Monica hated her golfing ex-husband so much that when she felt it was time to start over, sh…
During a slow week in Washington, it occurs to me that readers might enjoy an update on my u…
This month, President Donald J. Trump — the great innovator, the great instigator, above all…
To safeguard individual liberty, the state of Virginia became the last to approve the Bill o…
For most parents and caregivers, the thought of having “the talk” with their child is nerve …
The retirement center where I live is gradually being transformed into a warehouse for patie…
Our father died 20 years ago. Since then we three brothers and spouses have gotten together …
While basking in Alaska’s spectacular beauty and charm on my recent cruise, my new friend Br…
I couldn’t imagine myself seeing Alaska from a huge cruise ship. But by shopping a bit, I fo…
I am proud to support the Countering Iran’s Destabilizing Activities Act. This is important …
How to manage our unlimited opportunities for feeling hopeless?
Frank grew up in an inner city neighborhood of a major metropolitan city. His staunchly Cath…
I used to hope that old age would be a relatively tranquil time. There would be problems, of…
Now is the time to come to the aid of our democracy.
America’s successful wildlife conservation model was shaken Jan. 19. On that day — the final…
During a meeting with congressional Republicans immediately following his inauguration in 20…
How much would a presidential election recount cost Shiawassee County taxpayers? How would t…
In a 1630 sermon, “A Model of Christian Charity,” based on a parable in Jesus’s sermon on th…
At 83, with an average resident age of 88, I’m the new kid on the block. I’m trying to learn…
Nearly two months after selling my condo and moving into the retirement center I’ve develope…
The process of living in retirement and old age is evolving.
I’ve had atrial fibrillation (A fib), a malady of the heart’s rhythm and rate, off and on fo…
Monday’s debate was schoolyard politics and, to me, it occasionally resembled a good, old-fa…
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will aid the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in …
Despite what sometimes seems like glacial progress, strong woman are instrumental in humaniz…
Our health care has morphed into a beast we haven’t been able to tame.
I recently returned from a “Road Scholar” cultural, educational and people-to-people trip to…
There are countless variations on that theme: Would it be best to retire now or later? Shoul…
For decades we’ve been fighting losing battles against imagined dragons of poverty, drug abu…
Given the circumstances, everything is as it must be: Buddhist basics.
Until now, I’ve never enjoyed being involved with retail banking institutions. Last year, I …
Maya’s 9th birthday card captured the essence of my plan. The face page shows a startled che…
This is a tale of the good life, parent abuse and intimidation, possible judicial malfeasanc…
Law enforcement officials have reason to believe that over the past several months they have…
Mustering courage can be challenging. Aging presents unique threats to inner peace and stability.
In his Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle defines courage as the determination, fortitude, to do …
Back in the day I had an activity planned for almost every moment of practically every day. …
By hook or crook some find ways to realize their life’s dreams and fantasies; others not so …
Neverland is a fictional creation. Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and fairies live there, beyond the…
Oh dear, I sighed and groaned upon hearing about the latest of the seemingly daily reports o…
I’m not talking about retirement as ending a work career. I’m talking about it as developing…
This past Sunday, The Argus-Press published a letter regarding Owosso Mayor Ben Frederick, w…
This past Sunday, The Argus-Press published a letter regarding Owosso Mayor Ben Frederick, w…
Before retirement age the internal glow of happiness can be independent of external circumst…
We hear it in a variety of forms whenever we — newspapers — publish something people don’t w…
We inherited our DNA and basic human needs from hunter-gatherer ancestors who traveled and c…
With the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) and Agriculture and Rural Developme…
My plane is leaving in 20 minutes, and I’m still on the freeway, 20 miles outside of town. E…
I spent several wonderful days with my friend Paul’s family and friends as he celebrated his…
There are already at least six Democrats and more than 20 Republicans hoping to be elected p…
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