Last night Sherry and I had dinner with her cousins Jeff and Susan Hammer at a nearby restaurant Shiraz. We have been there once before and had a great time. We have actually never socialized with Jeff and Susan before and I was looking forward to learning about their transition to retirement and kindling a…
While the four of us were in Key West, Ali and Cam suggested we stop in a Karaoke bar after dinner on our first night. Both of the girls have participated in the past and enjoy performing. Ali in particular goes out with friends – and seems to take pleasure both in singing and hearing…
Today I began the process of signing up for Medicare! Just typing those words have a serious implication (I will let you the reader fill in your own thoughts about my age and mental acuity). The process begins a bit more than 3 months before my 65th birthday. I am just learning the process, but…
A long time ago, when my mother’s father (Grandpa Nat) moved out of his apartment into assisted living, all the grandchildren came to collect his things. Some took many items: his organ, couches, dishes and bedroom sets. I remember taking just four things: A set of candlesticks, his encyclopedia, a small notebook with his hand-written…
