A Downsize Too Far
Downsizing was one goal of my move to Southern California two years ago. Friends my age have for several years been reporting on their efforts to simplify their lives and save their children the emotionally laden task of going through a lifetime of possessions once...An Interview with Marlene Bumgarner
Hi everyone! I’ve been traveling and finalizing the sale of my house in Santa Cruz. Arrived back in Calabasas Tuesday night. Thanks to Lois Winston for publishing her interview with me on her web page today. You can read it here...Small Steps to Getting Things Done
Housecleaning Day On Friday my housecleaner came to vacuum, dust, and clean. She comes twice a month and leaves my apartment sparkling and tidy. So why did I spend two hours Friday morning cleaning before she arrived? I’m not a sloppy person. On the contrary,...
3 Reasons to Read Classic Books
Why Should We Read Classic Books? I have recently learned why I love great literature, and why we should read more classic books. Classics are timeless. Classic fiction contains thought-provoking situations that present its characters with sociological and...How to Write a Memoir – From Free Writing to Manuscript I
Journaling as Therapy During the months of Shelter in Place, many of us turned to gardening, baking, or writing to help us stay focused and grounded. I have done all of those things, but mostly I write. Writing is how I make meaning out of seemingly meaningless...
Take a look at my Grandparenting Matters Facebook Page, where I post current research and commentary about grandparenting.
