A crazy, somewhat sad thing began to happen as my friends reached their post-parenting, pre-retirement years. Many began to build or buy second homes in fun locations with the idea that they’d retire in a destination where adult children and grandchildren would love to visit…

For many women of a certain age, taking on the full-time responsibility of a pet can be out of the question. Despite the well-documented advantages that pets have on relieving loneliness and isolation, their care and feeding can add up to a significant expense…