Using the gift of time to promote economic literacy and civility
Unabridged from my Bonus Years column in the Lifestyle section of The Sunday Capital, Annapolis, Maryland Richard Bach, the American author of Jonathan Livingston Seagull and other best-sellers, once said, "A great life is the sum total of the worthwhile things you've been doing one by one." Everyone...
A tip from a “long-standing” friend, not an “old” friend
Last week, I wrote about the many similarities between the very young and the very old – such as shared preference for soft foods, naps, battery-driven vehicles, and sometimes even diapers. Well, the roof caved in. I received 31 responses to my commentary after three...
Do what you will, but don’t take the keys to my car
Unabridged from my Bonus Years column in the Lifestyle section of The Sunday Capital, Annapolis, Maryland I am writing from southwest Florida — in Naples — where we are spending the holidays with my soon-to-be 96-year-old mother and are surrounded by many interesting and lively people, also in...
Consumables and experiences trump “stuff” on Christmas
Unabridged from my Bonus Years column in the Lifestyle section of The Sunday Capital, Annapolis, Maryland Buying a Christmas gift for a friend or relative in their bonus years can be a challenge. What kind of gift do you buy for the person who has everything or for...
The valuable wisdom of a grandparent educates the kids
Unabridged from my Bonus Years column in the Lifestyle section of The Sunday Capital, Annapolis, Maryland December is a good time of the year, especially in the world's Judeo-Christian cultures. For those of the Jewish faith, these weeks mark the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah, a time of joy,...
Bonus years can work, for better or for worse
This past week, Pope Benedict XVI inspired many with his comment that it is "beautiful to be old." The 85-year-old pontiff, who now uses a cane and has eyesight problems, also acknowledged that age brings challenges and difficulties. While visiting elderly residents of Sant' Egidio...
