There’s a particular kind of frustration that comes after that conversation. You’ve brought it up — maybe gently, maybe more than once — and the answer is still no. No to the watch. No to the pendant. No to anything that says, out loud, I might need help. And you’re left standing there wondering what […]
There’s a particular kind of worry that sets in after a call goes unanswered. It’s not panic — not yet — but it’s not nothing either. You try again an hour later, and they pick up, perfectly fine, wondering why you called twice. And you feel relieved, and a little silly, and then you realize […]
There’s usually one person in the family who makes the call. Not because anyone decided it should be them. It just happened gradually — they were the one who lived closer, or had more flexibility, or simply picked up the phone first a few times and somehow became the person who always does. Now it’s […]
There’s a difference between wanting a safety net and wanting a leash. Most people who talk about “senior safety solutions” don’t seem to understand that difference. Or maybe they do, and they’ve just decided not to care. I’ve been living alone for a while now. I like it. I’ve made peace with the quiet, found […]
My dad is 78 and lives alone in the house he’s owned since 1987. He drives. He cooks. He takes walks. He has opinions about the news, about the neighbor’s landscaping, about whether certain players deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. He is, by any reasonable measure, doing fine. And yet — I […]
There’s a particular kind of anxiety that comes from a call that just rings and rings. It’s not like other worries. It doesn’t announce itself loudly. It starts quietly — you dial, it goes to voicemail, and you leave a message. You put your phone down. You go back to whatever you were doing. But […]
There’s a certain kind of worry that doesn’t fully go away. It’s not urgent.Nothing has happened.But it sits there in the background. You think about it when your phone is quiet longer than usual.Or when a call goes unanswered.Or when you realize it’s been a couple of days since you last heard from them. They’re […]
The Stilt Houses Of Chiloé Island Here’s to new beginnings—a new year and new adventures. As 2026 began, I surprised myself by taking things slowly. Hello, this newsletter is dated January 31st! This season of travel for empty nesters is less about rushing and more about choosing experiences that truly matter. After returning from an […]
Welcome to the final newsletter of the year – My 2025 year in review! Just some highlights – we would be here all day! Tulip Fields – Skagit Valley, Wa Is it just me, or did 2025 fly by in a blink? As I look back, I’m filled with gratitude—for family milestones, unforgettable travels, meaningful […]
“I am so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”— L. M. Montgomery A Spectacular Sunset In Encinitas, Ca October has always been our month. It’s when we celebrate our wedding anniversary—on the 20th—and it’s the time of year that holds some of my favorite travel memories. Don’t you just love October? […]
