It may seem odd to many boomers and other old folks, but I don’t fear death. Now in my mid-70s, I’ve reached many of the goals set many years ago. I never expected life to go on forever — and wouldn’t want it to. …

I was attending a military change-of-command ceremony, and after it was over, I glanced at the young folks in attendance and said to a friend, “This makes me feel old.” He smiled. “And then I said, “I am old.” Yes, among those who were in their 20s and 30s, I…

In two days this week, I learned of the deaths of two cousins and a high school classmate. While I have experienced the passing of family, friends, and co-workers since I was a child, those who have died in the past few years have been the most painful, including my…

“You can be young without money, but you can’t be old without it.” — Tennessee Williams, American playwright There are many lists on the web, magazines, newspapers, TV, and other places on how to live within a budget. …

“Be wary of any leader who proclaims him or herself as having special powers or special insight. And, of course, divinity.” Psychologist Steve Eichel, international expert on cults It has always amazed me why people belong to cults. I’m not referring to cults that attract those of like interest in…

“Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.” — Michael Palin, English actor My wife and I are traveling to western Canada this summer; Banff to be more specific, and then returning to…

“Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong.” — W.R. Pursche, American writer One of my best dogs recently crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. His name was Bailey, a chihuahua-yorkie mix who would have turned 10 on Nov. 1. Bailey was a tiny rescue pup…

“Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.” — Muhammad Ali As I’ve grown older, there has been a change in my relationships with others. I’ve developed…

There was a scene in the movie, “Peggy Sue Got Married,” where Peggy Sue (played by Kathleen Turner) asked her grandfather, “Grandpa, if you had a chance to go back and do it all differently, what would you have changed?” The grandfather (played by Leon Ames) replied, “Well, I would…