attempt to stay in touch. It’s important to stay connected with your friends. This […]
American consumers spend more than $25.9 billion on Valentine’s Day each year. It makes the holiday the third-priciest on the calendar for U.S. consumers. Valentine’s Day spending for 2023 is estimated to be $192.80 per person celebrating, according to a Valentine’s Day survey by WalletHub, a personal finance website. There is nothing wrong with getting […]
Making friends as you get older can be a challenge, but it is definitely possible. Here are a few tips that may help: Seek opportunities to meet new people: This could be through joining clubs or organizations that align with your interests, taking classes or workshops, or volunteering for a cause you care about. Be […]
The buzz around ChatGPT and AI technology is at an all-time high, and for good reason. From powering virtual customer service representatives to generating creative content, the potential uses and benefits of these technologies are virtually limitless. And, as the baby boomer generation continues to age, the potential of ChatGPT and AI to revolutionize senior […]
Photo by Z on Unsplash The EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. I’m usually a pretty easygoing guy, the kind who lets most of life’s aggravations and mini aggressions roll off my back. But one thing I cannot abide is seeing a person treated […]
I’m on vacation. Yes, I know, some people ask: How can you be on vacation when you’re retired? Well, trust me, pre-retirees and other people still working, and as my fellow retirees can attest . . . you can. I was in Florida for a week or so, then met up […]
The word “vocation” is derived from the Latin word “vocare,” which means “to call.” It was originally used to refer to a spiritual call from God to devote one’s life to a particular purpose. In modern usage, it is most often used to refer to a profession or career. It can also refer to the […]
It’s fun to write my weekly newsletter, Helpful Money Tips for You. It’s free and when you sign up, you’ll get lot of tips to help you with saving money, budgeting, and learning about the latest financial news. Below is the latest copy of my newsletter. As you can see, it has ideas for saving […]
