Lifestyle

As my 60s flew by, the rate of physical change escalated. Some metamorphoses were anticipated, like graying hair, wrinkles, and age spots. Some I noted with acceptance: tiring more quickly, achy body after strenuous work, and shape-shifting…

During the height of the pandemic, in early 2020, I joined the Cornell University Feederwatch program. Each week, on two consecutive days, I recorded the species who visited the feeders outside my kitchen window…

This past month I entered into my seventh decade and realized that some of the passions of my youth might be shifting or taking another form. I’m a little burnt out with writing and would love to try something new, but I’m not sure what that is…

It’s lovely to have a guest room in your home, but it can easily turn into yet another place to store things you rarely or never use. What gets stored in guest rooms? In this category fall clothes and shoes you haven’t worn in years…

My friend Peggy is 87, in ill health, and tough minded. She says she’s ready to die, but one thing bothers her: she wants to come back 50 years from now to see how it all works out. She’s talking about our current struggles over climate, democracy…

It’s that time of year again. The time when I begin to feel a bit restless and in need of a change. I don’t feel stuck, just a little less interested in my usual routine. Time passes so quickly that I forget to stop and reassess where I want to be…

Imagine if 10 years ago you knew everything you have learned since. Obviously, not the lottery numbers (if only!), but all the wisdom, knowledge, experience that you have now. Would it have helped make life easier? Might you have taken a different path?

Adding a second home means double costs in areas such as mortgages, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and utilities.
You also need to maintain the primary home while you’re away. Suppose a water heater started leaking in your absence…

The ravens love my neighbors. Every week, their trash bin overflows with evidence of their huge family, spilling the remnants of their life out and onto the street. The lid is always open, supported by at least a foot of waste that didn’t fit any other way…

Ensuring the safety of your home is an essential aspect of maintaining a comfortable and secure living space. Accidents can happen, but many can be prevented with the right precautions. By considering some simple yet effective measures, you can greatly reduce…