I usually open my mail promptly.  Recently I received a notice from the IRS.  I waited a while before opening it.  It was nothing to worry about. But it helped me understand why some people don’t open their mail. I help people deal with the mail.  Sometimes I open it for them and let them know…Read more »

Happy to say my spouse and I are back from our September 2018 Zone A mandatory evacuation.  My heart goes out to those who still cannot return home. One thing we made sure of was to grab our fire safe.  It is a box that weighs about 35-40 lbs and holds our critical documents.  Years…Read more »

When my Dad was first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s . I was in denial.  He did not fit the stereotypes I had heard and seen.  He was not angry.  He was still fun to be around.  But he was:  No longer able to live alone  No longer able to manage his finances  No longer able to…Read more »

It’s easy to show affection to a small child, but singles and seniors need to feel the warmth of another person too.  Hugs can release stress.  People of all ages need hugs. Nuff said. XOXO  

Are you prepared for bad weather? Is there a flashlight by the bed with working batteries? Do you have an emergency First Aid Kit that is up to date? Do you have a list of your current medications in your wallet? Is your car fully fueled in case of evacuation? Does your family know where…Read more »

I don’t have a Will because: I am too young to need it. I don’t have much. I don’t have much family or kids. I don’t have a lawyer and if I did it would be expensive. I am not sure who I want to inherit. I know I need to do this, but I…Read more »

  I’ve got the walker cane, achey bones, not ready to go, nursing home blues.  Oh, yeah. Is someone you know singing the blues? I visited elderly homes as a teenager in a church group.  We would visit the lonely and sing to them.  I vowed emphatically I would NEVER put anyone I loved in…Read more »