By Susanna P. Barton   Greetings, Grand Planners! There’s no better way to share the love with your people than to get “write” with them – that is, to consider the details of your life story, the particulars of how you wish to be celebrated when you’re gone, and how…

By Louise Applebome   I’ve always had a bit of a rebellious streak.   I seemed to innately, even at a very young age, want to buck the trends and reject convention. You could call it anti-establishment.   Needless to say, it drove my parents to distraction and also made…

Writer Dave Donelson left his successful business career in 1999 to become a full-time freelance writer. In 2020 he completed a memoir of his life growing up (entitled Fathers: A Memoir) and began a daily journal where he posted his thoughts, observations, and insights each day. Titled “Journal of My Seventieth Year: A Memoir In…

By Lance A. Slatton   The decision to provide home care for a loved one comes with a myriad of considerations, questions, and concerns. Families often find themselves navigating a complex landscape as they strive to provide the best possible care within the comfort of their homes. In this article,…

By Alice Herb   Ever since Nora Ephron wrote “I Feel Bad About My Neck,” I have felt the urge to add up what I don’t like about myself. I imagine that most people would like to trumpet their physical assets but I want to share what I have considered…

By Renee Langmuir   There are many explanations for why time seems to speed up as we age. Common theories suggest that as we age, each year is a smaller fraction of our total time in this world. Also, unique experiences slow down time, and we do not have as…