For my young grandchildren — Don’t write me off, Because my hands are old. And I may tell a story, That’s already been told. Don’t write me off, Because my knees don’t bend. And I may a tell a joke, And forget how it ends. Don’t write me off, Because my hair is white. …

Not a dry eye in the house — What’s the first thing you do when your photo editor at AARP says they are sending a photographer to your house for a photo shoot featuring you and your ninety-seven-year-old mom? First, reread the email to make sure you read it correctly. And then book hair appointments. At the time…

A joyful tale of celebrations — The act of sitting down in front of a computer and creating a world full of characters who live, breathe, laugh, love and cry can be a daunting experience. It can also be one of the most thrilling and satisfying. Not to mention, that all these quirky people who inhabit…

“What’s your sign?” has been replaced — I can’t seem to wrap the voice in my head around the singular “they.” The one that edits my thoughts and makes sure the only foot I’m stepping on is my own. It’s already hard enough to have a conversation with the younger generation. …

And then life went on — Here it is, nearing the year 2023. It’s hard to believe it’s been 23 years since Y2K. The turn of the century when we thought technology was going to bomb and the world would collapse on January 1, 2000, altering the plot of our future. We counted down to the…

Plus one for inspiration and one to warm your heart — I believe that when the world is falling apart, we’re only one laugh away from putting it together again. There is nothing better than reading a collection of humorous stories to lighten my mood. Even better, is knowing the author personally. If I were stranded on a desert island, I…

What is it you can’t do? — I can’t. This short sentence seems to be the new expression used by the younger generations in my family. It’s as if their brain goes on pause, searching for the right word. Yet, nothing follows. Except maybe a more emphatic “I can’t.” I stare at whoever has voiced this lament…

A collection more useful than stamps, coins or baseball cards — Giving a personalized gift is always better than a gift card. Ask any personal shopper in a Hallmark movie. You know who I’m talking about. That attractive heroine who knows the power of “gift-giving” and just happens to be available to buy holiday presents for the hero’s parents, his boss…

It’s usually not good news! — “Ding. Ding. This is your captain speaking.” These are words you do not want to hear after you’ve been on the runway so long, you think you’re driving to your destination. “We are heading back to the gate due to a maintenance issue. …