You’ve noticed lately that Mom and Dad are starting to show signs of aging. Cobwebs and dust may be appearing in the previously spotless living room, or they’ve been forgetting things like appointments and medication. But your parents adamantly refuse to even consider moving to an assisted living facility or nursing home. According to AARP, […]
One of my goals in life is to be a contestant on Jeopardy. I don’t have any illusions about being the next Ken Jennings, but I do have a very good memory for trivia — to the point where my husband refuses to play Trivial Pursuit with me anymore. Pair my status as a walking […]
Imagine there was a currency that wasn’t tied to any particular country or government. It could be accepted any place in the world, without having to be exchanged into local currency. It could provide both anonymity and security in transactions, and only the free market would decide how much it was worth. While such a […]
We all know we need to protect our Social Security numbers from identity thieves. But what about your doctor, your supermarket, your cell phone service provider, and your child’s school? Even though you can (generally) assume that all of those service providers are on the up-and-up, giving out your Social Security number to everyone who […]
Have you ever wondered what happened to the station wagon and the light-duty pickup truck? Not very long ago, these two types of vehicles were beloved haulers for families, and the ride of choice for the workingman on a budget. But these days, the only station wagons and compact pickup trucks you see tend to […]
Last week, I was promoted a level within my organization. As a baseball player, this meant that I had to leave immediately. I was told around 10 pm that I’d be leaving the next morning on a 6 am flight. My wife and I had settled in to our lives in Florida, and now I […]
