Who will be there when I forget which credit card to use? I had one of those moments at the Aldi store today when I saw my likely future. To return an item, I was in line at the only checkout with a human cashier. The man in front of…

Visiting Monticello taught me about the significance of the plantation in the life of its owner, Thomas Jefferson, which included the role…

National Memorial reflects Flight 93 heroes —

Ability to stand on one leg could predict longevity — Ivana Trump’s death from a possible fall on a staircase reminds us of the need to maintain good balance in old age. We all know of an older relative or friend who fell and broke fragile bones that didn’t easily heal at their age. They often wound up immobile for…

Staying clear of wasps and trying to enjoy the outside —

I’m no longer as hard on myself — How lazy have I become in retirement? When I drop items on the floor, I don’t bother to immediately pick them up. I wish my nails would grow more slowly so I didn’t have to trim them as often. My clutter sites continue to grow because I don’t feel like…

But be careful to limit how much you talk, experts say — Soon after retiring, I discovered that talking about what ails you is a common conversation topic with fellow retirees. It’s natural to commiserate when you’re frustrated as your body starts to fail in ways big and small. I had lunch with a good friend some weeks back, and he thanked…

At least I wasn’t named Norman — Did my parents want me to become a sociopathic killer with an abnormal relationship with my Mom? Not really, but the names they considered for me were Norman and Ronald, which a few writers thought sounded right for such criminals. I was born before the Alfred Hitchcock classic movie “Psycho”…

Saturdays were often working days, but sometimes special — Saturdays are no longer special when you’re retired. It’s pretty similar to any other day except you can avoid crowds and do all your shopping and errands on weekdays. Some of my favorite Saturday memories are from when I was first married and before we had kids. We lived in…