The line was long at the post office and all I could think of were the numerous other errands still in front of me. There just didn’t seem to be enough time in the day to accomplish everything that needed to be done. I was about midway up to the window and feeling a little …more

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The functions adult children most often serve in the lives of their elderly parents are 1) financial management, including bill paying and investment/withdrawal decisions; 2) legal representation, generally having the power-of-attorney over any legal matters concerning the parent, if and when the parent is not able to do this for herself; 3) medication management; 4) …more

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About six years ago, I began to notice an interesting thing: many of my friends were spending a lot of time tending to their aging parents. Those that lived close by were helping with driving, relocation, managing medications, going to doctor appointments, etc. Those whose parent(s) lived further away did a lot of those tasks …more

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My parents seldom celebrated special events or holidays, and they hadn’t exchanged gifts in years. Dad had long since given up buying anything for Mom, who was as difficult to please as he was easy. But Mom and Dad received copious gifts after moving to Portland to be near us in their so-called golden years …more

I have just returned from a wonderful two weeks in the UK. As usual, it was good to meet up with family and friends once again, as well as doing a little shopping in some of our favorite stores to buy a few of those special treats that most expats crave for. However, I also …more

The South of France is a fantastic place for bikers. As a passenger behind my partner on his BMW GS1200, we can go anywhere, and do anything! In Nice, for example, the town itself often gets busy, especially in the summer when it is congested with traffic. The bike is used as a scooter making …more

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(random thoughts from a guy who has nothing better to do) I’m so-o-o tired of those treacly reminiscences by people telling me what they would do if they had their lives to live over again. “I’d love more, I’d see more sunsets, I’d send more birthday cards, I’d smile more, yada, yada, yada.” As far …more

We grow older, but, thankfully, we also grow wiser. The wisdom we gain transfers to all areas of our life, and, for me, it has finally enabled me to take over control of my food choices and my general health. Of course, it is always a journey, but as I now face retirement years, I …more

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