We’re here! The bags have been unpacked, the clothes put away and the neighbors sufficiently greeted and acknowledged. The coverings have been taken off the furniture and the cable TV service has been restored. All is ready for another six months. We are back in Arizona for the winter. This will be our thirteenth winter …more
Category: Relationships (page 4 of 7)
Why We Go South – Again
December 3, 2014 | Category: Humor, Life, Relationships | 1 Comment
Author: Len Schritter posts: 37 Author's
Author: Len Schritter posts: 37 Author's
Until recently, the living options for those in the “third third” of life were limited: living alone, moving in with your kids, or going to a traditional retirement community. But now, people across the country are re-imagining their lives in retirement. They are coming up with a remarkable number of alternatives. Among them: Housing cooperatives, …more
I met John Gray, best selling author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus for lunch recently. His continued passion for his work is palpable. We covered quite a few topics related to sex, dating, and relationships over two hours. But his work regarding ADHD and boomer relationship commitment, the topic of his …more
Granddaughters Say the Darndest Things
October 1, 2014 | Category: Humor, Life, Relationships | Add Comment
Author: Len Schritter posts: 37 Author's
Author: Len Schritter posts: 37 Author's
Years ago, (and I’m really dating myself here, but I bet some of you remember), there was a TV show in the middle of the day called Art Linkletter’s House Party. The show ran the gamut from household hints, informal celebrity interviews and musical groups. But the highlight of the show was at the end …more
A few years ago my husband started talking about retirement. Although he left the corporate world after many years, he continued an intense work and travel schedule as a consultant. He was ready to slow down and enjoy a different lifestyle with more time and space to pursue personal interests, volunteer a few days a …more
A Visit from Emily
September 1, 2014 | Category: Humor, Life, Relationships | Add Comment
Author: Len Schritter posts: 37 Author's
Author: Len Schritter posts: 37 Author's
It was just a normal day, like any other day. I was off running some errands on a busy summer afternoon. Nothing special. I had just parked my car in the parking lot of a strip mall and was walking down the sidewalk to a Walgreen’s to pick some prescriptions. That’s when I saw him. …more
Tips to Help Couples Communicate More Effectively
August 27, 2014 | Category: Relationships | Add Comment
Author: Dr. Dorian Mintzer posts: 1 Author's
Author: Dr. Dorian Mintzer posts: 1 Author's
Have you been thinking about and even worrying about the upcoming years—and your spouse wants nothing to do with it and thinks you’re “crazy” to be thinking about something in the future? Or, perhaps your spouse is pushing for the discussion and you don’t even want him or her to consider retiring since it will …more
How do I Advertise for a Roommate?
August 5, 2014 | Category: Finance, Life, Relationships | 1 Comment
Author: Bonnie Moore posts: 4 Author's
Author: Bonnie Moore posts: 4 Author's
We are moving right along with this homesharing lifestyle and are ready to start searching for our ideal roommate! In previous posts I discussed deal-breakers, and setting up your environment. There is another reason for homesharing that I haven’t mentioned yet. I’m a diabetic…have been for 25 years. About two years ago, I was a …more
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