Christmas is a time for family, tradition, and making memories. This month, I’d like to share a personal story from my past. I hope it will give you a smile and bring to mind some of your priceless memories of Christmas gone by.

November is National Gratitude Month, which obviously has a connection to Thanksgiving Day. Regardless, it feels like an appropriate time for this blog, particularly in light of a story I just wrote about a young Navy veteran.

Under the category of “knowledge is power” I figure one thing I can do with this blog is pass along nuggets of useful information that can benefit all of us.

While older adults are often apprehensive about returning to school, the concern is typically unfounded. Do you imagine yourself the oldest in the class? If this is the case, could it be something to be proud of, instead of concerned about?

The other day, while scrolling down the list of Apple News top stories on my iPhone, I nearly threw my phone in the garbage can. In my 71 years, I can’t remember reading so many horribly negative, depressing headlines in one small space.