I missed writing about Medicare Advantage plans during open enrollment from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 when you can join, switch, or drop a plan. I always know when it occurs: my mail box and email are flooded with ads and TV and social media, too. I also get phone calls about the plans. The […]

For the past number of years I have chosen a word for the following year. Some of the words I have chosen are Grace, Nourish and Harmony. This year, as we look forward to 2023, I have chosen once again the word Connection.  For me this past year I have navigated several health issues.  I […]

Introduction to Health and Wellness Products for Baby Boomers Health and wellness products for Baby Boomers, aka individuals born between 1946 and 1964, are products specifically designed to meet the unique health and wellness needs of this age group. As people age, their bodies and minds go through various changes that can impact their overall […]

Baby boomers are individuals who were born between 1946 and 1964, and they are currently aging into their retirement years. As baby boomers age, they may experience a variety of health and wellness issues, including: It’s important for baby boomers to prioritize their health and wellness as they age by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including […]

 • There oughta be a litmus test for the number of times a lazy reporter can declare a non-scientific judgement a litmus test• Our daughter is studying ancient times in the hopes of becoming a future historian, an aspiration that I believe must involve some sort of time travel. I imagine we’ll one day be […]

Today I’m announcing a brand new addition to my Substack publication: The Right Side of 40 subscriber chat. This is a conversation space in the Substack app that I set up exclusively for my subscribers — kind of like a group chat or live hangout. I’ll post short prompts, thoughts, and updates that come my […]

Food is one of the largest expenses for Americans every month, and grocery prices have significantly increased in recent months. The price increases are primarily due to inflation. What is Inflation and What Are it’s Causes? Inflation is an increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period […]

As a new year is upon us, it dawned on me that when reflecting on 2022 and anticipating 2023 it was similar to the pauses of reflection and anticipation used in public speaking to punctuate a point. After you’ve said something important, whether speaking to 1 or 1000, give the the listener(s) the opportunity to […]

If you’re like us, you can’t believe we have come to the close of another year. The older we get, the faster time flies. For many of us, this year has presented itself with challenges – some health, family or financial challenges and you are so ready for a new year. For others, you may […]

Unfortunately, I got caught up in the Southwest Airlines holiday flight cancellation debacle around Christmas. Scheduled to return home at 10:45 Monday Dec. 26, I was shocked when my daughter came in my room just as I finished dressing and began packing to go to the airport and said my flight had been canceled. Southwest’s […]