Being someone who meditates for enlightenment, I decided to bend my thoughts to the state of our democracy. My reason for doing so was this statement: the public has more confidence in the military than any other national institution. (“Crisis of Command,” by Risa Brooks et al, Fo

Dick Van Dyke’s quote made me laugh.  At age 95,  he said he doesn’t spend a minute being depressed because at his age he needs to be  “enjoying himself.”  (AARP Bulletin, October 2021, pg. 46.)  At 85, I understand his urgency.  When the road is short, it’s wise to en

At 81, I now have a pair of hearing aids, and believe me, I’d prefer not to.  If I didn’t already know life moves at a frenetic pace, I would now, judging from the noise around me.  I’ve worn these expensive devices for three weeks and I’m struggling to make the adju